Tag Archives: Eid

April, 2021

6 April
Khalid’s ibn Ma’dan statement regarding spending five nights of the year in ‘ibadah

Question I want to know the authenticity of this particular saying of Tabi’i Khalid ibn Ma’dan (rahimahullah) who said: “There are five particular nights in a whole year, whosoever spends these nights in worship with intention of gaining virtues and believing [in its promised virtues], Allah will grant him entrance into Jannah 1. The first night of Rajab (worships in …

27 January
A du’a asking protection from sudden death

Question Is this a du’a found in a Hadith? اللَّهُمَّ لَا تُهْلِكْنَا فَجْأَةً وَلَا تَأْخُذْنَا بَغْتَةً وَلَا تُعْجِلْنَا عَنْ حَقٍّ وَلَا وَصِيَّةٍ

13 March
Authenticity of Imam Shafi’i’s statement regarding du’as being accepted on five nights of the year

Question Is this statement authentically attributed to Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah)? Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah) has stated: “I have heard that du’as are accepted by Almighty Allah on five nights: 1) The night of Jumu’ah, 2 and 3) The nights of the two ‘Eids, 4) The first night of Rajab, 5) The middle (15th) night of Sha’ban”

28 August
Reciting the takbir during the ‘Eid

Question Does the following appear in a Hadith: Zayyinu a’yadakum bittakbir

30 May
‘Ibadah on the nights before the two ‘Eids

Question Does any Hadith state that one should endeavour to spend night of 1st Shawwal (night of ‘Eidul Fitr) in ‘ibadah. Also, please point out to its authenticity.

7 August
A du’a to recite on ‘Eid?

Question What is the status of the following Hadith? كان دعاء النبي – صلى الله عليه وسلم – في العيدين: اللهم إنا نسألك عيشة تقية وميتة سوية ومردا غير مخز ولا فاضح، اللهم لا تهلكنا فجأة ولا تأخذنا بغتة ولا تعجلنا عن حق ولا وصية، اللهم إنا نسألك العفاف والغنى والتقى والهدى وحسن عاقبة الآخرة والدنيا، ونعوذ بك من الشك …

3 July
Expressing happiness on ‘Eid is among the salient features of Islam

Question Where can I find the following statement of Hafiz Ibn Hajar Al ‘Asqalani (rahimahullah)? إظهار السرور في الأعياد من شعار الدين Expressing happiness on ‘Eid, is from the salient features of Islam
3 July
Disobedience on the day of Eid

Question Is this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said: “He who disobeys Allah on the day of Eid is like a person who disobeys Allah on the day of Qiyamah.”

30 June
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would eat dates before proceeding for ‘Eid Salah

Question Is this Hadith authentic? “On the Day of ‘Eidul Fitr, Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would not go out until he had eaten some dates.” Another version states that he would eat an odd number of dates.

31 July
Masnun surahs for Eid salah

Question I came across two opinions regarding the masnun surahs to be read in Eid Salah: 1. Surah ‘Ala and Surah Ghashiya 2. Surah Qaf and Surah Qamar Are these established from reliable Ahadith?

28 October
Fast when you see the moon and stop fasting when you see the moon

Question What is the authenticity of the following narrations: 1) “When you see the crescent moon fast, and when you see the crescent moon break the fast” 2) “Fast by its sighting and stop fasting by its sighting and if it is hidden from you, then complete the number of Sha’ban as thirty”

18 August
A dhikr to be recited on ‘Eid?

Question I would like to know about the following message someone sent on ‘Eidul Fitr. Is it mentioned in a Hadith, what is the status of the Hadith? Whosoever on the Day of ‘Id recites ‘Subhanallahi wa bi hamdihi’ three hundred’ times, and sends the reward of this recitation to the Ruh (souls) of all the Deceased Muslims, Allah will …

4 July
Eid gifts

Question How did Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) and his Sahabah (radiyallahu’anhum) celebrate eid? Is there anything in the Hadith about giving “eidy” to our family and friends or is this an innovation (riwaaj).