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Sacrifice and Submission: The Struggle of Prioritizing Allah's Will - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi Eid ul Adha 1444 June 29th, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS2en2TVtb8 - Eidul Adhaa is the celebration of sacrifice. - Prophet Ibrahim's success in submitting to the will of God is commemorated during Eidul Adhaa. - Prophet Ibrahim is closely connected to Muslims as he is described by Allah as a sincere Muslim. - "Islam" means submission to the legislative will of God, and "Muslim" refers to a person who submits to God's will. - Muslims are facing pressure to abandon their essence of servitude to Allah and prioritize their desires. - Those who prioritize their desires over Allah's decisions are criticized in the Quran. - The tendency to worship one's desires is being forced on Muslims through the education system, media, and workplaces. - Muslims should reflect on this challenge and protect themselves from deviation. - The true meaning of Eidul Adhaa is sacrificing one's ego and desires. - It involves prioritizing Allah's will in personal, family, social, community, business, and political aspects of life. - Sacrificing ego and desires is not easy; individuals must confront internal and external obstacles. - The ritual of Hajj symbolizes the struggle against deviation and evil. - Muslims must confront both internal and external challenges in their perpetual struggle. - The phrase "قد أفلح من زكيها و قد خاب من دسها" signifies the success of purification and the failure of corruption

Asalam Alikum brothers and sisters, I live in the United States. I have just graduated from University back in June and started working in July. My student loan debt from university is roughly equal to my annual salary. My loan repayment schedule is over a period of 10 years, however I want to pay them off as quickly as possible (preferably in 2 years). Is it wajib on me to make a sacrifice individually with my own funds for Eid. My father says it is, but my aunt disagrees and says I do not have to do it on my own and can just contribute partially to my father's funds for a qurbani/cattle sacrifice by my family. My father is working himself as well and plans to do a qurbani/cattle sacrifice for the family. Thank you and Jazakullah