Eid sacrifice includes giving up the ego
“Between us we are brothers and sisters, so we should have that gentleness.”
The khutbah argues that Eid al-Adha's sacrifice should include both a proper, generous animal sacrifice and sacrificing one's ego to treat others with gentleness, patience, and empowerment.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Choose a generous, healthy, age-appropriate sacrifice rather than a defective or cheap one.
- Remember Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice and his empowering, gentle conversation with Ismail.
- Learn from Ibrahim's gentle advice to his father and the need to sacrifice one's ego.
- Connect gentleness and approachability to the Prophet Muhammad's example and Qur'anic guidance.
- Observe Eid practices including takbir after obligatory prayers and while out, and distribute the sacrifice to those in need.
- Practice patience, brotherhood, and gentleness in homes and communities, especially amid troubling events.
In the khateeb's words
“If you're choosing lamb, make sure it's at least six months old Goat, at least two years old”
“Even if we're on the right path Even if we're telling them something true and accurate It takes a lot more It takes a sacrifice”
“But between us we are brothers and sisters So we should have that gentleness”
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that Eid sacrifice should be generous, healthy, and offered sincerely for Allah. Ibrahim's example shows both willingness to obey Allah and gentleness in involving his son and advising his father. The speaker says we must also sacrifice our ego so people can hear and approach us. Families should practice the Eid takbir, distribute sacrifice to those in need, and show patience and gentleness toward one another. Following Allah's guidance brings success in this life and, more importantly, in the next.
- What could sacrificing your ego look like today?
- How can we show gentleness to someone in our family?
- Which Eid sunnah do you want to practice this year?
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