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The Holy Qurbono

Sacrifice in General

Sacrifice represents the foundational act of religion, signifying our acknowledgment of dependence on God and our longing for union with Him. It is our way of expressing this longing by presenting a gift to God, symbolising our readiness to offer ourselves. Additionally, due to the consequence of sin, sacrifice also carries an element of atonement.

Through sacrifice, we not only recognise our reliance on God as our creator but also admit our sinfulness and our need for God's forgiveness. This admission is symbolised by the offering of the gift, akin to the shedding of blood in the case of an animal sacrifice. When God accepts our sacrifice, it symbolises reconciliation, evident when we receive back our offering in communion, symbolising God's blessing upon us.

In essence, sacrifice is a religious act whereby humans, through the offering of a victim, turn towards God, their ultimate good, while renouncing sin, their ultimate evil. This act of offering, immolation, and subsequent communion signifies the believer's trust that God's acceptance of their sacrifice will secure the divine alliance they seek.