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Sheikh Ahmad Kutty
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A Senior Lecturer and an Islamic Scholar at the Islamic Institute of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Fatwas on the `Eid
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Wednesday,Jan 28 ,2004
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Makkah
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16:30...To...
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From... 13:30...To...14:45
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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
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Islam Online Fatwa Editing Desk.
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Zamani
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How can Muslims seize such religious occasions to enhance and foster unity among themselves? Indeed, we are all in need of having a unified stance. Any comment?
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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
You have raised an important question. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is reported to have said, "Whoever leads the way to something good, he will share the rewards of everyone who follows his/her lead."
So in this spirit, we should exercise our creative imagination to figure out how to make `Eid an occasion for fostering unity and consciousness among the members of our community.
Here are a few tips that may go a long way; remember that a journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step.
1. Greet everyone with ‘Salam’ and get to know him/her and wish everyone peace, joy and happiness in the true spirit of `Eid.
2. Avoid any discussion that may hamper the true solidarity of `Eid such as moon sighting, `Eid decision, etc.
3. Develop the habit of listening and getting to know each other; we Muslims need to develop outlets for social interaction.
4. Get to know the other person and find out the specific areas of talents or specializations each person has and see if you can pool the resources for benefiting the Ummah.
5. While setting out to the `Eid gathering, think positive thoughts and see how you can use your meeting with fellow Muslims as an opportunity for taking practical steps to move the Ummah forward to building a better, and more dynamic community, firmly grounded on its mission of witnessing the middle path in doctrines, morality and spirituality.
6. Don't wait for others to do what you think must be done; remember an ocean is made of drops of water; so don't hesitate to start with yourself.
May Allah inspire us all to think right and speak and act rightly-Ameen.”
You can also read:
`Eid Al-Adha & the Muslims’ Unity
Allah Almighty knows best.
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Manfield
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Is it well-known that Muslims are encouraged to perform the `Eid prayers in open places such as parks. With such very cold weather in some parts of Europe and America, is it still encouraged for Muslims there to perform `Eid prayers in open places?
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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
The intent and purpose of holding the `Eid prayers in open areas is to provide for the greatest number of Muslims, regardless of gender and age differences, to meet and exhibit the solidarity and unity and experience the same; so whenever and wherever, due to constraints of space, time and weather conditions, we are unable to meet in the open space, we should go for the next closest thing towards implementing the ideal: Meet in open halls or conference centers, exhibition places, etc. where we can provide for such large numbers, in order to provide not only for prayers, but also for other services that impart the spirit of the `Eid celebration.
This is especially important when we take into account the fact that unless we allow our children to celebrate the `Eid as a joyous occasion, they would simply will not appreciate the `Eid for what it is! They would only know Christmas and come to think that there is no room in Islam for any merry- making or fun. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) therefore taught us, “Let everyone know that in Islam there is room for merry-making and expression of joy.”
So come out of the constraints of Mosques and celebrate the `Eid as a memorable occasion for everyone.
Allah Almighty knows best.
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basma
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As-Salamu `alaykum. My mother and I want to travel to the countryside to visit my relatives (from my father's side) during the `Eid. My dad won't come with us because he is traveling outside Egypt and my mother is worried because we will travel alone without a mahram.
My uncle will send a car to take us to them and the journey is two hours long by car. So I want to know if it is haram to travel without a mahram although we are going with people we know and we will stay in a city we are known in.
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Wa `alaykum As-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
Since it is a journey of short duration, and since you are protected, there is nothing wrong for both of you in traveling to the countryside.
The intent of the original law in this regard is to protect the honor and dignity of woman so that she is not harmed by anyone.
Moreover, the hadith mentions journey of a day and night or in some other reports, journey spanning three days; so yours is a different case altogether; so go ahead while taking all necessary precautions and putting your trust in Allah. Allah is the best of protectors.
Allah Almighty knows best.
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Ahmed
- United States
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I have a question concerning Hajj. What are the duties that are performed in Hajj which require a lot of work?
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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam which involves specific rites and rituals, all of which are intended to deepen our understanding and practice of our faith.
The most important rituals of Hajj are: Ihram, Tawaf and Sa'y and standing in the plain of `Arafat, pelting the Stone-Pillar, Sacrifice and staying in Mina.
All of these rites when done in true spirit inculcate in us a spirit of utter feeling of devotion to Allah as our Creator and Lord, trusting in His promise in the manner of Prophet Ibrahim and his family (i.e. Hagar and Isma'eel), willingness to sacrifice anything and everything for the pleasure of Allah and finally resisting the temptations of Devil all throughout our life.
All of these lessons are utterly meaningful and relevant to our daily challenges and trials of our life.
Hajj also instills in us the true spirit of oneness of human family. Remember the world is in urgent need of this lesson of Hajj more than any other time, for ours is a world torn by racial and ethnic strife; these tensions can only be resolved by developing a new understanding of who we are and what is our purpose in life and where we go from here. The rites of Hajj are precisely intended to do this.
For details of Hajj rites, and how to perform it, etc. see the following:
Hajj: A Way to Paradise
Allah Almighty knows best.
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ZE
- United Kingdom
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My question is regarding the ‘Udhiya. Is it obligatory for my mother, who is divorced with three children whom she is supporting to make a sacrifice for the `Eid, as I was told that it is only obligatory for the males of the family.
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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
‘Udhiyah or sacrifice on the occasion of the `Eid Al-Adha is obligatory only on those who can afford it; so if your mother is not in a position to do so is excused. Remember, Allah does not burden us with duties we have no strength to fulfill.
Allah Almighty knows best.
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Zahra
- United Kingdom
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As-Salamu `alaykum brother Kutty. As my family live in the UK, we have to authorize the local butcher to get our `Eid sacrifice for us. However, as we live in a mainly white area, we do not know of any needy Muslims whom we can give one quarter of the sacrifice to as Sadaqah.
Are we allowed to keep the entire sacrifice? Should we give the quarter to our kafir neighbors, or should we give it to our relatives even though they are not poor? Thanking you in advance for your advice.
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Wa `alaykum As-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
If you don't find any Muslim who is eligible to accept the part due to the poor, you may very well give the same to your non-Muslim neighbors; in fact, I would encourage you to do this; you may share with your non-Muslim neighbors even if there are Muslims who are poor, especially if they are your close neighbors.
To feed non-Muslims who are poor definitely better than dumping meat on those who are eating enough of it. Our religion does not make any difference in this matter; so go ahead and feed the poor neighbors with your sacrificial meat.
Allah Almighty knows best.
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Youssef
- United States
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Engineer
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This is my first year that I will personally sacrifice. Could you describe the proper method that I should follow concerning the slaughtering of the animal? (i.e. Is the animals' face to be towards Makkah? Do I lay it down? How to cut? Thank you brother for your answer.
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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
The most important thing is to do the following while making sacrifice:
1. Treat the animal gently: So avoid all actions that amount to torturing the animal; don't sharpen the knife while it is watching; don't slaughter one animal when another is watching.
2. Lay the animal down, and offer water, and use a sharp knife so that the arteries are cut quickly and the animal is spared the suffering as much as possible.
3. Do the in the Name of Allah by saying Bismi Allah Allaahu akbar.
4. It is also recommended to let the animal face the direction of qiblah, although it is not an essential requirement for the validity of sacrifice.
You can also read:
Fatwas on ‘Udhiyah
Allah Almighty knows best.
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safiyyah
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As-Salamu `alaykum. I would like to know a women whose husband is a martyr, does she still have to do the 40 days mourning period because he is dead ? Someone told me that the martyr is not counted amongst the dead.
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Wa `alaykum As-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
The correct period of mourning in case of a widow is four months and ten days and not forty days. This is an explicit order of Allah in the Qur'an; it applies to everyone, regardless of whether her husband is a martyr or not.
We know from the traditions that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) ordered the wife of Ja'far Ibn Abi Talib who died as a martyr in the battle of Mu'tah to perform the required mourning.
Finally, let me advise you not to practice your religion based on heresy or opinions or advices of people who are not qualified to offer the same. We are ordered to ask only those who have been endowed with knowledge.
Allah Almighty knows best.
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Mohammed
- India
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My question is: is it true that suppose, if a person has a ability to give only one animal in sacrifice, it should be always on the behalf of man? In other words only husband? Can't he give on his wife’s name?
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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
If a person is offering only one animal as a sacrifice, it is best that he makes the intention of doing it on behalf of his entire family. For one goat or lamb suffices for one family. We should not deprive any member of our family from rewards, whenever and wherever possible.
Allah Almighty knows best.
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Shamim Kerala
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How best we can celebrate `Eidul-Adha in view of obtaining more reward from Allah? What are the implication of 'Celebration' in Islam?
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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
The best way to celebrate the `Eid like all other rituals in Islam is to emulate the example of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). He wanted us to make the `Eid a momentous occasion of thanksgiving, expression of joy and festivities and merry making within the acceptable limits of Islam.
So celebrate the `Eid and share the blessings with everyone, and let the whole family and friends experience it as a joyous occasion.
Allah Almighty knows best.
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jamal uddin
- United States
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Can I invite a non-Muslim at the day of the `Eid?
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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
Of course you can; in fact, `Eid could be a great opportunity to share the bounties of Islam with your fellow citizens; so if you have non-Muslim neighbors you should invite them over if possible for partaking of the celebrations or share the feasts with them by sending them special dishes, etc. Such gestures go a long way in introducing them to the gentler side of Islam. This is how we are supposed to expose them to the mercy which is the heart of Islam. Allah says, "We have sent thee O Muhammad solely as a mercy to the worlds!" (Al-Anbiya’: 107)
Allah Almighty knows best.
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Paul
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As-Salamu `alaykum Mr. Kutty.
I'm a fellow Canadian and a new revert to Islam. What am I required to do this upcoming `Eid? Thanks and may Allah bless you for your efforts.
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Wa `alaykum As-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
`Eid is an occasion to offer thanksgiving, meet, express and celebrate the joy in solidarity with fellow Muslims in your city or town or village; so you should venture to the biggest prayer gathering in your area (for instance, if you were in Toronto, CNE is a good venue where Prayer is held), pray with fellow Muslims and mingle and mix with them. Go out of your way to get to know people and greet everyone with peace, and share the joy.
For further details, please refer to answers to related questions in this session.
Allah Almighty knows best.
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