About This Book
Festivals are times of joy that people look forward to, but the excitement around them often leads to practices with no basis in the religion. Islam specifies which occasions are celebrated and how. This book sets out those rules according to the Qur'an and Sunnah and warns against innovated occasions and festivals foreign to Islam.
It covers the two annual festivals, 'Eid al-Fitr and 'Eid al-Adha, as well as the weekly Jumu'ah. Beyond the standard topics of the 'Eid prayer, the khutbah, and permitted 'Eid pastimes, it addresses zakat al-fitr, the sacrifice, the blessed days of Dhul-Hijjah, and many other 'Eid-related issues, making it a practical reference for the whole year.
What's Inside
- 'Eid al-Fitr and 'Eid al-Adha
- Jumu'ah as the weekly celebration
- The 'Eid prayer and khutbah
- Permitted 'Eid pastimes
- Zakat al-fitr and the sacrifice
- The blessed days of Dhul-Hijjah
- Innovated occasions and non-Islamic festivals
Who It's For
- Families who want to celebrate 'Eid according to the Sunnah
- Imams and masjid organizers planning 'Eid programs
- New Muslims learning the Islamic calendar of celebrations