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Celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr: Lessons And Purposes by LizB2K(m): 2:35pm On Jun 24, 2017
CELEBRATING EID-UL-FITR
In the name of Allah, the most beneficent, the most merciful. To him belong all praises and adorations. May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon the noble Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), his household, his companions and every single one of us till the Day of Judgement. Ameen.
It is indeed obvious that the Holy month of Ramadan is about to end. May Allah see us through and not deny us the blessings therein. It is no news that the most anticipated event after Ramadan is Eid-ul-fitr. Eid in its literal meaning refers to ‘celebration. Consequently, on that day, Muslims celebrate and spread happiness.
There are myriads of reasons why people celebrate Eid-ul-fitr. It could be because it is a blessing from Allah, because it is a reward for keeping fast for a whole month, because it is Sunnah of the prophet (PBUH) or it could be because it is an occasion when Muslims express love for one another and spread joy all over the globe. However, besides numerous reasons, there is a particular way in which a Muslim must celebrate the Eid as derived from the traditions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) which include the following;

*Give Zakat Of Fitr; one should not limit the happiness to him or herself alone for eid is all about sharing ecstasy with others. If happiness to a Muslim (as given by Allah)is wearing good clothes, eating healthy food and being able to visit places on the occasions of joy, then Islam recommends that people who have (not necessarily people of high social status ) should give out on the day of Eid-ul-fitr in form of Zakat of fitr. It is the charity or alms giving which a Muslim has to give out before prayer of Eid-ul-fitr as it is in the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad. Though, it can be given out towards the end of Ramadan, however, the recommended time is to offer it between fajr and Eid prayer. The giving of alms to the poor before the Eid prayer gives them the chance to celebrate the Eid in a like manner with the wealthy and fortunate people of the Ummah, in that no member of society is left behind in the celebrations irrespective of their social status. This is aimed at making sure the love and happiness go round.

*Eat Before You Set Out For Eid Prayer; Eating before setting out for prayer on Eid day is a tradition of prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Having fasted for a whole month, the prophet recommends that we take breakfast on Eid day for it is not a day to fast but eat and drink and share happiness.

*Wear Nice Dresses; Every celebration requires preparations in general and dressing in particular. This also applies to Eid. Wearing a new dress on the day of Eid-ul-fitr is the Sunnah of prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and it represents the measures Muslims must take as regards Eid. The dress should be worn after proper bath has been taken and once the dress is worn, it is recommended that one applies some perfume over the dress for it is one of the Sunnah of the prophet (PBUH). Thus, on the morning of Eid day, a Muslim must wear if not new but best of his clothes.

*Go for prayer; The festival of Eid is special, thus, it also has special prayer. The offering of Eid prayer is compulsory, hence every Muslim (except female in a state of impurity) must make effort of offering the prayer with congregation. So, after wearing a dress, a Muslim must make sure he goes to Eid ground to offer the Eid prayer with congregation.

*Take Different Routes To Eid Ground; The celebration of Eid-ul-fitr is all about spreading the message of love and joy with greetings. As Muslims, we must take a leaf out of the life of prophet Muhammad (PBUH) for he is the best example. As per his Sunnah, he would take one route towards the mosque for prayer and would come back through another route. This changing of routes ensures that a Muslim meets and greets people living on the side of both routes.
On this note, it is no doubt that Eid-ul-fitr is a Holy festival like other occasions and festivals in Islam. So, it needs to be observed with peace, love and respect. However, the best way to doing this is by following strictly the Sunnah of prophet Muhammad (PBUH) with respect to the celebration of Eid and doing the same way he used to do on this day in words as well as in actions.
#EIDMUBARAK!!!
#B2KWrites

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Re: Celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr: Lessons And Purposes by dominique(f): 3:48am On Jun 25, 2017
Eid Mubarak all
All praises to Allah for another successful Ramadan, May our Du'a and Ibaadah be accepted.

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Re: Celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr: Lessons And Purposes by Drinokrane: 3:57am On Jun 25, 2017
Same to you grin

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Re: Celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr: Lessons And Purposes by Nobody: 4:01am On Jun 25, 2017
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Re: Celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr: Lessons And Purposes by idris4r83(m): 4:02am On Jun 25, 2017
Barka de sallah to every muslim around the world.

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Re: Celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr: Lessons And Purposes by muriunited(m): 4:10am On Jun 25, 2017
Happy SALLAH, EIDIL MUBARAQ, ALHAMDULILLAH.

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Re: Celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr: Lessons And Purposes by yjgm(m): 4:12am On Jun 25, 2017
Alhamdulillah. May Allah SWT accept our acts of worship and forgive all our sins. May He admit us into Janna and make our efforts all rewarding. May there be peace in Nigeria and Nigerians have peaceful cohabitation. May the president if this great nation be healed of his sickness and others too with ailments. May we achieve our good purpose in life and repent over the bad ones. Amin. Taqaballahu minna wa minkum

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Re: Celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr: Lessons And Purposes by Nobody: 4:13am On Jun 25, 2017
Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating it out there

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Re: Celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr: Lessons And Purposes by azeecoboy(m): 4:13am On Jun 25, 2017
Eid Mubarak.. taqoballa llahu minna wa minka.. ameen!!!

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Re: Celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr: Lessons And Purposes by GreatUniben: 4:23am On Jun 25, 2017
Eid Mubarak my Muslim brothers
Re: Celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr: Lessons And Purposes by Brasmol2016(m): 4:36am On Jun 25, 2017
Happy Eid el mubarak to all faithful muslims
Re: Celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr: Lessons And Purposes by zeedof(m): 4:44am On Jun 25, 2017
dominique:
Eid Mubarak all
All praises to Allah for another successful Ramadan, May our Du'a and Ibaadah be accepted.


Taqabbalallahu Minna Wa Minkum
Re: Celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr: Lessons And Purposes by zeedof(m): 4:45am On Jun 25, 2017
Brasmol2016:
Happy Eid el mubarak to all faithful muslims

Taqabbalallahu Minna Wa Minkum
Re: Celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr: Lessons And Purposes by hikmojj(m): 4:46am On Jun 25, 2017
Taqobal la Allahu minee waminkum
Re: Celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr: Lessons And Purposes by Ahmed4002(m): 5:04am On Jun 25, 2017
dominique:
Eid Mubarak all
All praises to Allah for another successful Ramadan, May our Du'a and Ibaadah be accepted.

Ameen Ameen
Re: Celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr: Lessons And Purposes by Nobody: 5:13am On Jun 25, 2017
keypad1:
To all the moon worshippers. Happy moon celebration

And what do u worship, the sun?
Use ur head b4 u comment on a post that has nothing to do with ur life......

To all my Muslim brothers n sisters,
Eid l Mubarak oooo
May we live to witness more, In Shaa Allah

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Re: Celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr: Lessons And Purposes by Nobody: 5:19am On Jun 25, 2017
BendDownSelect:
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May the Lord forgive you. She could be forgiven her sins and still make Jannah. Pls remove the pics
Re: Celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr: Lessons And Purposes by Nobody: 5:21am On Jun 25, 2017
keypad1:
you people worship the moon of course. Why must the moon be seen before a celebration take place? That means the moon is your god that you people worship.

discuss

Our calendar is based on the sight of the moon (and that's the major reason why Islamic calendar is often regarded as lunar calendar)......
I'll answer ur question with a question....
The Gregorian calendar uses d sun as calculations, does that mean that those who make use of this calendar worship the sun?

Use ur head, bro

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Re: Celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr: Lessons And Purposes by seguntijan(m): 5:24am On Jun 25, 2017
*WHY SO SOON?* For the love of the Qur'an, And the sonorous voice which recites it, For the love of the remembrance of Allah, And seclusion for His sake alone, For the love of the long hours of thirst and hunger, And the satisfactory taste of dates and its sweetness, For the love of elongated standing in prayer, Forsaking the blog, And the gladness of the tranquil mind, I cry, my heart melts, The days are going by, When did you come around anyway? Just within a couple of days you are leaving me, Why so soon The love I have for you is beyond measure. Oh Ramadan! Remembering Allah Morning, Afternoon, Day and Night. The sweetness of Eeman is felt in your presence, And the ties of kinship is never denied in your presence, What more mercy and hope could a man ask for? Other than a month filled with bliss and glad tidings, And embedded in you is a bonus, Of a night pregnant with Rahma, Bounty and Peace, And a thousand months of worship in awe and reverence , What a favour from the Most High! Whose love for His slaves is incomparable, Oh Ramadan! Why so soon Your never ending is what I long for, Even if it's just twice a year, I'm still glad, That my deeds no matter how small are observed in you, For a Sodaqah given in you, Is more like Zakat rendered in any other month. Oh my Lord I pray!!! Spare our lives to witness, Another month of Ramadan in goodness

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Re: Celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr: Lessons And Purposes by Greenville990: 5:33am On Jun 25, 2017
What of month of lessons and soul uplifting exercises. May Allah grant us the ability to ensure continuous use of these lessons.
Ameen

Eid Mubarak

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Re: Celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr: Lessons And Purposes by Somebodee(m): 5:41am On Jun 25, 2017
Masha Allah.. We thank Allah for sparing our lives up to this moment to witness yet another end of ramadan, may Allah accept all our good deeds especially those which we have engaged in in this great month.. ameen..
Eidkum mubaarak my lovely brothers and sisters.. May Allah keep us alive to witness another Ramadaan..ameen
Re: Celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr: Lessons And Purposes by crazyABO(m): 5:49am On Jun 25, 2017
Alihamdulilah robilialamin may almighty Allah accept our ibadah inshallah cheesy AMIN
Re: Celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr: Lessons And Purposes by Emu4life(m): 5:51am On Jun 25, 2017
Takabalallahu minna wa minkum! U guyz should pls ignore the confusionist above! Wa kul ja'alhaq wazahaqal ba'atina, inna Ba'atina kaana zahuuqa.

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Re: Celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr: Lessons And Purposes by Hash86(m): 5:54am On Jun 25, 2017
Alhamdulillah. All thanks goes to Allah (swa) for making us see the end of Ramadan alive and healthy.
Always remember that Ramadan is gone but the God of Ramadan is present all the times!

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Re: Celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr: Lessons And Purposes by kayabd(m): 5:55am On Jun 25, 2017
keypad1:
To all the moon worshippers. Happy moon celebration
ode ni bobo yii shaaaa
Re: Celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr: Lessons And Purposes by keypad1: 5:58am On Jun 25, 2017
kayabd:

ode ni bobo yii shaaaa
so u insult on a muslim day celebration? Allah see ur people ooo

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Re: Celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr: Lessons And Purposes by kheart(m): 6:15am On Jun 25, 2017
Taqabballahu Minna wa Minkum.
May Allaah (SWT) accept all our acts of worship, make us among the chosen forgiven servants and reward us with the best in this world and Jannat Al firdaus in the hereafter. Ameen. Eid Mubarak.
Re: Celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr: Lessons And Purposes by 13ShadesOfMay(m): 7:06am On Jun 25, 2017
Alhamdulilah!!
May every of the blessings on Eid Al-Fitr be bestowed upon you and your family. Happy Celebration.
Re: Celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr: Lessons And Purposes by 13ShadesOfMay(m): 7:06am On Jun 25, 2017
Alhamdulilah!!
May every of the blessings on Eid Al-Fitr be bestowed upon you and your family. Happy Celebration!

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Re: Celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr: Lessons And Purposes by Basfaq(m): 9:09am On Jun 25, 2017
I wish we all could live our life the way we lived in the month Ramadam,by doing so,Muslims would surely change the world. undecided.Eid Mubarak.

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