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What is Eid ul Adha and why do Muslims Sacrifice? | Mufti Menk

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Discover how Prophet Abraham's near-sacrifice of his son was replaced by a ram from heaven.
This episode explains Eid ul Adha, focusing on the story of Prophet Abraham's sacrifice as a lesson in submission to God and detachment from material attachments. It details the rituals, charitable aspects, and spiritual meanings behind the holiday, while emphasizing interfaith respect and the broader Islamic teachings on worship and humanity.

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A steady talk on sacrifice, obedience, and what Eid asks Muslims to remember.

The talk opens with a broad frame of Muslim joy, linking the two major occasions of Eid to worship and sacrifice. From there it moves through Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, then widens into the story of sacrifice, where obedience, gratitude, discipline, and the reminder that…

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