The Afghan Martyrs — Page 12
What is happening in Kabul today is a lengthy tortuous episode. From what we see on the television and read in newspapers it appears that the whole of the Afghan nation is currently involved in severe turmoil and the resultant upheaval. Since the Russians left the Afghans have been fighting amongst themselves like they were bitter enemies, in fact the fighting is so relentless that it would appear that they are engaged in IJehad l • According to observers, there is no prospect of peace so far and there is fear that the bloody conflict will continue. Long Term Benevolence Arising From Human Sacrifice I had chosen this event as the subject of the Sermon for the Eid of Sacrifices, as when Abraham (PBUH) laid the groundwork of sacrifices the beneficial effect of them did not remain confined to his era. According to the Promised Messiah (PBUH), a deferred outcome of Abraham1s sacrifice was the advent of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), after which his companions began to be slaughtered like sacrificial animals. It was due to their sacrifices that the world underwent a change and unprecedented blessings began to be showered upon it Surely the blessings arose from those sacrifices. After its meat has been consumed the benefits arising from the sacrifice of a goat come to a sudden end. However, human sacrifice benefits from Allah's blessings twice. Firstly when the Almighty identifies, severely punishes and makes an example of those guilty of perpetrating enormities on people who were engaged in serving Him, and again when Divine beneficence begins to manifest itself which will continue right up until Domesday. Benevolence in great abundance is spread far and wide. After accepting the sacrifices of the faithful the Almighty provides the means of lasting good. 12