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Eid-ul-Fitr
Eid-ul-fitr is celebrated on
the first of Shawwal.
(Abu Dawood)
On the day of eid-ul-fitr, before leaving for eid gah, pay the
zakaat-ul-fitr; that one "SA'A" per head (2.5 Kg) of food grain like wheat
etc. On eid day wear a fine dress, eat dates, in odd number, and leave for
eid gah. While on the way, keep on reciting "Takbeer" loudly. In the eid
gah, (the open ground where the eid salaat is offered) a spear to be dug in
the ground in front of the Imam. After having reached the eid gah, offer two
rikaat of salaat in the company (led by the Imam) of the Imam. In the first
rikaat, before the recitation of Qirat, the Imam to say loudly seven
additional takbeers and in the second rikaat, before the recitation of
Qirat, say five additional takbeers. With every Takbeer raise the hands
(Perform Rafa-e-Yadain). The Imam should recite Surah Qa'af (Surah) in the
first rikaat and surah Qamar in the second, or surah "A'ALA" in the first
and Surah Ghashia in the second. There should neither be an Azaan, nor an
Aqaamat for salaat of eid. After the salaat, the Imam, facing the followers
(audience) to deliver the sermon, while being in standing position. The
followers, to continuously remain in sitting position. The salaat to be
long, and the sermon to be short and brief one. During the sermon issue
commands and directives regarding military and important non-military
affairs.
Women and the girls too, to be present in the eid gah. Even, if unable to
participate in the salaat due to menses, should sit separately, but join the
Muslimeen in saying Takbeers; and keep praying along with them. If the women
cannot listen (hear) the sermon, then the Imam should go near them, and also
advise them. The Imam should offer prayers at the end of the sermon.
After the sermon is over, all the people should return to their homes
through changed routes. No salaat to be offered, neither before nor after
the salaat of eid. The salaat for eid is two rikaat obligatory (Farz), and
its time is the same as that of "Ishraq"
When meet any one on eid day say as:
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Supplication for
greeting someone on Eid day |
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Translation: May Allah accept from us & you
(Reported in Tahni Atal Eid, Sanad:
Sahih- Buloogh-ul-Amaani Volume 6, Page 157) |
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In case, the news regarding sighting of the eid moon has been received late,
and the time for salaat of eid is over, then next day, that is on 2nd of
Shawwal go to eidgah, and offer there the salaat of eid. However, the fast
must be broken the moment the news about sighting of eid moon has been
received.
There ought to be, on eid day, an expression of joy and happiness. There
should be a display of war games on eid day, particularly on the day of
eid-ul-fitr. There is no harm if children sing to the tune tambourine.
Celebrate eid along with all the Muslims. The Salaat of Eid not to be
offered in a masjid.
Treat the day of eid as a day of
blessings and forgiveness, and be an expectant for blessings and forgiveness
only after having reached the eidgah.
Fasting on the day of eid-ul-fitr
is unlawful and prohibited.
(Saheeh Bukhari)
If, due to some reason, has not
been able to complete aitkaaf in the last ten. (10) days of Ramazan, then go
for aitkaaf in the last ten. (10) days of Shawwal.
(Saheeh Bukhari)
No fasting on Eid-ul-Fitr and
Eid-ul-Azha.
(Saheeh Bukhari, Saheeh Muslim)
The Fasts of "Shash Eid":
Any one, after having kept fasts
for the month of Ramazaan, also keeps six fasts during the month of Shawwal,
is like a person who has kept fasts for the whole year.
(Saheeh Muslim)
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