5-Minute Eid al-Adha Sermon: The Two Dimensions of Worship in Sacrifice

 

Welcome, respected audience, to the Eid al-Adha sermon. Today, we gather to reflect upon the profound theme of "The Two Dimensions of Worship in Sacrifice." Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, holds deep significance in the Islamic faith. It serves as a reminder of Prophet Ibrahim's unwavering devotion to Allah, epitomized by his willingness to sacrifice his beloved son. This sermon will delve into the two fundamental dimensions of worship embodied in the act of sacrifice: the vertical dimension, which entails drawing closer to Allah through our devotion, and the horizontal dimension, emphasizing the importance of sharing blessings and extending kindness to others. Join us as we explore the spiritual and societal aspects of this sacred occasion, seeking guidance on how to strengthen our relationship with Allah and foster compassion within our communities.

5-Minute Eid al-Adha Sermon: The Two Dimensions of Worship in Sacrifice

This Eid al-Adha sermon script invites the audience to enhance their vertical and horizontal worship. Through this, it is hoped that we all can maximize ourselves in practicing it during this Covid-19 pandemic.

Sermon I

اَللهُ أَكْبَرُ اَللهُ أَكْبَرُ اَللهُ أَكْبَرُ. اَللهُ أَكْبَرُ اَللهُ أَكْبَرُ اَللهُ أَكْبَرُ. اَللهُ أَكْبَرُ اَللهُ أَكْبَرُ اَللهُ أَكْبَرُ. الحَمْدُ للهِ وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى سَيِّدَنَا مُحَمَّدٍ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَمَنْ وَالَاه. أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَّا إِلهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ سَيِّدَنَا مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُوْلُهُ الَّذِيْ لَانَبِيّ بعدَهُ.  أَمَّا بَعْدُ فَإنِّي أُوْصِيْكُمْ وَنَفْسِي بِتَقْوَى اللهِ الْقَائِلِ فِي كِتَابِهِ الْقُرْآنِ. يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اتَّقُوا اللَّهَ حَقَّ تُقَاتِهِ وَلَا تَمُوتُنَّ إِلَّا وَأَنْتُمْ مُسْلِمُونَ

Esteemed congregation of Eid al-Adha prayer, may the mercy of Allah be upon you. Allah SWT states in the Quran, Surah Al-Kawthar, verses 1-3:

إِنَّا أَعْطَيْنَاكَ الْكَوْثَرَ. فَصَلِّ لِرَبِّكَ وَانْحَرْ. اِنَّ شَانِئَكَ هُوَ الْاَبْتَرُ

Translation: "Indeed, We have granted you abundant blessings. So establish prayer for your Lord and sacrifice. Indeed, it is your enemies who are without descendants (cut off from Allah's mercy)."

Translation: This verse serves as a reflection for us, highlighting the countless blessings that Allah has bestowed upon us, which we cannot possibly enumerate. These blessings should be acknowledged and expressed through our worship, drawing ourselves closer to Allah. Drawing near to Allah can be achieved through the performance of prayer and the sacrifice of animals during Eid al-Adha, as emphasized in the second verse of this surah.

Translation: Besides being a vertical act of worship, drawing closer to Allah, the act of sacrifice (kurban) also holds a horizontal or social dimension, which is sharing one's blessings with others. Just as we bring happiness to others through giving Zakat during Eid al-Fitr, it is now time to bring joy to others through the act of sacrifice during Eid al-Adha. Especially in the current Covid-19 pandemic, where many people are facing economic hardships, it is our duty to share and support one another. If the community is in greater need of assistance beyond the provision of sacrificial meat, it would be commendable to redirect our sacrificial funds to help alleviate the impact of this pandemic. May we, as the audience of this Eid al-Adha prayer, have social awareness and the ability to bring great benefits to those around us, for the best among humans are those who benefit others. Amen.

بَارَكَ الله لِي وَلَكُمْ فِى اْلقُرْآنِ اْلعَظِيْمِ وَنَفَعَنِي وَإِيَّاكُمْ بِمَافِيْهِ مِنْ آيَةِ وَذِكْرِ الْحَكِيْمِ  َأَقُوْلُ قَوْلِي هَذَا فَأسْتَغْفِرُ اللهَ العَظِيْمَ إِنَّهُ هُوَ الغَفُوْرُ الرَّحِيْم

Sermon II

اَللهُ أَكْبَرُ اَللهُ أَكْبَرُ اَللهُ أَكْبَرُ. اَللهُ أَكْبَرُ اَللهُ أَكْبَرُ اَللهُ أَكْبَرُ. اَللهُ أَكْبَرُ  الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ وَ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ  ثُمَّ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ . أَشْهَدُ أنْ لا إلَهَ إلا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لا شَرِيكَ لَهُ وأشهدُ أنَّ سَيِّدَنَا مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُوْلُهُ الَّذِيْ لَانَبِيّ بعدَهُ . اَللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ وَسَلِّمْ عَلَى نَبِيِّنَا مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى أَلِهِ وَأَصْحَابِهِ وَمَنْ تَبِعَهُمْ بِإِحْسَانٍ إِلَى يَوْمِ القِيَامَةِ. أَمَّا بَعْدُ فَيَاأَيُّهَا النَّاسُ أُوْصِيْكُمْ وَ نَفْسِيْ بِتَقْوَى اللهِ فَقَدْ فَازَ الْمُتَّقُوْنَ. فَقَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى اِنَّ اللهَ وَمَلَائِكَتَهُ يُصَلُّوْنَ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ يٰأَيُّهَا الَّذِيْنَ أٰمَنُوْا صَلُّوْا عَلَيْهِ وَ سَلِّمُوْا تَسْلِيْمًا اللهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِلْمُؤْمِنِيْنَ وَاْلمُؤْمِنَاتِ وَاْلمُسْلِمِيْنَ وَاْلمُسْلِمَاتِ اَلاَحْيآءِ مِنْهُمْ وَاْلاَمْوَاتِ . اللهُمَّ ادْفَعْ عَنَّا اْلبَلاَءَ وَاْلوَبَاءَ والقُرُوْنَ وَالزَّلاَزِلَ وَاْلمِحَنَ وَسُوْءَ اْلفِتَنِ وَاْلمِحَنَ مَا ظَهَرَ مِنْهَا وَمَا بَطَنَ عَنْ بَلَدِنَا اِنْدُونِيْسِيَّا خآصَّةً وَسَائِرِ اْلبُلْدَانِ اْلمُسْلِمِيْنَ عآمَّةً يَا رَبَّ اْلعَالَمِيْنَ. رَبَّنَا آتِناَ فِى الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِى اْلآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ.   عِبَادَاللهِ ! إِنَّ اللهَ يَأْمُرُ بِاْلعَدْلِ وَاْلإِحْسَانِ وَإِيْتآءِ ذِي اْلقُرْبىَ وَيَنْهَى عَنِ اْلفَحْشآءِ وَاْلمُنْكَرِ وَاْلبَغْيِ يَعِظُكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَذَكَّرُوْنَ وَاذْكُرُوا اللهَ اْلعَظِيْمَ يَذْكُرْكُمْ وَاشْكُرُوْهُ عَلىَ نِعَمِهِ يَزِدْكُمْ وَلَذِكْرُ اللهِ أَكْبَرْ

Experience the profound insights of "The Two Dimensions of Worship in Sacrifice" sermon for Eid al-Adha. Explore the significance of vertical and horizontal dimensions in worship, delving into the depths of devotion to Allah and the act of selfless giving. Discover the transformative power of embracing both aspects of worship, fostering a deeper connection with the Divine and spreading compassion to those in need. Unveil the wisdom behind this sacred celebration, as it illuminates the path of true devotion and sacrifice. Join us in this spiritual journey of Eid al-Adha.

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