*What Will You Sacrifice in those Blessed Days of Dhul-Hijjah?* Allah ﷻ tested Prophet Ibrahim (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) by asking him to sacrifice his beloved son — not to take his life, but to test whether his love for his child had surpassed his love for Allah. Through his willingness to sacrifice, Prophet Ibrahim (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) proved that his heart was filled only with love of Allah. True love for Allah demands true sacrifice. So, what have you thought of sacrificing for the sake of Allah سبحانه و تعالى? *Will you sacrifice your:* TV shows & dramas? Desire to listen to music? Love for non-mahrams? Habit of backbiting? Tendency to lie? Harsh words spoken in frustration?Anger?Ego?Hatred? *Will you strive to:* 1) Listen with patience, even to unpleasant things? 2) Uphold Islamic modesty despite people’s sarcastic remarks? 3) Respect everyone regardless of their status? 4) Never miss a prayer, even when you are utterly exhausted? *Will you show:* 1) Patience in every difficult moment of life? 2) Contentment with Allah’s will in every situation, uttering nothing but Alhamdulillah? 3) Kindness and service to others without expecting anything in return? *Will you try:* To implement the knowledge you have gained? To refine your character so beautifully that it inspires others to connect with Allah سبحانه و تعالى? For the sake of Allah, make a sincere pledge with me: *“O Allah, today, for the sake of gaining Your love, I will sacrifice everything that is difficult for me — everything that weighs down my soul.”* The true meaning of sacrifice for Allah is not to make a temporary pledge for just the days of Dhul-Hijjah, but to continue sacrificing as long as there is breath in our bodies. We will keep striving, keep purifying ourselves, & keep fulfilling our promise to You, O Allah. We will sacrifice everything that stands between us & becoming true believers, In shā’ Allāh.