U.S. Congressional Record - Commemoration of Eid ul-Adha

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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD

WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2002

COMMEMORATION OF THE
MUSLIM HOLIDAY OF EID UL-ADHA

HON. DAVID E. BONIOR
OF MICHIGAN
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 21, 2002

Mr. BONIOR.  Mr. Speaker, As we approach the completion of the Hajj, I want to extend my heartfelt greetings to the nearly seven million Muslims in America and the more than one billion Muslims worldwide a blessed Eid ul-Adha.

This most sacred holiday reminds us all of an important lesson.  The Eid commemorates Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael in obedience to God.  God, in His great wisdom and mercy, allowed the angel Gabriel to substitute a lamb as Abraham's offering, and Ishmael was spared.  I am told the meat of the sacrificed lamb prepared for this feast is to be divided three ways:  one third for the household, one third for relatives, and one third for the poor.  It is this spirit of mercy and generosity that is most needed today.

As millions of faithful around the world join together for the conclusion of yet another remarkable pilgrimage to Mecca, there is also great reflection as we all seek to better understand the turmoil of the past few months.  We all share grief and sorrow over the attacks of September 11.  But partly as a testament to the hard work of the American Muslim community, I believe Americans are growing increasingly aware of Islam as a great religion of tolerance and peace.

This has been a difficult time for all Americans, especially Muslims. Not only did the Muslim community lose loved ones in the attacks like every other community in America, but they also suffered a backlash of suspicion, bigotry and violence.  As time passes, it becomes increasingly clear that our nation has rejected such intolerance.

However, our struggle for justice continues.  As we work to oppose secret evidence, profiling, and the disparate impact some of the measures adopted after September 11 have had on the Arab American and American Muslim community, we are working to protect the very ideals on which this great country was founded.

Mr. Speaker, as Muslim families celebrate Eid ul-Adha, let us remember the strength and discipline that faith offers each of us, and recommit ourselves to the sacrifices that life and justice might demand in the coming year.

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Older Comments:
ALAN LUNA FROM U.S. said:
It is very important to remember Islam is a peace ful religion that respects life greatly. Islam is a growing faith in the United States, the political system of our nation should keep that in mind, we too vote. And all though they plan, Allah also plans, and Allah is the best of planners...
May Allah bless us all.
2002-03-02
EJAZ SAEED FROM PAKISTAN said:
Honourable. David E. Bonior: As an Amercan Muslim
presently living in Pakistan, I like to express my
deepest appreciation for the Commemoration of Eid
ul-Adha and for your earnest efforts on behalf of
Amercan Muslims to be recognized as decent and law abiding citizens.

2002-03-01
NAJEE SALIM FROM USA said:
God Bless you and your family!
2002-02-28
MOHAMMED NISAR MD FROM USA said:
Hon Congressman,
I am gratified for-commemoration of Eid ulAdha. Thank you.
mm nisar md
2002-02-27
MOHAMMED REHMAN FROM CANADA said:
Thanks for your efforts to bring it in Congress.
As a Muslim we are proud to say that we are living in America/Canada on the whole western.
We cannot tolerate Terrorism around the world.
We are working together.
2002-02-27
MULHAM SHBEIB FROM USA said:
It is very refreshing to see people recognize the importance of treating Muslims justly in America, and Mr. Bonior has a strong record of being equal with all those he comes across. Keep up the good work.
2002-02-26