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Celebration for the Righteous, With Words from Amir al-Mu'minin (PBUH)

On a day of Eid al-Fitr, after saying the Eid’s prayer, Amir al-Muminin (PBUH) addressed people:

“O! You Allah’s servants, I advise you to fear Allah (SWT), (whose) blessings never ends and His mercy never finishes, People can’t be independent of Him and all the acts, won’t compensate his blessings. (The one) who encouraged (us) to be virtuous and taught us continence and forbade us from sins.

EID AL-ADH-HA SERMON

Once again we have all been blessed by Allah (SWT) to witness and celebrate this great day of Eid al-Adh-ha.

Eid al-Adh-ha basically means, ‘the festival of sacrifice’.

On this day, Muslims are reminded about that great trial, which Prophet Ibrahim (as) was put to, of sacrificing his young son Prophet Ismail (as). He (as) complied to the command of Allah (SWT) and fully succeeded in it.

Prophet Ibrahim (as) is regarded as the champion of Monotheism. He (as) is one of the most favourite prophets of Allah (SWT) who is held in very high esteem.

EID AL-ADH-HA

EID AL-ADH-HA means ‘the festival of sacrifice’ and it is celebrated on the 10^th day of the 12^th month of the lunar calendar known as the month of Dhul-Hijjah.

On this day, the pilgrims to Mecca proceed to Mina after remembering and praying to Allah (SWT) at Mash’ar al-Haraam also known as Muzdalifah. In Mina, the pilgrims:

Stone Jamratul-‘Uqbah
Offer sacrifice of sheep and
Shave their hair (men)

These rituals are performed in compliance to the command of Allah (SWT).

EID AL-FITR SERMON

DELIVERED AT AL-MAHDI CENTRE-WESSEX JAMAAT

In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds

May His blessings be upon the Holy Prophet (saw) and his pure progeny (as)

EID AL-FITR: MARKING THE END OF THE HOLY MONTH

Eid al-Fitr is celebrated on the first of Shawwal, at the completion of the holy month of Ramadhan. Shawwal is the tenth (10th) month of the Islamic Calender. Eid al-Fitr is a very important and joyous day for all Muslims; it is a true Thanksgiving day for the believing men and women. On this day, Muslims express their joy and gratitude to Allah (SWT) for the health, strength and the opportunities He (SWT) gave to them to fulfill their obligation of fasting and perform good deeds during the blessed month of Ramadhan.

Eid-Al-Adha

"Adha" literally means sheep, goats or cattle offered in sacrifice. All Muslims should celebrate by sacrificing cattle and this day has been determined by Allah to rejoice. This Eid is linked to the incident of the sacrifice of Ismail by his father Prophet Ibrahim. About two thousand seven hundred and 93 years before the migration (Hijrat) of Prophet Mohammed (p.b.u.h). With Allah command, Prophet Ibrahim let Syria towards Mecca with his wife Hagar and his infant son Ismail. Mecca at that time was a barren desert with no water or food for miles. In seeing this, prophet Ibrahim prayed to Allah:
"O our Lord! Surely I have settled a part of my offspring in a valley unproductive of fruit near Thy Sacred House. Our Lord! may they keep up prayer: therefore make the hearts of some people yearn towards them and provide them with fruits, happily they may be grateful." (Surat Ibrahim verse 37).

Eid Al-Fitr

The introduction of fasting in the month of Ramadan began from 2 A.H. Eid in Islam is not only celebration but that Muslims should devote this day to worship and plead Allah to accept their deeds and forgive their sins. On this day, the doors of Allah's pardon are kept open with his bountiful blessings.

Eid Al-Fitr, A Day For Thanksgiving

The day immediately following the end of the holy month of Ramadan is called Eid-e-Fitr. In other words, it falls on the first day of Shawwal. It is one of the greatest Islamic festivals.

Eid-e-fitr is the Day of Thanksgiving to Allah, forgiving His servants the opportunity to fast and to worship Him in the month of Ramadan. On this Day, Muslims leave their jobs, wear clean clothes, offer special Eid Prayers, and after prayers go to visit one another and take part in festivities. Small children wear beautiful new clothes, and are very busy enjoying the festival. Their angelic faces beam with joy.

Celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr in a Muslim Society

Eid-ul-Fitr is one of the two great Islamic festivals, the other being Eid-ul-Azha. Its importance can be judged from the fact that Almighty Allah Himself ordered the believers to celebrate it. It is celebrated at the end of the month of fasting (Ramadan) and has a special significance for the Muslim society. The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) established the Islamic egalitarian society, free of all kinds of exploitation and corruption, and maintaining the sanctity of this society was made the obligation of the believers in every age. For this purpose, the holy month of fasting (Ramadan) was selected to help prepare believers for this responsibility. In this training, during the specific fasting periods believers are required to refrain from enjoying such things, which are otherwise lawful for them.

Eid Prayer

It is considered by tradition to be an obligatory [Wajib - prayer, though technically it is an optional prayer with the injunction that it is preferable to offer even if optional (Sunnat-e-Muvakkadah)]. This prayer is Sunnat during the period of occultation of the Imam-e-Zamana(a.s.).

Eid Al-Fitr

Eid-ul-Fitr is linked with the Holy month of Ramadan. It signifies the end of the month of fasting.

In view of the great significance attached to this day of Eid, numerous traditions consisting of prayers and worship of God on this day, have been quoted from the Holy Prophet and his Ahl-al-Bait.

Eid Al-Fitr/In Retrospect

Allah says in the Qur'an-e-Majid that one who gives "Zakat" and remembers Him will get salvation. Here, Zakat means "Fitra" and remembrance of God means the recitation of the following Takbir on the night and morning of Eid-ul-Fitr.

FAQ ON ZAKAT AL-FITRAH

(According to Fataawa of Ayatullah Sayyid Ali al-Husayni Seestani)

Q. What is Zakatul Fitrah?
A: It is religious tax/alms (zakat) paid on the day when Muslims break the fasting period at the end of the month of Ramadhan. This alms is known as Zakat al-Fitrah.

Eid: A Time of Worship or Partying?

Iskander Khaleeli

As Ramadhan begins, Muslims all over the world prepare themselves for a month of fasting and worship. Truly this month is filled with blessings from our Lord, who has granted us thirty days of limitless potential in which to please him. In Ramadhan, the gates of Jannah are wide open and Shaitan is imprisoned. Fasting is amongst the most of beloved acts to Allah (SWT). Indeed it is an obligation upon all believing men and women in this month, and it is a means of seeking nearness to Al-Kareem. As He (swt) says Surah al-Baqarah of the Qur’an:

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