Thousands Of Compact Congregants Of The Makassar Unismuh Campus For Eid Prayer 1444 H

Thousands of worshipers packed the courtyard of the Muhammadiyah University (Unismuh) Makassar Campus (photo: dock. intermediate)

MAKASSAR - Thousands of worshipers packed the courtyard of the Campus of Muhammadiyah University (Unismuh) Makassar to attend Eid al-Adha prayers, 1444 H/2023 AD, Wednesday, June 28.Khutbah Eid al-Adha was conveyed by the Head of the South Sulawesi Muhammadiyah Regional Leader who is also the Chancellor of Unismuh Makassar Prof Ambo Asse. Prof Ambo Asse in his sermon conveyed a message about the importance of sacrifice as the sunnah pilgrimage (confisted), which was highly recommended for Muslims who were able to do so. He reminded that slaughtered animals as sacrifices, such as cows, goats, or sheep, cannot be replaced by other forms of worship, even with higher values. Kurban has a deep meaning and strong spiritual value for Muslims. Prophet Ibrahim ASse's profession also cited the hadith of Rasulullah SAW which stated to his daughter, Fatimah RA, that being present and watching the sacrifice would provide forgiveness for sins committed at the beginning of the droplet of sacrificial animal blood. The sermon reminded the congregation of the importance of awareness of sin through sacrificial worship. On that occasion, Prof Ambo Asse also emphasized the wisdom of sacrificial worship. The sacrificial worship is a reminder of the history of Eid al-Adha experienced by Prophet Ibrahim AS and is a form of ease given by Allah SWT in welcoming the Eid al-Adha. In addition, the sacrificial worship also teaches Muslims to remember Allah SWT in every aspect of life and strengthen their ties with the Creator.

Setelah salat Idul Adha selesai, jemaah bersama-sama melanjutkan acara dengan pemotongan hewan kurban.Jumlah hewan kurban tahun ini di Unismuh Makassar mencapai 16 ekor sapi dan lima ekor kambing. Salah satu sapi berasal dari Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI). Hewan kurban tersebut akan disembelih dan dagingnya akan dibagikan kepada para staf, karyawan, dan masyarakat sekitar kampus.“Kami mengucapkan selamat Hari Raya Idul Adha 1444 H/2023 M kepada seluruh umat Islam yang merayakannya. Semoga ibadah kurban yang dilaksanakan di pelataran Kampus Unismuh Makassar ini menjadi amal yang diterima oleh Allah SWT dan membawa berkah serta kebahagiaan bagi semua umat Islam,” ujar Ambo Asse sebelum menutup khutbahnya.