The Impact of Qurban on Society: The Meaning and Wisdom Behind It

Qurban is not just about fulfilling religious commands. On the other hand, qurbani holds lessons that Dear Initiators can learn, one of which is its far-reaching impact on society. As a reminder, let’s reflect on the story of Prophet Ibrahim, who was commanded to sacrifice his son, Ismail. This article will delve into the meaning and wisdom of the qurbani ritual.

Prophet Ibrahim’s Dialogue with His Son, Ismail

After receiving the command to sacrifice his son, Prophet Ibrahim immediately shared this order with Ismail. “O my son, indeed, I have seen in a dream that I must sacrifice you. So, look at what you think,” said Prophet Ibrahim. Ismail responded, “O my father, do as you are commanded. You will find me, if Allah wills, among the patient.” From this, we can draw the lesson that we should follow Allah’s commands. Additionally, Ismail’s demeanor is worth emulating—he showed complete submission to Allah’s will in all circumstances.

Offering qurbani with an animal holds greater goodness than giving charity. However, we must remember that the purpose of qurbani is solely to draw closer to Allah and earn the status of a person of taqwa (God-consciousness). As Allah says in the Qur’an:

“Neither their flesh nor their blood reaches Allah; it is your taqwa that reaches Him. Thus has He made them subservient to you, that you may glorify Allah for His guidance to you. And give good tidings to the doers of good.” (Q.S. Al-Hajj: 37)

The Meaning and Wisdom of Qurbani

Learning the Meaning of Patience from Prophet Ibrahim

Dear Initiators may already be familiar with the story of Prophet Ibrahim, who received the command to sacrifice his son, Ismail. Let us imagine the feelings of a father who must sacrifice his beloved child. Yet, Prophet Ibrahim remained patient and obedient to Allah’s command. Not only that, Ismail, as a son, did not hesitate or disobey his father’s command because he knew it was Allah’s order. The lesson we can take from the story of Prophet Ibrahim and Ismail is to always be devoted and patient in following our parents’ guidance, as long as it does not contradict religion.

Making an Impact on Society

Out there, there are still many people who do not have enough food. On Eid al-Adha, we can bring happiness and goodness to those in need. Through the act of qurbani, we provide an impact on society and foster love among people. One organization that distributes qurbani with a wide-reaching impact, both nationally and internationally, is Human Initiative.

A Form of Gratitude to Allah

Dear Initiators, did you know that qurbani can be a way for us to express gratitude for all the blessings we have received? One way to show gratitude to Allah is by performing qurbani. Furthermore, qurbani serves as a motivation for us to continue worshipping Allah and increasing our taqwa.

From this article about the wisdom and meaning of qurbani, Dear Initiators now understand that qurbani is not just a ritual but also a moment to make a positive impact on society. Let us make this upcoming Eid al-Adha 2025 even more meaningful. Contribute your qurbani to Human Initiative so that our brothers and sisters in remote areas can also experience its benefits.