Iran Press/Middle East- The ritual of Rami is a symbolic reenactment of the actions of Ibrahim (Pbuh) when he was faced with the trial of having to sacrifice his son, Ismail Pbuh (other narrations mention it was Ishaq (Pbuh). In a dream, Ibrahim was commanded to perform the sacrifice to which he responded with unwavering reliance and trust in the will of Allah.
On the way to carry out the commandment, Satan repeatedly sought to tempt Ibrahim into ignoring the command. As Ibrahim reached Jamarah al-Aqaba (i.e. the location where Jamarah al-Aqaba is today), Satan attempted to dissuade him. Ibrahim, who was accompanied by Jibril Pbuh, was instructed by the archangel to throw seven stones at Satan. He obliged and Satan fled immediately. Ibrahim then went to Jamarah al-Wusta and Satan appeared again. Ibrahim once again threw stones at him and Satan fled. He then went to Jamarah al-Ula and Satan appeared. Ibrahim threw stones at him once more and Satan fled.
Each time, Ibrahim resisted temptation, remaining steadfast in his intention to do as he was commanded. As Ibrahim was preparing to sacrifice his son, he was spared from having to carry out the command at the last moment and was provided with a sacrificial animal as a substitute.
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