- by Abdul Wahid, taken from Intellect Bulletin, Vol-2/Issue-10/October 2013
It is quite easy to talk about the spirit of sacrifice when discussing Eid-ul-Adha. But it is not quite simple to implement it in one's daily life. As the age-old adage says, it is easier said than done. However, much as it is NOT easy, it is definitely not impossible either. So how do you embark upon the journey towards implementing the spirit of sacrifice in your daily life? Here are some handy tips you can use:
a) Be positive
Yes, it is easier to talk about sacrifice than actually giving the sacrifice when the time comes, but never let this belief deter you in your objective. You may consider yourself as a weak person, but you can always derive your strength from your faith.
b) Make loads of duas
Prayer is the best source of strength. Ask Allah's (S.W.T) help at all times. Make loads of invocations and in shaa Allah, He (S.W.T) will make things easier for you.
c) Try and try again
You may falter - not once, but many times. However, don't let that get to you. Maybe you could not do what was right in one situation - learn from it and move on.
d) Keep the end goal in mind
If at any time you start getting this feeling of: "why do I always have to give the sacrifice?", remind yourself that it is Shaytaan trying to mislead you. Emphasize to yourself that you are doing this for Allah's (S.W.T) pleasure and your ultimate goal - Paradise.
e) Beware of publicising your sacrifices
Showing off good deeds always lessen the amount of blessing you get for them. Whatever sacrifices you make for Allah (S.W.T), keep them to yourself rather than glorifying yourself in public or feeling excessively proud. Again, remind yourself of your ultimate goal whenever you feel the urge to talk about all that you have done.
It is quite easy to talk about the spirit of sacrifice when discussing Eid-ul-Adha. But it is not quite simple to implement it in one's daily life. As the age-old adage says, it is easier said than done. However, much as it is NOT easy, it is definitely not impossible either. So how do you embark upon the journey towards implementing the spirit of sacrifice in your daily life? Here are some handy tips you can use:
a) Be positive
Yes, it is easier to talk about sacrifice than actually giving the sacrifice when the time comes, but never let this belief deter you in your objective. You may consider yourself as a weak person, but you can always derive your strength from your faith.
b) Make loads of duas
Prayer is the best source of strength. Ask Allah's (S.W.T) help at all times. Make loads of invocations and in shaa Allah, He (S.W.T) will make things easier for you.
c) Try and try again
You may falter - not once, but many times. However, don't let that get to you. Maybe you could not do what was right in one situation - learn from it and move on.
d) Keep the end goal in mind
If at any time you start getting this feeling of: "why do I always have to give the sacrifice?", remind yourself that it is Shaytaan trying to mislead you. Emphasize to yourself that you are doing this for Allah's (S.W.T) pleasure and your ultimate goal - Paradise.
e) Beware of publicising your sacrifices
Showing off good deeds always lessen the amount of blessing you get for them. Whatever sacrifices you make for Allah (S.W.T), keep them to yourself rather than glorifying yourself in public or feeling excessively proud. Again, remind yourself of your ultimate goal whenever you feel the urge to talk about all that you have done.
