What is EID ?
In these final days of blessed Ramadhan
Alhumdulillah , by Allah’s grace we came-up with
the third issue of our ‘paigaam series’ that was
started some two years back. As you may be aware
of the fact that we send you our ‘paigaam’(message)
on the auspicious occasions of Eid. Today’s issue is
yet another attempt in such case, where we tried our
best to enlighten you about the concept and essence
of Eid-ul-fitr, the purpose and rulings behind it.
Since i received many complaints and suggestions
from readers, most of them were ‘English knowing’
“that it’s irksome going through your write-ups
written in urdu”. Besides the tone maintained in
them was bit a high which diminished the
readership , thus resulted falling short of achieving
the desired target. Moreover the unfortunate
reluctance of our present generation towards ‘Urdu’
gave further impetus in this regard. Therefore I was
convinced to bring forth the current issue in
‘English’.
instead of invoking our creator for forgiveness and
blessings , everyone is looking busy in the chores of
‘Eid’ be it bargaining, buying or selling, shopping
etc. Is not this a tragedy that people keep on fasting
for whole month with zeal and zest , curious in
asking for ahkaam(rulings) of Ramadhan, its
preventions , permissibility, obligations and what
not. But they, on the very first day of ‘shawal’ break
all the shackles of Deen , consider themselves free
from all the prescribed limits maintained by Islam.
What the hypocrisy ; people are very careful about
the teachings of Quran and Sunnah in Ramadhan ,
restrict all their doings within the ambit of Shariah
while in the remaining eleven months, all it’s
applications and rulings are abandoned so
rigorously as if all the guidance and Ahkaams of
shariah were meant only for the month of
Ramadhan!
 This is high time to reconsider with some
sensation whether we are willing to embrace Islamic
injunctions whole heartedly and mould ourselves in
sync with the guidelines elucidated in Quran and
Sunnah. Like followed by Sahabas (companions) and
Taba’een (epigones).
However this holy month of Ramadhan must be
deemed a blessing from Allah subhanahu wata’ala
which indeed it is.
Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him)
reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be
upon him) said:
“When Ramadan enters, the gates of Paradise are
opened, the gates of Hellfire are closed and the
devils are chained.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim).
Abu Hurayrah reported that the Messenger of Allah
(peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Every action a son of Adam does shall be
multiplied—a good action by ten times its value, up
to 700 times. Allah says: With the exception of
fasting, which belongs to Me, and I reward it
accordingly. For, one abandons his desire and food
for My sake.
Whoever observes fasts during the month of
Ramadan out of sincere faith, and hoping to attain
Allah’s rewards, then all his past sins will be
forgiven. (Al-Bukhari and Muslim) Fasting and the
Qur’an will intercede on behalf of Allah’s servant on
the Day of Judgment:
Fasting will say, “O my Lord! I prevented him from
food and desires during the day, so accept my
intercession for him.”
The intercession of both will thus be Abd(slave) i was keenly watching how willing you
accepted.(Ahmad and authenticated by Al-Albani). were in fulfilling my order. You suffered from
hunger, you used to have dry throat due to
Perhaps i may not be mistaken if I denominate the
dehydration but did not let the wrinkles be formed
Ramadhan “a crush course” which prepares us ,
on your forehead, did not display your sufferings to
moulds our behaviour and get-up , regulates our
anyone. Rather whispered with me in seclusion as is
conduct , attitude, actions and mentality in
the trait of Moomineen(believers).
accordance with the teachings of Islam. So that we
may harvest its fruits for complete year. Ramadhan “verily I only complain of my grief and sorrow to
inculcates a sense of accountability in us that we are Allah! (yusuf:86).
being monitored all the time. All our sayings and
Since you succeeded all the tribulations. Therefore
deeds are preserved so finely as we will be asked in
on appearance of crescent of Shawal, all the
Akhirah , to read our ‘nam-e-amaal’(book of deeds)
bindings of Ramadhan are lifted from you,
by us ; [it will be said], “read your record. Sufficient
henceforth. I had orderd you to abstain from meals,
is yourself against you this day as
today the order is reversed. Now you must have
accountant.”(17:14). A man shall stand agaped and
meals and beverages. You are no more allowed to
will cry in sheer consternation “woe to us! What a
continue abstinence from eating and drinking.
book is this! It has missed nothing ,minor or major,
Actually a deed has nothing in it. Neither in any
but has taken into account. Thus they will find
place nor any particular time nor any worship.
whatever they did before them, and your lord will
Neither salah (prayer) is meant in itself nor do
not wrong anyone.”(18:49) Well after month long
zakah (charity), nor soam (fasting) nor hajj
endeavour, tiresomeness, starvation and worship
(pilgrimage). Rather it’s Amr
Allah (stw) bestows the joy and blessings of ‘Eid’ to
his slave. it’s like a surety and reward that o! My
(order) that is meant not Amal (deed). When
Shari’ah (law giver) orders something to do, that
becomes reward worthy but if he forbids then it has
no reward in doing that. Take an example of Arafah.
If you spend there 364 days of whole year, except 9th
of Dhul-hijjah. It will not even fetch you a single
benefit or any reward albeit it’s the same place of
Arafah , same Jabl-i-rehmat because Allah has not
said to stay there in other days. When he said to stay
up there on 9th of Dhul-hijjah then putting up there
on that day would be accepted and enumerated as
reward. you know the Fadhilah (importance) of a
single Salah offered in Haram-e-kabbah that it is
equal to one lakh salahs. But on the 8th of Dhul-hijjah
you receive order from Allah (swt) to leave the
sanctum and abandon the requital of one lakh
salahs. Instead go and camp at Minah, hence its
incumbent to laager there from Zuhar (after noon
prayer) of 8th dhul-hijjah till Fajar (dawn prayer) of
9th Dhul-hijjah. The noticeable thing here is to know
the requirement in camping at Minah which needs
to be established ? and that’s nothing. Neither
stonning the Jamrahs nor doing Waqoof nor any
particular task , just praying five times there at the
cost of losing the Ajr(reward) of one lakh salahs in
Haram. It clearly demonstrates that it is actually by
our decree that anything has any eminence and
reward. when we said go and pray in the woods of
Minah , then the reward it gets praying in woods
can’t be compensated even praying in Harm-e-
shareef. Now if someone thinks like since there is
nothing important that needs to be done in Minah ,
so lets pray these five prayers in Masjid Haram for
greater rewards. Least the the Ajr of one lakh
prayers , such an act will be deemed as the violation
of divine ruling, hence he will be sinner. Same is the
case with all deeds and worshiping that no deed is
meant in itself nor any place or else. Everything lies
in following the commandments of Allah. When he
orders to do something then practising that becomes
worth rewarding. And when he forbids from doing
any work then the reward lies in not doing the that
work . so, we came to know the desired thing is not
the ampleness of deeds but the ‘obedience’. Same
goes with fasting. On sighting the crescent of
Ramadhan , we were ordered to observe fast for
complete month. And now on the appearance of
moon of shawal we are commanded to leave the fast.
Now all the blessings , mercy and rewards are in
eating and feeding. If someone still wants to fast on
ist of shawal , will be guilty of disobedience. That is
why our beloved prophet (saw) forbade from fasting
on Eid .
Though it doesn’t seem any Eid when taking into
consideration the pitiful plight of ummah. But the
injunctions of Shariyah can’t be done away with, due
to impulsive or contingent circumstances and
events. Whatever tough conditions might be, even
full of oppression and barbarity , the rulings of Deen
are unavoidable which must be implemented
anyhow with all its regulations. It’s because the
divine instructions can’t be overlooked on account of
worldly affairs or any expediency. This is the Sunnah
of Allah (swt) which can never be altered.
“this is the law of Allah which existed before you, and
you will never find any change in Allah’s
system.(48:23).
This draws the clear line of demarcation between
the divine shariyah and the man-made shariyah.
Man-made laws are adjusted according to time and
situation, while divine laws are unchangeable.
Therefore we are bound to express our gratitude
and happiness of Eid within the limits.
Narrated Aisha: Abu Bakr came to my house while
two small Ansari girls were singing beside me the
stories of the Ansar concerning the Day of Buath.
And they were not singers. Abu Bakr said
protestingly, "Musical instruments of Satan in the
house of Allah's Apostle !" It happened on the 'Id day
and Allah's Apostle said, "O Abu Bakr! There is an 'Id
for every nation and this is our 'Id." (bukhari).
Narrated Aisha: Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) came to my
house while two girls were singing beside me the
songs of Buath (a story about the war between the
two tribes of the Ansar, the Khazraj and the Aus,
before Islam). The Prophet (p.b.u.h) lay down and
turned his face to the other side. Then Abu Bakr
came and spoke to me harshly saying, "Musical
instruments of Satan near the Prophet (p.b.u.h) ?"
Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) turned his face towards him
and said, "Leave them." When Abu Bakr became
inattentive, I signalled to those girls to go out and
they left. It was the day of 'Id, and the Black people leaning on Bilal's hand. Bilal was spreading his
were playing with shields and spears; so either I garment and the ladies were putting alms in
requested the Prophet (p.b.u.h) or he asked me it.(also).
whether I would like to see the display. I replied in
May Allah guide us to understand the message of
the affirmative. Then the Prophet (p.b.u.h) made me
Eid-ul-fitr and give us taufeeq in accomplishing all
stand behind him and my cheek was touching his
‘it’s’ahkaam. Amen!
cheek and he was saying, "Carry on! O Bani Arfida,"
till I got tired. The Prophet (p.b.u.h) asked me, "Are In today’s issue, i will be sharing some entreaties
you satisfied (Is that sufficient for you)?" I replied in with you which will encompass the meaning of eid,
the affirmative and he told me to leave.(bukhari). rulings of eid, it’s do’s and dont’s , obligations,
permissibilities(mubahaat)and certain other
But it doesn’t mean we should forget our oppressed
issues(masa’il) related to eid . it’s to be noted here
muslims at least in our Dua’s . infact we should limit
that all the hadeeths and dalayil(evidences)
our expenditures and stop waisting money in other
followed henceforward, have been compiled by
frivolous matters. Inspite spend in assistance of
author after sorting out from numerous sources.
destitute, widows, orphans, oppressed and needy
Since they were so systematically arranged that i
people. It is conspicuously mentioned in narrations
didn’t find any genuine reason to adjust them
that on this fateful day of eid our prophet (saw)
anymore. Nevertheless a bit of explanation has been
used to collect alms on his own accompanied by
made in some places where i felt necessary.
hazrat Bilal (rda)[bukhari].
Otherwise the author has not done nothing more
"Jabir bin 'Abdullah said,... When prophet(p.b.u.h) except the compilation in such entire illustration.
finished (the Khutba), he the Prophet of Allah went
DEFINITION OF ‘EID: The Arabic word "Eid" refers to
to the women and preached to them, while he was
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. Eid for Muslims is a
time of unity when they all break their fast together
and perform a prayer out in the open [preferably]
with men, women, elderly, adults and kids all
attending the prayer. Ibn Abbas narrated that the
prophet (PBUH) used to bring his wives and
daughters to Eid prayer. (Hadith narrated by Ibn
Majah).
 Eid for Muslims is an act of worship toward
Allah (SW). Allah (SW) said: "For each [faith] -
community We have appointed [sacred] rites,
so that they may mention the name of God."
[Quran 22:34]. Eid (El-Fitr & Al-Adha) are the
only two Eids (holidays) celebrated in Islam.
When the prophet (PBUH) came to Madinah,
he found that people used to celebrate two
days during the time of ignorance period
(Jahiliyya). He said: "I came to you and you
have two days you celebrated during
(Jahiliyya) and Allah has substituted for you
better days: the Day of Sacrifice and the Day of
breaking Fast." (Hadith narrated by Ahmad &
Abu Daoud).
 Eid for Muslims is a celebration of the symbol
of being clean from your sins and bad deeds.
 Eid for Muslims is the time for entertainment
and having fun. When the Abyssinians came to
the Mosque in Madinah with their dancing
performance, the prophet (PBUH) called on
Aisha (RAA) to watch. When Omar son of Al-
Khattab saw them performing in the Mosque
and wanted to stop them, the prophet (PBUH)
said: "Leave them alone O Omar, this is what
they do." The prophet (PBUH) then looked at
 them and said: "Be safe [while performing]
and let the people of the Book know that there
is a space in our religion [for entertainment]."
(Hadith narrated by Bukhari).
 Eid for Muslims is a time when they remember
the poor by giving charity before the Eid
prayer so the poor can use it to enjoy on such a
day what they might be missing on other days.
Zakatul Fitr is the term used for such a charity.
THE UNBELIEVERS’ RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS: There are
numerous religious festivals and fairs of the
unbelievers. Islam prohibits the Muslims to
celebrate their festivals and fairs. This is one of the
thing we usually witness in our valley. Some Muslim
brothers in many places are found taking part
fervently into non-Muslim’s fairs and festivals in the
name of Kashmiriyat. No doubt, we should treat our
non-Muslim communities with love and respect. In
fact assist them financially and give them protection
in realising their religious rituals and festivities but
not on account of indulging as an active part. The
Prophet sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam had
prohibited his companions from sports and
enjoyment on two particular days on which the pre-
Islamic Arabs used to hold sports. 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.
Therefore 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.
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 Allâh have mercy on him). They say that the
Prophet sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam 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 sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam 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 Allâh 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.
While majority of the scholar are with the opinion of
it’s obligatory.
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. But some people prefer to sleep till late on
that day, ignore all it’s significance , which can never
be conduct of a true believer. The goodness,
blessings and great reward one gets from attending
‘Eid prayers, and the fact that one is following the
example of the Prophet sallallaahu 'alayhi wa
sallam by doing so, should be sufficient motivation.
So its very important that we demonstrate our
celebrations with joy and observe them in such a
way that distinguishes us from the Mushrikeen.
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. It’s
highly recommended to be offered under bare sky;
as a mark of tashakur (thankfulness). It will be
discussed further ,below.
ETIQUETTES OF A MUSLIM ON THE DAY OF ‘EID-UL-
FITR:
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
sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam 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. This
is 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.
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:
"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.]
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,].It is highly
recommended that he should 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,. 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 Allâh 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 Concerning the ‘Eid of the sacrifice, Allâh says: "that
harm others. It is disliked for him to attend the ‘Eid you may remember Allâh during the well known
prayer, if he smells onion or garlic. days;" Al-Hajj: 22:

GOING OUT TO THE MUSALLAA (place for prayer) The majority of the scholars say that the time for the
takbeeraat during the ‘Eid of breaking the fast is
Salaatul ‘Eid can be performed in the mosque but it
from the time one goes to the ‘Eid prayer until the
is preferred to perform it in a place outside the city
khutbah begins. Weak hadith have been recorded
as long as there is no excuse or reason to do
stating this, but there are also authentic reports
otherwise (e.g., rain, etc.). As the Prophet would pray
from Ibn 'Umar and other companions that they did
the two ‘Eids in the outskirts of al-Medeenah and he
so.
never prayed it in his mosque, except it is reported
through a week narration that once he prayed in the Al-Haakim says: "This sunnah has been practiced by
mosque because it was raining. ahl-il hadeeth. Maalik, Ahmad, Ishaaq, and Abu
Thaur [have made statements concurring that
1:Takbeeraat during the days of ‘Eid
practice] ."
It is a sunnah to pronounce the takbeeraat on ‘Eid
Some say that the takbeeraat are from the night
days. Concerning the ‘Eid of breaking the fast, Allâh
before the ‘Eid, when the moon is seen, until the
says: "you should complete the prescribed period
person goes to the musallaa and the imaam arrives.
and that you should glorify Allâh [i.e., say
The time for the takbeeraat during the‘Eid of the
takbeeraat] for having guided you and that you may
sacrifice is from the day of 'Arafah until the time of
give thanks." Al-Baqarah: 2: 185.
the 'asr on the thirteenth of Thul-Hijjah. [See
Sharhussunnah: vol. 4, pp. 300-1. See Zaadul Mi ‘aad:
vol. 1, p. 449.]
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: 'Allâhu akbar, Allâhu akbar, Allâhu akbar
kabeera."' From 'Umar(rda) and ibn Mas'ood(rda)
the following is related: "Allâhu akbar. Allâhu akbar.
La ilaha ill Allâh. Allâhu akbar. Allâhu akbar wa
lillahil-hamd."
Translation: Allâh is the greatest, Allâh is the
greatest. There is no God but Allâh. Allâh is the
greatest, Allâh is the greatest. All praise belongs to
Allâh. [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 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 the day of
sacrifice. Hence, the prayer on this occasion should
be offered earlier.
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 Allâh
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.].Abdullaah ibn
‘Abbaas said: " the Prophet sallallaahu 'alayhi wa
sallam 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].
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 sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam 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
the occasion of both the ‘Eid prayers, the two
festivals. [Sunan Abu Dawud].
In the hanafi school of thought , there are six
takbeers in the salatul-eid. Three in the first raka’ah
before Qirath and three in other raka’ah after
Qirath.
: 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. Abdullah
ibn as-Sa'ib said: "I prayed the ‘Eid salaah with the
Messenger of Allâh sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam
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].
EID GREETINGS :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 Allâhu minnaa
wa minkum (May Allâh 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].
WHAT IF SALAT-UL-EID IS MISSED : "Whoever misses
the ‘Eid prayer should pray two raka‘ah." [Sahih Al-
Buukhari: vol. 2, p. 55]
Warning against wrongdoing:
1. Some people think that Islam 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]
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 : Many women – may Allâh 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. Adorning oneself on the occasion of Eid:
It was narrated that Jaabir (radi Allahu anhu)
said: The Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) had
a cloak which he would wear on the two Eids and on
Fridays. [Saheeh Ibn Khuzaymah, 1756]
Al-Bayhaqi (may Allah have mercy on him) narrated
with a sahih isnaad that Ibn ‘Umar (radi Allahu
anhu) used to wear his best clothes on Eid.
So a man should wear the best clothes that he has
when going out for Eid.
5. Going to the prayer by one route and returning by
another:
It was narrated that Jaabir ibn ‘Abd-Allah (radi
Allahu anhu) said: On the day of Eid, the Prophet (sal
Allahu alaihi wa sallam) used to vary his route.
[Sahih al-Bukhari]. It was said that the reason for
that was so that the two routes would testify for him
on the Day of Resurrection. It was also said that it
was in order to manifest the symbols of Islam on
both routes, or to manifest the remembrance of
Allah (dhikr). It was also said that it was in order to
attend to the people’s needs, to answer their
questions, teach them, set an example and give
charity to the needy, or to visit his relatives and
uphold the ties of kinship.
7) It is haram to shake hands of the opposite sex who
are not mahrem.
8) To visit the graves specifically on the day of the
Eid is an innovation. If one visits the graves
throughout the year, there is no particular harm,
and actually will be rewarded since it is from the
sunnah. One should not make it a point to do on this
day only.
9) At the end of Ramadan every Muslim is required
to pay Zakat al-Fitr (a special fast breaking alm) as
a token of thankfulness to God for having enabled
him or her to observe the obligatory fast.
This is what i was able to gather based on the need
to manifest the injunctions, etiquettes and simple
rulings concerned to Eid-ul-fitr. I pray to almighty
Allah that this book-let may prove helpful to all the
readers and be aftermath to my forgiveness.
At last I, on behalf of Darasgah Shaheed Molvi Abdul
Rahman Tengpora , extend my warm and sincere
greetings of Eid to all Islamic fraternity. May this Eid
brings with itself the prosperity and the message of
felicitous to all Muslim Ummah.

Wasalamualikum,

Shaykh Mohsin Hussain.

Student : Darasgah Shaheed Molvi Abdul Rahman.

Tengpora , bypass sgr. Date: 5th of june, 2018.