Hajj holds within it three main objectives; reforming one’s ego, establishing a strong bond with God and creating a healthier relationship with mankind.
How can a Merciful God demand the slaughter of a child? How can a pious father kill his son? How come this is not a sanguinary tradition? There are many myths related to Eid al-Adha, all but emanating from ignorance about Islamic ideologies.
As homes became mosques, the pandemic has proved how Islamic teachings are applicable in changing circumstances. The downscaling of this year’s Hajj pilgrimage further establishes this truth.
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