Question
Eid Salaat is being held at an Eidgah on the outskirts of the suburb by party 'A' whilst party 'B' performs Eid Salaat in the yard of the Musjid. Party 'B' insists that party 'A' should join at the eidgah in the Musjid yard. Party 'A' is accused of causing disunity by not joining party 'B'. What is the Shariah's view in this matter?
Answer
The venue in the Musjid yard is not an Eidgah. Party A should not strike up unity on a false basis – a basis in conflict with the Shariah. They should continue with their Eidgah on the outskirts of the suburb. Party B is the culprit causing disunity.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 22 No 03
- PDF page
- 5
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