Kurban Bayram holds a central place in the religious life of Muslims as it symbolizes not only the act of sacrifice, but also a profound unity of faith.

Kurban Bayram: A Celebration of Faith and Unity

Kurban Bayram holds a central place in the religious life of Muslims as it symbolizes not only the act of sacrifice, but also a profound unity of faith. This celebration is observed as a remembrance of how, in Islamic tradition, Abraham prepared to sacrifice Ishmael rather than Isaac as depicted in the biblical narrative. Thus, Kurban Bayram underscores the principle of monotheism and bears witness to the fact that "there is only one God and Muhammad is the messenger of God" (as mentioned in source " link txt").

The celebration of this day is also significant in religious practice: it is a central element in the lives of believers. Special attention is devoted to the consciousness of offering sacrifice, which symbolizes the readiness to submit to Divine will and through which sins are forgiven, thereby further strengthening religious identity and commitment to traditions (see source " link txt").

Thus, Kurban Bayram not only marks a calendar event—the 10th day of the 12th month of the Muslim lunar calendar—but also serves as a powerful ritual that unites the community through the expression of faith, self-sacrifice, and spiritual purification.

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"Standing up, Adam saw in the air a brightly glowing inscription, resembling the sun, which read: 'There is only one God and Muhammad is the messenger of God' (chapter 39). This formula is known as the 'shahada' (Arabic for 'testimony'). In the Book of Genesis, Abraham sacrifices Isaac. But in Islam, the biblical event is altered: instead of Isaac—it's Ishmael. This is dedicated to the main Muslim holiday—Kurban Bayram (on the 10th day of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah)." (source: link txt)

"Muslims will confess their sins and be forgiven. The gravely sinful among them will be cast into hell, but after a thousand years they will be led out by Muhammad. Those who died in jihad—terrorists and others—or in a holy war, will not be judged. They will be sent to paradise without a trial. Moreover, there is an episode described in the hadiths that on Judgment Day, when they are resurrected, all their wounds will open, but from them a musky fragrance will flow. I do not understand any special pleasure derived from this scene, but... I do not know, maybe they like it—I just don't understand." (source: link txt)