Ref: ACJU/NGS/2021/138
21.07.2021 / 10.12.1442
Allahu Akbar! Allahu Akbar!! Allahu Akbar!!!
The President, General Secretary, Treasurer, Executive Committee, Members & Staff of ACJU express best wishes to the Muslim brothers and sisters who are celebrating the festival of Eid-Ul-Adha at a time when the impact of COVID-19 is still strongly felt locally as well as globally.
Due to the pandemic crisis, the pilgrimage of Haj is too carried out in an extremely subdued manner and only a limited number of regional devotees are permitted to perform Haj this year. As such, many Sri Lankan Muslims who had intended to perform Haj were unable to do so, similar to other Muslims in several other countries. We pray to Almighty Allah to grant the complete reward to all Muslims who sincerely intended to perform this noble deed this year.
Eid-ul-Adha signifies and commemorates the sacrifices and dedications of Hazrath Ibrahim (Alaihissalaam) and his family, which greatly contributed towards building a community and a prosperous nation. Certainly the deeds of that great family are good examples for the entire mankind on unconditional submission to Almighty Allah. Every Muslim should strive to replicate those deeds as much as possible.
Prosperity and success of a nation depends on the commitments and sacrifices made by individuals, families and communities. Further, Islam emphasizes giving priority to the needs of others by sacrificing one’s personal desires and needs for the benefit of the community and the nation in these critical times.
Furthermore, the laws and regulations of the country should be strictly adhered when performing Uldhiyya while following the related guidance in Islam. The moral characteristics of an exemplary Muslim should be displayed in one’s conduct especially while interacting with one’s neighbors and members of other faiths, by helping each other in possible ways and living with mutual respect.
On this special day, we pray to Almighty Allah to grant good health, tranquility and happiness for everyone and to protect all of us from the scourge of the spread of Covid-19.!
Thaqabbalallahu Minna Waminkum! Eid Mubarak!
Ash-Shaikh M. Arkam Nooramith
General Secretary – ACJU
