Dr. Mufti Syed Ziauddin Naqshbandi Mujaddidi Qadri
Shaykh Ul Fiqh, Jamia Nizamia; Founder - Director
Abul Hasanaat Islamic Research Center
Abul Hasanaat Islamic Research Center
Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala) has ordered us to express happiness on Eid. As given in the Holy Quran in Surah Yunus, verse 58. <div> </div> <div>So, without wasting our time in markets and in shopping, we should prepare for Eid. Especially the last night, we should not waste and we should it in prayer, as it is Mustahab (Commendable) to spend the last night in prayer. As given in Durre Mukhtaar, Vol 1, Pg No: 507.</div> <div> </div> <div>This last night is also called as Lailatul Jaiza (the night of reward) as on this night, the Mercy of Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala) is at its peak and prayers are not rejected. The pious worshippers of Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala) after spending the month of Ramadhan in obedience of Allah's commandments, spend the night standing before Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala) waiting for the benevolence of the Lord.</div> <div> </div> <div>There is a Hadith in Musannaf Abdur Razzaq, Vol 4, Pg No: 317:</div> <div> </div> <div>Translation of Hadith: It has been narrated on the authority of Hadhrat Abdullah bin Umar (May Allah be well pleased with them): There are 5 nights on which prayers are not rejected………</div> <div> </div> <div>Among them are the night of Eid also. </div> <div> </div> <div>There is a Hadith in At Targhib Wat Tarhib, Vol 2, Pg No: 152:</div> <div> </div> <div>Translation of Hadith: It has been narrated on the authority of Hadhrat Ma'adh Bin Jabal (May Allah be well pleased with him) that the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said: Whoever spends these 5 nights in prayer, Jannah becomes Wajib for them…..</div> <div> </div> <div>The nights of both the Eid are also included here. </div> <div> </div> <div>Thus, the last night of Ramadhan i.e. the night before Eid should not be wasted and we should try to spend it in prayer as we are able to.</div> <div> </div> <div>The following acts are Wajib on the day of Eid:</div> <div> </div> <div>1. To beautify oneself (i.e. have a hair cut, cut one's nails etc.)</div> <div> </div> <div>2. To have a bath.</div> <div> </div> <div>3. To use Miswak (apart from using it during Wuzu).</div> <div> </div> <div>4. To offer Salaat Ul Fajr of that day in one's local Masjid.</div> <div> </div> <div>5. To go to the Eidgah (a special place for Salaat Ul Eid) early in the morning.</div> <div> </div> <div>To give the Sadqa Fitr and go to the Eidgah.</div> <div> </div> <div>To have something sweet (like dates) before going to the Eidgah (if it is dates, then having them in an odd number).</div> <div> </div> <div>To offer Salaat Ul Eid in Eidgah.</div> <div> </div> <div>To go the Eidgah using one route and returning from another.</div> <div> </div> <div>To recite the Takbir ( Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar La ilaha Illallahu Wallahuakbar Allahu Akbar wa lillahi hamd ) while going to the Eidgah.</div> <div> </div> <div>To recite the Takbir softly on Eid Ul Fitr.</div>