The central Eid ceremony of the Rijaset of the Islamic Community was held in the Gazi Husrev-bey mosque in Sarajevo, where the Eid prayer was led and the Eid sermon was delivered by reisul-ulema Husein ef. Kavazovic. He called on the faithful to stay sober in a time of turmoil, epic violence and suffering, in a time of division and despondency, and not allow yourself to be dragged into the vortex of evil.
“Our hearts should remain with those who suffer the most. We are a small community of people, we should not fear evil, but we must take care of ourselves. If the flame of evil could be extinguished with tears, the tears of our mothers would be enough, so that the weapons would be silenced forever?” said the reisul-ulema.
Kavazović pointed out that “a serious threat of religious fanaticism and Zionism has loomed over our heads”, which is a blind force of power and hatred, which destroys worlds, cultures and civilizations.
“We believe that there are still healthy hearts that will resist it, that walk the path of love and brotherhood among people. It is the road on which cities and villages were created, grew and flourished in the past, where people celebrated the Creator of the worlds and competed for the good. We hope that it will continue to be so, because behind every dark night comes a new dawn,” said Reisul-ulema.
Reisul-ulema Husein ef. Kavazović said that Muslims who obey God understand the world as a place of constant confrontation between good and evil, constant competition between these two opposites, and a place of suffering and tears.
“We believe that we are constantly exposed to trials and tests, to see which of us will behave better. There will be happy and unhappy among us. They are our test. Let’s make an effort to constantly compete for good and to wipe tears from the faces of unfortunate people with brotherly and sisterly love. This is exactly our mission, our mission and our task. Let’s remember the words of the Most High: There is no fear nor will he grieve who believes in God and the Day of Judgment and does good deeds, be they (Muslims), Jews, Sabaeans or Christians (El-Maide, 69),” pointed out reisul-ulema Husein ef. Kavazovic, Federalna writes.
Kavazović pointed out that one should try not to fall into despair despite the challenges, but try to preserve faith and dignity and not allow Muslims to be poisoned by hatred.
He pointed out that Allah’s mercy is close to those who do good deeds.
“Therefore, brothers and sisters, let’s not allow the faint-hearted to destroy our world, which we have built for centuries together with our good neighbors. It is up to us at all times to have composure of spirit and not to fall into despair. We must not lose our sense of measure, truth and justice,” he emphasized.
The Reisul-ulema emphasized that the family is a safe oasis, and the congregation is the strength and foundation of our brotherhood. All the rituals of our faith point us to togetherness, including today’s – Eid prayer.
In the Eid sermon, Kavazović emphasized that a healthy community is one in which people communicate with respect and appreciation even when they differ in opinions and attitudes. A strong community is one in which responsibility is shown towards public goods, on which the healthy spirit and strength of the people rest. A responsible community is one that cares for the weakest: the sick, the poor and the helpless. A safe community is one in which each of its members takes care of order and order, respects the laws and rules that protect the individual and society as a whole. A progressive community is one that relies on reason and knowledge, and not on emotion and populism.
”Muhammad, a. s., said: In whose heart fear and hope meet, Allah will grant him what he hopes for, and protect him from what he fears (Beyheki). Now we need every Muslim, Christian and Jew who are not poisoned by hatred. Every morning we wake up at the door of Allah’s mercy. None of our needs or trials are greater than His grace. In every darkness, no matter how black, there is a lamp that we need to light. We have to make an effort and find a way to it. Trials, including today’s, are water that cleanses the heart and soul and strengthens our will. Muhammed, a. s., said: In whose heart fear and hope meet, Allah will grant him what he hopes for, and protect him from what he fears (Beyheki). Now we need every Muslim, Christian and Jew who is not poisoned by hatred,” he said.
Reisul-ulema Husein ef. Kavazović also said, “Let us oppose evil and sin, first within ourselves and then demand it from others.”
”Why do you ask others to do good, while forgetting yourself, says the Quran. Let us take care of ourselves, so that we can help others. Let us take care of our family, preserve and strengthen our neighborhood and friendly relations with the world. Let us be a joy to each other. Let us improve interpersonal relations and take care of our obligations and the rights of other people,” he said.
At the end of the Eid sermon by the Chief of the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Husein ef. Kavazović, he congratulated all Muslims in the homeland of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Sandžak, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia and in our diaspora on the Eid al-Fitr, with the wish that they spend it in peace and comfort with their loved ones, friends and neighbors.
”I pray to Allah Almighty to grant you good health and that you may always be under God’s protection and His guidance. I ask Him to give health to the sick, to the weak and exhausted to overcome their difficulties, to all of us beautiful and abundant halal sustenance. I am asking Him for peace to prevail in the world, for the weapons to fall silent and for the suffering of people in the Middle East and everywhere in the world to end. Our Lord, help us, fix us, strengthen our faith and guide us on the Right Path. Bajram serif mubarek olsun!,” said Kavazović.
