The act of Qurban (Sacrifice) is carried out by millions of Muslims every year during Eid Al-Adha. Following the example of The Father of Prophets, Abraham (AS).
Allah (swt) says in the Quran: "It is neither their meat nor their blood, that reaches Allah, it is your piety that reaches Him". (Al Qur'an, Ch:22 v:37)
The prophet Muhammad PBUH was asked "What is Qurban?", He answered, "It is the sunnah of your father Ibrahim (AS), for every hair of the Qurban you will receive a reward from Allah and for every hair in the wool you will receive a reward". (Hadith - Ibn Maja and Tirmidhi).
Hari Raya Haji is also known as the Iduladha or Qurban in Singapore. The meaning of this festival is Pilgrimage Day of Celebration. This day is celebrated to herald a conclusion to the Haj pilgrimage to Mecca. Pilgrims who cover their distance to Mecca are given the title of Haji (for men) or Hajjah (for women) respectively. On this auspicious day of Hari Raya Haji Festival, goats or buffaloes are sacrificed ritually in the name of Allah (god) and the meat is given to the destitute and the poor.
It is conducted in Kassim Mosque on a yearly basis. Please contact us here for any enquiries. |
