It is the muslim festival season again and this particular one is in remembrance of Abraham's(Ibraheem) faiithfulness and willingness to sacrifice his ONLY son to God. It was a test by God to know if Abraham will believe to the end that which was promised him. Abraham passed and so much including the sacrifice of Jesus Christ is connected to that one man's faith. (singing)father Abraham has many sons, many sons has father Abraham.......
At the last moment of slaughtering the boy Isaac, God stopped Abraham and provided a ram as a replacement sacrifice. This is the reason behind Eid el Kabir as it is called by Muslim faithfuls. It is a time when muslims worldwide kill millions of rams just like Abraham did.
Now the only difference is, the bible or quran never mention Abraham, Isaac and the slave with them ate of the ram. Neither was ir recorded they took some raw meat home with them. It was a sacrifice to God. Left on the altar for him. Am i wrong or right?
But as it is practiced worldwide now especially here in my fatherland a.k.a Naija! No be so at all. Men look for the juiciest of rams during purchase. This is done in anticipation of the delicacy when fried, smoked, boiled or stewed. As a matter of fact, the altar of sacrifice is normally within the compound surrounded by friends and family who are busy making their choice of raw parts.
As i anticipate my share of the delicacy from my muslim neighbours (whom i pray do not get to see this post), i wish you all happy holidays and God bless Nigeria.
#ilovesallahmeat #ileyarocks #bloggersdontholiday #nutindosallah #hugnotfight
No comments:
Post a Comment