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1In the name of Allah, Most Gracious Ever Merciful

Celebrating Allah’s Blessings

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2Eid Mubarak

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Peace Joy

Kinship

Gratitude

Giving

Eid ul Fitr is an Islamic festival that is joyously celebrated by 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

Goals of the month-long exerciseTo triumph over sinful behavior through abstinence

To reduce greedy consumption through self-restraint

To combat self-indulgence through charity

To defeat spiritual blankness through worship

To succeed in life through God-consciousness

Eid ul Fitr marks an important achievement for the Muslim men and women who observed fasts during Ramadan.

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4Ramadan Recap

“O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, so that you may develop Taqwa (consciousness of Almighty, self-restraint)” [Qur’an 2:183]

Fasting means abstinence from food, drink and sex from dawn

until dusk.

“The month of Ramadan is that in which the Qur'an was revealed, a guidance for people and clear proofs of the guidance and the Criterion (between right and wrong…)” [Qur’an 2:185]

Special prayers

Character-building

Charity

Compassion Better Health

Night of Power

Training

Supplications

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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.

“The Messenger of Allah enjoined Zakat-ul-Fitr on those who fast to shield them from any indecent act or speech, and for the purpose of providing food for the needy. It is

accepted as Zakah for the one who pays it before the Eid prayer, and it is sadaqah for the one who pays it after the prayer.” [Sunan Abu Dawud]

Peace be upon him

Note: Zakat Al Fitr charity is different from the Zakat ul Mal charity that financially able Muslims have to pay on surplus wealth and possessions. More info on http://www.islamicity.com/mosque/Zakat/

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About 5.5 pounds of grain, fruits, cheese or similar food items or its cash equivalent

Due before the Eid prayer Mandatory on all Muslims, male or female,

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 EidProclaiming Takbir – the expression of Almighty’s greatness

“Allah is great, Allah is great. There is no god but Allah. 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)(May Allah be pleased with him)

Dressing up in the best clothes Narrated Jabir said: “The Prophet had a Jubbah (long cloak) that he would wear on Eid and on Fridays.” Al-Bayhaqi reported that

Ibn Umar used to wear his best clothes on Eid.

(Peace be upon him)(May Allah be pleased with him)

Extending greetingsAt the time of the Prophet when people met one another on the day of

Eid, they would say, ‘Taqabbal Allahu minnaa wa minka’ (May Allah accept from us and from you our good deeds) [Ibn Hajar]

(Peace be upon him)

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7Eid: Culmination of Ramadan Experience

Contentment and bliss

Remembrance of Allah

Recitation of the Qur’an

Listening to the Qur’an

Charity and good deeds

Delight flowing from actions performed to please Allah

Peace: Inner and Outer

Night prayers

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Voluntary Abstinence

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8Eid: Pay Day!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 things that were permissible

those who restrained themselves from things that are forbidden

those who showed gratitude and humility, sharing and caring.

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9Thanking AllahEid is the occasion to thank our Creator and Sustainer for:

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Ramadan-specific blessings & opportunities

General provisions & favors in life

Islam

Qur’anStrength to observe fasts

Ramadan opportunity

Ability to give charity

Mercy and forgiveness

Messenger(Pbuh)

Faith

Health

Livelihood

Knowledge

Nature

“…And if you count the bounty of God, you shall never be able to reckon it” [Qur’an 14:34]

Resources

Transport

Good times

Success

Food & waterParents

Family

Friends

Children

Home

Sleep

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10Festivity Without Problems

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This is Eid. Peaceful. Dignified. Blessed

No uncontrolled revelry No drunken-driving No untoward crime No willful wastage No noise or

environmental pollution

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11Religion Without Ambiguity

This is Islam. Peaceful. Humane. Practical.

Unity of God Universal Brotherhood: No Racism Prohibition of injustice, corruption,

arrogance and actions that cause anarchy Guarantees:

Protection of Life Respect for Human Dignity Protection of Woman’s Chastity Right to Property Financial Support for the Needy Respect for Human Freedom Equality before Law Right to acquire Knowledge

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12Learn More…Please get to know more and change your life

Recommended Readings

The Holy Qur'an: Text, Translation & Commentary – by Abdullah Yusuf Ali

The Holy Qur’an (Online) The Life and Work of Muhammad (Critical Lives) – by Yahiya Emerick

Zakat Information Center

Towards Understanding Islam – by A.A.Maududi

Islamic Portal

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