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There
are two types of Takbir in Dhul-Hijjah: unrestricted Takbir
and restricted Takbir. Unrestricted Takbir is
applicable at any time or place, from the first of Dhul-Hijjah
until the days of `Eid. Hence, a man can make Takbir in the
roads, markets, in Mina, and also when people meet each other. All
these are occasions for unrestricted Takbir.
Restricted Takbir, on the other hand, is restricted to the time
following every obligatory prayer, especially if it is offered in
congregation, as most scholars restrict it. This type of Takbir
also includes Takbir in the place of `Eid Prayer, on the
way to it and while one is sitting around waiting for the `Eid
prayer. On such occasions one should not remain silent, in both `Eid
Al-Fitr or `Eid Al-Adha, for these are days on which
Islamic rites should be properly observed.
Takbir
is one of the most prominent Islamic rites. It is reportedthat the
Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Ornament
your feasts with takbir.” (Reported by At-Tabarani)
Therefore, Muslims should observe Takbir on the day of `Eid. On their way to perform
`Eid Prayer and as they wait for it,
Muslims should make Takbir loudly, saying: “Allahu Akbar, Allahu
Akbar, La Ilaha Illa Allah; Allahu Akbar, Walillah
Al Hamd” This is the version adhered to by Ibn Mas`ud as
well as Imam Ahmad.
There
is also another version of Takbir reported from Salman; it
goes, "Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbaru
Kabira".
Accompanying Takbir by sending blessings on the Prophet (peace and
blessings be upon him), followed by reciting Adhkar was not
reported by the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).
However, sending blessings on the Prophet (peace and blessings be
upon him) is commendable all the time. It is just to say that the
special wording some people use on the occasion of `Eid especially
was not done by the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).
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