Amr Khalifa
Sheikh Shams al-Din Muhammad Nahru al-Kasnazani, Head of the Qadiriyya Kasnazani Order in the Muslim world, extended his warmest congratulations and best wishes to the Arab and Muslim nations, and to all of humanity, on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. He prayed to God Almighty that this blessed occasion would return to everyone with goodness, prosperity, and blessings, and that it would be an opportunity to spread love, peace, and tolerance among peoples.
In a statement released earlier, the Sheikh of the Qadiriyya Kasnazani Order affirmed that Eid al-Adha is one of the greatest religious occasions, carrying profound lessons in faith, obedience, sacrifice, and redemption. He drew inspiration from the story of the Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him), emphasizing the values of patience, sincerity, and submission to God’s commands—values that societies today need to solidify the principles of coexistence, compassion, and human solidarity.
He added: “As we approach the blessed occasion of Eid al-Adha, we are pleased to extend our sincerest congratulations and best wishes to the Islamic and Arab nations, and to all of humanity, on this auspicious occasion. We pray to God Almighty that these blessed days will usher in an era of goodness, mercy, and tranquility for the entire world.”
He continued, saying: “This blessed occasion represents a great opportunity to strengthen the spirit of social solidarity and unity among the members of the Muslim community.” He pointed out that religious holidays have always been, and remain, important milestones for consolidating noble human values and spreading a culture of love, tolerance, and cooperation among all segments of society.
Sheikh al-Kasnazan explained that the world is currently experiencing exceptional circumstances and significant challenges that require everyone to adhere to spiritual and human values, work to extinguish the flames of conflict and discord, and establish the principles of peace and stability. He emphasized that the unity of the Islamic and Arab ranks is an urgent necessity to confront the current challenges.
He noted that Eid al-Adha, with all its profound significance, The great occasion reminds people of the importance of compassion, solidarity, and extending a helping hand to the needy and the poor, especially in light of the economic and humanitarian conditions facing many countries. It calls for strengthening charitable acts and giving, and supporting vulnerable groups during the blessed days of Eid.
He also stressed the importance of instilling the values of moderation, centrism, and tolerance in the hearts of future generations, rejecting extremism and hatred, and working to build societies characterized by security, stability, and mutual respect. He affirmed that all divine messages came to spread mercy and goodness among people.
He added: “The blessed Eid al-Adha, with its meanings of faith, sacrifice, and redemption, reminds nations of the values of compassion, mutual support, and unity. The greatest elevation for nations is the unity of hearts on the path of truth, goodness, and mercy.”
Sheikh Shams al-Din al-Kasnazani prayed to God Almighty to protect the Islamic and Arab nation from strife and conflict, to stop the bloodshed, and to spread security and peace throughout the region and the world, saying: “We ask God Almighty to unite the nation, to unify its word and strengthen its ranks, and to spread goodness, security, safety, and peace throughout its lands, and to protect us from all trials, both visible and hidden. He is the Guardian of that and is Capable of all things.”
In closing, the Sheikh of the Qadiriyya Kasnazani Order supplicated God Almighty to accept the good deeds and acts of worship of Muslims, to make the blessed Eid al-Adha an occasion for joy, goodness, and rapprochement among peoples, and to perpetuate the blessings of security, stability, and peace upon the world.t
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