Eid Al-Fitr, also known as the Festival of Breaking the Fast, is a joyous occasion celebrated by Muslims around the world. It marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection. Eid Al-Fitr is a time of celebration, gratitude, and community, and there are many beautiful Hadiths (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad) that highlight the significance and blessings of this special day. In this article, we will explore 10 of the most beautiful Hadiths about Eid Al-Fitr.
- The Rewards of Fasting:
- Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever fasts the month of Ramadan out of faith and seeking reward, then Allah will forgive all of his previous sins.” (Sahih Bukhari)
- The Day of Eid Al-Fitr:
- Anas ibn Malik reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The day of Eid Al-Fitr is a day of reward for the fasting person.” (Sunan Ibn Majah)
- Giving Charity on Eid:
- Ibn Abbas reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, enjoined the giving of charity on the day of Fitr, before the Eid prayer. (Sunan Ibn Majah)
- The Joy of Eid:
- Aisha reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, for the fasting person, there are two moments of joy: one when he breaks his fast and another when he meets his Lord.” (Sahih Bukhari)
- The Eid Prayer:
- Abdullah ibn Umar reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, used to eat some dates before going to the prayer on Eid Al-Fitr, and he would not eat anything. (Sahih Bukhari)
- Dressing Nicely for Eid:
- Ibn Umar reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, would wear his best clothes for the two Eids. (Sunan Ibn Majah)
- Eating Before the Eid Prayer:
- Anas ibn Malik reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, would not go out on the morning of Eid Al-Fitr until he had eaten some dates. (Sahih Bukhari)
- Spreading Happiness on Eid:
- Jabir reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The one who gives food for a fasting person to break his fast, he will receive the same reward as him, except that nothing will be reduced from the fasting person’s reward.” (Sunan Ibn Majah)
- The Day of Recompense:
- Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Every action of the son of Adam is given manifold reward, each good deed receiving ten times its like, up to seven hundred times. Allah the Most High said, ‘Except for fasting, for it is for Me and I will give recompense for it, he leaves off his desires and his food for Me.'” (Sahih Muslim)
- Praying for Forgiveness on Eid:
- Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever fasts Ramadan and follows it with six days of Shawwal, it will be as if he fasted for a lifetime.” (Sahih Muslim)
Eid Al-Fitr is a time of celebration, gratitude, and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide. These beautiful Hadiths remind us of the importance of fasting, charity, prayer, and joy during this special time. May Allah accept our fasting and prayers and grant us the opportunity to celebrate many more Eids in the future.
