Thousands of Ahmadiyya Muslims came to together last Friday (6th June) at Mubarak Mosque in Tilford, to celebrate Eid. This is also known as the Festival of Sacrifice. It is one of the most important festivals in the Muslim calendar.

 Families from across Hampshire and further afield came together for the special service.

Some quotes from His Holiness’ Eid address:

“Some people believe that simply offering sacrifices of animals fulfills the spirit of Eid. In reality, the true purpose of Eid is fulfilled only when we are prepared to sacrifice our ego and pride, reform ourselves, uphold our responsibilities, and fulfil the rights of God and His creation. Only then can we truly fulfil the objective of Eid. Otherwise, merely wearing nice clothes and enjoying good food is meaningless.”

“Allah the Almighty is pleased when both His rights and the rights of His creation are fulfilled. If we strive in this direction we will continue to inherit His blessings. The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "None of you truly believes until he desires for his brother what he desires for himself." Fulfilling this principle of preferring for others what we prefer for ourselves also requires the spirit of sacrifice… Where every individual is willing to sacrifice for others, such mutual concern represents the true essence of sacrifice. Allah says: “It is not their flesh nor their blood that reaches Me, but your righteousness.”

Shine Radio’s Julie Butler is joined by Brian at Wey Valley Radio and Marcus from the Farnham Herald to find out more.

Thousands of Ahmadiyya Muslims came to together last Friday (6th June) at Mubarak Mosque in Tilford, to celebrate Eid. This is also known as the Festival of Sacrifice. It is one of the most important festivals in the Muslim calendar.
&nbsp;Families from across Hampshire and further afield came together for the special service.
Some quotes from His Holiness&rsquo; Eid address: &ldquo;Some people believe that simply offering sacrifices of animals fulfills the spirit of Eid. In reality, the true purpose of Eid is fulfilled only when we are prepared to sacrifice our ego and pride, reform ourselves, uphold our responsibilities, and fulfil the rights of God and His creation. Only then can we truly fulfil the objective of Eid. Otherwise, merely wearing nice clothes and enjoying good food is meaningless.&rdquo; &ldquo;Allah the Almighty is pleased when both His rights and the rights of His creation are fulfilled. If we strive in this direction we will continue to inherit His blessings. The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "None of you truly believes until he desires for his brother what he desires for himself." Fulfilling this principle of preferring for others what we prefer for ourselves also requires the spirit of sacrifice&hellip; Where every individual is willing to sacrifice for others, such mutual concern represents the true essence of sacrifice. Allah says: &ldquo;It is not their flesh nor their blood that reaches Me, but your righteousness.&rdquo;
Shine Radio&rsquo;s Julie Butler is joined by Brian at Wey Valley Radio and Marcus from the Farnham Herald to find out more.

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