If the land is owned by a non-Muslim, could it be used as an Eidgah?
Even if the land is owned by a non -Muslim, it may be used as an Eidgah with the permission of the owner.
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Islamic Occasions and Moonsighting
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Is there a specific distance from the edge of the town for the Eidgah?
There is no specific distance. The only requirement is that it should be at the end of the built-up area of the town.
What is Takbeer Tashreek? Please explain the rules of this Takbeer.
The recitation of Takbeer on the occasion of the two Eids is called Takbeer which is as follows: ALLAAHU ABKAR ALLAHU AKBAR, LA ILAHA IL LAL LAAHU WAL LAAHU AKBAR. ALLAAHU AKBAR…
On Eid days when should the dua be made – after the Eid Salaat or after the Khutbah?
After the Eid Salaat. It is bid'ah to make the dua after the Khutbah. The Dua should also be recited silently, not loudly as is the practice in many places.
There is a lot of confusion here on campus in China regarding Eid.
If Wenzhou City is going by their own physical sighting of the moon, then follow Wenzhou City. If the surrounding cities had established the commencement of Zil Hajj with their own…
How should the Takbirs of Eid Salaat be recited by a person who joins the last after the Imaam has recited the Takbeers?
If one joins the Eid Salaat after the imam has already recited the Eid Takbeers of the first Raka't, then (a) If one has confidence that after reciting the Takbeers one will be…
Is Eid Salaat valid in a prison?
The conditions necessary for the validity of Jumuah Salaat are also necessary for the validity of Eid Salaat. Therefore Eid Salaat is not valid in a prison.
Are there any special acts of ibaadat which are Sunnat for the month of Rabiul Awwal?
There is absolutely nothing special ordered by the Deen for the month of Rabiul Awwal. It is a month as usual. One has to remain subservient to the Shariah and the Sunnah as usual…
What is the status of 'Jumuah Mubarak' messages which people nowadays send to one another?
The Jumuah Mubaarak messages are bid'ah. It is not permissible to initiate such futile practices which eventually will assume the form of hardcore bid'ah. The only greeting Islam…
Saudi Ulama have agreed to utilize astronomical calculations for determining the Islamic months.
The Saudi decision is in conflict with the Shariah. The Ulama in Saudi Arabia who have made this determination are the employees of the Saudi rulers. The Ulama-e-Haqq in Saudi…
Many Ulema have objected to the practice of fasting on the 15th of Sha'baan and observing the Night as an auspicious occasion.
The scope of these columns precludes a detailed response. If you want a detailed explanation, provide your postal address. We shall forward our booklet explaining the Sunnah…
Why is it not permissible to accept news of moon-sightings from Saudi Arabia?
The reason why news from Saudi Arabia is not acceptable, is because the Shariah has been made subservient to the rulers in that country. The authorities determine the months with…
Here in the U.K. 'Seerah' programmes are conducted in the month of Rabiul Awwal.
The latest-style 'seerah' programmes are in emulation of the Bareilwi Bid'atis. Our people are now competing with the Bareilwi Bid'atis in their practices and rackets of Bid'ah. Do…
According to Imaam Suyuti, maoulood is permissible.
Regardless of the greatness of a scholar, his views will be set aside if it is in conflict with the rulings of the Shariah as stated by the Aimmah Mujtahuideen and the Fuqaha in…
Explain the specific acts of Ibaadat for the 15th Night of Sha'baan and the Night of Mi'raaj.
There are no specific rules and acts of ibaadat to adopt on Lailatul Baraa't. As much of the Night should be spent in ibaadat of any and all kinds. The Night of Mi'raaj is not…
Is it permissible to say Eid Mubaarak on Eid Days when meeting people?
Saying Eid Mubaarak and similar words is mubaah (permissible). However, when a permissibility becomes entrenched and people begin believing it to be incumbent and Sunnat, then it…
In Sri Lanka Eid Salaat is performed in numerous Musjids.
We believe the Muslims in Sri Lanka follow the Shaafi' Math-hab. According to the Shaafi' Math-hab, Eid Salaat should be performed in the Musjids. It is more meritorious to perform…
Does sighting of the moon applies to only Ramadhaan and the Eid occasions?
Sighting of the moon pertains to sighting it only after sunset at the end of the 29th day of the Islamic month. Sighting during the daytime has no relevance in the determination of…
The Imaam at our location mounts the mimbar immediately after the Eid Salaat.
The Imaam's conduct is improper. The Imaam and the musallis should engage in silent Dua after the Eid Salaat. The practice of omitting the Dua and starting immediately with the…
Is it not permissible to eat anything until after the Eid Salaat, and if one is making Qur'baani, then one has to eat from one's Qur'baani animal?
It is preferable (Mustahab) not to eat anything before the Eid Salaat on Eidul Adha, and to eat something from your Qur'baani animal. If it is difficult to practise on this…