Thursina IIBS Celebrates Eid al-Adha 1446 H, Ustadz Nanang: Qurban is Not Just About Slaughtering Animals.
Thursina International Islamic Boarding School (IIBS) held a celebration of Eid al-Adha 1446 H in the yard of the Campus 2 Mosque (male), on Friday (6/6) morning. Started at 07.00 o'clock, it was presented a preacher, Ustadz Nanang Setyobudi, S.Fil.I, emphasizing on the deep meaning of qurbani.
He states that qurbani is not just a ritual of slaughtering animals, but has high symbolic and spiritual value. "Qurbani is not just about slaughtering animals," he said. "This is a reflection of the piety and sincerity of a Muslim, as Prophet Ibrahim was tested to slaughter his own son, Prophet Ismail."
Furthermore, he explained the qurbani moments written in several verses of the Qur'an illustrates the great value of sincere sacrifice. It is a symbol of all sacrifices made in order to get closer to Allah.
Ustadz Nanang also talked about on the importance of social awareness in qurbani. He told that someone who has the resource but is reluctant to carry out qurbani will receive social sanctions. "Whoever has ample sustenance but does not want to conduct qurban, then prohibit him to approach our place of worship," he quoted from the hadith narrated by Ahmad and Ibn Majah.
He emphasized that qurbani has a double value, both in this world and hereafter. "For those who are able to perform, qurbani is not only a spiritual obligation, but also social responsibility among people," he said.
All praise be to Allah, it is a blessing that this year Thursina IIBS has collected 23 cows and 68 goats for sacrifice days. The event is a momentum for the students and academic community of Thursina IIBS to reaffirm the values of sincerity, sacrifice and devotion through the implementation of the sacrificial service. (lil)