The document discusses the relationship between Hajj, the last pillar of Islam, and qurban (animal sacrifice). Performing qurban is a recommended act for Muslims based on a hadith stating that families should sacrifice animals each year. The concept of sacrifice in Islam means completely submitting oneself to Allah and sustaining the faith. Qurban symbolizes Ibrahim and Ismail's obedience to Allah and the act of sacrifice should be practiced whenever needed to ensure happiness in this life and the next. The benefits of qurban include helping the needy from the sacrifices of the rich and prospering communities through the sacrifices of scholars and leaders.

1. Title: The Essence of Sacrifice 10 ذوالحجة 1430 هـ 27 November, 2009 Eidul Adha Sermon PUSAT ISLAM UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA ISLAMIC CENTRE UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA

2. Performing Hajj is the last pillar of Islam. This ritual completes the five pillars. The ideas of this ritual being the last are: This ritual is tough and challenging to Muslims. It took specific and certain period of time to be performed appropiately. This obligation must be performed at least once in a lifetime. PUSAT ISLAM UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA ISLAMIC CENTRE UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA

3. Relationship between Hajj and Qurban (Animal sacrifice) Muslims that participate in animal sacrifice (qurban) will be rewarded greatly by Allah S.W.T. Performing qurban is a supererogatory worship (sunnah muakkad) for each Muslims.This is based on the following hadith: “O men, each family must slaughter animal (qurban) for each year” PUSAT ISLAM UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA ISLAMIC CENTRE UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA

4. When Muslims decided to perform qurban, it must be for the sake of Allah and not for others. The right niyyah helps Muslims to obtain more rewards from Allah. The concept of sacrifice in Islamic perspective is submitting and sacrificing oneself completely to Allah and sustaining the Deen. PUSAT ISLAM UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA ISLAMIC CENTRE UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA

5. Therefore, as Muslims we should utilize strength and resouces that we have not only for ourselves and family, but also for the Deen itself Besides, qurban also symbolizes the event of Ibrahim (Abraham) A.S and his son, Ismail A.S.s’ obedient to Allah Generally, the act of sacrifice is not only limited to certain time and period, rather it should be practiced whenever it is needed to ensure happiness in this world and hereafter. PUSAT ISLAM UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA ISLAMIC CENTRE UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA

6. The significants of Qurban (sacrifice animal) The needy will benefit from the qurban of the rich. Qurban from Muslims scholars and ulama prospers the community, religion and nation. The community will benefit under leaders that are willing to sacrifice their time and energy. Staffs that are willing to sacrifice their time for their organization will become assets to the company. PUSAT ISLAM UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA ISLAMIC CENTRE UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA

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8. شكرا والسلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاتهEnd of Friday Sermon PUSAT ISLAM UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA ISLAMIC CENTRE UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA