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Praise and Thanks be to Allah, the Almighty, the Creator, the Owner and Sustainer of the Heavens and the Earth. We bear witness that He is the only one worthy of worship and Muhammed (S.A.W) is indeed His servant and true Messenger. May the Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon Prophet Muhammed (S.A.W) and all the Prophets including Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, their families, companions and all those who follow the truth until the Day of Judgment.

The National Leadership of the Ghana Muslim Mission wishes all Muslims and all Ghanaians a ’Happy Eidul-Adha’. The day of Eidul al-Adha is also known as "Al-Eid Al-Kabir", or the Major Feast. The word 'Eid’ is an Arabic word meaning a festivity, a celebration, a recurring happiness, and a feast. This 'Eid’ is the Feast of Sacrifice and it is to be celebrated in memory of Prophet Ibrahim trying to sacrifice his son Isma'il(Ishmael) as a mark of faith.

The Holy Qur'an describes Ibrahim (A.S)as follows: "Surely Ibrahim was an example, obedient to Allah, by nature upright, and he was not of the polytheists. He was grateful for our bounties. We chose him and guided him unto the right path. We gave him good in this world, and in the next he will most surely be among the righteous." (Qur'an 16:120-121). It is very important to understand that the sacrifice itself, as practiced by Muslims, has nothing to do with atoning for our sins or using the blood to wash from sin. This is a misunderstanding by those of previous generations: (Qur'an 22:37) says, "It is not their meat or their blood that reaches Allah; it is your piety that reaches

We urge all Muslims to welcome this day in piety, happiness and joy. Let’s use this occasion to share with the less privileged, family, friends and our neighbours no matter their religious orientation. Indeed, there is great reward in giving and Allah will surely reward you.

It also provides an opportunity to create lasting bonds of friendship, care, love and unity that in the long run helps to build a peaceful society.

We implore Muslims and all Ghanaians, especially the youth, to celebrate Eid –Adha calmly and solemnly with the fear of God. Don’t ruin your rewards and contaminate the good deeds with bad deeds like indecent dressing, beach parties, drinking alcohol and smoking, motorbike displays among others. These are the ways of shaytan (Satan). Remember that Allah is All-Knowing and All-Seeing. Know that we will stand before Him and account for our deeds.

What is more important is that we donate generously towards very rewarding projects like the building of schools and colleges as well as hospitals and other infrastructures for the benefit of our people and the reward of Allah. This is one of the things that would fetch us blessings even after death.

The Prophet (S.A.W) said when a man dies all his rewards on earth cease except three things. These are:
1. Sadakatul Jaahiya (something he did that people are still benefitting from even after his death).
2. The Dua or prayers of his good children.
3. The good religious knowledge he imparted to people.

We pray to Allah to continue to bless us with peace and prosperity. We also ask For Allah’s blessings for H.E the President and the entire Government, all political parties, and State Institutions and ask Him to guide and protect them.

We pray for the whole nation, the well-being of everyone and we ask Allah for Allah’s protection against the deadly COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and ask Him to heal all those affected and protect everyone and eradicate the virus from the entire world.

We urge everyone to adhere strictly to the safety protocols as outlined by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Ghana. These measures are necessary in order to keep everyone safe from contracting COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

Lastly, we would like to advise all Muslims to make their animal sacrifices in very hygienic conditions.

Eid Mubarak!!!
Happy Eidul-Adha!!!
SHEIKH DR. AMIN BONSU
(NATIONAL CHAIRMAN)