Eid al-Adha: The Test of Submission

Ibrahim was commanded by Allah to sacrifice what he loved most. His son. Imagine standing

there, knife in hand, heart breaking into pieces, but still choosing

obedience over emotion. Ibrahim didn't hesitate. He told his son Ismail about the dream,

expecting fear, expecting resistance. But Ismail, still young, said do what you're

commanded father, you'll find me patient. They both surrendered. Ibrahim laid his son down,

covered his eyes so he wouldn't see his face, and raised the blade. At that exact moment,

Allah replaced Ismail with a ram. The test was never about the sacrifice itself.

It was about the willingness. Ibrahim passed because his love for Allah was greater than