Bakrid carries a profound message of humanity and compassion.

Some festivals in human history are not just days of celebration; they are heartfelt messages that remind us of the values ​​of life. One such significant festival is the holy festival of Islam, Eid al-Adha or Bakrid. This festival is not just a celebration of celebration, clothing, food or a holiday; it is a heartfelt celebration that teaches the lesson of devotion, sacrifice, charity, compassion and complete surrender to Allah.

“Adha” means sacrifice. The sublime spirit of this festival is the abandonment of one’s desires, ego and selfishness for the sake of Allah’s command. Eid al-Adha gives every human a unique opportunity to examine their lives, purify their hearts and revive humanity. The origin of Eid al-Adha lies in the amazing life story of Prophet Ibrahim (a.s). Although he was the beloved prophet of Allah, he faced many difficult tests in his life. The opposition of his people, the ordeal, the sacrifice of his homeland, the long prayer for his offspring all tested his life. Allah blessed him with a son, Ismail (a.s.), in his old age. It is natural to love that son who was given to him after many years of waiting. But Allah tested him through a dream. “Sacrifice your son in My way.” This was an impossible test from a human perspective. But Prophet Ibrahim (a.s.)’s devotion was so strong; he preferred the command of Allah over his feelings. The most amazing thing is that his son Ismail (a.s.) also obeyed his father and said:

“Father! Do what you are commanded. If Allah wills, you will find me among the patient.”

Seeing this devotion and surrender of the father and son, Allah accepted an animal as a sacrifice instead of Ismail (a.s.). This event has remained an eternal symbol of sacrifice and obedience in human history. The spirit of Qurbani is not just the killing of an animal. Today, some people see Qurbani as just a ritual. But the message that Islam teaches through Qurbani is very profound.

Qurbani means: * Killing the ego within us * Abandoning selfishness * Eliminating greed and hatred * Surrendering to the command of Allah * Understanding the hunger and pain of the poor The purpose of Islam is to promote love and brotherhood in society by distributing the meat of the Qurbani to the poor, relatives and neighbors. The Holy Quran makes it clear that it is not the flesh or blood of our animals that reaches Allah; it is our devotion, intention and taqwa that reaches Him.

Eid-ul-Adha and Human Equality: The most beautiful aspect of this festival is the message of equality. In Eid prayers, the rich, the poor, the official, the worker - everyone stands in one line and bows before Allah. This is the great message of Islam: “A person’s worth is not in his money; it is in his piety.” The sight of millions of people wearing the same type of Ihram during the Hajj pilgrimage and declaring in one voice, “Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk”, is a unique example of human equality.

Lessons that Eid al-Adha gives to society: Charity and sharing: This festival teaches us that happiness should also reach the homes of the poor. It instills the attitude that others should share in our happiness.

Family ties: Eid unites families. It brings distant relations closer. This festival is shaped as a day of forgiveness, love and friendship.

Purity of the soul: Eid al-Adha reminds us that not only external rituals are important; inner purity is also important.

Obedience: It teaches us the lesson that putting aside our will before the command of Allah is the sign of true faith. In today's society with the new generation of youth, although man is advanced in technology, loneliness, ego and selfishness are increasing in the mind. Relationships are breaking for money. Showmanship is increasing on social media; but humanity is decreasing.

In this situation, Eid-ul-Azha gives us the most necessary message:

Love without sacrifice is not true * Religion without mercy is incomplete * Development without humanity is dangerous Eid should not be just a day to wear new clothes; it should be a day to have a new mind. Today's youth are the power of society. But many are involved in social media showmanship, wasteful spending and competitive life. Eid-ul-Azha tells the youth:

Service is more important than showmanship * Sharing is bigger than spending * Humanity is more valuable than photos * Religion is not just a ritual; it is a personality If the youth understand the spirit of this festival, they can bring a big change in the society.

A call for a meaningful Eid celebration: This Bakrid, let us not be limited to just rituals but implement its true message in our lives.

Let's bring happiness to the homes of the poor * Let's build unity in the family * Let's abandon hatred and arrogance * Let's spread love and brotherhood in the society * Let's make Eid a festival of humanity, not a festival of show-offs Eidul Azha Mubarak!

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