Eid al-Fitr is a special moment for Muslims around the world. Known as the day of victory, Muslims in addition to performing Eid prayers, also wear the best clothes. Then stay in touch with relatives and friends to apologize.
In welcoming the arrival of Eid al-Fitr, it turns out that there are several things that need to be considered to celebrate it. Yes, one of those things is how to celebrate Eid.
Eid al-Fitr is a day that is awaited by Muslims around the world and becomes a day of victory after fighting lust during fasting in the month of Ramadan.
Eid is also a noble day and there are many sunnah practices that can be done with abundant rewards.
This way of celebrating Eid al-Fitr has also been around since the time of the Prophet. The Prophet and Muslims first held a celebration of Eid al-Fitr in the second year of Hijriyah (624 M) or over Battle of Badr.
From several narrations it is stated that there are several things that the Prophet did to welcome and celebrate Eid al-Fitr.
The Prophet often wore his best clothes, and ate dates with odd numbers before performing the Eid prayer. He ended the Eid prayer so that Muslims have the opportunity to distribute zakat fitrah.
Well, to find out how to celebrate Eid al-Fitr according to the sunnah of the Prophet at that time, here is a summary from various sources of the 10 sunnahs of the Prophet when celebrating Eid that we can follow:
Doing Takbir
Well, just before Eid al-Fitr, the Prophet welcomed him by doing takbir. When the evening of maghrib towards 1 Shawwal, it is recommended to multiply takbir to get the benefits of takbir until the Eid prayer will begin.
As explained in the letter Al Baqarah:
شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ ٱلَّذِىٓ أُنزِلَ فِيهِ ٱلْقُرْءَانُ هُدًى لِّلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَٰتٍ مِّنَ ٱلْهُدَىٰ وَٱلْفُرْقَانِ ۚ فَمَن شَهِدَ مِنكُمُ ٱلشَّهْرَ فَلْيَصُمْهُ ۖ وَمَن كَانَ مَرِيضًا أَوْ عَلَىٰ سَفَرٍ فَعِدَّةٌ مِّنْ أَيَّامٍ أُخَرَ ۗ يُرِيدُ ٱللَّهُ بِكُمُ ٱلْيُسْرَ وَلَا يُرِيدُ بِكُمُ ٱلْعُسْرَ وَلِتُكْمِلُوا۟ ٱلْعِدَّةَ وَلِتُكَبِّرُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ عَلَىٰ مَا هَدَىٰكُمْ وَلَعَلَّكُمْ تَشْكُرُونَ
"(The specified days are) the month of Ramadan, the month in which the Qur'an was revealed (beginning) as a guide for mankind and explanations for that guidance and the distinction (between the right and the false). Therefore, whoever of you is present (in the country where he resides) in that month, then let him fast in that month, and whoever is sick or on a journey (then he breaks his fast), then (it is obligatory for him to fast), as many as the days he left. , on other days. Allah wants ease for you, and does not want difficulty for you. And let the number suffice and you should glorify Allah for His guidance given to you, so that you may be grateful.”
(Surah Al Baqarah: 185).
Paying Zakat
In Islam, zakat is one of the pillars of Islam which is obligatory to implement. There are many uses of zakat for people in need. The obligation to pay zakat is explained in the hadith which has the following meaning,
"Rasulullah ordered zakat fitrah on people in the month of Ramadan to humans one sha' of tamar (two and a half kilos of rice) for free people or male or female servants ". (Al Hadith).
Clean Up
How to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the Prophet also often cleaned himself first before carrying out the Eid prayer. The Messenger of Allah bathed, put on perfume, and wore the best clothes he had.
It is sunnah when celebrating Eid al-Fitr, namely by cleaning oneself with a big bath.
Bathing is one of the sunnah recommended by Prophet Muhammad before performing Eid prayers.
Prophet Muhammad said:And from Amdullah bin Abbas raliyallahu Anhuma, he said, 'That the Prophet sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam took a bath on the day of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.” (HR. Ibn Majah)
Wearing the Best Clothes
Before Eid prayer, it is sunnah to wear the best clothes.
“From Ali bin Abi Talib Radhiallahu 'Anhu, that: The Prophet sallallaahu 'Alaihi wa Sallam ordered us on two feast days to wear the best clothes we have, and wear the best perfume that we have, and sacrifice the most expensive animal that we can afford. We have.” (HR. Al Hakim in Al Mustadrak)
From Jabir radhiyallahu 'anhu, he said, "The Prophet sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam had a special robe that he used for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, also to be worn on Fridays." (HR. Ibn Khuzaimah)
Wearing Fragrances
The next practice is to use fragrances.
This has also been explained in the hadith which means, "The Messenger of Allah commanded us to wear the best of what we find and wear fragrances and sacrifice the most precious thing we find.(Narrated by al-Hakim).
Eat Before Performing Eid Prayers
He also eats before performing Eid prayers. This is also one of the days that are forbidden to fast, which is during Eid al-Fitr.
It is explained in the hadith, Before the Eid prayer, the Prophet used to eat an odd number of dates; three, five, or seven. In a hadith it is stated that:
“During Eid al-Fitr, the Prophet did not go to the place of prayer before eating an odd number of dates.(Narrated by Ahmad and Bukhari)
Carrying out Eid Prayers
Then the way to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in the style of the Prophet at that time was to perform Eid prayers. Eid prayer is performed in congregation in the field or mosque.
All circles, both men and women who are holy or menstruating, go out and celebrate Eid al-Fitr. This is explained in the following hadith,
"We commanded to go out (during the holidays), and take out menstruating women, girls, and women in seclusion. As for menstruating women, they witness the activities of the Muslims and their sermons, and stay away from places of prayer." (HR. Bukhari 981, Muslim 890).
Taking a different path
Well, when going to Eid prayer, it is necessary to take a different path when leaving and returning for Eid prayer.
This has a deep meaning where Rasulullah wanted to meet with people around the trip to spread the symbols of Islam.
Taking a different path when leaving and returning for Eid prayers has a deep meaning. One of them, Rasulullah wanted to meet with people around the trip to spread the symbols of Islam.
This sunnah practice can be practiced if the Eid prayer can be done outside the home. Like a mosque or a field.
Taking different paths when going and returning is recommended according to the Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad .
“The Prophet when the feast took a different path (between going and returning).” (HR. Bukhari)
Taking a different path, of course, will meet with different people. So that more and more happiness can be spread through greetings and smiles.
Saying Hari Raya
Eid greetings are certainly one of the moments that cannot be forgotten by all Muslims. It is better to say,Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum (May Allah accept our deeds and yours)."
From Jubair bin Nufair, he said that when the companions of the Prophet sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam met on the day of 'Eid, they would say to each other, "Taqabbalallahu minna wa minka (May Allah accept my deeds and yours)." (Fath Al-Bari, 2: 446)
For this reason, if you are going to perform Eid prayers, in addition to multiplying takbir sentences, it is also recommended to offer prayers to relatives.
Friendship
After praying, the Messenger of Allah came to a crowded place, and visited a friend's house. Yes, the tradition of visiting each other during Eid al-Fitr has existed since the time of the Prophet.
When Eid arrived, the Prophet visited the homes of his companions. So did his friends. On this occasion, the Prophet and his companions prayed for each other's goodness.
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