Kebchi Solidarity: for an Eid al-Adha faithful to the spirit of sacrifice and turned towards the poorest
Behind Kebchi Solidarity, there is a simple idea: to give back to the sacrifice of Eid al-Adha its true meaning. That of the gift, of the link with God and of sharing with the poorest. Founded by Younès. , Professional engineer and imam engaged in the Paris region, the association offers an ethical, clear and deeply root alternative in the spiritual tradition.
Give meaning to sacrifice. This is what animates Kebchi Solidarity, an association founded by Younèsengineer and imam in the Paris region. In a context where Eid Al-Adha sometimes loses its depth, Kebchi offers an alternative that is both spiritual, ethical and united.
Offer a clear, compliant and accessible framework
Each year, Muslims from Europe face the same obstacles: few approved slaughterhouses, complex health conditions, often opaque commercial offers, and an increasing feeling of disconnection with the sense of Eid.
Faced with that, Kebchi Solidarity, Offer two possibilities: order a sheep for delivery in France, in accordance with religious and health standards, or entrust its sacrifice to the association so that it is carried out in Africa, for the benefit of the poorest.
“What we want is to allow Muslims to fully experience the ritual of sacrifice, while reviving the spirit of the sacrifice of Ibrahim, made of sincere gift and attachment to God,” explains Younès.
In Madagascar, concrete solidarity
The action of Kebchi Solidarity, takes on its full meaning where the needs are the most glaring. In Madagascar in particular, meat distributions are expected fervently. For many, this is the only opportunity of the year to eat meat.
“There are villages where people eat meat once a year, when we bring it to them. Some work two days to come. We have seen scenes of riots as hunger is strong, ”he testifies.
Transparency and rigor: assumed commitments
To gain donors’ confidence, Kebchi Solidarity, Building on clarity. Each sacrifice gives rise to a personalized video, to photos of the distributions, to specific traceability data. Everything is done to get out of a blurred logic, often criticized in this area.
“We have chosen a non -profit model inspired by WAQF,” says Younès “none of the founding members receives a salary. All profits are reinvested. We have also made the choice to never exploit human misery to do marketing. »»
In addition to the sacrifice, Kebchi Solidarity, Leads many projects on site: building well, reforestation, sponsorship of orphans, food aid …
An ambition for France: training, structuring, transmitting
Kebchi Solidarity, also carries a long -term vision. The association militates for the creation of temporary slaughterhouses attached to the mosques, in order to make possible an eid that is both festive, supervised and faithful to Islamic ethics.
“The objective is that Muslims can celebrate their Eid in joy, serenity and respect for Islamic ethics”says Younès “ The State does not prevent us from practicing our religion, it simply asks that we respect certain rules. And that, Islam also requires it: animal well-being, hygiene, responsibility. This is even what the prophet taught us ﷺ ”, he continues.
Far from caricatures, Kebchi Solidarity, Defends an anchored practice in the Abrahamic tradition and in line with contemporary health and ethical requirements.
“What the law requires, Islam has already prescribed it. Our CAP: Train, raise awareness, implement temporary slaughterhouses and make a community party, visible and carrying meaning. »»
A return to the sense in the face of commercial logic
In an environment saturated with “express” advertisements and campaigns, Kebchi Solidarity, recalls that sacrifice is not a simple religious formality.
“We do not sacrifice to get rid of an obligation. We sacrifice to get closer to God, to share, to reconcile. This day must remain special, even for our children ”, insists Younès.
Kebchi Solidarity, Invites to fully live this moment: to choose your sheep carefully, to put it in it, to understand the gesture, and when possible, to attend.
A living spirituality, open to the world
For Kebchi SolidarityEid does not stop at the rites. It is an opportunity to embody a faith turned towards others, and not withdrawn in itself.
“The prophet ﷺ was loved even of his enemies. He transformed society around him by his kindness. This is our ideal ”, says Younès.
Distribute meat, offer a cake to its neighbors, sponsor an orphan or finance a well … So many simple gestures that bring back the spirit of sacrifice.
A response expected by youth
This vision particularly appeals to young generations, often in search of meaning and coherence between their faith and their commitment.
“Young people no longer want to“ do their eid ”by automation. They want to understand, get involved, act. We give them the means of being actors in their spirituality and their solidarity ”, underlines Younès.
