Press Release
Congratulations on the Occasion of Eid Al-Adha 1444 AH
(Translated)

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illa Allah, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Wa lillahi al-Hamd. Allahu Akbar Kabira, Walhamdulillah Kathira, Wa Subhan Allah Bukratan wa Asila. La ilaha illa Allah Wahdahu, Sadaqa Wa'adahu, Wa Nasara 'abdahu, wa A'azza Jundahu, wa Hazam al-Ahzab Wahdahu. La ilaha illa Allah, wa la Na'budu illa Iyyahu, Mukhlisina Lahu al-din Walaw Kariha al-Kafirun.

O Muslims: Eid Al-Adha, like other celebrations, comes upon us as it has for a century. Despite the joy Muslims experience during these days and the rewards promised by Allah on "Yawm Aarafah" (the Day of Arafah), "Yawm-un-Nahr" (the Day of Sacrifice), and the days of Tashreeq, their hearts are filled with pain as they witness their state after their nation has been overthrown and their glory has faded away. Their lands are torn apart, their wealth is plundered, and they are subjected to the tyranny of puppet rulers who inflict upon them severe torment.

O Muslims: Kuffar have bared their fangs and openly declared their war against Islam and Muslims. Their hatred is evident in their words, and what they conceal in their hearts is even greater. Some individuals from our own ranks, who call themselves Muslims, have aided them and deceived others by falsely claiming affiliation with jihad. This is evident in the noble Sham, where their focus has shifted to pursuing Dawah Carrier, arresting them, terrorizing their families, evicting them from their homes, and committing acts that even the kuffar Quraysh did not perpetrate against the early Muslims.

O Muslims: Undoubtedly, this reality does not befit an Ummah that Allah has chosen as the best Ummah brought forth for humankind, the best Ummah that serves as a witness over other nations. It once ruled the world for thirteen centuries. It is incumbent upon us to return to the right path and respond to the call of Allah by upholding the Sharia of Allah and supporting those who strive to establish Khilafah (Caliphate) on the method of the Prophethood. By doing so, we will attain the satisfaction of Allah and achieve happiness in this world and the Hereafter.

Finally, we congratulate all Muslims on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, and we say to you, "May you be closer to Allah with every passing year." May the Islamic Ummah be blessed, and our final supplication is that all praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all worlds.

Media Office of Hizb ut Tahrir
in Wilayah Iraq