"Wishing You A Season Full Of Delight And Brilliant Happiness, Eid-ul-Adha Mubarrak"

 There is a fascinating story that states the significance of Bakri Eid. Once, Allah challenged Prophet Ibrahim, the friend 
of Allah and the father of Prophets. Ibrahim had to prove his faith in Allah. Allah asked him to sacrifice the dearest 
and nearest one in his life. Ibrahim decided to take up the challenge and decided to sacrifice his son Ismail.

His love towards his son was as strong as his faith in Allah. Though his heart went numb, he put his son on the altar 
at the mount of Mina near Mecca. It was impossible to see his son dying in front of his eyes. He could not imagine 
slaying his own child but he could not deny the order of higher power.

Bakra Eid Mubarak (click to view)

He closed his eyes and raised the sharp sword. Reciting Allah's name he divided the head from the body. He opened 
his eyes and could not believe on his senses. His son Ismail was standing healthy and hearty in front of his eyes. A 
dead ram with his head apart was lying in the pool of blood. Ibrahim emerged as a winner as he accepted god's 
challenge with complete faith.

Since then people ardently believe in the mercy of Allah and in the authenticity of Quran. They devotionally sacrifice 
a ram on Eid-Ul-Zuha. On the holy occasion of Eid-Ul-Zuha, prayers are offered by Muslims and animals are sacrificed 
to show faith and sincerity towards Islam. The festival also signifies the Ibrahim's belief in almighty. 

 

This is empathy...

A boy went to the pet store to buy a puppy. Four of them were sitting together, priced at Rs. 5000 each. Then there was one sitting alone in a corner. 

The boy asked if that was from the same litter, if it was for sale, and why it was sitting alone. The store owner replied that it was from the same litter, it was a deformed one, and not for sale. The boy asked what the deformity was. 

The store owner replied that the puppy was born without a hip socket and had a leg missing. The boy asked, "What will you do with this one?" The reply was it would be put to sleep. The boy asked if he could play with that puppy. 

The store owner said, "Sure." The boy picked the puppy up and the puppy licked him on the ear. Instantly the boy decided that was the puppy he wanted to buy. The store owner said "That is not for sale!" The boy insisted. 
The store owner agreed. 

The boy pulled out RS. 200 from his pocket and ran to get RS. 4800 from his mother. As he reached the door the store owner shouted after him, "I don't understand why you would pay full money for this one when you could buy a good one for the same price." The boy didn't say a word. He just lifted his left trouser leg and he was wearing a brace. The pet store owner said, "I understand. Go ahead, take this one."