Tuesday was a United Nations holiday and the Islamic feast of "Eid al-Adha", commemorating the Chaldean Patriarch Abraham’s devotion to God and the near- sacrifice of his son. Abraham is regarded as the “Grandfather" of Jews and Arabs – Jews through Isaac, the second son and Arabs through Ishmael, the “first-born”.
In the Biblical account, Isaac is about to be sacrificed when God intervenes to save him, but in the Quran, it is Ishmael who was almost sacrificed.
Both versions stress Abraham’s faith and devotion and teach that God does not want such sacrifices and will intervene in human affairs.
In the Biblical account, Isaac is about to be sacrificed when God intervenes to save him, but in the Quran, it is Ishmael who was almost sacrificed.
Both versions stress Abraham’s faith and devotion and teach that God does not want such sacrifices and will intervene in human affairs.
Jews, Muslims and Christian’s revere Abraham as an example of one who has absolute trust in God. The differences in detail should contribute to inter-Faith dialogue and not detract from the essential message.
Eid al-Adha – the “Feast of the Sacrifice” occurs during the Islamic Haj, the annual Muslim Pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina, in Saudi Arabia. The Haj is one of the “Five Pillars of Islam” and a requirement, during one’s lifetime – if possible – of all Muslim men and women.
Eid al-Adha – the “Feast of the Sacrifice” occurs during the Islamic Haj, the annual Muslim Pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina, in Saudi Arabia. The Haj is one of the “Five Pillars of Islam” and a requirement, during one’s lifetime – if possible – of all Muslim men and women.