In a press release the groups said the day observes the great sacrifice of the great friend of Allah, the Prophet Ibrahim. “The Prophet Ibrahim was a person who translated in his life, qualities that are associated with great character. Generations of nations are preserved by his teachings,” it said.
Islam recognises the superiority of the actions of Ibrahim by commanding Muslims to emulate these acts. The establishment of progressive nations and successful people result from adherence to the guidance of great prophets such as Ibrahim the release said. “In this age of political instability, ethnic and racial violence, greed, materialism and uncertainties, the selfless actions and willingness to sacrifice that which he loved best, still remain a vivid example of qualities in a human that allows him to tower over all others,” the groups said.
