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In the name of Allah, Most Gracious Ever Merciful
Celebrating Allahs Blessings
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2Eid Mubarak
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Peace
Peace Joy
Joy
Kinship
Kinship
Gratitude
Gratitude
Giving
Giving
Eid ul Fitr is an Islamic festival that is joyously celebratedby Muslims all over the world to mark the completion of
the holy month of fasting. Eid is an occasion of joy,thanksgiving and generosity.
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3A Major Milestone Achieved
oals of the month-long exerciseoals of the month-long exercise
To triumph over sinful behavior throughabstinenceTo triumph over sinful behavior throughabstinenceTo reduce greedy consumption throughself-restraint
To reduce greedy consumption throughself-restraintTo combat self-indulgence through charityTo combat self-indulgence through charity
To defeat spiritual blankness through
worship
To defeat spiritual blankness through
worshipTo succeed in life through God-consciousness
To succeed in life through God-consciousness
Eid ul Fitrmarks an importantachievement for the Muslim men andwomen who observed fastsduring Ramadan.
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4Ramadan Recap
O you who believe!Fasting is prescribed to
you as it was prescribedto those before you, sothat you may developTaqwa(consciousnessof Almighty, self-
restraint) [Quran2:183]
O you who believe!Fasting is prescribed to
you as it was prescribedto those before you, sothat you may developTaqwa(consciousnessof Almighty, self-
restraint)[Quran
2:183]
Fastingmeans
abstinencefrom food,
drink and sexfrom dawnuntil dusk.
The month of Ramadan is that in which the Qur'an
was revealed, a guidance for people and clear proofs ofthe guidance and the Criterion (between right andwrong) [Quran 2:185]
The month of Ramadan is that in which the Qur'an
was revealed, a guidance for people and clear proofs ofthe guidance and the Criterion (between right andwrong) [Quran 2:185]
Special prayersSpecial prayers
Character-buildingCharacter-building
CharityCharity
CompassionCompassion Better HealthBetter Health
Night of PowerNight of Power
TrainingTraining
SupplicationsSupplications
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5As the Day of Eid Approaches...
Zakat al Fitr, the end-of-Ramadan charity becomes
due as the month of Ramadan draws to a close.
Zakat al Fitr, the end-of-Ramadan charity becomes
due as the month of Ramadan draws to a close.The Messenger of Allah enjoined Zakat-ul-Fitr on those who
fastto shield them from any indecent act or speech, andfor thepurpose of providing food for the needy. It is accepted as Zakahfor the one who pays it before the Eid prayer, and it is sadaqahfor the one who pays it after the prayer. [Sunan Abu Dawud]
Peace be upon himPeace be upon him
kat Al Fitr charity is different from the Zakat ul Mal charity that financially able Muslims have to pay on surplus wealth and possessions.on http://www.islamicity.com/mosque/Zakat/
at Al Fitr charity is different from the Zakat ul Mal charity that financially able Muslims have to pay on surplus wealth and possessions.on http://www.islamicity.com/mosque/Zakat/
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About 5.5 pounds of grain, fruits,cheese or similar food items or itscash equivalent
Due before the Eid prayer
Mandatory on all Muslims, male orfemale, adult or minor Applicable for those who have the
means The head of household can give it
on behalf of other family members
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6The Day of Eid
Proclaiming Takbir the expression of Almightys
greatness
Allah is great, Allah is great. There is no god butAllah. Allah is great, Allah is great. And all praises
are for Allah.
Offering special prayers in congregations
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas: The Prophet went out and offered a
two Rakat prayer on the Day of Eid ul Fitr[Sahih Bukhari,
Volume 2, Book 15, Number 104]
(Peace be upon him)(Peace be upon him)(May Allah be pleased with him)(May Allah be pleased with him)
Dressing up in the best clothesNarrated Jabir said: The Prophet had a Jubbah (longcloak) that he would wear on Eid and on Fridays. Al-
Bayhaqi reported that Ibn Umar used to wear hisbest clothes on Eid.
(Peace be upon him)(Peace be upon him)(May Allah be pleased with him)(May Allah be pleased with him)
Extending greetings
At the time of the Prophet when people met one anotheron the day of Eid, they would say, Taqabbal Allahu
minnaa wa minka (May Allah accept from us and from youour good deeds)[Ibn Hajar]
(Peace be upon him)(Peace be upon him)
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7Eid: Culmination of Ramadan Experience
Contentment andbliss
Contentment andbliss
Remembrance of AllahRemembrance of Allah
Recitation of theQuran
Listening to the Quran
Charity and good deeds
Delight flowing from actionsperformed to please Allah
Delight flowing from actionsperformed to please Allah
Peace: Inner andOuter
Peace: Inner andOuter
Nightprayers
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VoluntaryAbstinence
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8Eid: Pay Day!
Eid is a day when Allah showers His mercy, His
blessings and His forgiveness on His bondsmen.
Eid is a day when Allah showers His mercy, His
blessings and His forgiveness on His bondsmen.
It is the day when wages are paid tothe dutiful servants of the Creator:
those who engaged only in thingsthat were permissible
those who restrained themselves
from things that are forbidden
those who showed gratitude andhumility, sharing and caring.
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9Thanking Allah
Eid is the occasion to thank our Creator and
Sustainer for:
Eid is the occasion to thank our Creator and
Sustainer for:
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Ramadan-specificblessin
gs&opportunities
Ramadan-specificblessin
gs&opportunities
Generalprovisions&favorsinlife
Generalprovisions&favorsinlife
IslamIslam
QuranQuran
Strength to observe fastsStrength to observe fasts
Ramadan opportunityRamadan opportunity
Ability to give charityAbility to give charity
Mercy and forgivenessMercy and forgiveness
MessengerMessenger(Pbuh)(Pbuh)
FaithFaith
HealthHealth
LivelihoodLivelihood
KnowledgeKnowledge
NatureNature
And if you count the bounty of God, you shall never be able toreckon it[Quran 14:34]And if you count the bounty of God, you shall never be able toreckon it[Quran 14:34]
ResourcesResources
TransportTransport
Good timesGood times
SuccessSuccess
Food & waterFood & waterParentsParents
FamilyFamily
FriendsFriends
ChildrenChildren
HomeHome
SleepSleep
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10Festivity Without Problems
www.ezsoftech.comwww.ezsoftech.comIslamfortoday.comIslamfortoday.com
is Eid. Peaceful. Dignified. Blesis Eid. Peaceful. Dignified. Bles
No uncontrolledrevelry
No drunken-driving
No untoward crime
No willful wastage
No noise or
environmentalpollution
HighlightsHighlights
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11Religion Without Ambiguity
is Islam. Peaceful. Humane. Practicis Islam. Peaceful. Humane. Practic
Unity of God
Universal Brotherhood: No Racism
Prohibition of injustice, corruption,arrogance and actions that causeanarchy
Guarantees:
Protection of Life Respect for Human Dignity
Protection of Womans Chastity
Right to Property
Financial Support for the Needy
Respect for Human Freedom
Equality before Law
Right to acquire Knowledge
HighlightsHighlights
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Recommended Readings
The Holy Qur'an: Text, Translation & Commentary byAbdullah Yusuf Ali
The Holy Quran (Online) The Life and Work of Muhammad (Critical Lives) by YahiyaEmerick
Zakat Information Center
Towards Understanding Islam by A.A.Maududi
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