The Good Life
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 in charity 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. Thus We have
subjected them to you so that you may be thankful.
Their flesh and blood do not reach God; it is your
piety that reaches Him. Thus He has subjected them
to you, so that you may magnify God for having
guided you. And give good news to the righteous
(22:34-37).
