The document discusses the two Islamic festivals of Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha and their significance for Muslims. It explains that Muslims are only obligated to celebrate these three festivals - the two Eids and Friday. The festivals of other religious groups like Jews, Christians and polytheists are prohibited for Muslims as they represent a resemblance to unbelievers or are innovations. The document outlines the recommended practices for Muslims on the days of Eid such as congregational prayer, takbeer, wearing one's best clothes and applying perfume. It emphasizes that all innovations in religious matters lead away from Islam and should be avoided.
The document discusses the Islamic month of Muharram, including its significance and traditions related to it. Some key points:
1) Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and is one of four "sanctified months" described in the Quran. The 10th day (Ashura) holds special importance, as it marks when Moses and his followers were saved from Pharaoh.
2) Fasting during Muharram, especially on Ashura, is encouraged based on hadith, though not obligatory. Some hadith recommend fasting additional days before or after Ashura to distinguish from Jewish traditions.
3) Many traditions related to Muharram, like specific mourning practices
Muharram and ‘Aashooraa ́
The document discusses the virtues of the Islamic month of Muharram and the day of 'Aashooraa'. It notes that Muharram is one of the four sacred months in the Islamic calendar and that fasting on 'Aashooraa' was a practice of the Prophet Muhammad. The document provides historical context about 'Aashooraa' and how the Prophet commanded Muslims to fast on this day to be different from Jews, who took it as a festival day. Fasting on 'Aashooraa' is seen as a virtuous act and is hoped to earn the reward of expiation of sins from the past year. The tenth day of Mu
This slide show presents to true teachings of Islam. It shows that Islam Does Not promote violence. The few verses that are used to promote violence in the name of Islam are taken totally out of context to justify the perverted agenda of those so called Islamist.
This document summarizes and introduces an interview with Shaykh Abdul Azeez bin Baaz about the ideological attack against Muslims. It provides background on the Shaykh and explains that the interview addresses the rationale, objectives, and means of the ideological attack, which continues vigorously despite occurring over a decade ago. The introduction explains that the attack aims to dominate the Islamic world by dividing it and corrupting it culturally, morally, and religiously. It emphasizes the importance of Muslims uniting and cooperating to counter the attack through legitimate means of Islamic preaching and cultivation of faith and righteousness.
This document discusses the rulings and etiquette related to the two Islamic festivals ('Eeds) of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha according to Islamic scholars and sources. It states that the two 'Eeds are the only permissible festivals for Muslims and that festivals of non-believers should be avoided. It provides details on the prohibited acts on 'Eed days like fasting, and emphasizes the importance of attending the special 'Eed prayer. It also outlines recommended practices on 'Eeds like taking a bath, eating before the prayer, and making the Takbeer declaration.
The document provides definitions and explanations of the term "hadeeth" and how it is used. It defines hadeeth linguistically as news, reports or conversations, and notes that in an Islamic context it came to specifically refer to reports about the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad. It then discusses three categories of usage for the term hadeeth: (1) referring to the Quran itself, (2) referring to historical stories, and (3) referring to general conversations. The document aims to clarify terminology related to evaluating and studying hadith.
This slide will give you a brief introduction on the Pillars of Islam; And for the Descriptive introduction on the Pillars of Islam you can see a word file I have upload with the same name.
If you any kind of mistake or anything please don't hesitate to email me.
Thank you!
This document discusses 70 matters related to fasting during Ramadan. It begins by defining fasting linguistically and in Islamic terminology as abstaining from things that break the fast from dawn to sunset with prior intention. It states that Muslims agree fasting Ramadan is obligatory, as evidenced by the Quran and Sunnah. It notes that Islam is built on five pillars including fasting in Ramadan. The document then goes on to discuss rulings, etiquette and sunnah related to fasting in Ramadan.
The document discusses the Islamic month of Muharram, including its significance and traditions related to it. Some key points:
1) Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and is one of four "sanctified months" described in the Quran. The 10th day (Ashura) holds special importance, as it marks when Moses and his followers were saved from Pharaoh.
2) Fasting during Muharram, especially on Ashura, is encouraged based on hadith, though not obligatory. Some hadith recommend fasting additional days before or after Ashura to distinguish from Jewish traditions.
3) Many traditions related to Muharram, like specific mourning practices
Muharram and ‘Aashooraa ́
The document discusses the virtues of the Islamic month of Muharram and the day of 'Aashooraa'. It notes that Muharram is one of the four sacred months in the Islamic calendar and that fasting on 'Aashooraa' was a practice of the Prophet Muhammad. The document provides historical context about 'Aashooraa' and how the Prophet commanded Muslims to fast on this day to be different from Jews, who took it as a festival day. Fasting on 'Aashooraa' is seen as a virtuous act and is hoped to earn the reward of expiation of sins from the past year. The tenth day of Mu
This slide show presents to true teachings of Islam. It shows that Islam Does Not promote violence. The few verses that are used to promote violence in the name of Islam are taken totally out of context to justify the perverted agenda of those so called Islamist.
This document summarizes and introduces an interview with Shaykh Abdul Azeez bin Baaz about the ideological attack against Muslims. It provides background on the Shaykh and explains that the interview addresses the rationale, objectives, and means of the ideological attack, which continues vigorously despite occurring over a decade ago. The introduction explains that the attack aims to dominate the Islamic world by dividing it and corrupting it culturally, morally, and religiously. It emphasizes the importance of Muslims uniting and cooperating to counter the attack through legitimate means of Islamic preaching and cultivation of faith and righteousness.
This document discusses the rulings and etiquette related to the two Islamic festivals ('Eeds) of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha according to Islamic scholars and sources. It states that the two 'Eeds are the only permissible festivals for Muslims and that festivals of non-believers should be avoided. It provides details on the prohibited acts on 'Eed days like fasting, and emphasizes the importance of attending the special 'Eed prayer. It also outlines recommended practices on 'Eeds like taking a bath, eating before the prayer, and making the Takbeer declaration.
The document provides definitions and explanations of the term "hadeeth" and how it is used. It defines hadeeth linguistically as news, reports or conversations, and notes that in an Islamic context it came to specifically refer to reports about the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad. It then discusses three categories of usage for the term hadeeth: (1) referring to the Quran itself, (2) referring to historical stories, and (3) referring to general conversations. The document aims to clarify terminology related to evaluating and studying hadith.
This slide will give you a brief introduction on the Pillars of Islam; And for the Descriptive introduction on the Pillars of Islam you can see a word file I have upload with the same name.
If you any kind of mistake or anything please don't hesitate to email me.
Thank you!
This document discusses 70 matters related to fasting during Ramadan. It begins by defining fasting linguistically and in Islamic terminology as abstaining from things that break the fast from dawn to sunset with prior intention. It states that Muslims agree fasting Ramadan is obligatory, as evidenced by the Quran and Sunnah. It notes that Islam is built on five pillars including fasting in Ramadan. The document then goes on to discuss rulings, etiquette and sunnah related to fasting in Ramadan.
This surah discusses the essence of the Quranic message according to several Islamic scholars and exegetes. It emphasizes that humans are inherently prone to loss, but can avoid ruin by having faith, doing righteous deeds, and enjoining one another to truth and patience. Several scholars note that this surah provides a complete system for life and defines the basic concept of faith. It is seen as concise yet profoundly guiding humanity. Early Muslims were greatly influenced by its message to change the world through zeal and work for human salvation.
The Ruling Concerning Mawlid An-Nabawi (The Celebration of Prophet's Birthday)Om Muktar
The Ruling Concerning Mawlid An-Nabawi (The Celebration of Prophet's Birthday)
by Shaikh Saleh ibn Fawzan al-Fawzan
-----------------------------------------------------------
with additional quotes from 'Hukm al-Ihtifal bil-Mawlid war-Radd ala man ajaaz'
by Shaikh Muhammad ibn Ibraheem Aal-Shaikh
-----------------------------------------------------------
A Dialogue between Shaikh al-Albanee and a proponent of Mawlid
Hakeem Noor-ud-deen Khalifa tul Masih the First (RA)muzaffertahir9
This document provides a summary of a book about Hakeem Noor-ud-Deen, who later became the first Caliph of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. The book discusses his early life and family in Bhera, his quest for religious knowledge which took him to Lucknow and Bhopal, and his work as a royal physician in Jammu. It then covers his introduction to Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, taking the oath of allegiance to him, and eventually settling in Qadian. As Caliph, he worked to spread Islam, establish organizations to serve the community, and authored several books on Islamic theology and the exegesis of the Quran. The document aims to provide glimpses into his
The document discusses methods of da'wah (inviting people to Islam) based on examples from prophets in history. It outlines that prophets from Adam to Muhammad all called people to submit to God alone through Tawhid (monotheism), prophethood, and belief in the afterlife. They used oral and personal communication, as well as miracles, to convince people of their message. Specific examples given are the da'wah of Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad.
This document provides a summary of 6 Quranic verses that emphasize the importance of protecting life in Islam. The verses prohibit killing oneself or others unjustly, emphasize legal retribution for crimes to preserve life, and forbid consuming each other's wealth or property unlawfully. They establish that killing a soul is like killing all of humanity, while saving a soul is like saving all of humanity.
This document discusses the greatness of Surah Sajdah and Surah Mulk from the Quran based on hadiths from the Prophet Muhammad. It states that these two surahs have benefits for the reader, especially in the afterlife. Reciting them after Maghrib and before sleeping is encouraged, as the Prophet did not sleep without reciting them. They are said to intercede for the reciter and lead to forgiveness of sins and entry into Paradise. The document provides links to read the full text of the two surahs and instructions for performing sajdah when reciting certain verses in Surah Sajdah.
Muslims are required to pray five times a day according to the Quran for several reasons:
1. Salaah (prayer) programs and conditions humans to remain on the straight path, as unlike computers, humans have free will and can become deprogrammed without regular programming.
2. Just as a healthy body requires three meals a day, a healthy spiritual soul requires five prayers a day to remain strong, as one prayer a day would be insufficient.
3. The Quran explicitly mentions five obligatory prayer times in several verses: Fajr (dawn), Zuhr (noon), Asr (afternoon), Maghrib (sunset), and Isha (nightfall). P
70 matters related to fasting || Australian Islamic Library || www.australian...Muhammad Nabeel Musharraf
This document provides information about fasting during the month of Ramadan from the website of the Australian Islamic Library. It begins with definitions of fasting and an overview of the religious ruling that fasting during Ramadan is obligatory for Muslims based on Quranic verses and hadith. It then discusses some of the virtues of fasting, including that fasting was chosen by God and He will reward it greatly. The document provides examples from hadith about rewards for fasting, such as fasting interceding for a person on Judgment Day. It aims to inform Muslims about the rulings and etiquette of fasting during Ramadan.
The document discusses methods of da'wah or preaching used by the Prophet Muhammad (a.s.w.). It notes that he acted according to his words and teachings, with a gentle and loving approach. While being patient, he did not compromise on Islamic principles or Sharia, even when offered bribes. His mission was to guide all of humanity with the final message of Islam.
Da'wah, as we know, is an obligation upon every Muslim man and woman. The Holy Qur'an tells us Da'wah is the most favorite act loved by Allah (swt). It is the practice of His Prophets (Peace be upon them), the chosen servants of Allah who struggled in order to convey Allah's message to people despite afflictions, and hardships. While doing so, they were humiliated, insulted and abused. But they demonstrated patience and steadfastness. Whenever they faced hostile reaction from their people, they followed Divine Methodology in their Da'wah effort and repelled the evil in the best possible manner. They showed highest moral character.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SHEE'AH AND THE MUSLIMSF El Mohdar
The She'ah and majority Muslim scholars disagree on several aspects of the Holy Qur'an. The She'ah claim the total number of verses is 1700 and that only Ali and the Imams collected and preserved the complete version. The majority view is that Prophet Muhammad compiled the Qur'an in its current form during Abu Bakr's time, which was later standardized under Othman. ALLAH promises in the Qur'an to protect it from corruption.
This document is the introduction to a work summarizing the key issues of Islamic faith according to the Salafi creed. The authors, who are students of knowledge, saw a need to clearly define the parameters of issues of faith due to differing statements being made. They presented the work to prominent scholars who approved of it. The authors then sought approval from the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia but did not receive a response. They decided to publish the concise work to spread correct understanding of the Salafi creed according to the methodology of the Salaf.
This document provides an introduction and summary of Surah Waqiah, the 56th chapter of the Quran. It discusses hadiths related to the benefits of reciting this surah, including avoiding poverty and gaining wealth. It encourages the reader to make reciting Surah Waqiah part of their daily routine before sleeping, citing promises from the Prophet Muhammad that it will lead to financial stability and protection from poverty. The document aims to spread Islamic knowledge and teachings by sharing details on this influential surah.
The Meaning of the Qur'an is a fresh English rendering of Tafhim-ul-Qur’an, Maulana Syed Abu Ala Moududi’s monumental and masterly Urdu translation of the Qur’an and a selection of his commentary. The translator has undertaken the delicate and difficult task of rendering this work in English under the guidance of the Maulana himself. Here is a work with a difference, by a dedicated scholar of an entirely different sort. An immense wealth of profound understanding of the Qur’an is here, a vast treasure of knowledge and deep insight, and a valuable exposition of some social, political, economic and legal teachings of the Qur’an.
This comprehensive Tafsir answers contemporary questions, and makes the Qur’an fully relevant to the concerns of day, yet it loses nothing of its timelessness nor sacrifices any of the traditional understanding. It demonstrates the unity and coherence of the Qur’an by centring everything on its message, like gems hung on a single string.
This Tafsir is particularly suitable for Muslims with no direct access to the Arabic original.
The document discusses several topics related to Islam. It begins with seeking refuge in Allah from Satan and includes the Shahadah. It then defines some key principles of Islam including belief in Allah, the prophethood of Muhammad, the Quran, angels, judgment day, and the afterlife. It also discusses how Islam considers both revelation and reasoning in acquiring knowledge. It notes the difference between the aims of philosophy and religion. Finally, it provides overview of Surah Al-Anfal and Surah At-Tawbah from the Quran.
Scattered pearls on Ramadan || Australian Islamic Library || www.australianis...Muhammad Nabeel Musharraf
This document discusses the condition of the early Muslims (Salaf) during Ramadan and how Muslims should prepare for Ramadan. It notes that the Salaf were intensely focused on worshipping Allah during Ramadan through acts like fasting, prayer, and reciting the Quran. It emphasizes the importance of learning the rulings of fasting so one can properly observe the fast and gain its rewards. Muslims should prepare by gaining religious knowledge of fasting protocols before Ramadan begins so they can maximize their worship.
The document discusses different methods of preaching used by the Prophet Muhammad. It describes how he conducted secret preaching for 3 years before openly inviting people to Islam. Some key preaching methods discussed include calling with wisdom, beautiful preaching, gradualism to not overwhelm people, appealing to the audience's level, displaying gentleness, and leading by example through good actions.
[Hajj Tips Series - Part 2] Makkah and Pre-HajjMohammed Faris
This document provides tips and advice for pilgrims traveling from Madinah to Makkah for Hajj. It discusses the state of ihraam and proper attire. It offers guidance for the road trip between the cities, including staying positive, using the rest stops, and preparing for any difficulties. Upon arriving in Makkah, it recommends respecting the rituals and sites, including proper conduct at the Kabah, during Umrah, and while touring other locations. It emphasizes having sabr, using time for worship, and maintaining a focus on one's relationship with Allah.
The 10 Best Days Of Your Life Ark D Hijja 1430Asad Khan
The document provides guidance on maximizing the blessings of Dhul Hijjah based on a presentation. It discusses:
1. Focusing worship on Allah alone and following the example of the Prophet Muhammad through obeying his Sunnah.
2. Loving the Prophet Muhammad and demonstrating that love through emulating his character and teachings.
3. Knowing the Prophet well by understanding his noble and compassionate character as conveyed by his companions.
[Hajj Tips Series - Part 3] The Days of HajjMohammed Faris
This document provides tips and advice for pilgrims during the Days of Hajj. Some key points include:
1) On the first day in Mina, pilgrims should prepare their dua lists for Arafah and maximize time for personal reflection. They should also seek good company and avoid wasting time.
2) In Arafah, pilgrims should make the most of their time during Wuqoof by spending it in sincere dua and avoiding distractions.
3) After Arafah, pilgrims should maintain their spiritual focus during the journey to Muzdalifah and beyond. They should express gratitude even during difficulties and keep their thoughts clean.
This slide progam explains the significance of 1st 10 days of Zul Hijjah in Islamic Calender in the light of Quran and Sunnah of our beloved Prophet Mohammad (SAW). It also suggests righteous deeds to gain maximum benefits from these blessed days.
This surah discusses the essence of the Quranic message according to several Islamic scholars and exegetes. It emphasizes that humans are inherently prone to loss, but can avoid ruin by having faith, doing righteous deeds, and enjoining one another to truth and patience. Several scholars note that this surah provides a complete system for life and defines the basic concept of faith. It is seen as concise yet profoundly guiding humanity. Early Muslims were greatly influenced by its message to change the world through zeal and work for human salvation.
The Ruling Concerning Mawlid An-Nabawi (The Celebration of Prophet's Birthday)Om Muktar
The Ruling Concerning Mawlid An-Nabawi (The Celebration of Prophet's Birthday)
by Shaikh Saleh ibn Fawzan al-Fawzan
-----------------------------------------------------------
with additional quotes from 'Hukm al-Ihtifal bil-Mawlid war-Radd ala man ajaaz'
by Shaikh Muhammad ibn Ibraheem Aal-Shaikh
-----------------------------------------------------------
A Dialogue between Shaikh al-Albanee and a proponent of Mawlid
Hakeem Noor-ud-deen Khalifa tul Masih the First (RA)muzaffertahir9
This document provides a summary of a book about Hakeem Noor-ud-Deen, who later became the first Caliph of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. The book discusses his early life and family in Bhera, his quest for religious knowledge which took him to Lucknow and Bhopal, and his work as a royal physician in Jammu. It then covers his introduction to Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, taking the oath of allegiance to him, and eventually settling in Qadian. As Caliph, he worked to spread Islam, establish organizations to serve the community, and authored several books on Islamic theology and the exegesis of the Quran. The document aims to provide glimpses into his
The document discusses methods of da'wah (inviting people to Islam) based on examples from prophets in history. It outlines that prophets from Adam to Muhammad all called people to submit to God alone through Tawhid (monotheism), prophethood, and belief in the afterlife. They used oral and personal communication, as well as miracles, to convince people of their message. Specific examples given are the da'wah of Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad.
This document provides a summary of 6 Quranic verses that emphasize the importance of protecting life in Islam. The verses prohibit killing oneself or others unjustly, emphasize legal retribution for crimes to preserve life, and forbid consuming each other's wealth or property unlawfully. They establish that killing a soul is like killing all of humanity, while saving a soul is like saving all of humanity.
This document discusses the greatness of Surah Sajdah and Surah Mulk from the Quran based on hadiths from the Prophet Muhammad. It states that these two surahs have benefits for the reader, especially in the afterlife. Reciting them after Maghrib and before sleeping is encouraged, as the Prophet did not sleep without reciting them. They are said to intercede for the reciter and lead to forgiveness of sins and entry into Paradise. The document provides links to read the full text of the two surahs and instructions for performing sajdah when reciting certain verses in Surah Sajdah.
Muslims are required to pray five times a day according to the Quran for several reasons:
1. Salaah (prayer) programs and conditions humans to remain on the straight path, as unlike computers, humans have free will and can become deprogrammed without regular programming.
2. Just as a healthy body requires three meals a day, a healthy spiritual soul requires five prayers a day to remain strong, as one prayer a day would be insufficient.
3. The Quran explicitly mentions five obligatory prayer times in several verses: Fajr (dawn), Zuhr (noon), Asr (afternoon), Maghrib (sunset), and Isha (nightfall). P
70 matters related to fasting || Australian Islamic Library || www.australian...Muhammad Nabeel Musharraf
This document provides information about fasting during the month of Ramadan from the website of the Australian Islamic Library. It begins with definitions of fasting and an overview of the religious ruling that fasting during Ramadan is obligatory for Muslims based on Quranic verses and hadith. It then discusses some of the virtues of fasting, including that fasting was chosen by God and He will reward it greatly. The document provides examples from hadith about rewards for fasting, such as fasting interceding for a person on Judgment Day. It aims to inform Muslims about the rulings and etiquette of fasting during Ramadan.
The document discusses methods of da'wah or preaching used by the Prophet Muhammad (a.s.w.). It notes that he acted according to his words and teachings, with a gentle and loving approach. While being patient, he did not compromise on Islamic principles or Sharia, even when offered bribes. His mission was to guide all of humanity with the final message of Islam.
Da'wah, as we know, is an obligation upon every Muslim man and woman. The Holy Qur'an tells us Da'wah is the most favorite act loved by Allah (swt). It is the practice of His Prophets (Peace be upon them), the chosen servants of Allah who struggled in order to convey Allah's message to people despite afflictions, and hardships. While doing so, they were humiliated, insulted and abused. But they demonstrated patience and steadfastness. Whenever they faced hostile reaction from their people, they followed Divine Methodology in their Da'wah effort and repelled the evil in the best possible manner. They showed highest moral character.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SHEE'AH AND THE MUSLIMSF El Mohdar
The She'ah and majority Muslim scholars disagree on several aspects of the Holy Qur'an. The She'ah claim the total number of verses is 1700 and that only Ali and the Imams collected and preserved the complete version. The majority view is that Prophet Muhammad compiled the Qur'an in its current form during Abu Bakr's time, which was later standardized under Othman. ALLAH promises in the Qur'an to protect it from corruption.
This document is the introduction to a work summarizing the key issues of Islamic faith according to the Salafi creed. The authors, who are students of knowledge, saw a need to clearly define the parameters of issues of faith due to differing statements being made. They presented the work to prominent scholars who approved of it. The authors then sought approval from the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia but did not receive a response. They decided to publish the concise work to spread correct understanding of the Salafi creed according to the methodology of the Salaf.
This document provides an introduction and summary of Surah Waqiah, the 56th chapter of the Quran. It discusses hadiths related to the benefits of reciting this surah, including avoiding poverty and gaining wealth. It encourages the reader to make reciting Surah Waqiah part of their daily routine before sleeping, citing promises from the Prophet Muhammad that it will lead to financial stability and protection from poverty. The document aims to spread Islamic knowledge and teachings by sharing details on this influential surah.
The Meaning of the Qur'an is a fresh English rendering of Tafhim-ul-Qur’an, Maulana Syed Abu Ala Moududi’s monumental and masterly Urdu translation of the Qur’an and a selection of his commentary. The translator has undertaken the delicate and difficult task of rendering this work in English under the guidance of the Maulana himself. Here is a work with a difference, by a dedicated scholar of an entirely different sort. An immense wealth of profound understanding of the Qur’an is here, a vast treasure of knowledge and deep insight, and a valuable exposition of some social, political, economic and legal teachings of the Qur’an.
This comprehensive Tafsir answers contemporary questions, and makes the Qur’an fully relevant to the concerns of day, yet it loses nothing of its timelessness nor sacrifices any of the traditional understanding. It demonstrates the unity and coherence of the Qur’an by centring everything on its message, like gems hung on a single string.
This Tafsir is particularly suitable for Muslims with no direct access to the Arabic original.
The document discusses several topics related to Islam. It begins with seeking refuge in Allah from Satan and includes the Shahadah. It then defines some key principles of Islam including belief in Allah, the prophethood of Muhammad, the Quran, angels, judgment day, and the afterlife. It also discusses how Islam considers both revelation and reasoning in acquiring knowledge. It notes the difference between the aims of philosophy and religion. Finally, it provides overview of Surah Al-Anfal and Surah At-Tawbah from the Quran.
Scattered pearls on Ramadan || Australian Islamic Library || www.australianis...Muhammad Nabeel Musharraf
This document discusses the condition of the early Muslims (Salaf) during Ramadan and how Muslims should prepare for Ramadan. It notes that the Salaf were intensely focused on worshipping Allah during Ramadan through acts like fasting, prayer, and reciting the Quran. It emphasizes the importance of learning the rulings of fasting so one can properly observe the fast and gain its rewards. Muslims should prepare by gaining religious knowledge of fasting protocols before Ramadan begins so they can maximize their worship.
The document discusses different methods of preaching used by the Prophet Muhammad. It describes how he conducted secret preaching for 3 years before openly inviting people to Islam. Some key preaching methods discussed include calling with wisdom, beautiful preaching, gradualism to not overwhelm people, appealing to the audience's level, displaying gentleness, and leading by example through good actions.
[Hajj Tips Series - Part 2] Makkah and Pre-HajjMohammed Faris
This document provides tips and advice for pilgrims traveling from Madinah to Makkah for Hajj. It discusses the state of ihraam and proper attire. It offers guidance for the road trip between the cities, including staying positive, using the rest stops, and preparing for any difficulties. Upon arriving in Makkah, it recommends respecting the rituals and sites, including proper conduct at the Kabah, during Umrah, and while touring other locations. It emphasizes having sabr, using time for worship, and maintaining a focus on one's relationship with Allah.
The 10 Best Days Of Your Life Ark D Hijja 1430Asad Khan
The document provides guidance on maximizing the blessings of Dhul Hijjah based on a presentation. It discusses:
1. Focusing worship on Allah alone and following the example of the Prophet Muhammad through obeying his Sunnah.
2. Loving the Prophet Muhammad and demonstrating that love through emulating his character and teachings.
3. Knowing the Prophet well by understanding his noble and compassionate character as conveyed by his companions.
[Hajj Tips Series - Part 3] The Days of HajjMohammed Faris
This document provides tips and advice for pilgrims during the Days of Hajj. Some key points include:
1) On the first day in Mina, pilgrims should prepare their dua lists for Arafah and maximize time for personal reflection. They should also seek good company and avoid wasting time.
2) In Arafah, pilgrims should make the most of their time during Wuqoof by spending it in sincere dua and avoiding distractions.
3) After Arafah, pilgrims should maintain their spiritual focus during the journey to Muzdalifah and beyond. They should express gratitude even during difficulties and keep their thoughts clean.
This slide progam explains the significance of 1st 10 days of Zul Hijjah in Islamic Calender in the light of Quran and Sunnah of our beloved Prophet Mohammad (SAW). It also suggests righteous deeds to gain maximum benefits from these blessed days.
Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam that Muslims are required to complete at least once in their lifetime if physically and financially able. It involves performing rituals in Mecca over five to six days, wearing simple white clothing to demonstrate equality, and avoiding things like cutting hair or nails. Eid-ul-Adha marks the end of Hajj and celebrates Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael as an act of obedience to God, though a lamb was sacrificed instead. Muslims celebrate by attending morning prayers, visiting family and friends, sacrificing sheep to remember Ibrahim's act, and giving charity.
This slide program explains concept of Ibadah in Islam. It defines liberty and happiness in Islamic and secular terms. It shows that true liberty and happiness could only be achieved through Ibadah of Allah Subhanahu Wa Taala alone.
The document discusses the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha and the story of Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail at God's command. It notes that Ibrahim showed humanity how to sacrifice what we love most when called to do so by God. By passing this test, Ibrahim represented an entire community (ummah) in his obedience. The holiday reminds Muslims to be willing to sacrifice their wealth or children, which are described as "ornaments of this life," if God asks them to through acts of charity. True sacrifice is difficult and involves giving up what we need or want, not just easy donations.
All about Eid Al-Adha (Very informative!)Haseena Begum
Eid Al-Adha is celebrated from the 10th to the 13th of Dhul-Hijjah. It commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to God. Muslims sacrifice animals such as sheep, goats or camels to symbolize their sacrifice. The meat is divided into three parts - one for the family, one for friends and relatives, and one for the poor.
Navigator provides training to help students succeed on the IELTS exam and develop their personality. Their methodology includes verbal, audio, and video classroom teaching, role plays, presentations, homework, and practice tests. Students learn topics like spoken English, grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, extemporaneous speaking, and conversation skills. Personality development courses also focus on expressions, attitude, body language, social skills, and building confidence. Navigator is led by experienced faculty and offers thorough materials, audio/visual aids, special sessions, and limited class sizes to provide personalized guidance.
This document provides a list of 14 potential topics for an extempore speech: respect, honor, need, freedom, popularity, talent, wisdom, courage, disgrace, dilemma, disorder, doubt, zero, and escape. The speaker is instructed to choose any one of these topics to speak upon.
The document provides a day-by-day schedule of activities for performing the Hajj pilgrimage from the 8th to the 12th of Zhul-Hajj (November 26th to 30th, 2009). Each day includes prayer times, locations for prayers and activities, times for traveling between locations like Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah, and instructions for rituals like wuquf, throwing pebbles at jamrahs, and shaving hair.
The document outlines the procedure and rituals of Hajj over several days. It begins with the conditions required to perform Hajj and the pillars of Hajj and Umrah. It then details each day's activities, including wearing ihram at miqaats, performing tawaf and sa'y in Makkah on day 1, spending the day at Arafat and Muzdalifah on day 2, stoning pillars in Mina on days 3-5, and concluding with the farewell tawaf before departing Makkah and visiting Medina.
The document provides information about the different types of Hajj pilgrimages - Hajj-e-Tamattu', Hajj-e-Qiran, and Hajj-e-Ifrad. It summarizes the rituals and steps involved in each type, including putting on the Ihram clothing, performing the Umrah and Hajj rituals like Tawaf and Sa'i between Safa and Marwah. It also lists essential items for pilgrims and provides details about the Miqat locations where Ihram must be worn, as well as historical places to visit in Makkah.
The document defines Hajj linguistically and legally, lists the benefits of performing Hajj, and provides details on the various rituals and requirements of Hajj and Umrah. It explains the three types of Hajj (Ifrad, Qiran, Tamattu'), key locations like Miqat, the state of Ihram, intentions, Talbiyah, du'as, and specific rituals for Umrah and each type of Hajj.
The purpose of this presentation is to explain the Mawlid an nabi event and show its Islamic validity
13 Questions About Mawlid An Nabi
What is the meaning of Mawlid An Nabi?
When was the Mawlid first celebrated?
What did the scholars of the time say about it?
Why was the Mawlid celebrated?
What Happens at the Mawlid?
Is the Mawlid Halal or Haram?
Is there Islamic proof for the legality of the Mawlid?
Is the Mawlid a Bid’aH?
Who celebrates the Mawlid?
Do you have to celebrate the Mawlid?
Which Quran verses did the Mujtahids use?
Which Hadiths did the Mujtahids use?
What did the righteous scholars say?
The Salat An Nabi Youtube channel aims at promoting fellow brothers and sisters remembering Allah swt and sending peace & blessings upon his prophet.
“The majority of our colleagues (among the Hanafis) and the majority of the Shafi’is have said that matters which admit of permissibility or prohibition in the Sharia before its transmission remain permissible, and that is the basic presumption regarding them… so they deemed permissibility the basis, and prohibition is by demonstrating negation…’” Sharh Usul al-Bazdawi of al-allama al-Akmal, Rad al-Muhtar, Imam Ibn Abidin
According to Imam Abu Hanifah and Imam Al-Shafa’i there is an established rule, “The essence of all (everything) is permissibility unless prohibited”.
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This document provides definitions and explanations of key Islamic concepts related to preserving the Quran and Sunnah. It discusses:
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The document provides information about key similarities and differences between Islam and Judaism. It discusses their concepts of prayer, charity, marriage rituals, funerary practices, and holy days. Both religions believe in one God and prophets, and require prayer, charity, and burial of the deceased. However, they differ in the number of daily prayers, the direction of prayer, and languages used. Charity in Islam is obligatory while optional in Judaism. Marriage and funeral rituals share some elements but also have differences. Their holy days of Jumu'ah and Sabbath involve rest and prayer but have distinctive rules and observances.
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lslamicjerusalem: The Land of the Night Journey and Ascensionislamicjerusalem
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The document discusses the origins of shirk (polytheism) based on Islamic sources. It states that originally all humans were upon tawheed (monotheism), but shirk gradually spread. It describes how Iblees (Satan) was the first to introduce shirk by tricking the people of Noah into making statues of righteous men who had died, and worshipping those statues instead of Allah alone. Over generations, the meaning of the statues was forgotten and people came to worship them as idols. This was the beginning of idol worship instead of Allah. The document aims to explain how shirk first emerged to warn against any practices that could lead to shirk.
This document provides an overview of the preservation of the Quran and Sunnah according to the science of hadith. It begins with definitions of key terms like hadith, Sunnah, and bid'ah. It explains that the Sunnah includes the sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad. It discusses the importance and legal basis of following the Sunnah. The document then covers the history of compiling the Quran and recording the Sunnah, including during the Prophet's lifetime and the first three centuries after. It examines methods of classifying hadith and addressing weak, fabricated, and rejected traditions. The goal is to spread authentic Islamic information and refute misconceptions about the Sunnah and preservation
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1. THE TWO ‘EIDS AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE by Abdul Majeed Alee Hasan
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2. THE TWO ‘EIDS AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE by Abdul Majeed Alee Hasan
Table of Contents
THE TWO ‘EIDS AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE
THE UNBELIEVERS’ RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS
MUSLIMS’ INNOVATED RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS:
MUSLIMS’ ISLAMIC ‘EIDS
ALL MUSLIMS MUST CELEBREATE ONLY THREE ‘EIDS
(1): ‘Eid-ul-Fitr,
(2): ‘Eid-ul-Adh-haa,
(3): Friday is the day of ‘Eid for Muslims [See ETIQUETTE OF MUSLIMS ON FRIDAY:BY ABDUL
MAJEED ALI HASAN]
THE DECREES OF AL-’EID
There are three opinions among the scholars:
(1): Some say it is waajib (obligatory);
(2): Some say it is Fardul Kifaayah (if some offered the prayer then it is enough and it is not
obligatory upon all); and
(3): Some say it is Sunnatul Muakkadah (recommended)
SIGNIFICANCE OF MUSLIMS’ ‘EIDS:
THE PURPOSE BEHIND THE ‘EIDS PRAYER
FOR WHOM THE PERFORMANCE OF SALAATUL ‘EID IS VALID
ETIQUETTE OF A MUSLIM ON THE DAY OF ‘EID-UL-ADH-HAA
SUNAN AL-’EID FOR ALL THOSE WHO ATTEND THE ‘EIDS PRAYER
1: The Muslim is required to make ghusl or ablution on this day. It can be done any time but
to serve the purpose it is recommended to do it before going out for the prayer.
2: Eating on the two ‘Eids
3: It is highly recommended that he shuold wear his best clothes on this day.
4: He is required to use hair oil.
5: He is required to apply perfume if he has his own, otherwise, he may use his wife’s
perfume.
6: He should use the tooth-brush (miswaak) before going to the ‘Eid prayer.
7: He must remove all offensive smells, which might harm others. It is prohibited for him to
attend the ‘Eid prayer, if he smells onion or garlic.
GOING OUT TO THE MUSALLAA (place for prayer)
1:Takbeeraat during the days of ‘Eid
:Women can also pronounce the takbeer
:How one can say Takbeeraat?
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2: Women and children going out to attend ‘Eid prayer
3: Taking different routes to and from musallaa
4: The time of ‘Eid prayers
5: The athaan and iqaamah for salaatul ‘Eidayn
DESCRIPTION OF THE ‘EID PRAYER
1: Sunnah before or after the ‘Eid prayer:
2. The takbeer during salatul ‘Eidayn
3: Recitation of Qur’aan in ‘Eid prayers
4: The khutbah of salatul ‘Eid
5: Congratulating one another on the days of ‘Eid
6: Whoever misses salatul ‘Eid with the congregation may pray two rak'at
7: Making up a missed ‘Eid prayer on the next day
8: Playing, amusements, singing, and eating on the days of ‘Eid
9: The excellence of good deeds in the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah
10. Warning against wrongdoing
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4. THE TWO ‘EIDS AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE by Abdul Majeed Alee Hasan
THE TWO ‘EIDS AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE
Praise be to Allaah, Lord of the Worlds, and peace and blessings be upon our Prophet
Muhammad and upon all his family and companions.
DEFINITION OF ‘EID:
The Arabic word “Eid” refers to something habitual, that returns and is repeated, thus stands
literally for a recurrent event. It also implies a place often visited by people, and the period of
time in which a particular act is regularly performed. Likewise, each gathering that assembles
regularly comes under the category, ‘Eid’. 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.
THE UNBELIEVERS’ RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS
There are numerous religious festivals and fairs of the unbelievers. Islam prohibits the
Muslims to celebrate their festivals and fairs. The Prophet (!) had prohibited his companions
from sports and enjoyment on two particular days on which the pre-Islamic Arabs used to
hold sports. Likewise, he forbade them to sacrifice their animals at the places where the
polytheists used to celebrate their festivals.
The festivals of the kaafir nations may be connected to worldly matters, such as the beginning
of the year, the start of an agricultural season, the changing of the weather, the establishment
of a state, the accession of a ruler, and so on. They may also be connected to religious
occasions, like many of the festivals belonging exclusively to the Jews and Christians, such
as the Thursday on which they claim the table was sent down to Jesus, Christmas, New
Year’s, Thanksgiving, and holidays on which gifts are exchanged. These are celebrated in all
European and North American countries nowadays. And in other countries where Christian
influence is prevalent, even if the country is not originally Christian, some so-called Muslims
join in these holidays, out of ignorance or hypocrisy. The Magians (Zoroastrians) also have
their own festivals, such as Mahrajaan, Nowruz and so on.
Muslims are strictly prohibited from joining these religious festivals of the People of the
Book and other unbelievers on two grounds; (1): it represents a resemblance to the
unbelievers and (2): these are acts of innovations. All such festivals and fairs which have
come into vogue as a result of innovation are to be treated in the same way, whether these
resemble the practice of the unbelievers or not.
MUSLIMS’ INNOVATED RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS:
1. Al-Raghaib: it is the first Thursday and the following Friday night of the month of Rajab
celebrated by ignorant Muslims. There is no evidence of this ceremony from the Glorious
Qur’aan and Sunnah of the Prophet (!). According to Shaikh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, it was
first introduced after the 4th century A.H A fabricated hadeeth is presented in support of this
practice. See Al-Fawaaid-ul-Majmoo‘ah fil Ahaadeeth-il-Muwdoo‘ah: pp. 67-8, no. 106.
2. Salaat Umm Daadoo: A prayer which is offered in the middle of the month of Rajab. A
particular day is set apart and a specific prayer is offered on this day. See Al-Fawaaid-ul-
Majmoo‘ah fil Ahaadeeth-il-Muwdoo‘ah: p. 69, no. 107.
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3. ‘Eid Khum Ghadeer: The Baatinis have their own festivals too, such as “Eid al-
Ghadeer”, when they claim that the Prophet (!) gave the khilaafah to ‘Alee (may Allaah be
pleased with him) and to the twelve imams after him. It is the name of place where the
Prophet had delivered a sermon on 18th Thul-Hijjah. This report is based on Hadeeth
narrated by Zayd ibn Arqam which is collected by Imaam Muslim in Sahih Muslim: vol. 4,
p. 1286, no.5920. Shaykh Imaam ibn Taymeeyah said in regards to this hadeeth in his book
Iqtidaa as Siratil Mustaqeem: “the misguided people have, however, effected certain
interpolations into this report. They even claim that the Prophet (!) had clearly commanded
that ‘Alee be appointed the Caliph and had seated him at an elevated place. …”. He further
said: “ We are not concerned here with the issue of Imaamah. Our objection lies in declaring
that it is an innovation to regard this particular day as a special day.” See for further details,
‘Mukhtasar Iqtidaa As-Siraatil Mustaqeem: English Translation: the right way: pp.45-58.
These festivals and fairs of the people of the book or unbelievers or similar festivals
introduced by Muslims are all innovations and every Muslim should avoid them to protect his
faith. All kaafir or innovated festivals are haraam, such as Independence Day celebrations,
anniversaries of revolutions, holidays celebrating trees or accessions to the throne,
birthdays, Labour Day, the Nile festival, Shimm al-Naseem (Egyptian spring holiday),
teachers’ day, and al-Mawlood al-Nabawi (Prophet’s Birthday).
Every Muslim must consider the following saying of the Prophet (!) very seriously, Jaabir
reported that the Prophet (!) used to deliver his sermon with this opening:
ﻭﻳ ُﻮﻝ : …ﻋﻦْ َﺎﺑﺮ ﺑْﻦ ﻋﺒْﺪ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ َﺎﻝ َﺎﻥ ﺭ ُﻮﻝ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ ﺻﱠﻰ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ ﻋﻠﻴْﻪ ﻭﺳﻠﻢ ﺇ َﺍ ﺧﻄﺐ
َ َ َ َ ﺟ ِ ِ ِ َ ِ ﱠ ِ ﻗ َ ﻛ َ َﺳ ُ ﱠ ِ َ ﻠ ﱠ ُ َ َ ِ َ َ ﱠ َ ِ ﺫ ُ َ َﻘ
ﺃ ﱠﺎ ﺑﻌْﺪ ﻓﺈﻥ ﺧﻴْﺮ ﺍﻟْﺤ ِﻳﺚ ﻛ َﺎﺏ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ ﻭﺧﻴْﺮ ﺍﻟْﻬ َﻯ ﻫ َﻯ ﻣﺤﻤﺪ ﻭﺷﺮ ﺍﻟْﺄ ُﻮﺭ ﻣﺤْﺪ َﺎﺗ َﺎ ﻭﻛ ﱡ
َﻣ َ ُ َ ِ ﱠ َ َ َﺪ ِ ِﺘ ُ ﱠ ِ َ َ ُ ُﺪ ُﺪ ُ َ ﱠ ٍ َ َ ﱡ ُﻣ ِ ُ َﺛ ُﻬ َ ُﻞ
ﺑﺪْﻋﺔ ﺿ َﺎ َﺔ
ِ َ ٍ َﻠ ﻟ
] :ﻣﺴﻠﻢ: ﻛﺘﺎﺏ ﺍﻟﺠﻤﻌﺔ: َﺎﺏ ﺗﺨْ ِﻴﻒ ﺍﻟﺼ َﺎﺓ َﺍﻟْﺨﻄْﺒﺔ: )768( ، ﺳﻨﻦ ﺍﺑﻦ ﻣﺎﺟﻪ: ﺍﻟﻤﻘﺪﻣﺔ
ِ َ ُ ﺑ َ ﻔ ِ ﱠﻠ ِ ﻭ
َﺎﺏ ﺍﺟْﺘ َﺎﺏ ﺍﻟْﺒﺪﻉ َﺍﻟْﺠﺪﻝ: )44( ، ﻣﺴﻨﺪ ﺇﻣﺎﻡ ﺃﺣﻤﺪ ، ﺳﻨﻦ ﺍﻟﺪﺍﺭﻣﻲ: ﺍﻟﻤﻘﺪﻣﺔ: َﺎﺏ ِﻲ
ﺑ ﻓ ِ َ َ ِﻨ ِ ِ َ ِ ﻭ ﺑ
(206) :* [ﻛ َﺍﻫﻴﺔ ﺃﺧْﺬ ﺍﻟﺮﺃْﻱ
ِ َﺮ ِ َ ِ َ ِ ﱠ
…ِ .…ﻭﻛ ﱡ ﺿ َﺎﻟﺔ ِﻲ ﺍﻟ ﱠﺎ
َ ُﻞ َﻠ َ ٍ ﻓ ﻨ ﺭ
ﺍﻟﻨﺴﺎﺋﻲ: ﻛﺘﺎﺏ ﺻﻼﺓ ﺍﻟﻌﻴﺪﻳﻦ: ﻛﻴْﻒ ﺍﻟْﺨﻄْﺒﺔ
َُ ُ َ َ
“The best word is the Book of Allaah and the best way is that of Muhammad (!). The
worst deed is innovation and each innovation is a deviation from Islaam.” [Sahih Muslim:
(vol. 2, p. 410, no. 1885).]
There is an additional remark in Sunan An-Nasaaee:
“Every deviation from Islaam leads to Hell-fire”.
[Sunan Nasa’i: English Translation: (vol. 2, pp. 343-4, no. 1581.)]
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ISLAMIC ‘EIDS
Muslims must celebrate only three ‘Eids:
(1): ‘Eid-ul-Fitr,
(2): ‘Eid-ul-Adh-haa,
(3): Friday is the day of ‘Eid for Muslims [See ETIQUETTE OF MUSLIMS ON
FRIDAY:BY ‘ABDUL MAJEED ‘ALI HASAN]
These three Eids are exclusively for the Muslims, and that it is not permissible for Muslims to
imitate the kuffaar and mushrikeen in anything that is a distinctive part of their celebrations,
whether it be food, dress, bonfires or acts of worship.
THE DECREES OF AL-‘EID:
There are three opinions among the scholars:
(1): Some say it is waajib (obligatory);
(2): Some say it is Fardul Kifaayah (if some offered the prayer then it is enough and it is not
obligatory upon all); and
(3): Some say it is Sunnatul Muakkadah (recommended)
The evidence of those who say it is waajib:
Some of the scholars say that ‘Eid prayers are waajib (obligatory) – this is the view of the
Hanafee scholars and of Shaykh al-Islaam Ibn Taymeeyah (may Allaah have mercy on him).
They say that the Prophet (!) always prayed the ‘Eid prayer and never omitted to do it, not
even once. They take as evidence the aayah (interpretation of the meaning), “Therefore turn
in prayer to your Lord and sacrifice (to Him only)” [al-Kawthar 108:2], i.e., the ‘Eid prayer
and the sacrifice after it, which is an instruction, and the fact that the Prophet (!) ordered that
the women should be brought out to attend the ‘Eid prayers, and that a woman who did not
have a jilbaab should borrow one from her sister. [See Tamaamul Minnah: by Al-Albaanee:
p.344. Refer to Al-Mughnaee by Imaam ibn Qudaamah: vol. 2, p. 223.]
The evidence of those who say it is Fardul Kifaayah: Some scholars say that Eid prayer is
Fardul Kifaayah. This is the view of the Hanbalees. Refer to Al-Mughnaee by Imaam ibn
Qudaamah: vol. 2, p. 223.
The evidence of these who it is sunnatul Muakkadah: A third group say that ‘Eid prayer is
sunnah mu’akkadah. This is the view of the Maalikis and Shaafa’is. They take as evidence
the hadeeth of the Bedouin which says that Allaah has not imposed any prayers on His slaves
other than the five daily prayers. Refer to Al-Mughnaee by Imaam ibn Qudaamah: vol. 2, p.
223.
SIGNIFICANCE OF MUSLIMS’ ‘EIDS:
So the Muslim should be keen to attend ‘Eid prayers, especially since the opinion that it is
waajib is based on strong evidence. The goodness, blessings and great reward one gets from
attending ‘Eid prayers, and the fact that one is following the example of the Prophet (!) by
doing so, should be sufficient motivation.
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998 ﺣﺪﺛ َﺎ ﻋﺒﻴْﺪ ﺑْﻦ ﺇﺳْ َﺎ ِﻴﻞ َﺎﻝ ﺣﺪﺛ َﺎ ﺃ ُﻮ ﺃ َﺎﻣﺔ ﻋﻦْ ﻫ َﺎﻡ ﻋﻦْ ﺃ ِﻴﻪ ﻋﻦْ َﺎﺋﺸﺔ ﺭ ِﻲ
َ ﱠ َﻨ ُ َ ُ ُ ِ ﻤ ﻋ َ ﻗ َ َ ﱠ َﻨ َﺑ ُﺳ َ َ َ ِﺸ ٍ َ َﺑ ِ َ ﻋ ِ َ َ َﺿ
ْﻓ َﺎﻝ ﺭ ُﻮﻝ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ ﺻﱠﻰ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ ﻋﻠﻴْﻪ ﻭﺳﻠﻢ: …ﺍﻟﻠﻪ ﻋﻨْ َﺎ َﺎﻟﺖ
َﱠُ َ ﻬ ﻗ َ َﻘ َ َﺳ ُ ﱠ ِ َﻠ ﱠ ُ َ َ ِ َ َﱠ
.(( )) َﺎ ﺃ َﺎ ﺑﻜْﺮ ﺇﻥ ﻟﻜ ﱢ ﻗﻮْﻡ ِﻴ ًﺍ ﻭﻫ َﺍ ِﻴﺪ َﺎ
ﻳ َﺑ َ ٍ ِ ﱠ ِ ُﻞ َ ٍ ﻋ ﺪ َ َﺬ ﻋ ُﻧ
] ﺍﻟﺒﺨﺎﺭﻱ: ﻛﺘﺎﺏ ﺍﻟﺠﻤﻌﺔ: )259(، ﻣﺴﻠﻢ: ﻛﺘﺎﺏ ﺻﻼﺓ ﺍﻟﻌﻴﺪﻳﻦ: )298(،ﺍﻟﺘﺮﻣﺬﻱ: ﻛﺘﺎﺏ ﺍﻟﺼﻮﻡ: )377(،ﺍﻟﻨﺴﺎﺋﻲ: ﻛﺘﺎﺏ ﻣﻨﺎﺳﻚ
ﺍﻟﺤﺞ: )4003(،ﺃﺑﻮ ﺩﺍﻭﺩ:ﻛﺘﺎﺏ ﺍﻟﺼﻮﻡ: )9142(، ﺍﺑﻦ ﻣﺎﺟﻪ: ﻛﺘﺎﺏ ﺍﻟﻨﻜﺎﺡ: )8981(، ﻣﺴﻨﺪ ﺇﻣﺎﻡ ﺃﺣﻤﺪ، ﻭ ﺳﻨﻦ ﺍﻟﺪﺍﺭﻣﻲ: ﻛﺘﺎﺏ
(1764) :.[ﺍﻟﺼﻮﻡ
‘Aayshah reported that the Prophet (!) said:
“For every people there is a feast and this is our feast”.[Sahih Al-Bukhari: (vol. 5, no.
268).]
“Our feast” has a great meaning to Muslims because it tells us that our feasts are our own and
derived from our Sharee‘ah alone. Holidays are usually based on religious traditions. It is
very important that we demonstrate our celebrations with great joy and gathering, and
observe them in such a way that distinguishes us from the Mushrikeen. The Prophet (!) has
ordered us in numerous speeches to defy the Mushrikeen, and these ‘Eids are among what the
Prophet (!) wanted us to take special care of. That is why he has said, after seeing that the
people of Madeenah had two holidays which they celebrated from before Islaam, which is
reported by Anas ibn Maalik that the Prophet (!) said,
ﻋﻦْ ﺃﻧﺲ َﺎﻝ ﻗﺪﻡ ﺭ ُﻮﻝ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ ﺻﱠﻰ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ ﻋﻠﻴْﻪ ﻭﺳﻠﻢ ﺍﻟْﻤ ِﻳﻨﺔ ﻭﻟﻬﻢْ ﻳﻮْ َﺎﻥ ﻳﻠْﻌ ُﻮﻥ ِﻴﻬ َﺎ ﻓ َﺎﻝ
َ َ َ َ ٍ ﻗ َ َ ِ َ َﺳ ُ ﱠ ِ َﻠ ﱠ ُ َ َ ِ َ َﱠ َ َﺪ َ َ َ َ ُ َ ﻣ ِ َ َﺒ َ ﻓ ِﻤ َﻘ
: َﺎ ﻫ َﺍﻥ ﺍﻟْﻴﻮْ َﺎﻥ َﺎُﻮﺍ ﻛ ﱠﺎ ﻧﻠْﻌﺐ ِﻴﻬ َﺎ ِﻲ ﺍﻟْ َﺎﻫﻠﻴﺔ ﻓ َﺎﻝ ﺭ ُﻮﻝ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ ﺻﱠﻰ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ ﻋﻠﻴْﻪ ﻭﺳﻠﻢ
َ ﻣ َﺬ ِ َ ﻣ ِ ﻗ ﻟ ُﻨ َ َ ُ ﻓ ِﻤ ﻓ ﺠ ِ ِ ﱠ ِ َﻘ َ َﺳ ُ ﱠ ِ َﻠ ﱠ ُ َ َ ِ َ َﱠ
.(( )) ﺇﻥ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ ﻗﺪْ ﺃﺑْﺪﻟﻜﻢْ ﺑﻬ َﺎ ﺧﻴْ ًﺍ ﻣﻨْﻬ َﺎ ﻳﻮْﻡ ﺍﻟْﺄﺿْ َﻰ ﻭﻳﻮْﻡ ﺍﻟْﻔﻄْﺮ
ِ ِ َ َ َ ِ ﱠ ﱠ َ َ َ ََ ُ ِ ِﻤ َ ﺮ ِ ُﻤ َ َ َ ﺤ
،(1134) :ﺳﻨﻦ ﺍﻟﻨﺴﺎﺋﻲ: ﻛﺘﺎﺏ ﺻﻼﺓ ﺍﻟﻌﻴﺪﻳﻦ: )6551(، ﺳﻨﻦ ﺃﺑﻲ ﺩﺍﻭﺩ : ﻛﺘﺎﺏ ﺍﻟﺼﻼﺓ
.ﻣﺴﻨﺪ ﺇﻣﺎﻡ ﺃﺣﻤﺪ
“Allaah has given you better than those feasts: the ‘Eid-ul-Adh-haa (Feast of Sacrificing),
and ‘Eid-ul-Fitr (feast of Breaking the fast)”.
[Sunan An-Nasaaee: English translation: (vol. 2, p.333, no. 1559), Sunan Abu Dauwud:
English translation: (vol. 1, p.293, no. 1130). It is authenticated by Shaykh Al-Albaanee in
Saheeh Sunan Aboo Daawood: vol. 1, p. 210, no.1004.]
Due to these clear facts, Muslim scholars put great emphasis on the concept of being different
from the Mushrikeen in our ceremonies. This is because ceremonies have great effects over
the human mind and behavior. Being different in our ceremonies means too that we must not
participate in the Mushrikeen’s ceremonies on their holidays. It is mentioned in Sunan Al-
Bayhaqee the statement of ‘Umar that, he said, “Do not learn the language of the Mushrikeen
without a necessity nor enter the churches of Mushrikeen on their festivals because the anger
of Allaah dissends on them then”. Muslims should not celebrate their festivals instead they
should oppose them. Muslims can fast on the Mushrikeen’s holidays.
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ﻋﻦْ ﺃ ﱢ ﺳﻠﻤﺔ ﺗ ُﻮﻝ َﺎﻥ ﺭ ُﻮﻝ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ ﺻﱠﻰ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ ﻋﻠﻴْﻪ ﻭﺳﻠﻢ ﻳ ُﻮﻡ ﻳﻮْﻡ ﺍﻟﺴﺒْﺖ ﻭﻳﻮْﻡ ﺍﻟْﺄﺣﺪ
ِ َ َ َ َ َ ِ َ ُﻡ َ َ َ َ َﻘ ُ ﻛ َ َﺳ ُ ﱠ ِ َﻠ ﱠ ُ َ َ ِ َ َﱠ َ َﺼ ُ َ َ ﱠ
:ﺃﻛْﺜﺮ ﻣ ﱠﺎ ﻳ ُﻮﻡ ﻣﻦ ﺍﻟْﺄ ﱠﺎﻡ ﻭﻳ ُﻮﻝ
ُ َ َ َ ِﻤ َﺼ ُ ِ َ َﻳ ِ َ َﻘ
.(( ْ)) ﺇﻧﻬ َﺎ ِﻴ َﺍ ﺍﻟْﻤﺸْﺮ ِﻴﻦ ﻓﺄ َﺎ ﺃﺣ ﱡ ﺃﻥْ ﺃ َﺎﻟﻔﻬﻢ
ُ َ ِ ِﱠ ُﻤ ﻋ ﺪ ُ ِﻛ َ َ َﻧ ُ ِﺐ َ ُﺧ
Umm Salamah said the Prophet used to fast on Saturdays and Sundays, and when asked he
said: “They are two days of Mushrikeen’s holidays so I like to oppose them in their
ceremonies”. [Musnad Imaam Ahmad.]
The above hadeeth is inathentic in the view of some scholars of hadeeth like Al-Albaanee in
Irwaaul Ghaleel: vol. 4, p. 125 and authentic in the view of Imaam Al-Haakim and Imaam
Ath-Thahabee. Fasting on Friday or Saturday is haraam (prohibited) in Islaam when a man
chooses these days as particular days for fasting and does not fast the day before or after
because it is in the hadeeth narrated by Imaam At-Tirmithee which is authenticated by Al-
Albaanee in Irwaaul-Ghaleel: vol. 4, p.118, no. 960. by prohibition of fasting on Saturday it
is meant to oppose the Jews who keep fast on Saturday. But if someone wants to fast
Saturday then he must fast Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday, two days together.
Only that person is allowed to fast who has missed his fast of Ramadaan so that he can fast
that day. Also the one who has vowed to fast then he can fast or fast as an atonement, and for
expiation on Saturday.
THE PURPOSE BEHIND THE ‘EID PRAYER:
Islaam exhorts its followers to make social life a visible expression of God-consciousness.
Prayer is the most effective means of fostering this virtue in man. This is the reason why it
has been made essential for Muslims to observe obligatory prayers in congregation. It starts
with five daily prayers then Jumu‘ah is a step forward in this respect, then comes ‘Eids
prayers and then once a year the Hajj. The purpose behind it is to provide opportunities to a
greater number of Muslims to attend larger congregations in an atmosphere of religious piety.
Apart from prayer, the sermon has also been made an integral part of this gathering and the
prayer.
FOR WHOM THE PERFORMANCE OF SALAATUL ‘EID IS VALID:
The ‘Eid prayer is valid for men, women, children, travellers, residents, people in
congregation, and people praying individually. It is also valid if performed in a house,
mosque, or a distant place designated for the salah, and so on.
ETIQUETTE OF A MUSLIM ON THE DAY OF ‘EID-UL-ADH-HAA:
To assess the concept of being different from the Mushrikeen, it is very important to say that:
in order to be different in our ceremonies in the way the Prophet (!) wanted us to be, we
must follow the Sunnah literally. That would give us the deeds of bieng true followers of he
Prophet (!). So if we want to be his (!) followers we must be aware of Bid‘ah. Bid‘ah
comes at the expense of Sunnah which is replaced by it. Ibn Taymiyah said inhis book Al-
Iqtidaa: “There is no place in the heart for both Sunnah and Bid‘ah”.
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Allaah says: “Say-O Muhammad-if you love Allaah follow me, Allaah will love you.” [Aali
‘Emraan: 31.]
A Muslim is required to follow the teachings of the Messenger of Allaah (!) before going to
the ‘Eid prayer. It is of great important to follow the Sunnah of ‘Eid so we can truly say that
our feasts are different from the Mushrikeen’s feasts.
SUNAN AL-’EID FOR ALL THOSE WHO ATTEND THE ‘EIDS PRAYER
1: The Muslim is required to make ghusl or ablution on this day. It can be done at any
time but to serve the purpose it is recommended to do it before going out for the prayer.
The ‘Eid prayer is held in congregation and it is held in a huge gathering more than the
Jumu‘ah prayer, therefore, as the Prophet (!) asked Muslims to make ghusl for Friday
prayer, it should also be considered for ‘Eid prayer to serve the purpose. The purpose and the
goal is to be clean for prayer and avoid harming the people with odor, etc. The Muslim is
required to make ghusl or ablution on this day. It can be done any time but to serve the
purpose it is recommended to do it before going out for the prayer. This is recommended
because, the person will feel fresh throughout the day, he will have full concentration in his
prayer and to what is being mentioned in the khutbah after the prayer and most importantly,
he will not harm others with the bad smell.
Imaam Al-Baghawee said in ‘Sharhus Sunnah’: vol.4, pp.301-302, that, “And the sunnah is
to take a bath on the day of ‘Eid. It is reported that ‘Alee used to take bath on the day of
‘Eid, and similarly it is reported that Ibn ‘Umar and Salamah ibn Al-Akwa‘ used to do so”
The report of ‘Alee is found in Imaam Shaafa‘ee’s book: Musnad Ash-Shaafi‘ee: vol.1,
p.168, but this report in inauthentic due to Ibraaheem ibn Muhammad, who is week in the
opinion of the Scholars of Hadeeth. The other report of Ibn ‘Umar is found in the book of
Imaam Maalik: Muatta’ Imaam Maalik: (Arabic) vol: 1, p.177 and (English Translation):
p.84, chapter: 104, hadeeth: 421. Refer to Zaadul Ma’aad: vol. 1, pp. 441-2.
2: Eating on the two ‘Eids:
It is a sunnah to eat dates before leaving for ‘Eid-ul-Fitr. It is preferable not to eat anything
on the day of ‘Eid-ul-Adh-haa until performing the ‘Eid prayer in the morning; then one
should return home, slaughter an animal, and prepare the meal and eat from it. For ‘Eidul
Fitr, it is a sunnah to eat an odd number of dates before going to pray salaatul ‘Eid while for
‘Eidul adh-haa the eating should be delayed until one returns from the ‘Eid prayer and then
he may eat of his sacrifice if he has sacrificed an animal.
Anas reports:
ﻋﻦْ ﺃﻧﺲ ﺑْﻦ َﺎﻟﻚ َﺎﻝ َﺎﻥ ﺭ ُﻮﻝ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ ﺻﱠﻰ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ ﻋﻠﻴْﻪ ﻭﺳﻠﻢ َﺎ ﻳﻐْ ُﻭ ﻳﻮْﻡ ﺍﻟْﻔﻄْﺮ ﺣ ﱠﻰ ﻳﺄْﻛﻞ
َ ُ َ َ َ َ ِ ِ ﻣ ِ ٍ ﻗ َ ﻛ َ َﺳ ُ ﱠ ِ َ ﻠ ﱠ ُ َ َ ِ َ َ ﱠ َ ﻟ َ ﺪ َ َ ِ ِ َ ﺘ
. ﺗﻤ َﺍﺕ ﻭ ﻳﺄْﻛﻠﻬ ﱠ ﻭﺗْ ًﺍ
َ َ ﺮ ٍ َ َ ُ ُ ُﻦ ِ ﺮ
.(900) :ﺍﻟﺒﺨﺎﺭﻱ : ﻛﺘﺎﺏ ﺍﻟﺠﻤﻌﺔ: َﺎﺏ ﺍﻟْﺄﻛْﻞ ﻳﻮْﻡ ﺍﻟْﻔﻄْﺮ ﻗﺒْﻞ ﺍﻟْﺨ ُﻭﺝ
ِ َ ِ َ َ ِ ِ َ َ ُﺮ ﺑ
“The Prophet would not go out on the festival of breaking the fast until he had eaten an
odd number of dates.” [This is related by Sahih al-Bukhari: vol. 2, no.73.]
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ﻋﻦْ ﺑﺮﻳْﺪﺓ َﺎﻝ َﺎﻥ ﺍﻟﻨﺒﻲ ﺻﱠﻰ ﺍﻟﱠﻬﻢ ﻋﻠﻴْﻪ ﻭﺳﻠﻢ َﺎ ﻳﺨْﺮﺝ ﻳﻮْﻡ ﺍﻟْﻔﻄْﺮ ﺣ ﱠﻰ ﻳﻄْﻌﻢ ﻭ َﺎ ﻳﻄْﻌﻢ
ُ َ َ َ ُ َ َ َ ﻗ َ ﻛ َ ﱠ ِ ﱡ َﻠ ﻠ َ َ ِ َ َﱠ َ ﻟ َ ُ ُ َ َ ِ ِ َﺘ َ َ َ َﻟ
. ﻳﻮْﻡ ﺍﻟْﺄﺿْ َﻰ ﺣ ﱠﻰ ﻳﺼﻠﻲ
َ َ َ َ ﺤ َﺘ ُ َ ﱢ
(542) : ﺍﻟﺘﺮﻣﺬﻱ: ﻛﺘﺎﺏ ﺍﻟﺠﻤﻌﺔ: َﺎﺏ َﺎ َﺎء ِﻲ ﺍﻟْﺄﻛْﻞ ﻳﻮْﻡ ﺍﻟْﻔﻄْﺮ ﻗﺒْﻞ ﺍﻟْﺨ ُﻭﺝ
ِ ﺑ ﻣ ﺟ َ ﻓ َ ِ َ َ ِ ِ َ َ ُﺮ
ﻋﻦ ﺑﺮﻳْﺪﺓ ﺃﻥ ﺭ ُﻮﻝ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ ﺻﱠﻰ ﺍﻟﱠﻬﻢ ﻋﻠﻴْﻪ ﻭﺳﻠﻢ َﺎﻥ ﻳﻄْﻌﻢ ﻳﻮْﻡ ﺍﻟْﻔﻄْﺮ ﻗﺒْﻞ ﺃﻥْ ﻳﺨْﺮﺝ ﻭ َﺎﻥ
َ َ ُ ُ َ َ َ َ ﱠ َﺳ َ ﱠ ِ َ ﻠ ﻠ َ َ ِ َ َ ﱠ َ ﻛ َ َ َ ُ َ َ ِ ِ َ َ َ َ ُ َ َ ﻛ
. ﺇ َﺍ َﺎﻥ ﻳﻮْﻡ ﺍﻟﻨﺤْﺮ ﻟﻢْ ﻳﻄْﻌﻢْ ﺣ ﱠﻰ ﻳﺮْﺟﻊ ﻓﻴﺄْﻛﻞ ﻣﻦْ ﺫ ِﻴﺤﺘﻪ
ِ ِ َ ِﺫ ﻛ َ َ ُ ﱠ ِ َ َ َ َﺘ َ ِ َ َ َ ُ َ ِ َﺑ
Buraidah reports: “The Prophet would not go out on the day of breaking the fast (‘Eidul
Fitr) until he had eaten and on the day of sacrifice (‘Eidul adh-haa) he would not eat until
he had returned [from salah].” This is related by at-Tirmithee and Ibn Majah, and also by
Sunan Ad-Daaramee who added:
“And he would eat from his sacrifice.” [ Sharhus Sunnah: vol. 4, p. 306, footnote: 1.]
3: It is highly recommended that he shuold wear his best clothes on this day.
Ja'far ibn-Muhammad relates from his father on the authority of his grandfather who reported
that the Prophet would wear a Yemeni cloak on every ‘Eid. This is related by ash-Shaafi‘ee
and al-Baghawee.
Ibn al-Qayyim writes: “The Prophet used to wear his most beautiful clothes for them and he
had a special cloak that he would wear on the two ‘Eids and Jumu'ah. [Reference can be
checked in Sharhus Sunnah: vol. 4, p. 302, footnote. 2. See Zaadul Mi ‘a ad: vol. 1, p.441. ]
4: He is required to use hair oil.
5: He is required to apply perfume if he has his own, otherwise, he may use his wife’s
perfume.
Al-Hassan as-Sibt says: “The Messenger of Allaah ordered us to wear the best clothes we
could find for the two ‘Eids and to apply the best perfume we could find and to sacrifice the
best animal we could find.” This is related by al-Haakim and in its chain is Ishaaq ibn
Barzakh whom al-'Azdi declares to be weak while Ibn Hibban says he is trustworthy.
6: He should use the tooth-brush (miswaak) before going to the ‘Eid prayer.
7: He must remove all offensive smells, which might harm others. It is prohibited for
him to attend the ‘Eid prayer, if he smells onion or garlic.
NOTE: All the above seven sunan can be considered similar to the sunnah of Friday
because the purpose to maintain them is same that of Jumu‘ah, as I have discussed
above. [See ETIQUETTE OF A MUSLIM ON FRIDAY]
GOING OUT TO THE MUSALLAA (place for prayer)
Salaatul ‘Eid can be performed in the mosque but it is preferred to perform it in a place
outside the city as long as there is no excuse or reason to do otherwise (e.g., rain, etc.). As the
Prophet would pray the two ‘Eids in the outskirts of al-Medeenah and he never prayed it in
his mosque, except it is reported through a week narration that once he prayed in the mosque
because it was raining.
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1:Takbeeraat during the days of ‘Eid
It is a sunnah to pronounce the takbeeraat on ‘Eid days. Concerning the ‘Eid of breaking the
fast, Allaah says: “you should complete the prescribed period and that you should glorify
Allaah [i.e., say takbeeraat] for having guided you and that you may give thanks.”Al-
Baqarah: 2: 185.
Concerning the ‘Eid of the sacrifice, Allaah says: “that you may remember Allaah during
the well known days;”Al-Hajj: 22:
The majority of the scholars say that the time for the takbeeraat during the ‘Eid of breaking
the fast is from the time one goes to the ‘Eid prayer until the khutbah begins. Weak hadith
have been recorded stating this, but there are also authentic reports from Ibn 'Umar and other
companions that they did so.
Al-Haakim says: “This sunnah has been practiced by ahl-il hadeeth. Maalik, Ahmad, Ishaaq,
and Abu Thaur [have made statements concurring that practice] .”
Some say that the takbeeraat are from the night before the ‘Eid, when the moon is seen, until
the person goes to the musallaa and the imaam arrives. The time for the takbeeraat during the
‘Eid of the sacrifice is from the day of 'Arafah until the time of the 'asr on the thirteenth of
Thul-Hijjah. [See Sharhussunnah: vol. 4, pp. 300-1. See Zaadul Mi ‘aad: vol. 1, p. 449.]
Imaam Al-Bukhaaree says in Sahih Al-Bukahri: vol. 2, p. 45, chapter. 11. “Superiority of
doing good deeds of the days of Tashreeq (11th, 12th, 13th, of Thul-Hijjah ). Ibn ‘Abbaas
recited the Holy verses; “Remember Allaah during the known days-i.e. the first ten days of
Thul-Hijjah, and also the counted days i.e. the days of Tashreeq.” Ibn ‘Umar and Abu
Hurayrah used to go out to the market saying Takbir during the first ten days of Thul-Hijjah
and the people would say Takbir after their Takbir s. Muhammad bin ‘Ali used to say Takbir
after Nawaafil.
Ibn Hajar writes in Fath al-Baaree: “None of that has been confirmed from the Prophet. The
most authentic report from the companions is that ‘Alee and Ibn Mas‘ood would make the
takbeeraat from the day of 'Arafah to the 'asr of the last day of Mina. Ibn al-Munthir and
others reported it. AshShafa‘ee, Ahmad, Aboo Yoosuf, and Muhammad follow that report and
it is also the view of 'Umar and Ibn 'Abbaas.”
There is no specific time for the takbeeraat during the days of tashriq (three days after ‘Eidul
adha). In fact, it is preferred to pronounce takbeeraat during every moment of those days.
Al-Bukhari recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari: vol. 2, p. 46, chapter. 12. “During 'Umar's stay at
Mina, he would say takbeeraat in his tent [so loud] that the people in the mosque would hear
it and then they would start doing it. Also the people in the market place would do the same
and all of Mina would resound with the takbeeraat. Ibn 'Umar used to say the takbeeraat,
during those days of Mina, after the prayers and while on his bed, in his tent, while sitting
and while walking during all of those days. Maymoonah would say the takbeeraat on the day
of sacrifice. The women used to say takbeeraat behind Abbaan ibn 'Uthmaan and 'Umar ibn
'Abdulaziz along with the men in the mosque during the days of tashreeq.”
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Al-Haafiz ibn Hajar said: “These reports show that the takbeeraat are made during all the
times of these days, after salaah and all other times. Some say the takbeeraat are made only
after the salaah. Some say they are to be made only after the fard prayers and not after
nawaafil. Some declare them to be for men .and not for women, while some say that they are
only to be said in congregations and not individually. Some reserve them only for those who
perform the salaah on time and not for those who are making up a missed prayer. Some say
only for residents and not travellers, whereas others think they are only for the people of the
city and not for the people of the countryside. Apparently al-Bukhari is of the opinion that it
is for all people and the reports that he has transmitted support his opinion.”
Narrated by Muhammad bin Abee Bakr Al Thaqafee : “While we were going from Mina to
'Arafat, I asked Anas bin Malik, about Talbiya, "How did you use to say Talbiya in the
company of the Prophet?" Anas said: "People used to say Talbiya and their saying was not
objected to and they used to say Takbeer and that was not objected to either. " Sahih Al-
Bukhari: vol. 2,p. 46, no. 87
Women can also pronounce the takbeer:
Narrated by Umm ‘Ateeyah: “We used to be ordered to come out on the Day of ‘Eid and
even bring out the virgin girls from their houses and menstruating women so that they might
stand behind the men and say Takbeer along with them and invoke Allaah along with them
and hope for the blessings of that day and for purification from sins. Sahih Al-Bukhari: vol.
2, p.47, no.88.
HOW ONE CAN SAY TAKBEERAAT?
These takbeeraat can be made in many different forms. The most authentic form is that which
has been recorded with a sahih chain by 'Abdurrazzaaq from Salmaan, who said: “They made
takbeeraat with:
'Allaahu akbar, Allaahu akbar, Allaahu akbar kabeera.”'
From 'Umar and ibn Mas'ood the following is related: “Allaahu akbar. Allaahu akbar. La
ilaha ill allaah. Allaahu akbar. Allaahu akbar wa lillahil-hamd.”
Translation: Allaah is the greatest, Allaah is the greatest. There is no God but Allaah.
Allaah is the greatest, Allaah is the greatest. All praise belongs to Allaah. [See
Sharhussunnah: vol. 4, pp. 301. See Zaadul Ma’aad: vol. 1, p. 449.]
2: Women and children going out to attend ‘Eid prayer
Shari'ah requires women and children to go out and attend the salaatul ‘Eidayn. This includes
married, single, young, old, or menstruating women.
Umm 'Ateeyah reports: “We were ordered to go out with the single and menstruating
women to the two ‘Eids in order to witness the good and the supplications of the Muslims.
The menstruating women would be separate from the others.” [This is related by Sahih al-
Bukhari: vol. 2, p. 48, no. 91.]
The above hadeeth clears it that the menstruating women will not prayer and will keep away
from the Musallaa, Sahih Al-Bukhari: vol. 2, p. 52, no. 97.
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Ibn 'Abbas further reports: “I went out with the Prophet on the day of breaking the fast or
of the sacrifice, and he prayed and gave a khutbah, and then he went to the women and
admonished them, reminded them of Allaah, and ordered them to give charity.”[This is
related by Sahih al-Bukhari: vol. 2, p. 48, no. 92.]
3: Taking different routes to and from musallaa
Most of the people of knowledge are of the opinion that it is preferred for a person to go to
the salaah by one route and then to return home through another route, regardless of whether
he be the imaam or a member of the congregation.
Jabir reports: “On the days of ‘Eid, the Prophet would take different routes.” [This is
related by Sahih al-Bukhari: vol. 2, p. 54, no. 102.]
Abu Hurairah says: “When the Prophet went to salaatul ‘Eid, he would return through a
different route.” [This is related by at-Tirmithee:Saheeh Sunan At-Titmthee: vol. 1, p. 168,
no. 446] .
4: The time of ‘Eid prayers
The time for salaatul ‘Eid begins from the time the sun is three meters above the horizon until
the sun reaches its meridian. The majority of scholars say that the time for the Eid prayer
starts when the sun has risen above the height of a spear, as seen by the naked eye, and
continues until the sun is approaching its zenith.
It is better to offer the ‘Eid prayer in the forenoon in the early hours after the sunrise. The
reason is that the people have to slaughter the sacrificial animals on theday of saacrifice.
Hence, the prayer on this occasion should be offered earlier than the prayer offered on the
day of breaking the fast.
Yazeed ibn Khumayr Rahbee said: ‘Abd Allaah ibn Busr, the companion of the Prophet came
out along with the people on the day of the breaking of the fast or on the day of sacrifice (to
offer the prayer). He disliked the delay of the Imaam, and said: We would finish our ‘Eid
prayer at this moment, that is, at the time of forenoon. [Sunan Abu Dawud: (Eng): vol. 1, p.
293, no. 1131 and it is authenticated by Al-Albaanee in Saheeh Sunan Aboo Daawood: vol.
1, pp. 210-1, no. 1005. Imaam al-Bukhari has mentioned in Sahih Al-Bukhari: vol. 2, p. 44,
chapter. 10.
Ibn Qudamah says: “It is a sunnah to pray salaatul adha early in order to allow more time for
the people to perform the sacrifice, and the salaatul Fitr is to be delayed in order to give
people time to pay zakat al-Fitr. I know of no difference of opinion on this point.” [Refer to
Al-Mughnaee by Imaam ibn Qudaamah: vol. 2, p. 224.]
5: The athaan and iqaamah for salaatul ‘Eidayn
Ibn al-Qayyim writes: “When the Messenger of Allaah went to the musallaa (place of
prayer), he would perform the salaah without any athaan or iqaamah and without saying 'as-
salaatu jaami'ah' (prayer in congregation). The sunnah is not to do any of that.” [Zaadul
Ma‘aad: vol. 1, p. 442.]
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Ibn 'Abbaas and Jaabir both report that there was no athaan on the day of the breaking of the
fast or on the day of sacrifice. This is related by al-Bukhari: vol. 2, p. 41, no. 78. and
Muslim: vol. 2, p. 417, no. 1927 .
Description of the Eid prayer
Every Muslim must pray ‘Eid prayer as the Prophet (!) has prayed. The Prophet (!) has
said: “Pray as you see me praying”.[Sahih Al-Bukhari: vol. 1, p. 345, no. 604.].
1: Sunnah before or after the ‘Eid prayer:
It is not established that there is any sunnah prayer before or after the ‘Eid prayer. The
Prophet never performed any such prayer, neither did his companions upon arrival at the
musalla (prayer place).
It was the practice of the Muslims at the time Prophet (!) that they would not pray any
sunnah or nafl prayers before or after the ‘Eid prayer. The Prophet (!) never prayed any
sunnah or nafl before or after the ‘Eid prayer.
‘Abdullaah ibn ‘Abbaas said: “ the Prophet (!) offered a two Rak‘aat prayer on the day of
‘Eidul Fitr and he did not pray before or after it. [Refer to Sahih Al-Bukhari: vol. 2, p. 43, no.
81].
2: The takbeer during salaatul ‘Eidayn:
The ‘Eid prayer consists of two rak'at during which it is sunnah to pronounce the takbeer
seven times, after the opening takbir and before the Qur'anic recital in the first rak'ah.
‘Umar (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: “The prayer of ‘Eid and al-Adh-haa is two
complete rak’ahs, not shortened. This is according to the words of your Prophet (!), and the
liar is doomed.” [Refer to Irwaaul Ghaleel by Al-Albaanee: vol. 3, pp.105-6, no. 638.]
During the second rak'ah, one makes takbir five times after the takbeer which is customarily
made for standing after the prostration. The difference between ‘Eid prayer and the Friday is
that, in ‘Eid prayer the Prophet (!) made twelve additional takbeer, whereas it is not the same
for Friday prayer. The Takbeer is repeated seven times in the first rak’ah and five times in the
second. The Qur’aan is to be recited after completing the seven takbeer in the first raka‘ah,
after the five takbeer in the second raka‘ah.
‘Aishah said: the Prophet (!) would say the takbeer seven times in the first raka‘ah and five
times in the second raka‘ah on the day of the breaking of the fast and on the day of sacrifice
on theoccasion of both the “Eid prayers, the two festivals. [Sunan Abu Dawud: (Eng.): vol.
1, pp. 296-7, no. 1145. Refer to the Saheeh Sunan Aboo Daawood: vol. 1, p. 213, no. 1018.]
In another version She said: “Excep the two takbeers pronounced at the time of bowing.”
[Sunan Abu Dawud: (Eng.): vol. 1, p. 297, no. 1146. Refer to the Saheeh Sunan Aboo
Daawood: vol. 1, p. 213, no. 1019.]
'Amr ibn Shu'aib reports from his father on the authority of his grandfather that the Prophet
(!) said : “There are seven takbeers in the first raka‘ah and five in the second raka‘ah of
the prayer offered on the day of the breaking of the fast and then recitation of the Qur’aan
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after the additional takbeers”. [Sunan Abu Dawud: (Eng.): vol. 1, p. 297, no. 1147. Refer
to the Saheeh Sunan Aboo Daawood: vol. 1, p. 213, no. 1020.]
NOTE: It is not the sunnaah of the Prophet (!) to raise the hands while saying additional
takbeers and nothing besides takbeer should be uttered. [See Tamaamul Minnah: by Al-
Albaanee: pp. 348-9.]
Ash-Shaukani states that the strongest opinion is that if one does not perform the takbeeraat
out of forgetfulness, he is not to perform the prostrations of forgetfulness.[Naylul Awtaar: by
Imaam Ash-Shaukaanee: vol.3, p. 300.]
3:Recitation of Qur’aan in ‘Eid prayers:
It is not restricted that one has to read particular soorah in the ‘Eid prayers. It is
recommended (mustahabb) that in the ‘Eid prayers the imaam should recite Sooratu Qaaf
[soorah 50] and Sooratul Qamar[al-Qamar, soorah 54], as it is reported that: ‘Umar ibn al-
Khattaab asked Aboo Waaqid al-Laythee, “What did the Messenger of Allaah (!) used to
recite at [Eid] al-Adhaa and al-Fitr?” He said, “He used to recite Qaaf. Wa’l-Qur’aan al-
majeed [Qaaf 50:1] and Aqtarabat al-saa’ah wa anshaqq al-qamar [al-Qamar 54:1].
[Sahih Muslim: vol. 2, p. 419, no.1936]
Most of the reports indicate that the Prophet (!) used to recite Soorat al-A’laa [87] and
Soorat al-Ghaashiyah [88], as he used to recite them in the Friday prayer. Al-Nu’maan ibn
Bishr said: “The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to
recite on the two Eids and on Fridays, Sabbih isma rabbika’l-a’laa [al-A’laa 87:1] and Hal
ataaka hadeeth al-ghaashiyah [al-Ghaashiyah 88:1].” [Sahih Muslim: vol. 2, p. 414,
no.1907]
4: The khutbah of salaatul ‘Eid:
The khutbah after salaatul ‘Eid is a sunnah and so is listening to it. It is not compulsory as
with the case of Friday prayer. It is permissible to go back home without attending the
sermon of the ‘Eid. The sunnah of the Prophet (!) is to deliver the khutbah after the salaatul
‘Eid. [Al-Mughnee: vol. 2, p. 246.]
Abu Sa‘eed says: “On the id of breaking the fast and of the sacrifice, the Prophet would go to
the musalla (prayer place) and begin with the salah and when he finished, he would face the
people while the people were sitting in rows, and he would admonish them, advise them, and
exhort them [to do good deeds]. And if he wished to send off an army or order something, he
would do so and then leave.” [This is related by Sahih al-Bukhari: vol. 2, pp. 40-1, no. 76
and Sahih Muslim: vol. 2, p. 418, no.1931].
'Abdullah ibn as-Sa'ib said: “I prayed the ‘Eid salaah with the Messenger of Allaah (!) and
when he finished the salaah he said: 'We will be delivering a khutbah. Whoever wishes to
stay for the khutbah may stay. Whoever would like to leave, may leave . ' [This is related by
Abu Dawud: (Eng.) vol. 1, p. 298, no. 1151, Saheeh Sunan Aboo Daawood: vol. 1, p. 214,
no. 1024.]
Ibn al-Qayyim writes: “The Prophet would begin all of his khutbahs with the praise of Allaah
and there is no hadeeth from him that states that he began his ‘Eid khutbahs with takbeer. Ibn
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Majah recorded in his Sunan from Sa‘eed, the mu’ath-thin of the Prophet (!), that the
Prophet (!) would say the takeeir during his khutbahs and even more so during the ‘Eid
khutbahs. Still, this does not prove that he began his khutbah with it! The people differ over
the beginning of the ‘Eid and the khutbah for salaatul istisqaa' (prayer for rain). Some say that
they are to begin with takbeer. Some say that the khutbah for salaatul istisqaa' begins with
praying for forgiveness while others say it begins with praises of Allaah.” Shaikh al-Islaam
Ibn Taimiyyah says: “That is correct as the Prophet said: 'Every affair that does not begin
with the praise of Allaah is deficient.' The Prophet began all of his speeches with praises of
Allaah. Concerning the statement of many jurists, i.e.. he began the 'prayer for rain' by asking
forgiveness from Allaah and the id speech with takbir, there is absolutely no proof for it in
the Prophet's sunnah. In fact the sunnah contradicts that statement as he began all of his
speeches with the praises of Allaah.” [Zaadul Ma‘aad: vol. 1, pp. 447-8]
5: Congratulating one another on the days of ‘Eid
People may exchange congratulations and good greetings on Eid, no matter what form the
words take. For example they may say to one another, “Taqabbal Allaahu minnaa wa
minkum (May Allaah accept [the fast and worship] from us and from you” or “Eid mubarak”
and other similar permissible greetings. [Al-Mughnee:by ibn Qudaamah: vol. 2, p. 259]
Jubayr ibn Nufayr said: “At the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon
him), when people met one another on the day of Eid, they would say, ‘Taqabbal Allaahu
minnaa wa minka (May Allaah accept from us and from you).’” (Ibn Hajar. Its isnaad is
hasan. Fathul Baaree: vol.2, p. 446).
The practice of exchanging greetings was well-known at the time of the Sahaabah and
scholars such as Imaam Ahmad and others allowed it. There are reports which indicate that it
is permissible to congratulate people on special occasions. The Sahaabah used to congratulate
one another when something good happened, such as when Allaah accepted a person’s
repentance and so on.
There is no doubt that congratulating others in this way is one of the noblest kinds of good
manners and one of the highest social qualities among Muslims.
At the very least, one can return Eid greetings when they are given to you, and remain silent
if nothing is said, as Imaam Ahmad (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: “If someone
congratulates me, I return the greeting, but I do not initiate it.”
6: Whoever misses salaatul ‘Eid with the congregation may pray two rak'at
In Sahih al-Bukhari we find in the chapter entitled: “Whoever missed the ‘Eid prayer should
pray two Raka‘ah, and similarly the women and those who are at home and in the villages
should do so, as is confirmed by the statement of the Prophet (!): “O Muslims, this our
‘Eid”. Anas ibn Maalik at Az-Zaawiyah ordered his slave ibn Abee Ghaneeyah to collect his
(Anas’s) family and off-spring. Anas led prayer similar to that offered by townspeople and
recited takbeer similar to theirs. ‘Ekrimah said: “The villagers should gather on the day of
‘Eid and offer two raka‘ah as the Imaam does.” ‘Ataa said, “Whoever misses the ‘Eid prayer
should pray two raka‘ah.” [Sahih Al-Buukhari: vol. 2, p. 55, chapter. 25]
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7. Making up a missed ‘Eid prayer on the next day:
Abu 'Umair ibn Anas reports: “My Ansari uncles from among the companions of the
Messenger of Allaah (!) said to me: 'The moon for the month of Shawwal was hidden from
us and, therefore, our companions fasted. Then at the end of the day, riders came and they
bore witness to the Prophet (!) that they had seen the moon the previous night. The Prophet
ordered the people to break their fasts and to go out to the site of the salaatul ‘Eid on the next
day.'“ [This is related by An-Nasaaee: (Eng): vol. 2, pp. 333-4, no. 1560, Saheeh Sunan An-
Nasaaee: vol. 1, p. 341, no. 1466.]
In this hadeeth there lies evidence for those who say that if the people miss salaatul ‘Eid due
to some excuse, then they may go out and pray it the next day.
8. Playing, amusements, singing, and eating on the days of ‘Eid
Recreation, amusements, and singing, if they stay within the moral bounds, are permissible
on the days of ‘Eid. Anas reports: “When the Prophet (!) came to Medeenah they had two
days of sports and amusement. The Prophet (!) said: “Allaah, the Exalted, has exchanged
these days for two days better than them: the day of breaking the fast and the day of
sacrifice.” [This is related by An-Nasaaee: (Eng.): vol.2, p. 333, no. 1559 Saheeh Sunan
An-Nasaaee: vol. 1, p. 341, no. 1465.]
'Aishah says: “The Abyssinians were preforming in the mosque on the day of ‘Eid. I looked
over the Prophet's (!) shoulders and he lowered them a little so I could see them until I was
satisfied and left.”
This is related by Sahih Al-Bukhari: vol.1, p. 265, no. 445. Sahih Muslim: vol. 2, p. 421,
no. 1943].
Sahih al-Bukhari, and Sahih Muslim also record that she said: “Aboo Bakr entered upon us
on the day of ‘Eid and there were some slave girls who were recounting [in song the battle of]
Bu'ath in which many of the brave of the tribes of Aus and Khazraj were killed. Aboo Bakr
said: 'Slaves of Allaah, you play the pipes of the Satan!' He said it three times. The Prophet
(!) said to him: 'O Aboo Bakr, every people have a festival and this is our festival.”' Sahih
Al-Bukhari: vol.2, p. 38, no. 72. Sahih Muslim: vol. 2, pp. 419-20, no. 1938].
In al-Bukhari's version, 'Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allaah (!), entered the house and I
had two girls who were singing about the battle of Bu'ath. The Prophet lied down on the bed
and turned his face to the other direction. Aboo Bakr entered and spoke harshly to me,
'Musical instruments of the Satan in the presence of the Messenger of Allaah (!)!' The
Messenger of Allaah (!) turned his face to him and said: 'Leave them.' When Aboo Bakr
became inattentive I signaled to the girls to leave. It was the day of ‘Eid and the Africans
were performing with their shields and spears. Either I asked him or the Prophet (!) asked if
I would like to watch them [I don't recall now]. I replied in the affirmative. At this the
Prophet (!) made me stand behind him and my cheek was against his. He was saying: 'Carry
on, O tribe of Arfadah,' until I tired. The Prophet (!) asked: 'Is that enough for you?' I
replied: “yes,” so he said: 'Leave [then].'“ [Sahih Al-Bukhari: vol.2, p. 37, no. 70 . Sahih
Muslim: vol. 2, pp. 420-1, no. 1942].
Ibn Hajar writes in Fath al-Baaree, “Ibn as-Siraj related from Abu az-Zinad on the authority
of 'Urwah from 'Aishah that the Prophet (!) said that day: 'Let the Jews of Madeenah know
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that our religion is spacious [and has room for relaxation] and I have been sent with an easy
and straight forward religion. “'
Muslim record from Nubaishah that the Prophet (!) said: “The days of tashreeq (i.e., the days
in which the ‘Eid is celebrated) are days of eating and drinking [non alcoholic drinks] and of
remembering Allaah, the Exalted.” [Sahih Muslim: vol. 2, p. 554, no. 2539].
9. The excellence of good deeds in the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah
Ibn 'Abbas reports that the Prophet (!) said: “No good deeds done on other days are
superior to those done on these days [meaning the ten days of Thul-Hijjah].” The
companions asked: “O Messenger of Allaah (!), not even jihaad in the way of Allaah?” He
said: “Not even jihad, save for the man who puts his life and wealth in danger [for Allaah's
sake] and returns with neither of them.” [Sahih Al-Bukhari: vol.2, pp.45-6 , no. 86]
Ahmad and At-Tabaraanee record from Ibn 'Umar that the Messenger of Allaah (!) said:
“There is no day more honorable in Allaah's sight and no acts more beloved therein to
Allaah than those in these ten days. So say tahleel [“There is no God but Allaah”], takbeer
[Allaah is the greatest] and tahmid [“All praise is due to Allaah”] a lot [on those days].”
[Irwaaul Ghaleel: vol. 3, pp. 398-9.]
10. Warning against wrongdoing:
1. Some people think that Islaam tells us to stay up and pray on the night of ‘Eid, quoting an
unsound hadeeth which says that “whoever stays up and prays on the night of ‘Eid, his heart
will not die on the day when hearts die.” This hadeeth was reported with two isnaads, one of
which is da’eef (weak), and the other is very da’eef. [See Al-Fawaaidul Majmoo‘ah: by
Imaam Ash-Shaukaanee: p. 71.]
Islaam does not tell us to single out the night of ‘Eid for staying up and praying; if, however,
a person habitually stays up and prays at night (qiyaam), there is nothing wrong with him
doing so on the night of ‘Eid as well.
2. Mixing of men and women in some prayer-places, streets, etc. It is a pity that this happens
not only in mosques but even in the most sacred of places, al-Masjid al-Haraam [in Makkah].
Many women – may Allaah guide them – go out uncovered ,wearing make-up and perfume,
flaunting their adornment, when there is such serious overcrowding in the mosques – the
dangers of this situation are quite obvious. So those who are in charge must organize the ‘Eid
prayers properly, by allocating separate doors and routes for women and delaying the men’s
departure until the women have left.
3. Some people get together on ‘Eid for the purpose of singing and other forms of idle
entertainment, and this is not permitted.
4. Some people celebrate on ‘Eid because Ramadaan is over and they no longer have to fast.
This is a mistake, the believers celebrate at ‘Eid because Allaah has helped them to complete
the month of fasting, not because the fasting ,which some people regard as a heavy burden, is
over.
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