Eid Prayer

Eid prayer is wajib (strongly recommended, just short of obligatory). It consists of two Rakaat (units) with six or thirteen additional Takbirs. It must be offered in congregation. The prayer is followed by the Khutbah. The Khutbah is part of the worship and listening to it is Sunnah. During the Khutbah,

`Eid Etiquette and Rulings

"`Eid" is an Arabic word referring to something habitual, that returns and is repeated. `Eids or festivals are symbols to be found in every nation, including those that are based on revealed scriptures and those that are idolatrous, as well as others, because celebrating festivals is something that is an instinctive part of human nature.

Rullings on Eid Al-Fitr

"`Eid" is an Arabic word referring to something habitual, that returns and is repeated. `Eids or festivals are symbols to be found in every nation, including those that are based on revealed scriptures and those that are idolatrous, as well as others, because celebrating festivals is something that is an instinctive part of human nature. All people like to have special occasions to celebrate, where they can come together and express their joy and happiness.

Zakat-ul-Fitr

Zakat-ul-Fitr is a small amount that Muslims are obliged to pay as charity at the end of Ramadan. It is unanimously recognized by all schools of Islamic Law

Guidance of the Prophet regarding Eid prayers

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to offer the Eid prayers in the prayer-place (musalla). There is no report of his offering the Eid prayer in his mosque.Al-Shaafa'i said in al-Umm: It was narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to go out on the two Eids to the prayer-place in Madinah, as did those (caliphs) who came after him, unless there was an excuse such as rain etc. The people of other lands did likewise, apart from the people of Makkah.

Important Rulings on Eid

It is unlawful to fast on the days of `Eid because of the Hadith of Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him), who said that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) forbade fasting on the day of Fitr and the day of Sacrifice (Adha). (Reported by Muslim, 827)

Ruling on slaughtering one animal for both udhiyah and aqeeqah

If the udhiyah and 'aqeeqah are combined, and the person wants to offer 'aqeeqah for his child on the day of Eid al-Adha, or during the days of al-Tashreeq, does the udhiyah count as 'aqeeqah too? The fuqaha' differed concerning this issue and there are two views

Rulings of Udhiyah (Sacrifice)

'Udhiyah is one of the great rituals of Islam, in which we remember the Unity of Allah, His Blessings upon us and the obedience of our father Ibrahim to His Lord, and in this act of 'Udhiyah there is much goodness and blessing. So the Muslim must pay attention to its great importance.

What to Do on the Day of Eid

One of the good manners of `Eid is to take bath before going out to the Prayer. It was reported that Sa`id Ibn Jubayr said: "Three things are Sunnah on `Eid: to walk (to the prayer-place), to take a bath, and to eat before coming out (if it's `Eidul-Fitr)."

The Sunnah of Eid

Wake up early. Prepare for personal cleanliness, take care of details of clothing, etc. Take a Ghusl (bath) after Fajr. Brush your teeth. Dress up, putting on best clothes available, whether new or cleaned old ones. Use perfume (men only). Have breakfast on Eid-al-Fitr before leaving for prayer ground. On Eid-al-Adha, eat breakfast after Salaat or after sacrifice if you are doing a sacrifice. Pay Zakaat-al-Fitr before Salaat-al-Eid (on Eid-al-Fitr).

Hadith on Eid Al-Adha from Sahih Muslim

Book 007, Number 2764: 'A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) said: We went with the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) during the year of the Farewell Pilgrimage. We entered into the state of Ibrim for Umra. Then the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Who has the sacrificial animal with him, he should put on Ihram for Hajj along with Umra. and should not put it off till he has completed them (both Hajj and Umra). She said: When I came to Mecca. I was having menses, I neither circumambulated the House, nor ran between as-safa' and al-Marwa.

Hadith on Eid Al-Adha from Sahih Al-Bukhari

Narrated Al-Bara: The Prophet said (on the day of `Eid al-Adha), "The first thing we will do on this day of ours, is to offer the ('Id) prayer and then return to slaughter the sacrifice. Whoever does so, he acted according to our Sunna (tradition), and whoever slaughtered (the sacrifice) before the prayer, what he offered was just meat he presented to his family, and that will not be considered as Nusak (sacrifice)." (On hearing that) Abu Burda bin Niyar got up, for he had slaughtered the sacrifice before the prayer, and said, "I have got a six month old ram." The Prophet said, 'Slaughter it (as a sacrifice) but it will not be sufficient for any-one else (as a sacrifice after you). Al-Bara' added: The Prophet said, "Whoever slaughtered (the sacrifice) after the prayer, he slaughtered it at the right time and followed the tradition of the Muslims."

Ruling on celebrating feasts of non-Muslims

Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allaah have mercy on him) said in his commentary on the aayah (interpretation of the meaning), "And those who do not witness falsehood [al-zoor]..." [al-Furqaan 25:72]. As regards the festivals of the mushrikeen: they combine confusion, physical desires and falsehood, there is nothing in them that is of any religious benefit, and the instant gratification involved in them only ends up in pain. Thus they are falsehood, and witnessing them means attending them.

Hadith on Eid Al-Adha from Sunan Abu Dawud

Yahya related to me from Malik that Urwa ibn Udhayna al-Laythi said, "I went out with my grandmother who had vowed to walk to the House of Allah. When we had gone part of the way, she could not go on. I sent one of her mawlas to question Abdullah ibn Umar and I went with him. He asked Abdullah ibn Umar, and Abdullah ibn Umar said to him,

Hadith on Eid Al-Adha from Muwatta Malik

Yahya related to me from Malik that Yahya ibn Said said, "I vowed to walk, but I was struck by a pain in the kidney, so I rode until I came to Makka. I questioned Ata ibn Abi Rabah and others, and they said, 'You must sacrifice an animal.' When I came to Madina I questioned the ulama there, and they ordered me to walk again from the place from which I was unable to go on. So I walked."

Allahu Akbar - Allah is the Greatest

When Allah commands His servants to say "Allah is the Greatest" in Adhan (Call to Prayer), Prayer, and `Eid, and urges Muslims to wholeheartedly chant these sweet and beautiful words of praise and glory, that, despite of being soft on the tongue, are heavy on the scales (they command great reward on the Day of Judgment). Allah is the Greatest; Allah is the Greatest! This is neither in vain nor in jest, but it is meant to implant in the hearts of the believers the essence of this religion, i.e., these words stress the fact that Allah is Omnipotent, and He is above anything else!

Lakum Eidukum Wa Liya Eid

Alamdu lillah. Indeed, all Glory and Praise is due to Allah. We glorify and praise Him and we ask Him for help and forgiveness. In Allah we seek refuge from the evils in ourselves and from our wrong doings. He whom Allah guides shall not be misguided, and he whom He misguides shall never be guided.

Reaping the Benefits of Ramadan

In the month of Ramadan it is very important that we spent a few moments to understand some of the wisdom and lessons that we can learn from this month of fasting.

Remaining Steadfast After Ramadan

after having Iman (faith) in Allah, to persevere and be steadfast upon obeying Him by performing the obligatory acts and avoiding the prohibited ones. This is achieved by following the Straight Path, which is the firm Religion without drifting away from it, to the right or to the left.

The Islamic Concept of Celebrating

Islam teaches Muslims how to celebrate the `Eids. On these days, the Muslims take a bath and wear their best clothes. Even though fasting is not permitted on the `Eid days, yet, the major part of the celebration is not eating or drinking - rather,