Sacrificial worship is an impetus to eliminate selfishness in oneself

JAKARTA – Minister of Religion (Menag) of the Republic of Indonesia Yaqut Cholil Qoumas said that the sacrificial worship of the Eid al-Adha 1445/2024 series is an impetus to get rid of selfish traits in humans.

“Sacrificial service is not only about slaughtering animals, but also about slaughtering the traits of selfishness, greed and selfishness that exist in us,” the Minister of Religion said through a video in Jakarta, Monday June 17. Gus Men, his nickname, underlines that the sacrificial cult has a very strong social dimension. Through sacrifice, he continued, humans share their livelihood against others, which then becomes a symbol of solidarity and social concern. “When selfish and selfish traits can be slaughtered, a more just and harmonious society will be formed,” he said.

The greetings of the Prophet Ibrahim alayhi (pbuh) said Gus Men, gave an example to humanity how great the sacrifice must be. He went on to sacrifice his son, Prophet Ismail, in order to obey the orders of Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala (SWT), which was later replaced by a lamb as proof of His love and mercy. “The service of sacrifice contains a very profound message about the courage of obedience and sacrifice which was exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim because the worship of sacrifice teaches us that love for Allah SWT must be a top priority beyond of the love of beings,” he declared. said. For this reason, the Minister of Religion congratulated Eid al-Adha 1445 Hijriah to all Muslims in Indonesia.

He hopes that the spirit of Eid al-Adha will inspire Muslims in Indonesia to remain steadfast in obedience to Allah SWT and continue trying to spread goodness in the environment. “Let us make this holiday an impetus to strengthen faith and piety and improve the quality of community life by always prioritizing human values ​​and caring for others,” said Minister of Religions Yaqut Cholil Qoumas.

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