Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar. Laa ilaaha illallahu Wallaahu Akbar Allahu Akbar Walilaahil Hamd
THE ISLAMIC ACADEMY WISHES YOU A HAPPY EID MUBARAK
MAY ALLAH GRANT HIS SHOWERS OF BLESSING UPON ALL THE MUSLIMS OF THE WORLD, AND THE BLESSINGS OF ALLAH FILL YOUR ALL LIFE WITH HAPPINESS AND OPEN ALL THE DOORS OF SUCCESS NOW AND ALWAYS (AAMEEN)
is celebrated on the first day of Shaw'waal, at the completion of Ramadaan. Shaw'waal is the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. Eid-al-Fitr is a very joyous day; it is a true Thanksgiving Day for the Believing men and women. On this day Muslims express joy for the health, strength and the opportunities of life, which Allah has bestowed upon as a reward for fulfilling their obligation of fasting and other good deeds during the blessed month of Ramadaan.
Hazrat Abu Hurraira (Radi Allahu Anh) reported that the messenger of Allah Ta'ala, Hazrat Muhammad (Salallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) said, "when the eve of Eid ul Fitr comes, all the angels rejoice. Allah Almighty (azza wa jal) says: "Oh My Angels! What is the reward of those labourers who have completed their task?" The angels reply that they should be fully rewarded. Allah Almighty (azza wa jal) then says:
"Be witness, I have forgiven them all."
Hazrat Abu Amamah (Radi Allahu Anhu) reported that the Holy Prophet (Sall Allahu Alaihi wa Sallam) said, "Anyone who keeps "alive" the two nights of Eid (i.e- the eve of Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Adha) by remaining awake in the worship of Allah (azza wa jal), his heart will be alive on that day when every heart will be dead."
Hazrat Muaz ibn Jabal (Radi Allahu Anhu) reported that the Prophet of Allah Ta'ala (Sall Allahu Alaihi wa Sallam) said, those who spend the 8th 9th and 10 th nights of Zil-Hajj, the eve of Eid ul Fitr and the 15th night of Sha'baan in the worship of Allah azza wa jal,( by reciting the Qur'aan, engaging in Nafl, Zikr, rendering na'at Shareef and Darood-O-Salam ), they have made Paradise obligatory for themselves.
The first day of Shawwal is Eid ul Fitr. It is a day to seek forgiveness for one's sins. Fasting on this day is forbidden. The Holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) would always eat something sweet before proceeding on the Eid Ghah for Eid salaat (Namaaz).
The following are some of the things a person is recommended to do on Eid day:
- 1. Take a hair cut (men only!).
- 2. Brush ones teeth.
- 3. Clip ones nails.
- 4. To take a bath (make Ghusl)
- 5. To wear new clothes or clean clothes.
- 6. To apply perfume.
- 7. To perform Fajr at a local mosque.
- 8. To be quick in Eid Ghah.
- 9. To pay Fitra.
- 10. To eat odd numbers of dates before going to Eid Ghah or to eat something sweet.
- 11. To go to Eid Ghah one route and come back home another.
The Prophet Sayyedina Muhammad Mustafa (sallallahu ta`ala alaihi wa aalihi wa`sallam) has stated that the one who on Eid day recites SUBHANALLAHI WABIHAMDIHI 300 times and gives its blessings as a gift to the Muslims who have died, then 1,000 blessings will enter the grave of every Muslim. And when he dies Allah (Azzawajal) will send 1000 blessings in his grave SUBHANALLAH AZZAWAJAL!!!.
(Mukashifa-tul-Quloob)
(This can be repeated on both Eids)
THE SIX FASTS OF SHAWWAL
Hazrat Abu Ayub Ansari (Radi Allahu Anhu) reported that the messenger of Allah (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) said, "The one who observes the fasts of Ramadaan followed by six voluntary fasts of Shawwaal, will be regarded as though he had fasted continuously.
Hazrat Jabir Ibn Abullah (Radi Allahu Anh) reports that the messenger of Allah (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) said, "He who observes six fasts after Eid ul Fitr, it will be as though he had fasted the whole year.
Every good deed is equal to 10, the fasts of Ramadan are equal to 10 months; the six fasts of Shawwal will be equal to 2 months, giving a total of 12 months or one year.
SADQA TUL FITR
Sadqa tul Fitr is Wajib to every Muslim on whom Zakat is Fard on behalf of himself and for all members of his family including minor children. The amount of Sadqat ul Fitr should be inquired from the local Masjid.
HOW TO PERFORM EID SALAAH
The Eid salat consists of two Rakats. The salaat should be performed with Jama'at with an additional 6 Takbeers.
When one begins salat you should make niyat (intention) like any other salaat but say this in addition that Eid salat with six additional Takbeers.
After Subhanakallah read three Takbirs. The Imam will say Allahu Akbar and will raise his hands to his ears; you also raise your hands to your ears three times and then finish first Rakat like normal salaat. Then do second Rakat as you would any other Rakaat, but before going to Ruku the Imam will say three Takbirs, raise your hands to the ears three times and then finish salaat as any other salaat. After salaam Imam will give the Khutba just like Friday. Listening to Eid Khutba is Waajib.
OTHER IMPORTANT POINTS
When you go to Eid salaat, you take one route and when when you come back, take a different route. It is Sunnat of our beloved Prophet (Sall Allahu Alaihi wa Sallam) and if it is possible - go in the Eid Ghah/Masjid by foot.
You ought to say this Takhbeer while going and coming back from Eid salaat: "Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, La Ilaha Illahu Wallahu Akbar wa Lillahil Hamd."
In this month many anniversaries and celebrations take place. The first of this month is Thanksgiving Day for all Muslims. This is called Eid ul Fitr. And on first day great Wali Hazrat Ibrahim Adham passed away and his Urs takes place by his devotees. The great Muslim Sultan Hazrat Mahmood Ghaznvi, who conquered India, passed away on the 3rd and Hazrat Kazam Ali Khan, grandfather of Imam Ahmed Raza Barelvi passed away on the 4th of this month. Hazrat Khawaja Usman Harooni passed away on the 6th and Shaykh Abdul Aziz Muhiddith Dehlvi passed away on 12th of this month. Hazrat Abdul Aziz bin Hazrat Gaus Al-Azam Abdul Qadir on the 25th, Hazrat Shaykh Sa'idi Shirazi on the 3rd Hazrat Yahya Munari passed away on the 5th of this month (Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhum Ajmaeen). These special days are celebrated by all Muslims throughout the world. May Allah Ta'ala bless us all because of His beloved Awliya. Ameen!
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Zuhair Nasir Bhiriya
