Eid Adha: The Ultimate Sacrifice

Assalamualaikum wbt

Aidiladha was nothing much different compared to the previous years. The only special thing is Nasi Maqluba served with roasted chicken, salad and wedges, which is of course made by Ummi, replacing the very common nasi impit, rendang, kuah kacang, and lodeh. Delicious! =D

After Abi came back from performing Eid prayer, we went to Shah Alam to visit Opah at the hospital.Opah has been attacked by stroke about 13 years ago, and she is completely paralyzed now.  It was a complete silence when we arrived there. Only Abi was talking, telling all of us about some current issues after reading the newspaper.

The last 15 minutes of the visit was the most meaningful ever when Abi head near to Opah, gently touching her, and tell her about the story behind this special day.

Yes. The story of Sacrifice. The story of Nabi Ibrahim a.s, his wife Siti Hajar and his son, Nabi Ismail a.s. Abi reminded Opah that the pain that is faced by her now is just a little compared to what Nabi Ibrahim and his family has gone through. He told Opah that she is on the way to meet Allah, and she must put that as the main goal. To keep on being patient, and be strong. For this pain will grant her with hasanah (goodness), and wash her away from sins.

Opah is indeed a strong woman. A loving and caring mother. May Allah blessed Opah with her patience in facing this painful challenges. May Allah grant her with lots of barakah (blessings) and of course, Jannatul Firdaus. Amiin, Insya Allah.

'Sacrifice' is such a big word when it comes to the celebration of Eid Adha.
We have lots of things to say and to relate about 'sacrifice'.
But it's the power of LOVE that drives us towards making the SACRIFICE.

The love between 
a mother and her child,
a teacher and her student,
a husband and his wife.
and the greatest LOVE of all,
the love of a servant towards his/her God. 
Allah swt.    
Dear all,
let us strive, struggle, and make the sacrifice towards the akhirah.
The sacrifice to own his blessings, his love,
and everyone's dream destination ------ Jannah.

It's 10 Zulhijjah 1434H.
Salam Aidiladha.