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What reward will the muslim get for reaching the mosque after prayer?
The Muslim will get the reward of the jama’a prayer.
when was salat al-eidayn prescribed in islam?
it was prescribed in the first year after al-hijra.
what is the ruling of salatul- Eidayn in islam?
salat ul-eidayn is a confirmed sunnah in islam.
Why is salat-ul Eidan important in islam?
Because it brings muslim together on this occasion.
How many times did the prophet do this prayer?
The prophet was keen on performing it till his death.
Who did the prophet recommend to attend this prayer?
he recommended women and children to attend it.
Why did the prophet recommend them to witness it?
This was to show the power of muslims in al-madinah.
When does the time of al-eidain prayer begin?
The Eidayn prayer time begins just after sunset.
Why should eid al-adha prayer be performed early?
This is to enable muslims slaughter their sacrifices.
Why should eidul- fitr prayer be delayed a little?
This is to enable Muslims to pay zakat-ul fitr.
What is the muslim etiquette for sala-ul Eidayn?
A Muslim should take a bath, wear perfume, eat and something before praying.
What did the prophet do on Eidul adha?
He used to eat a piece of the liver of the sacrifice.
When does Takbeer for al-eidayn begin?
The takbeer begins since the two eids eve
How long does the eidul-adha takbeer last?
The eidul-adha takbeer lasts till asr of 13th dhul-hijja.
What are 11th., the 12th., & 13th., dhulhijja called?
They are called the days of Tashreeq in islam.
When does Takbeer stop for eidul- fitr?
Takbeer for Eidul fitr stops with salah eidul fitr.
What are the words of Takbeer do muslims say?
They say: “Allah akbar la ilaha ila allah wa lillah al-hamd.”
what do the words of takbeer mean in english?
They mean: “Allah is the most great, there is no god but Allah and all the praise belongs to Allah.”
What should a muslim do going to salah al-eid?
They should go to pray via a route & return via another.
Where should the eid prayer be performed?
it should be performed in an open place.
when should the eid prayer be performed indoors?
it should be performed indoors in bad weather.
How do muslims congratulate each other after salah?
Muslims exchange the phrase: “Taqabbal Allah,” on eid.
What does the phrase “Taqabbal Allah,”mean in English?
It means: “May Allah accept the good deeds from you.”
Why were the two eids prescribed for muslims in islam?
They are time for eating, drinking, enjoying and zikr.”
What did prophet mohammad say about the two eids?
he said “Allah gave us those two eids for celebration."
What did the prophet say to Abu Bakr who scolded two girls who were singing?
He said: “Let them sing, today is feast day, abu bakr.”
How do muslims perform the Eid prayer?
the imam prays two rakat without adhan or iqama.
How many takbeers are there in the first raka?
He says takbeer six times after Takbeerat al-ihram.
What do the worshipers do concerning takbeer?
The worshipers repeat takbeer after the imam.
What surah does the imam recite in the first rakat?
The imam recites surah al-aala after surah al-fatiha.
How many takbeers are there in the second raka?
He says takbeer five times after Takbeerat for rising.
What surah does the imam recite in the second rakat?
He recites surah al-Ghashya or al-Shams after al-fatiha.
How does the imam conclude performing the eid prayer?
the imam concludes the eid prayer with Tasleem.
What does the imam do after Tasleem in the eid prayer?
The imam gives a short khutba with a brief sitting.
What does the imam do during the khutba of al-eid?
The imam repeats takbeer congratulating muslims.
What does the imam do in the khutba of eidul fitr?
The imam reminds worshipers to pay zakat al-fitr.
What does the imam do in the khutba of eidul adha?
The imam reminds them to sacrifice Udhyya animals.
What should you do if you missed the eid prayer?
What should you do if you missed the eid prayer?