Sacrifice Becomes the Most Important Worship Compared to Equally Valuable Charity, Here's the Explanation

"Sacrifice Becomes the Most Important Worship Compared to Other Equally Valuable Charities, Here's the Explanation"

"Dream - Kurban is a worship that is mandated in Islam and is done to get closer to Allah SWT. In addition, kurban is also a form of concern for people around and the poor. According to Imam Syafi'i and Imam Maliki, the law of performing kurban is highly recommended. Muslims who are able to perform kurban are strongly encouraged. In fact, in a hadith narrated by Imam Ahmad, Ibnu Majah, and At-Tirmidzi, the Prophet Muhammad always performed kurban every year."

Realizing the command to sacrifice, then sacrificing the sacrificial animal is more preferable than giving charity of the same value. What does it mean? Here is the explanation as summarized by Dream through various sources.

Sacrifice Becomes the Most Important Worship Compared to Equally Valuable Charity, Here's the Explanation

"Slaughtering Sacrificial Animals is More Preferable"

"Slaughtering sacrificial animals is one of the commandments of Allah SWT to His people. It is carried out every year on the 10th of Dzulhijjah."

When a Muslim turns away from this command by giving another charity that is equal to the value of the sacrifice, then the symbol of sacrifice will be lost. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) did not explain about giving charity that is equal to the value of sacrificing an animal. Neither through his words nor his actions. If giving charity with the price of a sacrifice was better or the same, surely Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) would have explained it. Because he is a figure who greatly loves his people.

Besides that, the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) always chose the easiest and lightest matters for his ummah. Therefore, it is certain that sacrificing animals on the day of Eid al-Adha is the most important. As explained in Majmuu' al-Fataawaa by Ibn Taymiyyah: "Al-Udh-hiyah (sacrifice), 'Aqiqah, and al-Hadyu are more important than giving charity of the same value. If one has wealth to draw closer to Allah, then they should perform the sacrifice, and eating from some of the sacrificial meat is more important than giving charity, and al-Hadyu in Makkah is more important than giving charity of the same value."

Verse of the Quran about the Command to Sacrifice

The following are some verses of the Quran that explain the commandment to perform the act of sacrifice:

1. Surah Al-Kawthar Verse 2

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2. Surat Al-Hajj Ayat 34 translates to "2. Chapter Al-Hajj Verse 34" in English.

"And for every nation We have appointed [sacrifice] rituals that they may mention the name of Allah over what He has provided for them of [sacrificial] animals. For your god is one God, so to Him submit. And give good tidings to the humble [before their Lord]"

3. Surah Ash-Shaffat Verse 102

"Then, when the boy reached the age of helping his father, Ibrahim said, 'O my son! I have seen in a dream that I am sacrificing you. So consider what you think.' He replied, 'O my father! Do as you are commanded. You will find me, if Allah wills, among the patient.'"

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