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Eid ul Fitr also called the ' Festival of Breaking the Fast' or Lesser Eid, or simply Eid marks the end of Ramadan. At the start of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. It is celebrated all over the world. Eid Ul Adha Khutbah In Arabic Text Pdf Download via santicavision.info 14 Masoom 72 Shaheed - Khutba Majlis For New Zakreen via nazarwork.page.tl My Religious Basics via mybasics.files.wordpress.com. The Khutbah of Eid-ul-Fitr The Eid prayer is wrapped up with a short Khutbah (discourse), which is loaded with Takweer and several supplications for the wellbeing of Muslims and the total humankind. Do listen to the lecture attentively and ask all the goodness to Allah later in Dua. Listening to Khutbah (speech) is sunnah. A khutbah discussing the meaning of eid al-adha and its implications on the lives of Muslims Eid Ul Fitr Ke Adaab Quran O Sunnat Ki Roshni Main By S via www.doovi.com Special Dua For A Special Person 20 August 2012 via www.vuhelp.net Jummah Khutbah Arabic - Islamic Site via islamic22215.blogspot.com Jummah Khutbah Arabic Text Pdf via. ‘Id-ul-Fitr Khutba (Sermon) Delivered at London, 14 November 2004. Holy Quran’s verdict on some approaches to determining the new moon. Fasting teaches holding the Holy Quran as supreme guidance. Prayer must lead to practical nearness of man to Allah.
Summary
1)The necessity of being conscious of Allaah.
2)Gratitude due to Allaah for the favor of Siam (fasting) and Qiam (night prayer).
3)The virtue of fasting six days from Shawaal, and misconceptions related to fasting these days.
4)How the huge gathering of people attending Salaatul 'Eid, reminds us of another larger gathering on the Day of Judgment, and the things we should do in preparation for that Day.
5)Sunnah of the 'Eid, and reminding that its not of the Sunnah to visit the graves.
6)An advice to women to fear Allah, and to fulfill husband’s and children’s rights, and a warning against going out while applying makeup and displaying their charms.
(Repeating seven successive Takbirs then saying): “Allaahu Akbar Allahu Akbar La Ilaha Illa Allaah, Allaahu Akbar Allaahu Akbar Wa Lillahil-Hamd” (Allaah is the Greatest, Allaah is the Greatest, there is no deity worthy of worship but Allaah, Allaah is the Greatest, Allaah is the Greatest, to Allaah all praise is due).
Praise be to Allaah, the Assembler of the multitudes again and again, the Eliminator of nations and armies, the One Who will gather mankind together against a Day about which there is no doubt, for Allaah never fails in His promise.
I testify that Muhammad is Allaah’s servant and Messenger, who is favored by Allaah above all mankind. May Allaah bless him, his family, his Companions and those who follow them on the proper path until the Resurrection Day!
O people! Fear Allaah, and give thanks to Him on account of the great favors He has endowed upon you, including the completion of fasting and voluntary night prayers, which are the greatest of all favors! Ask Allaah to accept your deeds and to overlook your mistakes, for He is the Most Generous of all those who show generosity and the Most Benevolent of those who show benevolence.
It was related that the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam said: “He who observed the fast of Ramadan and then followed it with six (days of fasting) in the month of Shawwaal would be as if he had fasted the whole year.” This is elaborated thus: The fasting of the month of Ramadan equals fasting for ten months, and fasting in the first six days of the month of Shawwaal is equal to two months, making up twelve months, i.e. one year. As for fasting for one day following the day of `Eid, and calling that day “Yaum As-Sabr” (the Day of Patience)…it is not a valid practice. All days that one fasts are days of patience, as one observes self-control and prevents his soul from all that is forbidden during fasting. Some people think that one who fasts during the first six days in the month of Shawwaal will be obliged to fast on these days every year. However, this view is incorrect since such type of fasting is a supererogatory practice that one may observe in one year and give up in another. In all cases, it is preferable to observe fast during the first six days of the month of Shawwaal in order to obtain the reward of fasting.
O people! Let your assemblage today remind you of the Day of Resurrection, when you will be raised from your graves to meet your Lord for reckoning, barefooted, naked, with eyes staring fixedly in horror. Allaah said, which means: “The Day you shall see it, every nursing mother will forget her nursling, and every pregnant one will drop her load, and you shall see mankind as in a drunken state, yet they will not be drunken, but severe will be the Torment of Allah”. (Al-Hajj: 2).
“That Day shall a man flee from his brother, And from his mother and his father, And from his wife and his children. Every man, that Day, will have enough to make him careless of others.” (‘Abas: 34-37).
The Day when the records of deeds will be distributed to the right and to the left. Allaah has said, the meaning of which is: “Then, as for him who will be given his record in his right hand. He surely will receive an easy reckoning. And will return to his family in joy! But whosoever is given his record behind his back. He will invoke (his) destruction. And shall enter a blazing Fire, and be made to taste its burning.” (Al-Inshiqaaq: 7-12).
The Day when the scales of justice will be set up. Allaah said, which means: “Then, those whose scales (of good deeds) are heavy, -- these, they are the successful. And those whose scales (of good deeds) are light, -- they are those who lose their own selves, in Hell will they abide. The Fire will burn their faces, and therein they will grin, with displaced lips (disfigured). Were not My Verses (this Qur'an) recited to you, and then you used to deny them?”(Al-Mu'minoon: 102-105).
The Day when the Siraat (a bridge) will be laid across Hell and people will cross it in a manner that fits their deeds. Those who used to be fast in doing good deeds, will cross it quickly, but those who used to slacken and linger about when called to perform acts of obedience will cross the Siraat in a similar manner, a fitting recompense for them. So strive together as in a race towards all that is good, O Muslims! Be prepared for that day so that you may prosper!
According to the Prophet’s conduct, it is preferable for one who has attended the 'Eid Prayer to return home using a different route from the one that he took going to the place of prayer. It has become a custom that people shake hands with each other and exchange congratulations on the occasion of the 'Eid, which is a good practice that brings about friendliness and eliminates hatred and enmity.
As for going to graveyards on the day of 'Eid, I do not know a basis or an authentic legal reference on which this practice is founded. Going to graveyards is permitted at all times, but there is no legal reference that provides for going to graveyards on the day of 'Eid specifically.
Before the end of the sermon, I would like to direct a sermon to women, since the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam used to preach them on the day of 'Eid, just as he would address men. O women! You should fear Allaah regarding your souls, observe the limits set by Allaah, observe your duties towards your husbands and children. The righteous women are devoutly obedient, and guard in the husband's absence what Allaah would have them guard.
O women! Do not be dazzled by women who go shopping and attend public places while applying perfume and exposing parts of their bodies, including their hands and faces, or those who cover their faces with a transparent cover that reveals what is beneath it. The Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam said: “Two are the types of the denizens of Hell whom I did not see:.… women who would be dressed but appear to be naked, who would be inclined (to evil) and make men incline towards it. Their heads would be like the humps of the Bukht camel inclined to one side. They will not enter Paradise and they will not smell its odor whereas its odor can be smelt from such and such distance (i.e. very far).”
If you walk around in marketplaces, you should be quiet, careful not to raise your voices and avoid the gatherings of men. Do not permit your daughters to wear garments that are disapproved of, or behave or dress in a way that imitates men. The Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam cursed effeminate men and those women who assume the similitude and manners of men.
The Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam addressed women saying: “I saw that the majority of the inhabitants of Hell were women because you keep on cursing and are ungrateful towards your husbands.”
O Allaah! Your servants have come to this place, seeking Your reward and bounty, and fearing Your punishment. O Allaah fulfill our wish and make us secure against that which we fear and gather us on the word of truth; make smooth for us the path of bliss and save us from the path of misery; forgive us in the worldly life and in the Hereafter, for Thou art the Most Generous and Most Bounteous.
Eid ul-Fitr Khutba - July 17, 2015
Written by Munawar HaqueEid ul-Fitr Khutba - July 17, 2015
Transcript of the Eid ul-Fitr Khutba delivered by Dr. Munawar Haque on July 17, 2015
إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ لِلَّهِ نَحْمَدُهُ وَنَسْتَعِينُهُ وَنَسْتَغْفِرُهُ وَنَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنْ شُرُورِ أَنْفُسِنَا وَمِنْ سَيِّئَاتِ أَعْمَالِنَا ، مَنْ يَهْدِهِ اللَّهُ فَلا مُضِلَّ لَهُ ، وَمَنْ يُضْلِلْ فَلا هَادِيَ لَهُ ، وَأَشْهَدُ أَن لا إِلَهَ إِلا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لا شَريْكَ لَهُ ، وَأشْهَدُ أنَّ مُحَمّداً عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُوْلُـه ،أَرْسَلَهُ بِالْهُدَى وَدِينِ الْحَقِّ لِيُظْهِرَهُ عَلَى الدِّينِ كُلِّهِ وَكَفَى بِاللَّهِ شَهِيدًا ، فَصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيهِ وَعَلَى آلهِ وأَصْحَابِهِ وَسَلَّمَ تَسْلِيمَاً كَثِيْراً كَثِيْراً
Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar, la ilaha illallah. Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar; wa lillahil hamd.
Alhamdulillah, we have gathered here this morning on this blessed day of Eid to glorify, praise, and thank Allah (SWT) for His infinite blessings, favors and mercy upon us. Eid is a day of peace and thanksgiving, a day of forgiveness and moral victory, and a day of festive remembrance of Allah (SWT). We thank Allah (SWT) for giving us the will, the strength, and the endurance to observe fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.
My dear brothers and sisters! Allah (SWT) has guided us to Islam, and without His guidance we would not have been guided. We are among the most blessed people for the simple reason that we have been guided to Islam—the path of all the prophets and messengers of Allah (SWT).
إِنَّ الدِّينَ عِندَ اللَّهِ الْإِسْلَامُ
“The deen in the sight of Allah is Islam.” (Aal ‘Imran, 3:19)
Allah (SWT) has brought us together as a Muslim ummah, and we have gathered here today only for His sake. Our differences in color, race, nationality, and cultural background do not divide us from being an ummah; a community of believers. We are the beacon of light for humanity for Allah (SWT) says,
كُنتُمْ خَيْرَ أُمَّةٍ أُخْرِجَتْ لِلنَّاسِ تَأْمُرُونَ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ وَتَنْهَوْنَ عَنِ الْمُنكَرِ وَتُؤْمِنُونَ بِاللَّهِ
“You are the best community ever to be produced before mankind. You enjoin the right, forbid the wrong and have iman in Allah.” (Aal ‘Imran, 3:110)
Being the Ummah of Muhammad (SAW) means we bear the responsibility of living Islam as our way of life and conveying that message to all of humanity, especially in today's great time of need. We must convey this message sincerely, kindly and with the wisest of manners.
ادْعُ إِلَىٰ سَبِيلِ رَبِّكَ بِالْحِكْمَةِ وَالْمَوْعِظَةِ الْحَسَنَةِ وَجَادِلْهُم بِالَّتِي هِيَ أَحْسَنُ
“Call to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good teaching and reason with them in a way that is best.” (al-Nahl. 16:125)
Islam is essentially about one's willful submission to Allah (SWT), and about becoming His worthy vicegerent, here on earth. The spirit of Islam is to nurture and strengthen our conscience and to prepare us as better human beings so that we can live at peace with ourselves and spread peace amongst others. Our world desperately needs harmony and peace. Harmony, peace and justice are essential ingredients for our stewardship of the world.
In today’s Khutba on the blessed occasion of Eid ul Fitr, let me share with you some thoughts on the topic of reviving the spirit of Islam. More often than not, we tend to forget the spirit of religion and, over time, change them into mechanical rituals, perhaps because human beings are very prone to ritualizing religion. Take the case of the month-long fasting in Ramadan, a unique practice that Allah (SWT) has prescribed for the believers.
The objective of Ramadan is to attain taqwa or the conscious awareness of Allah (SWT). Taqwa protects us from engaging in activities that are harmful to us. Unlike other core Islamic rituals, Ramadan creates a unique environment and religious spirit within Muslim communities for a whole month. We prepare ourselves to welcome the month, and when it comes, most of us fast and become extra observant of our religion. We try not to miss the salat which many of us may disregard in other times. Our relationship with the Masjid increases; we become more charitable; we recite the Qur'an more, and most of us attend the tarawih prayers at night. In the last ten days of Ramadan, we are anxious to seek the Lailatul Qadr. Ramadan also unites us and brings us closer as a community.
However, a few questions arise. Are we, individually and as a community, achieving the desired objective of fasting in Ramadan? Does the level of our God-consciousness really go up, and if it does, how long does it stay with us? It is difficult to say how many Muslims would pass this test of God-consciousness and are able to build a deeper relationship with Allah (SWT), but if manners and moral character of a people are some pointers, then we have a long way to go. Our not-so-satisfactory performances in personal, family, neighborhood and social lives point a finger to our general failure in reaping the benefit from the noble month of Ramadan. It is sad but true that as an ummah, we are not united; we remain divided, even though unity is ordained upon the believers by Allah (SWT).
وَاعْتَصِمُوا بِحَبْلِ اللَّهِ جَمِيعًا وَلَا تَفَرَّقُوا
“Hold fast to the rope of Allah all together, and be not divided among yourselves.” (Aal ‘Imran, 3:103)
The subject of unity was also stressed by Prophet Muhammad (SAW). It is reported that he (SAW) clasped his hands with the fingers interlaced and said, “A believer to another believer is like a solid brick structure, each brick supporting the other.”
The sectarian conflicts in the Middle East and other parts of the Muslim world are very disturbing. These conflicts do not necessarily involve Muslims against a common enemy. Sadly enough, the enemies are mostly from within; Muslims killing Muslims. These actions are not sanctioned in our faith. No one is permitted to take the life of any innocent person, what to speak of taking the life of a brother in faith. Our disunity has created a situation whereby we as an ummah are unable to resolve the crises in areas of sectarian conflicts around the world, where innocent Muslim men, women and children are not only being subjected to unthinkable persecution and oppression, but also being killed.
It is a demand on us that we take the world seriously. Fasting in Ramadan is prescribed on us to mould our character so that we acquire the lofty qualities that are needed to bring inner peace of mind and to enhance our ability to serve others. Allah (SWT) expects from us that as His vicegerents on earth, we race with each other and compete for righteousness, and not for lowly mundane things such as power, greed and lust.
وَلِكُلٍّ وِجْهَةٌ هُوَ مُوَلِّيهَا فَاسْتَبِقُوا الْخَيْرَاتِ
“Each community has its own direction to which it turns: so race to do good deeds…” (al-Baqarah, 2:148)
If our external change in behavior and daily routine in Ramadan does not bring inner change, we must ask whether our fasting has really been accepted by Allah (SWT). Unfortunately, for some Muslims, indulgence begins right on the day of Eid celebration and for others it gradually creeps in their life, and dilutes the spirit which they acquired through fasting. It is crucial that we employ the powerful tool of muhasaba, or self-monitoring to assess our deeds, inside and outside Ramadan. This is achieved by being honest with ourselves. Honest self-criticism is an important way to purify our souls. Purification of the soul leads to success.
قَدْ أَفْلَحَ مَن زَكَّاهَا وَقَدْ خَابَ مَن دَسَّاهَا
'Truly he has succeeded who purifies it (i.e. the soul). And truly, he has failed who corrupts it.' (al-Shams, 91:9-10)
It is essential that we step back from our busy lives and shield ourselves from an artificially created virtual world dictated by materialism and consumerism. It is important that we discover our worth as human beings and use the gift of time to stay away from loss. Let us re-dedicate our lives to the cause of humanity, which is the best way to demonstrate our love of Allah (SWT). Let us resolve that our energies are directed towards strengthening a society based on mutual respect, brotherly love, and universal understanding.
أَقُولُ قَوْلِي هَذَا وَأَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ لِي وَلَكُمْ وَلِسَائِرِ المُسْلِمينَ وَالمُسْلِمَاتْ فَاسْتَغْفِرُوهْ إِنَّهُ هُوَ الْغَفُورُ الرَّحِيمُ
الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين
It is true that there is a lot of anti-Islamic propaganda today, but we should be thankful to Allah (SWT) that there are still a very large number of people who have goodwill towards us and who want to know more about our faith. Let us build on this trust. Let us use whatever freedom we have and whatever opportunities we find to help others to know us, to know about the universal values of Islam.
Eid Ul Fitr Khutbah Arabic
We must pay special attention to the next generation of Muslims growing up here. They need good upbringing and extensive Islamic education. We must protect them from the wrong influences of drugs, violence, immoral behavior, and the evils that are negatively affecting our youth globally. We must give them knowledge, give them hope, give them love and care, and do our best to keep them on the path of Allah (SWT).
Eid Ul Fitr Short Khutbah Arabic
My dear brothers and sisters! Let us keep the spirit of Ramadan and the spirit of Eid alive among us. Let us strengthen our bond with our Creator and with each other. Let us be more united. Let us become more and more committed to righteousness in our own lives, in the lives of our families, and in the society in which we live.
O Allah! Help us to live without hate and fear of the “other.” O Allah! Help us
promote understanding and dialogue over bitterness and pessimism. O Allah! Have mercy on our brothers and sisters in faith, and in humanity who are facing tyranny and oppression; who are suffering from war, terrorism, genocide, and all types of injustices. O Allah, relieve them of their hardships. O Allah! Protect us, our families, our communities, and our society; keep us on the right path, guide us to live in peace, and to spread the message of peace and justice. O Allah! Make us treat every human being with respect and dignity. O Allah, please accept our good deeds, and forgive our shortcomings. O Allah, bless this land and its people, and the entire humanity. Ameen Ya Rabb al-‘Aalameen.
Let me conclude with a Hadith Qudsi. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said, “Once people come out of Eid prayer, Allah (SWT) says, 'O my servants, you fasted and held prayer for me. Return back to your homes while you have been forgiven.'Congratulations to you and your families. Barak Allahu Feekum. Kul 'am wa antum bi khayr. May the blessings of Allah (SWT) keep your hearts happy and your homes happy.
وَصَلَّ اللهُ عَلَى خيرِ خَلقِهِ مُحمَّدٍ وعَلَى آلِه وأصْحَابِه أجْمَعِين- بِرَحْمَتِكَ يا أرْحَمَ الرَّاحِمِين
Wa akhiru da`wana ‘an il hamdu lillahi Rabbil ‘Aalameen.