Eid ul-Adha the feast of sacrifice, also known as Baqr-Eid, commemorates the end of the Hajj pilgrimage. But it actually marks the divinely inspired sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh) in his path of divine love.
He agreed to sacrifice his beloved son, Ismail, when he was asked to sacrifice something most precious for God’s pleasure. The most beloved to Ibrahim was his son—Ismail—who was born when both the parents were in old age.
Hazrat Ibrahim and his wife spent their early life without a child. After their constant prayers for a child, Ismail was given birth like a miracle. Even then, Ibrahim submitted his will to sacrifice his beloved son for the pleasure of God. This is narrated in the Qur’an:
“When he was of an age to work with him, Ibrahim said, ‘My son, I saw in a dream that I must sacrifice you. What do you think about this?’Ismail] said, ‘Do as you are ordered, father.
God willing, you will find me steadfast.’ Allah ransomed him with a mighty sacrifice. So pray to your Lord and sacrifice”.
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