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This verse teaches us that to make our sacrifice worthy of acceptance, we must act upon the demands of piety (Taqwa). For example:
1. Dealing fairly with the butcher.
2. Keeping the principles of Islamic Law of hiring in mind.
3. Paying the butcher his full wages on time.
4. The sacrificial animal should not be tied in the street in a way that troubles passers-by.
5. Public paths should not be blocked during sacrifice, as this violates people's rights.
6. Care should be taken regarding people's rights on public roads.
7. Blood should not be left to flow in the streets, as it might soil the clothes of those passing by.
8. Waste, offal, and filth from the animal should not be thrown in the streets.
9. In short, complete care should be taken regarding cleanliness and hygiene during the sacrifice.
10. In collective sacrifices, meat should be distributed in accordance with the principles of Shariah, ensuring that no one’s right is violated.
11. If the animal's skin has been promised to someone, they should not be forced to visit repeatedly.
Some foolish people miss their congregational salah or even miss the salah altogether, using the sacrifice as an excuse. Their excuses are: “The butcher arrived late,” “The congregation finished while we were sacrificing,” or “Our clothes were stained with blood.” It is a demand of piety to avoid every sin or anything that might lead to a sin. Acting upon the demands of piety makes the sacrifice acceptable in the court of Allah.
Dear Islamic brothers! The demands of piety also include sincerity, the spirit of self-sacrifice, and the passion to spend wealth for the pleasure of Allah. When
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