Eid: Joy, Thanksgiving, Kinship and Generosity

8/9/2019 Eid: Joy, Thanksgiving, Kinship and Generosity

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A More on Islam presentation

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In the name of Allah, Most Gracious Ever Merciful

Celebrating Allahs Blessings

More On Islam Briefcast Series


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2Eid Mubarak

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Peace

Peace Joy

Joy

Kinship

Kinship

Gratitude

Gratitude

Giving

Giving

Eid ul Fitr is an Islamic festival that is joyously celebratedby Muslims all over the world to mark the completion of

the holy month of fasting. Eid is an occasion of joy,thanksgiving and generosity.

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3A Major Milestone Achieved

oals of the month-long exerciseoals of the month-long exercise

To triumph over sinful behavior throughabstinenceTo triumph over sinful behavior throughabstinenceTo reduce greedy consumption throughself-restraint

To reduce greedy consumption throughself-restraintTo combat self-indulgence through charityTo combat self-indulgence through charity

To defeat spiritual blankness through

worship

To defeat spiritual blankness through

worshipTo succeed in life through God-consciousness

To succeed in life through God-consciousness

Eid ul Fitrmarks an importantachievement for the Muslim men andwomen who observed fastsduring Ramadan.

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4Ramadan Recap

O you who believe!Fasting is prescribed to

you as it was prescribedto those before you, sothat you may developTaqwa(consciousnessof Almighty, self-

restraint) [Quran2:183]

O you who believe!Fasting is prescribed to

you as it was prescribedto those before you, sothat you may developTaqwa(consciousnessof Almighty, self-

restraint)[Quran

2:183]

Fastingmeans

abstinencefrom food,

drink and sexfrom dawnuntil dusk.

The month of Ramadan is that in which the Qur'an

was revealed, a guidance for people and clear proofs ofthe guidance and the Criterion (between right andwrong) [Quran 2:185]

The month of Ramadan is that in which the Qur'an

was revealed, a guidance for people and clear proofs ofthe guidance and the Criterion (between right andwrong) [Quran 2:185]

Special prayersSpecial prayers

Character-buildingCharacter-building

CharityCharity

CompassionCompassion Better HealthBetter Health

Night of PowerNight of Power

TrainingTraining

SupplicationsSupplications

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5As the Day of Eid Approaches...

Zakat al Fitr, the end-of-Ramadan charity becomes

due as the month of Ramadan draws to a close.

Zakat al Fitr, the end-of-Ramadan charity becomes

due as the month of Ramadan draws to a close.The Messenger of Allah enjoined Zakat-ul-Fitr on those who

fastto shield them from any indecent act or speech, andfor thepurpose of providing food for the needy. It is accepted as Zakahfor the one who pays it before the Eid prayer, and it is sadaqahfor the one who pays it after the prayer. [Sunan Abu Dawud]

Peace be upon himPeace be upon him

kat Al Fitr charity is different from the Zakat ul Mal charity that financially able Muslims have to pay on surplus wealth and possessions.on http://www.islamicity.com/mosque/Zakat/

at Al Fitr charity is different from the Zakat ul Mal charity that financially able Muslims have to pay on surplus wealth and possessions.on http://www.islamicity.com/mosque/Zakat/

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About 5.5 pounds of grain, fruits,cheese or similar food items or itscash equivalent

Due before the Eid prayer

Mandatory on all Muslims, male orfemale, adult or minor Applicable for those who have the

means The head of household can give it

on behalf of other family members
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6The Day of Eid

Proclaiming Takbir the expression of Almightys

greatness

Allah is great, Allah is great. There is no god butAllah. Allah is great, Allah is great. And all praises

are for Allah.

Offering special prayers in congregations

Narrated Ibn 'Abbas: The Prophet went out and offered a

two Rakat prayer on the Day of Eid ul Fitr[Sahih Bukhari,

Volume 2, Book 15, Number 104]

(Peace be upon him)(Peace be upon him)(May Allah be pleased with him)(May Allah be pleased with him)

Dressing up in the best clothesNarrated Jabir said: The Prophet had a Jubbah (longcloak) that he would wear on Eid and on Fridays. Al-

Bayhaqi reported that Ibn Umar used to wear hisbest clothes on Eid.

(Peace be upon him)(Peace be upon him)(May Allah be pleased with him)(May Allah be pleased with him)

Extending greetings

At the time of the Prophet when people met one anotheron the day of Eid, they would say, Taqabbal Allahu

minnaa wa minka (May Allah accept from us and from youour good deeds)[Ibn Hajar]

(Peace be upon him)(Peace be upon him)

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7Eid: Culmination of Ramadan Experience

Contentment andbliss

Contentment andbliss

Remembrance of AllahRemembrance of Allah

Recitation of theQuran

Listening to the Quran

Charity and good deeds

Delight flowing from actionsperformed to please Allah

Delight flowing from actionsperformed to please Allah

Peace: Inner andOuter

Peace: Inner andOuter

Nightprayers

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VoluntaryAbstinence



8Eid: Pay Day!

Eid is a day when Allah showers His mercy, His

blessings and His forgiveness on His bondsmen.

Eid is a day when Allah showers His mercy, His

blessings and His forgiveness on His bondsmen.

It is the day when wages are paid tothe dutiful servants of the Creator:

those who engaged only in thingsthat were permissible

those who restrained themselves

from things that are forbidden

those who showed gratitude andhumility, sharing and caring.

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9Thanking Allah

Eid is the occasion to thank our Creator and

Sustainer for:

Eid is the occasion to thank our Creator and

Sustainer for:

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Ramadan-specificblessin

gs&opportunities

Ramadan-specificblessin

gs&opportunities

Generalprovisions&favorsinlife

Generalprovisions&favorsinlife

IslamIslam

QuranQuran

Strength to observe fastsStrength to observe fasts

Ramadan opportunityRamadan opportunity

Ability to give charityAbility to give charity

Mercy and forgivenessMercy and forgiveness

MessengerMessenger(Pbuh)(Pbuh)

FaithFaith

HealthHealth

LivelihoodLivelihood

KnowledgeKnowledge

NatureNature

And if you count the bounty of God, you shall never be able toreckon it[Quran 14:34]And if you count the bounty of God, you shall never be able toreckon it[Quran 14:34]

ResourcesResources

TransportTransport

Good timesGood times

SuccessSuccess

Food & waterFood & waterParentsParents

FamilyFamily

FriendsFriends

ChildrenChildren

HomeHome

SleepSleep



10Festivity Without Problems

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is Eid. Peaceful. Dignified. Blesis Eid. Peaceful. Dignified. Bles

No uncontrolledrevelry

No drunken-driving

No untoward crime

No willful wastage

No noise or

environmentalpollution

HighlightsHighlights

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11Religion Without Ambiguity

is Islam. Peaceful. Humane. Practicis Islam. Peaceful. Humane. Practic

Unity of God

Universal Brotherhood: No Racism

Prohibition of injustice, corruption,arrogance and actions that causeanarchy

Guarantees:

Protection of Life Respect for Human Dignity

Protection of Womans Chastity

Right to Property

Financial Support for the Needy

Respect for Human Freedom

Equality before Law

Right to acquire Knowledge

HighlightsHighlights

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Recommended Readings

The Holy Qur'an: Text, Translation & Commentary byAbdullah Yusuf Ali

The Holy Quran (Online) The Life and Work of Muhammad (Critical Lives) by YahiyaEmerick

Zakat Information Center

Towards Understanding Islam by A.A.Maududi

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