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Eid Salah
213 fatawa from 6 South African Darul Iftas on Eid Salah, part of Salah & Masjid. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
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Eid Salah fatawa — page 5 of 6
- Ask Imaam11 Dec 2007
Is it permissible to give money and gifts to family members to celebrate the day of eid? ...After Eid Salaat people usually greet each other with hugs and wish and say 'Eid Mubarak' to one another at the masjid/eidgah....
1) Is it permissible to give money and gifts to family members to celebrate the day of eid? 2) After Eid Salaat people usually greet each other with…
Ml. Abu Yahya - Ask Imaam27 Nov 2007
I live in Pakistan and in this Ramadan I went with my family to perform Umrah. We began our fasts in Pakistan, however we celebrated Eid in Makkah. My question is that since there is a difference of dates between the 2 countries...
I live in Pakistan and in this Ramadan I went with my family to perform Umrah. We began our fasts in Pakistan, however we celebrated Eid in Makkah.…
Ml. Abu Yahya - Ask Imaam18 Nov 2007
Here in Saudi Arabia we celebrated eid ul fitr on friday. Regarding Jumma prayer some of our country people were saying that we should had perform juhr instead of juma prayer ...
Assalamu Alaikum. Here in we celebrated eid ul fitr on friday. Regarding Jumma prayer some of our country people were saying that we should had…
- Ask Imaam1 Nov 2007
With regards to clapping would you kindly consider a context of people gathered for Eid-ul-fitr salat busy raising the takbeer...
With regards to clapping would you kindly consider a context of people gathered for Eid-ul-fitr salat busy raising the takbeer and praise of Allah…
Ml. Ehzaz Ajmeri - Ask Imaam10 Aug 2007
Please could you give me some information on Eid-Ul-Fitr and the duration of this special event?
First i would like to thank you for this opportunity. I work for a large Organisation and we complement about 60% of the Muslim Religion at our Cape…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Feb 2007
Do women attend Eid Salaah
Umm Atiyah (ra) reported: "The Messenger of Allah (saw) commanded us to bring out on Eid-al-Fitr and Eid-al-Adha, young women, hijab-observing adult…
Maulana Mohammed ibn Maulana Harooon Abasoomer - Ask Imaam5 Jun 2006
Please tell me how stuff like khatam, matam, chaaleswan and eid milad an nabi started, as it is not allowed
1. Please tell me how stuff like khatam, matam, chaaleswan and eid milad an nabi started, as it is not allowed. I want to explain this to my family…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam6 Dec 2005
This year again we had a disputed Eid in Europe. My question is what should be done is such a situation.
This year again we had a disputed Eid in Europe. My question is what should be done is such a situation. We live in a European country where Turks…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam14 Nov 2005
we had eid on Thursday even though no moon was sited wednesday evening. Other parts of Australia had eid on Friday
Dear Mufti i am from Austraila we had eid on Thursday even though no moon was sited wednesday evening. Other parts of Australia had eid on Friday. I…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Jul 2005
celebrating eid meeladun nabi
I would like to know the ruling on celebrating our Nabies birthday. since a Muslim friend of mine told me that we are not suppose to celebrate the…
- Ask Imaam29 Apr 2004
Isn’t it essential that we must celebrate and be happy on the birthday of our Beloved Prophet (saw)?
Allah swt states in the Holy Quran ?Of the favour and mercy of Allah let them rejoice, that is better than all their wealth? 10:58. This verse Allah…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Feb 2004
Assalamwalaikum Eid salaat is waajib, so why do pilgrams not perform the Eid -ul Adha salaat during Haj? Jazakallah
Respected Brother-in-Islam Assalaamu alaykum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakatuh The Eid Salaah is not Waajib on Pilgrims because Mina does not fulfil the…
For-Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Dec 2003
If we send our money to do qurbani in India and eid falls a day before our eid here in Barbados would our qurbani be valid or not?
There are differences of opinions among the Ulama regarding the validity of the Qurbaani performed in a foreign land before the break of dawn of Eid…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam5 Dec 2003
Whats the correct way to celebrate Eid?
Eid-ul-Fitr is an expression of a person to show his happiness upon his achievements in Ramadhaan. This out-pouring of happiness is to encourage a…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam5 Nov 2003
Bossa (Kiss) our parents and elders hands on eid or big days as a sign of respect?
Asalaam Walaikum, I wanted to ask u that can give Bossa (Kiss) our parents and elders hands on eid or big days as a sign of respect?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Oct 2003
Can I treat my cousin sister as i treat my own sister?Can i kiss my cousin sister(she is a year and a half elder than me)as i kiss my own sister on forehead on the ocassions of EID and all.
In my family it is seen that all the brothers and sisters kiss each other on the occasion of EID or when they meet after a long time and even if…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 May 2003
Please quote the reward for Praying Salaat-ul-Eid from Ahadith. Also, is this Salaat Fard or Nafl?
1. Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed (Radhiallaahu Anhu) narrates, 'Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) used to set out for the Eid -Gah for Eid-ul-Fitr and…
- Ask Imaam19 Feb 2003
Question Concerning this Upcoming Eid Al Adha. Who should we follow if the local scholars are split in opinion? Details in Question.
1.) Under which Madhabs must we go with the local sighting and under which Madhabs must we go with the Hujjaj? If the local scholars (same madhabs)…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Jan 2003
What is the shariah ruling into cutting of nails/hair 10 days before Eid,and is this binding on person doing the physical slaughtering or in person's name of sacrifice(if alive) ?
Q: Is it prohibited to cut one?s hair in the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah? A: Umm Salma (Radhiallaahu Anha) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Jan 2003
Can I give Qurbani? My parents did not give any Haqeeqaa for me in my childhood...
I am 55 years old. My parents did not give any Haqeeqaa for me in my childhood. Alhamdulillah now I am in a good position. Can I give Qurbani in my…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Dec 2002
On the day of eid, did the Prophet Salalahu Alayhi Wasalam wear new clothes, or the best of his old clothes?
Is it essential to buy new clothes if one CAN afford it? Why do people make it a fashion to buy new clothes on eid?
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam18 Sep 2002
1. Is it okay to eat any meat by just saying bismillah? 2. Can we use products that have pig in them? 3.During Eid and Ramadan do we follow the moon in Saudi Arabia or our country?
1. Is it okay to eat any meat by just saying bismillah? 2. Can we use products that have pig in them? 3.During Eid and Ramadan do we follow the moon…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 May 2002
If a person missed one or both Rakaats of Salaat-ul-Eid, how does he make up (assuming he joined the Salaat just before it was over)? Does he need to perform the additional Takbirs?
If a person joins the Imaam late in Eid Salaat, he should stand up after salaam and complete the Salaat as normal with all the extra Takbeers.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 May 2002
If Jumah coincides with Eid is it still obligatory to perform Jumah ?
Assalaam Alaikum Wa'Rahmatullahi Wa'Barakatuhu. The following website ( http://www.angelfire.com/mo2/scarves/eid.html ) lists some hadith which say…
Moulana Asad Haffejee - Ask Imaam28 May 2002
Can one pray the Ishraaq or Chasht Salaats on the Day of Eid (before the Eid prayer)? How about to make up the missed Fajr Salaat?
On the day of eid, it is not permissible to perform the Ishraaq or Chasht Salaats before the Eid Salaat. As for the missed Fajr Salaat, it will be…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Mar 2002
When should we slaugther the animal?
Most of the times Eid is celebrated early in Pakistan/India than US because of the time difference. If one has given money to someone living in…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Mar 2002
Qurbani... a ritual to be performed
It has become a scapegoat for the Muslims living in countries like US to just give qurbani money to a butcher shop who would do qurbani on their…
- Ask Imaam20 Mar 2002
1.) What is the importance of the ‘Day of Arafaat’, for people who are not in Hajj, and how should they observe it? 2. Should it be observed on the same day as in Makkah, or per the local calendar?
For Q2 as an example, this year (2002 C.E./1422 Hijri) Yaum-e-Arafaat (9th of Thoul Hajjah) falls on Thursday (Feb 21st) in Saudi Arabia, but in…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 Mar 2002
What was the average length of the Rukoo and Sujood of the Prophet s.a.w.s. during (a) everyday Fard Salaat, (b) Nafl Salaat, (c) Tahajjud, and (d) large Jamaats like Friday or Eid?
Please quote all available Ahadith in this regard, and provide an answer for each of the 4 cases. Also did it vary from, say like Fajr Salaat to…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Mar 2002
Regarding Qurbani (Sacrifice)
Respectable Mufi Sahb, I heard on this eid that Qurbani is Fardh if a person has 5000 Rupees in hand before 10 Zilhaj. But the price of 7 and half…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Mar 2002
Is there a restriction on shaving or cutting of hair (head, facial, or pubic), and clipping of nails, during any part of the first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah (Zilhij)?
The Bakrid (Eid-ul-Adha) here in Chicago is on February 23rd, Saturday. On which days should I fast? Please provide the Hadiths for my reference…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam4 Mar 2002
in All united states eid is on saturday but in our state since there are lot of Arabs they announced eid on friday.what should we do.please reply soon.
Follow the ruling of the local Ulama. If there should be a difference between them, then follow that whom you have confidence in that he will be…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam15 Feb 2002
Shaving & cutting hair?
For how many days before Ei can u not cut or shave hair? Why?
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Feb 2002
reguarding qurbaani and haqeekah
what is the first animal to go to jannah?? where do it say that and why?? I had a baby girl and we have not did the haqeekah yet and my husbands…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Jan 2002
On whom is Qurbaani (animal sacrifice) on Eid-ul-Adha Fard (obligatory)?What are the different ways to offer Qurbaani?
Some people offer a lamb or a goat, whereas some people partake in the sacrifice of a cow or buffalo or a camel? Please explain these various…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Jan 2002
Can we offer Qurbaani (animal sacrifice) on the day of Eid-ul-Adha on behalf of our deceased relatives or ancestors?
Please provide any related Hadith.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 Jan 2002
Is their special significance of the night b4 the Day of Eid? Can we decorate (lights, etc.) our houses and the Masjids for Eid?
1. Yes, there is special significance for the night before Eid. In a Hadith Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'This night is referred…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Jan 2002
Please provide the Hadith that restricts menstruating women from entering the mosques. Also comment on the attached Sahih Hadith where women were ORDERED to come out to the mosques on the Day of Eid.
>From Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 15, Number 88: Narrated Um 'Atiya (radiallaha anha): We used to be ordered to come out on the Day of 'Id and even…
Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abbassommar - Ask Imaam8 Jan 2002
In countries like Srilanka & India we start our fasting oneday later than the middle-eastern countries.
1)Why cant the muslim world have one particular day where everyone starts the month of ramadhan & celebrate eid at the sametime. 2)This time there…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 Dec 2001
Please explain in detail the virtues of performing Ibadat on Inaam-Raat (the night before the Day of Eid – 1st night of Shawwal).
What kind of Ibadat is preferred on this night? Please quote all available Ahadith about this that may be available. May Allah S.W.T. accept our…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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