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Likewise, each gathering that assembles regularly comes under the category, &quot;Eid&quot;. 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. <br /> <br /> THE UNBELIEVERS RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS <br /> <br /> &nbsp; There are numerous religious festivals and fairs of the unbelievers. Islam prohibits the Muslims to celebrate their festivals and fairs. The Prophet (PBUH) 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. <br /> Muslims are strictly prohibited from joining these religious festivals of the People of the Book and other unbelievers on two grounds; <br /> &nbsp; (1): it represents a resemblance to the unbelievers and <br /> &nbsp; (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.<br /> <br /> <br /> MUSLIMS INNOVATED RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS: <br /> <br /> 1. Al-Raghaib:<br /> <br /> &nbsp; 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 Quran and Sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH). According to Shaikh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, it was first introduced after the 4th century <br /> A.H A fabricated hadeeth is presented in support of this practice. See Al-Fawaaid-ul-Majmooah fil Ahaadeeth-il-Muwdooah: pp. 67-8, no. 106.<br /> <br /> 2. Salaat Umm Daadoo: <br /> <br /> &nbsp; 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-Muwdooah: p. 69, no. 107. <br /> <br /> 3. 'Eid Khum Ghadeer: <br /> <br /> The Baatinis have their own festivals too, such as 'Eid al- Ghadeer, when they claim that the Prophet (PBUH) 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 (PBUH) had clearly commanded that Alee(as) 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. <br /> <br /> &nbsp; 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). <br /> <br /> &nbsp; Every Muslim must consider the following saying of the Prophet (PBUH) very seriously, Jaabir reported that the Prophet (PBUH) used to deliver his sermon with this opening:<br /> <br /> &nbsp; "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 Nasai: English Translation: (vol. 2, pp. 343-4, no. 1581.)] THE TWO 'EIDS AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE by Abdul Majeed Alee Hasan <br /> <br /> &nbsp; The Prophet (PBUH) said: &quot;Whoever survives me would observe many differences. However, you should follow my sunnah and that of my rightly guided caliphs. Adhere to it firmly. Beware! Avoid innovation, for each innovation is a deviation from Islaam." [Sunan Abu Dawud: (vol. 3, p. 1294, no. 4590).] <br /> <br /> &nbsp; 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. <br /> <br /> &nbsp; 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 (PBUH) always prayed the Eid prayer and never omitted to do it, not even once. <br /> <br /> 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 (PBUH) 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 muakkadah. 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.<br /> <br /> &nbsp; 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 (PBUH) by doing so, should be sufficient motivation. Our feast has a great meaning to Muslims because it tells us that our feasts are our own and derived from our Shareeah 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.<br /> <br /> &nbsp; The Prophet (PBUH) has ordered us in numerous speeches to defy the Mushrikeen, and these Eids are among what the Prophet (PBUH) 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 (PBUH) said, "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. <br /> <br /> &nbsp; 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. <br /> <br /> &nbsp; THE PURPOSE BEHIND THE &#8216;EID PRAYER:<br /> <br /> &nbsp; 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&#8216;ah is a step forward in this respect, then comes &#8216;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 &#8216;EID IS VALID: The &#8216;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. <br /> <br /> ETIQUETTE OF A MUSLIM ON THE DAY OF &#8216;EID-UL-ADH-HAA: <br /> <br /> &nbsp; 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 (PBUH) wanted us to be, we must follow the Sunnah literally. That would give us the deeds of bieng true followers of he Prophet (PBUH). So if we want to be his (!) followers we must be aware of Bid&#8216;ah. Bid&#8216;ah comes at the expense of Sunnah which is replaced by it. Ibn Taymiyah said inhis book Al- Iqtidaa: &#8220;There is no place in the heart for both Sunnah and Bid&#8216;ah&#8221;. <br /> <br /> &nbsp; THE TWO &#8216;EIDS AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE by Abdul Majeed Alee Hasan Allaah says: &#8220;Say-O Muhammad-if you love Allaah follow me, Allaah will love you.&#8221; [Aali &#8216;Emraan: 31.] A Muslim is required to follow the teachings of the Messenger of Allaah (!) before going to the &#8216;Eid prayer. It is of great important to follow the Sunnah of &#8216;Eid so we can truly say that our feasts are different from the Mushrikeen&#8217;s feasts. <br /> <br /> &nbsp; SUNAN AL-&#8217;EID FOR ALL THOSE WHO ATTEND THE &#8216;EIDS PRAYER 1:<br /> <br /> &nbsp; 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 &#8216;Eid prayer is held in congregation and it is held in a huge gathering more than the Jumu&#8216;ah prayer, therefore, as the Prophet (PBUH) asked Muslims to make ghusl for Friday prayer, it should also be considered for &#8216;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.<br /> <br /> &nbsp; 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 &#8216;Sharhus Sunnah&#8217;: vol.4, pp.301-302, that, &#8220;And the sunnah is to take a bath on the day of &#8216;Eid. It is reported that &#8216;Alee used to take bath on the day of &#8216;Eid, and similarly it is reported that Ibn &#8216;Umar and Salamah ibn Al-Akwa&#8216; used to do so&#8221; The report of &#8216;Alee is found in Imaam Shaafa&#8216;ee&#8217;s book: Musnad Ash-Shaafi&#8216;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 &#8216;Umar is found in the book of Imaam Maalik: Muatta&#8217; Imaam Maalik: (Arabic) vol: 1, p.177 and (English Translation): p.84, chapter: 104, hadeeth: 421. Refer to Zaadul Ma&#8217;aad: vol. 1, pp. 441-2. 2: Eating on the two &#8216;Eids: It is a sunnah to eat dates before leaving for &#8216;Eid-ul-Fitr. <br /> <br /> &nbsp; It is preferable not to eat anything on the day of &#8216;Eid-ul-Adh-haa until performing the &#8216;Eid prayer in the morning; then one should return home, slaughter an animal, and prepare the meal and eat from it. For &#8216;Eidul Fitr, it is a sunnah to eat an odd number of dates before going to pray salaatul &#8216;Eid while for &#8216;Eidul adh-haa the eating should be delayed until one returns from the &#8216;Eid prayer and then Fitr) until he had eaten and on the day of sacrifice (&#8216;Eidul adh-haa) he would not eat until he had returned [from salah].&#8221; This is related by at-Tirmithee and Ibn Majah, and also by Sunan Ad-Daaramee who added: &#8220;And he would eat from his sacrifice.&#8221; [ 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 &#8216;Eid. <br /> <br /> &nbsp; This is related by ash-Shaafi&#8216;ee and al-Baghawee. Ibn al-Qayyim writes: &#8220;The Prophet used to wear his most beautiful clothes for them and he had a special cloak that he would wear on the two &#8216;Eids and Jumu'ah. [Reference can be checked in Sharhus Sunnah: vol. 4, p. 302, footnote. 2. See Zaadul Mi &#8216;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&#8217;s perfume. Al-Hassan as-Sibt says: &#8220;The Messenger of Allaah ordered us to wear the best clothes we could find for the two &#8216;Eids and to apply the best perfume we could find and to sacrifice the best animal we could find.&#8221; 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 &#8216;Eid prayer. 7: He must remove all offensive smells, which might harm others. It is prohibited for him to attend the &#8216;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&#8216;ah, as I have discussed above. <br /> [See ETIQUETTE OF A MUSLIM ON FRIDAY] GOING OUT TO THE MUSALLAA (place for prayer)<br /> <br /> The entire material is in <a href="Islamic-Books-EId.html">PART 2</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <br /> You can read more books, like books for muslims, book on islam,islamic books here! <br /> <br /> 1: <a href="Islamic-Books-33-Lesson.html">33 LESSONS</a><br /> <br /> 2: <a href="Non Muslims-Views-about-Islam.html">Views about Islam of Non Muslims</a> </td> </tr> <!-- You will NOT be able to see the ad on your site! This unit is hidden on your page, and will only display to your search engine traffic (from US and CA). 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