His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddien Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam delivering his titah on the eve of Hari Raya Aidil Adha at Istana Nurul Iman yesterday.Picture: BT/Yusri Adanan
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Brunei celebrates Aidil Adha today
HIS Majesty the Sultan and Yang DiPertuan of Brunei Darussalam in his Aidil Adha titah yesterday called upon all Muslims to strive together to be closer to Allah (SWT) and to Islam.
"This should happen to us all, that is to be close to Allah and His religion, Islam (taqarrub). But today's world does not leave much room for mankind to do this," said His Majesty. "The symptoms of life which engross us are enough to turn us from being close to Allah, and because of this it is no wonder when the world cries after being hit by disaster."
His Majesty said many people view disaster or tragedy as a normal occurrence and that it is based on luck or fortune. They do not consider the hikmah (wisdom) behind it.
"Is this correct?" asked His Majesty, "Of course not. Every occurrence happens by the will of Allah, not on its own accord."
He added, "According to the Quran, the earthly damage of disasters are due to the sins of mankind. If one is close to Allah, he will surely understand this."
Those who are close to Allah will have faith that flourishes, high awareness and an honourable character, said His Majesty.
"If there are many people like this, InsyaAllah (God willing) the country will be safe and the world will be tranquil."
One of the tests of our closeness to Allah is the practice of korban (sacrifice) and by practising korban, it is one step forward towards closeness to Allah.
"The animals we slaughter are for Allah, solely for Allah
HIS Majesty the Sultan and Yang DiPertuan of Brunei Darussalam in his Aidil Adha titah yesterday called upon all Muslims to strive together to be closer to Allah (SWT) and to Islam.
"This should happen to us all, that is to be close to Allah and His religion, Islam (taqarrub). But today's world does not leave much room for mankind to do this," said His Majesty. "The symptoms of life which engross us are enough to turn us from being close to Allah, and because of this it is no wonder when the world cries after being hit by disaster."
His Majesty said many people view disaster or tragedy as a normal occurrence and that it is based on luck or fortune. They do not consider the hikmah (wisdom) behind it.
"Is this correct?" asked His Majesty, "Of course not. Every occurrence happens by the will of Allah, not on its own accord."
He added, "According to the Quran, the earthly damage of disasters are due to the sins of mankind. If one is close to Allah, he will surely understand this."
Those who are close to Allah will have faith that flourishes, high awareness and an honourable character, said His Majesty.
"If there are many people like this, InsyaAllah (God willing) the country will be safe and the world will be tranquil."
One of the tests of our closeness to Allah is the practice of korban (sacrifice) and by practising korban, it is one step forward towards closeness to Allah.
"The animals we slaughter are for Allah, solely for Allah
courtesy of-- Brunei Times
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