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Eid-ul-Adha under Lockdown Khutbah The Jamiatul Ulama South Africa has prepared a khutbah, for the convenience of imams intending to lead congregations at various places, due to the limitations brought about by the lockdown regulations that were introduced in order to contain the spread of Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.

Eid Al-Adha Today is a day of celebration: and as Muslims we should feel great joy today. But what is the reason for our revelry, the reason for our celebration, the reason for our joy? Today is Eid Al-Adha the celebration of the sacrifice. And this is the season of Hajj when the Muslims have come from around the world to the house of Allah in humility and submission. But let not the meaning of this great occasion be lost on those who have stayed behind. What does it mean that we commemorate an event when Allah asked Ibraheem to prepare to slaughter his only son? Why should there be joy in our hearts on this day? In Islam we have three Eids: three celebrations the Eid of Al-Fitr after Ramadan, the Eid Al-Adha that we are in now, and the Eid of Jumuah every Friday. The Eid Al-Fitr is really a celebration that we were able to pass the test of Ramadan that we submitted to our Lord, followed his commandments, even if difficult, and emerged gaining his mercy Insha'Allah. We realized during the days of Ramadan that the greatest pain is from a heart that is empty and preoccupied. We strove to rectify that as we stood during the nights seeking Allah's mercy, imploring him for forgiveness. The Eid of Jumuah is a celebration that we were able to follow Allah's commandment to

come to the remembrance of Allah and leave off business and every other thing (62:9) We are celebrating that no matter where we were and what we were doing we acknowledged that the remembrance of Allah was greater and we came to that. The pattern that is emerging here is that we, as Muslims take joy in having held to the commandments of Allah and obeyed him with sincere obedience. And now we turn to the Eid that is upon us: Concerning the act of sacrifice, Allah(S) says:

It is neither their meat nor their blood that reaches Allah, but it is piety from you that reaches Him. (Al-Hajj 22:37) So Allah has qualified sacrifice as an act that demonstrates TAQWA (piety, godconsciousness). And why does sacrifice do this? How does the sacrifice of an animal demonstrate piety? The essential element here is that Allah asks man to give something up an animal that he owns, for no reason other than Allah has commanded it. Now many of us would say that sacrificing a sheep does not take very much Taqwa, and this is where the story of Ibrahim comes in to play, because the sacrifice that we do, is really in commemoration of the one that he was commanded to do. Concerning what happened to Ibrahim, Allah says that

Verily, that indeed was a manifest trial. (As-Saffat 37:106) So the trial that was placed on Ibrahim is very clear and a story that we can gain much from. After his people tried to burn him in the fire, and Allah saves Ibrahim, Ibrahim asks Allah for righteous offspring. And then Allah grants him this child. And we all know that soon after Ismail is born, Ibraheem his commanded to leave the baby and his mother in the middle of the desert all alone. But Ibraheem would travel back occasionally to visit the family. And after sometime has passed, and Ibrahim has watched his child grow from infancy into a young lad that can now accompany his father Ibrahim has a dream.

Allah says:

And, when he (his son) was old enough to walk with him, he said: 'O my son! I have seen in a dream that I am slaughtering you (offer you in sacrifice to Allah), so look what you think!' He said: 'O my father! Do that which you are commanded, Insha Allah (if Allah wills), you shall find me of As-Sabirin'. (As-Saffat 37:102) And we know, as the Prophet Muhmmad(S) said, that the dreams of the Anbiya (the prophets) are true, so as soon as he had seen this dream, he knew that it was true and that this dream was revelation from Allah. What can we gain from this? We know that Ibrahim had a deep longing for a righteous son, and Allah gave him one and yet, just as that son begins to blossom, begins to grow into a young man, Ibrahim is asked to give him up. And this is not the first time as soon as Ismail was born Ibrahim was commanded to leave Ismail and his mother in the desert. So this is the second time that Allah has tested Ibrahim with his love for this child. But this trial is even more severe than the first, because previously, although Ibrahim had to leave them, he still had the comfort of knowing Allah would care for them, and he did have the chance to visit them. But this time he is confronted with the trial of actually separating himself permanently from his beloved son. What does this tell us? It reminds us that each of us will be tried in that which is most beloved to our hearts. For what is the purpose of a trial other than to test how attached your heart is to Allah. And one of the best ways to test that is take away whatever you love the most next to Allah. In this situation a person can have two responses if the love they had for the created thing was greater than their love for the creator, they will fall into despair; because the thing that filled their heart has been taken away. But if their love for the creator is greater than anything and that is what fills their heart, they will find solace in knowing that the promise of Allah is true and that there will come a time that they will

be rewarded for their patience. So Ibraheem's willingness to implement the command of Allah, in spite of the fact that it would separate him from what he loves shows the greatness of his love for Allah. If Ibrahim had been ruled by emotions or had valued his own intellect over the command of Allah he would have begun questioning questioning WHY? or even Giving up thinking that the test was too hard and falling into disobedience. But no, this is Ibraheem The Khalil, the close friend of Allah. And the one who is close to Allah is the one that recognizes the greatness of Allah over his creation, and the one that submits to him without hesitation, without second guessing Allah's commandments. And this is the description that Allah has given to all true believers:

'it is not for a believer, man or woman, when Allah and His Messenger have decreed a matter that they should have any option in their decision.' (Al-Ahzab 33:36) And this is what Ibraheem knew. This is what Ibraheem understood. And This, this is what Ibraheem acted upon. This is what made Ibraheem the Khalil (The close friend) of Allah. This is what made Ibraheem an example for us. So the question I would pose to each and everyone of us here today, Brothers and Sisters is: Are we really believers when we find resistance in our hearts to the commands of Allah? * * * But their story does not end there Allah continues:

Then, when they had both submitted themselves (to the Will of Allah), and he had laid him prostrate on his forehead; And We called out to him: 'O Abraham! You have fulfilled the dream!' Verily! Thus do We reward the Muhsinoon. (As-Saffat 37:103105) So the fulfillment of the dream was that both Ibraheem and Ismail submit to Allah and prepare themselves to carry out his command once they did this, Allah informed them that they had what he wanted. From this, we see further evidence of what Allah has told us in Surah Ash-Sharh:

Verily, along with every hardship is relief, Verily, along with every hardship is relief When they had both demonstrated the trait that was to be tested, the trial was lifted. This should tell us that in any trial our first instinct should be to ascertain what Allah wants us to learn, and then work to bring that change about in ourselves. The purpose of these trials is not to cause pain

Allah intends for you ease. He does not want to make things difficult for you. (AlBaqarah 2:185) and yet at the same time, we will be tested, as Allah says:

Do people think that they will be left alone because they say: 'We believe,' and will not be tested. And We indeed tested those who were before them. And Allah will certainly make (it) known (the truth of) those who are true, and will certainly make (it) known (the falsehood of) those who are liars. And lest we think that the actions of Ibrahim and Ismail are something far removed from us, something we need not aspire to, look closely again at the verse we mentioned.

AND WHEN THEY HAD SUBMITTED (ASLAMA) Brothers and Sisters this is the essence of our religion, this is Islam. If we call ourselves Muslims, this level of submission is something we must strive to posses. Although our tests will surely not be as great as those Ibrahim faced, we will assuredly have them, and we must pass them. So this Eid is a reminder of the essence of submission. What Ibrahim did is what we must do: Submit to the commands of Allah, and obey him. Wherever that command finds us, in whatever condition, the response of our hearts must be submission. And although the test of Ibrahim was one of bereavement that is Allah tested him by commanding him to give up something, we might be tested with an increase in that which our hearts are attached to. This would be to test whether our hearts will become blinded by an abundance of what we love and neglect the commands of Allah unfortunately I think many of us are failing this kind of test living in this country. If you feel as though you have not been tested, look again: because you may have been tested many times and never stopped to reflect on it. So being reminded that the essence of Islam is submission, how do we show our submission to Allah surely it is not in the matters that we might choose. It must be in

those matters that Allah has dictated for us. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: Islam is built on five (pillars): testimony that there is no god except Allaah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allaah, establishing regular prayer (salaah), paying the zakaah, fasting in Ramadaan, and pilgrimage to the House. So while the obedience of Allah permeates all aspects of our life, this act of submission

[By Mufti Taqi Uthmani]

Beginning of the Ashur-ul-Hajj

Shawwal is the first of the three months named as “Ashhur al-Hajj” (i.e. the months of Hajj). Although the major acts of Hajj are normally performed in the first ten days of Zul-hijjah, yet the whole period starting from the first of Shawwal up to the 10th of Zul-hijjah is held to be the period of Hajj because some acts of Hajj can be performed any time during this period. For example, the Tawaf-ul-qudum, followed by the Sai’ of Hajj cannot be performed before Shawwal, while it can be performed any day after the beginning of Shawwal. Similarly, an ‘Umrah performed before Shawwal cannot be treated as the ‘Umrah of Tamattu: while the ‘Umrah performed in Shawwal can be affiliated to the Hajj, making it a Hajj of Tamattu: Moreover, ihram of Hajj should not be started before Shawwal, because it makruh.For these reasons these three months have been named as the ‘months of Hajj‘ and the month of Shawwal has the distinction of being the first of these.

Eid-ul-fitr

The second meritorious aspect of Shawwal is that it has been chosen by Allah Almighty for the celebration of “Eid-ul-fitr“, one of the only two annual festivals recognized by the Shari’ah. This happy day is designed by the Shari’ah as a sign of gratefulness by the Muslims on the accomplishment of Ramadan, and as an immediate reward by Allah for those who spent the month of Ramadan in fasting and performing other forms of ‘ibadah.

Instead of commemorating an event from the past, the Shari’ah has prescribed the first of Shawwal as an annual festival for the Muslims at an occasion when they themselves accomplish a great ‘ibadah. This approach reminds the Muslims that they should not rely only on the accomplishments of their ancestors, rather, they should themselves perform meritorious acts to please their Creator.

In prescribing the ways to celebrate the happy day, Islam has adopted another unique approach. The festivals of other religions or nations normally comprise of some acts of rejoicing and enjoyment. Their whole happy day is normally spent in dancing, singing and playing.

In contrast, Islam has prescribed a simple yet graceful way to observe the happy day. First of all, it is mandatory on all the well-off Muslims to start their day by paying “Sadaqat-ul-fitr” to the poor of their society, so that they, too, may enjoy the day along with others, and may not be worried for earning their livelihood at least on that day of happiness.

After paying the “Sadaqat-ul-fitr”, the Muslims are required to proceed to an open place where they can offer the Eid prayer collectively. In this way, they are supposed to present themselves before their Creator and offer two rak’ats of this special type of Salah, which makes them receive blessings from Allah and start their celebration by these divine blessings.

Eid Ul Fitr Khutbah In Arabic Pdf

After the Salah also, they are supposed to rejoice the day in a responsible manner, without violating the limits prescribed for them and never indulging in the acts prohibited by Allah.

Keeping this point in view, we will now discuss specific rules prescribed for observing the day of Eid-ul-fitr.

The Night Preceding ‘Eid-ul-Fitr’

It had been the practice of the Prophet (SallAllahu alayhi wa sallam), that he would not sleep in the night preceding the day of Eid-ul-fitr. This night has been named in a Hadith as the Night of Reward (Laylatul Jaiza). Almighty bestows his rewards on those who have spent the month of Ramadan abiding by the dictates of Shari’ah, and all their prayers in this night are accepted. Therefore, it is desirable to perform nafl prayers in this night. The Prophet (SallAllahu alayhi wa sallam), is reported to have said:

Whoever stands up (in worship) in the nights preceding the two Eids expecting rewards from his Lord, his heart will not die when the other hearts will die. (Ibn Majah)

To benefit from this opportunity, one should perform as much worship in this night as he can, and should pray for all his needs and desires.

Before Going to Eid Prayer

The following acts are prescribed as Sunnah at the beginning of the day of ‘Eid-ul-Fitr before proceeding to the Eid prayer:

1. To wake up early in the morning.

2. To clean one’s teeth with a Miswaak or a brush.

3. To take a bath.

4. To put on one’s best available clothes.

5. To wear perfume.

6. To eat a sweet food, preferably dates, before the Eid prayer.

7. To recite the following Takbir in the low voice while going to the ‘Eid prayer:

Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar La Ilaha Ila Allah Wa Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar Wa Lillahi Alhamd

Sadaqat-ul-fitr

Sadaqat-ul-fitr is an obligation for every Muslim, male or female, who owns 613.35 grams of silver or its equivalent, either in the form of money, ornaments, stock-in-trade, or in the form of some goods or commodities beyond one’s normal needs. Every person who owns such an amount has to pay Sadaqat-ul-fitr, not only on behalf of himself but also on behalf of his minor children. The prescribed amount of Sadaqat-ul-fitr is 1.75 Kilograms of wheat or its value in money. This amount is prescribed for paying Sadaqat-ul-fitr for one person only. If a person has some minor children, the same amount has to be paid on behalf of each one of them separately. The following points must be remembered concerning the payment of Sadaqat-ul-fitr.

1. Sadaqat-ul-fitr is obligated on each adult male or female separately, and the relevant adult person himself is responsible to pay it. The husband is not required to pay Sadaqat-ul-fitr on behalf of his wife nor is the wife supposed to pay it on behalf of her husband. Similarly, a father is not bound to pay Sadaqat-ul-fitr on behalf of his adult children or vice-versa. However, if the head of the family, by his own free will, wishes to pay Sadaqat-ul-fitr for each one of the members of his family, he should seek their authorization for that purpose. In this case the Sadaqat-ul-fitr paid by him will be valid on their behalf. If he did not pay the Sadaqat-ul-fitr on behalf of any of the members of his family, he will not be responsible for it. Rather, it is the duty of every adult member of the family to discharge his own obligation or to request the head of the family to pay it on his or her behalf.

2. It is a Sunnah that the Sadaqat-ul-fitr is paid before performing the ‘Eid prayer. It can also be paid before the ‘Eid day, but it is not advisable to delay it up to the performance of ‘Eid prayer. However, if a person has failed to pay on its proper time, he should pay it as soon as possible, whereby the obligation will stand discharged.

3. The Sadaqat-ul-fitr is not necessary on behalf of a child who was born after the break of dawn in the ‘Eid day, nor is it necessary to pay Sadaqat-ul-fitr on behalf of a person who dies before the dawn of the Eid day.

4. Sadaqat-ul-fitr should be paid only to a person who is entitled to receive Zakah.

(More info on Sadaqat al-Fitr: Fiqh of Sadaqat al-Fitr)

The ‘Eid Prayer

The second obligation on ‘Eid day is to perform the ‘Eid prayer. Some rules in this respect are mentioned hereunder:

1. The ‘Eid prayer is Wajib (obligatory) on every male Muslim.

2. The ‘Eid prayer can be performed any time between the Ishraq and Zawal.

3. It is preferable that the ‘Eid prayer is performed at an open field and not in a mosque. However, if, it is difficult for any reason to perform it in an open field, it can also be performed in a big mosque.

4. It is not advisable to hold the ‘Eid prayer in every mosque, rather it is preferable that the people from several small mosques get together to either perform it in an open field or, in its absence, in a big mosque which can accommodate a large number of people.

Eid Ul Fitr Khutbah 1st & 2nd In Arabic Pdf

5. No Nafl Salah can be performed before the ‘Eid prayer, neither in one’s home, nor at the place of’ Eid prayer. Similarly, Nafl prayer cannot be performed after the Eid prayer at the same place. However, it can be performed after one comes back to his home.

6. The Eid prayer has neither Adhan nor Iqamah.

How to Perform ‘Eid Prayer

The ‘Eid Prayer has two rak’ah to perform in the normal way, with the only addition of six takbirs, three of them in the beginning of the first rak’ah, and three of them just before ruku’ in the second rak’ah. The detailed way of performing the ‘Eid prayer is asfollows:

The Imam will begin the prayer without Adhan or Iqamah. He will begin the prayer by reciting takbir of Tahrimah (Allahu Akbar). You should raise your hands up to the ears, and reciting the takbir, you give a little pause during which you should recite Thana’ (Subhanak Allahumma…….). After the completion of Thana’ the Imam will recite takbir (Allahu Akbar) three times, and after reciting each Takbir (Allahu Akbar) in a low voice, you should bring your hands down and leave them earthwards. But, after the third takbir, you should set them at the level of your navel as you do in the normal prayer.

After these three takbirs the Imam will recite the Holy Qur’an, which you should listen quietly. The rest of the rak’ah will be performed in the normal way.

After rising for the second rak’ah, the Imam will begin the recitations from the Qur’an during which you should remain calm and quiet. When the Imam finishes his recitation, he will recite three takbirsonce again, but this time it will be before bowing down for ruku‘. At each takbir you should raise your hands up to the ears, and after saying “Allahu Akbar‘ bring them down and leave them earthwards. After these three takbirs have been called and completed, the Imam will say anothertakbir for bowing down into the ruku’position. At this takbir you need not raise your hands. You just bow down for your ruku’saying, ‘Allahu Akbar‘. The rest of the Salah will be performed in its usual way.

Khutbah: The Address of ‘Eid-ul-fitr

In this Salah, Khutbah is a Sunnah and is delivered after the Salah, unlike the Salah of Jumu’ah where it is Fard and is delivered before the Salah. However, listening to the Khutbah of ‘Eid Salah is wajib or necessary and must be heard in perfect peace and silence.

It is a sunnah that the Imam begins the first Khutbah by reciting takbirs‘Allahu Akbar’ nine times and the second Khutbah with reciting it seven times.

Note: The way of ‘Eid prayer described above is according to the Hanafi school of Muslim jurists. Some other jurists, like Imam Shafi’i, have some other ways to perform it. They recite Takbir twelve times before beginning the recitations from the Holy Qur’an in both rak’ah. This way is also permissible. If the Imam, being of the Shafi’i school, follows this way, you can also follow him. Both ways are based on the practice of the Prophet, (SallAllahu alayhi wa sallam).

Six Fasts in the Month of Shawwal

It is commendable to keep six fasts in the month of Shawwal. The Prophet, (SallAllahu alayhi wa sallam), has said:

Whoever completes fasts of Ramadan then adds to them the fast of six days in the month of Shawwal, it will carry the thawab of fasting for the whole year. (Sahih Muslim)

This hadith had described the great thawab of six fasts of this month. Therefore, the Muslims should take this opportunity of acquiring such an enormous reward from Allah. It is more preferable to start these fasts from the 2nd of Shawwal and keep fasting up to the 7th of it. However, if, they are kept in other days, it is hoped that the requirement of the above hadith may also be fulfilled.