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Call on federal agency to seek guidance first before distributing Aidiladha korban meat
Abdul Karim cuts the 'korban' meats before distributing them to villagers.
KUCHING (June 8): A federal agency has been called on to first seek guidance from Islamic authorities in order to properly distribute Aidiladha 'korban' meat, according to Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.
The Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts said this in response to the federal Sarawak State Development Office (SDO), which held a 'korban' ritual in Kampung Asajaya Laut two days before Hari Raya Aidiladha.
'Animals that are slaughtered during Aidiladha, there are certain 'pahala' (rewards from God) — even the blood that flows from the sacrificed animals.
'However, if the animals are slaughtered two days before Aidiladha, then the meats are not 'korban meats; they are just ordinary meats distributed to the villagers.
'Before holding the 'ibadah korban' (sacrificial rites), the SDO director must first consult those who are knowledgeable in Islam,' he told reporters after distributing 'korban' meat at Masjid Darul Ehsan at Kampung Asajaya Laut in Asajaya today.
While he commended such an act by the SDO, Abdul Karim warned organisers against associating such events with the 'korban' ritual.
'They may have good intentions, but if the supposed sacrificial meats were distributed before Aidiladha, then it is just a normal meat. Don't make assumptions — this can create confusion among the people.'
Also present at the event was Kota Samarahan MP Datuk Rubiah Wang. abdul karim rahmah hamzah Hari Raya Aidiladha lead State Development Office
