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Prophet Mohammad(SAW) said "Verily, the (results of) deeds done, depend upon the last actions."-Bukhari
Mistakes related to Eidul-Fitr
Mistake#1: Spending the night of Eid in worship.
Ibn Taymiyah said: “The ahaadeeth in which the nights before the two Eids are mentioned are falsely attributed to the Prophet (sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa sallam).” So do NOT single out the night of Eid for Ibaadah, as this is a kind of bid’ah that is NOT proven from the Prophet (sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa sallam), unless it is part of you NORMAL nightly routine to pray and worship.
Mistake#2: Celebrating the night before Eid: “Chand Raat” Some people do the exact opposite of the above and spend the night before Eid, singing, dancing , listening to music, with free mixing of men and women, lack of hijaab and hayaa’. They forget the promises they made to Allaah during Ramadaan to stay away from haraam. Do you really want to throw away all your hard work and effort you put in worship during Ramadaan for just a few hours of utterly useless waste of time?
Mistake#3: Fasting on the Day of Eid It is haraam to fast on the Day of Eid “He (sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa sallam) forbade fasting on the day of (Eid) al-Fitr and the day of al-Nahr (Eid al-Adha).” (Bukhaari, Muslim)
Mistake#4: Visiting graves specifically on the day of Eid ONLY Do not make it a point to visit graves on this day only. To do so is bid‘ah as it goes against the teaching of the Prophet (sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa sallam).It comes under the general meaning of the Prophet’s prohibition on visiting graves on a specific day and making that like a festival. (Ahkaam al-Janaa’iz wa Bida’uha by al-Albaani) However, if one visits the graves throughout the year, without singling out the day of Eid, there is no harm.
Mistake#5: Women mixing with men in the prayer area and elsewhere It is not right for women and men to freely mix and mingle and hang out with each other for no reason, if they are not mahrams, whether throughout the year or during Eid. The Prophet (sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa sallam) said: “Beware of entering upon women.” They said, “O Messenger of Allaah, what do you think about the brother-in-law?” he said: “The brother in law is death.” (Bukhaari, Muslim).
Mistake#6: Women going out wearing perfume and makeup, and without hijaab This is such a serious issue, yet many people take this matter so lightly. It is FARD for an adult Muslim woman to wear hijaab and cover herself and her hair. Remember sisters, you will be asked about this on the Day you stand in front of Allaah. “O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the believing women to draw their cloaks all over their bodies. That will be better, that they should be known (as free respectable women) so as not to be annoyed. And Allaah is Ever Oft Forgiving, Most Merciful” [al-Ahzaab:59].
The Prophet (pbuh) said: “Any woman who puts on perfume and passes by people so that they can smell her fragrance, is an adulteress.” (al-Nasaa’i, al-Tirmidhi-hasan )
Mistake#7: Listening to music and attending Eid parties with haraam things. It is haraam to listen to music, yet people take this matter very lightly too. It is on TV and radio, in cars, homes and marketplaces, and even on cell phones. This confirms the words of the Prophet (sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa sallam) who said: “There will be among my ummah people who will regard adultery, silk, alcohol and musical instruments as permissible.” (Bukhaari) Yes, it is from the Sunnah to enjoy the celebration of Eid, but always remember to observe the limits prescribed by Islam.
Mistake#8: Shaking hands with non-Mahrams It is haraam to shake hands of non-mahrams, EVEN if it is Eid! The Prophet (sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa sallam) said: ‘If one of you were to be struck in the head with an iron needle, it would be better for him than if he were to touch a woman he is not allowed to.” (al-Tabaraani; saheeh by al-Albaani).
Mistake#9: Not praying the Eid prayer. Some people think it is not a big deal if they don’t pray Salatul Eid. However, it is unanimously agreed that the Eid prayer is prescribed in Islam. So much so that some Ulama say that it is fard ‘ayn (an individual obligation), and that not doing it is a sin. (Majmoo’ Fataawa Ibn ‘Uthaymeen)
The Prophet (sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa sallam) commanded even the virgins and women in seclusion, i.e., those who did not ordinarily come out, to attend the Eid prayer place.
Mistake#10: Not saying the Takbeeraat out loud (for men) or at the right time Saying the takbeeraat out loud is one of the greatest Sunnahs on the day of Eid because Allaah says: “(He wants that you) must complete the same number (of days), and that you must magnify Allaah [i.e. to say Takbeer (Allaahu Akbar: Allaah is the Most Great)] for having guided you so that you may be grateful to Him” [al-Baqarah:185] The time for takbeer begins when it is proven that the new moon of Shawwaal has been sighted or thirty days of Ramadaan have been completed. And it ends when the Eid prayer begins. (Majmoo’ Fataawa Ibn ‘Uthaymeen) One of the most common forms of takbeer used by the Prophet (sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa sallam): Allaahu akbar, Allaahu akbar, Allaahu akbar, laa ilaaha ill-Allaah, Allaahu akbar, Allaahu akbar, Allaahu akbar, wa Lillaahi’l-hamd (Allaah is Most Great, Allaah is Most Great, Allaah is Most Great, there is no god except Allaah, Allaah is Most Great, Allaah is Most Great , Allaah is Most Great, and all praise be to Allaah). Men should raise their voices reciting this dhikr wherever they may be, in the masjids, in their cars or homes, etc. but women should say it softly, without raising their voices.
Mistake#11: Thinking that one is released from the “Prison of Ramadaan” Some people feel a sense of 'relief' once Ramadaan ends, as if released from some kind of jail, aoodhu billah. Remember, this fasting, this Ibaadah, this opportunity for dua and forgiveness is really a blessing on us, rather than hardship. It is really for our own good and it is nobody but us that will benefit at the end. Not only does fasting help us control our desires and trains us for the rest of the year, but it also gives us compassion for the poor, as well as many physical and spiritual benefits. But most of all, it brings us closer to Allaah and instills Taqwa in our hearts and is a means for attaining Jannah and avoiding the fire of Hell.
Mistake#12: Delaying Zakaat al-Fitr One of the rulings on the day of Eid al-Fitr is that Zakaat al-Fitr is due on this day. The Prophet (sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa sallam) enjoined that it should be paid before the Eid prayer or one or two days before that. Ibn ‘Umar said: “They used to give it one or two days before (Eid) al-Fitr.” (Bukhaari) If it is paid AFTER the Eid prayer, it DOES NOT count as Zakaat al-Fitr. The Prophet (sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever pays it before the prayer, it is Zakaat al-Fitr, and whoever pays it after the prayer, it is ordinary charity.” (Saheeh Abi Dawood-hasan by al-Albaani) Wassalam, |
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