A Treasury of The Qur’an
SACRIFICE
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SACRIFICE
For every nation We have appointed a holy rite that
they may pronounce the name of God over the
beasts which He has given them for food. Your God
is One God; so surrender to Him. And give good
news to the humble, whose hearts tremble with awe
at the mention of God; who endure their
misfortunes with fortitude, attend to their prayers
and spend of that which We have bestowed on
them. And as for the sacrifice of cattle, We have
ordained it for you as one of the symbols set up by
God. They are of much use to you. So pronounce
God’s name over them as you draw them up in line
and slaughter them; and when they have fallen
down, eat of their flesh, and feed with it the poor
person and the beggar. So We have subjected them
to you that you may be thankful. Their flesh and
blood does not reach God; it is your piety that
reaches Him. So He has subjected them to you, that
you may magnify God for having guided you. And
give good news to the righteous.
(22:34-37)
