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UNDERSTANDING THEUNDERSTANDING THE
““EID-AINEID-AIN””
TWO ANNUAL FESTIVALSTWO ANNUAL FESTIVALS
OF ISLAMOF ISLAM
Prepared by:Prepared by:
Zhulkeflee Hj IsmailZhulkeflee Hj Ismail
IN THE NAME OF ALLAHIN THE NAME OF ALLAH
MOST COMPASIONATEMOST COMPASIONATE
MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
ISLAM & THE MUSLIMSISLAM & THE MUSLIMS
A PRESENTATION FOR STAFF OF
TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC
@ LIBRARY SEMINAR ROOM LEVEL 9
TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC
TAMPINES, SINGAPORE.
WEDNESDAY, 24 NOV 2010 @ 3.30PM
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DISPELLING SOMEDISPELLING SOME
MISCONCEPTIONSMISCONCEPTIONS
‘Eid-ul-Fitr’ & for that matter ‘Eid-ul-Adha are not the
Muslims’ new year.

‘Eid-ul-Fitr’ & for that matter ‘Eid-ul-Adha , are not the
The Muslim’s new year begins in the first lunar calendar
month of Muharram. (this year coincide with 7 Dec 2010)

‘Eid-ul-Fitr’ & for that matter ‘Eid-ul-Adha are not the
The Muslim’s new year begins in the first lunar calendar
month of Muharram. (this year coincide with 7 Dec 2010)
There are also other auspicious days commemorated by
Muslims. Some may be sanctioned from teachings of
Qur’an and As-Sunnah, while there may also be other
customs, culture and practices, adopted by the Muslims in
this region, termed as “adat”.

‘‘EID-AL-FITRIEID-AL-FITRI
(Festival of the breaking the Fast)(Festival of the breaking the Fast)

Understanding terminologiesUnderstanding terminologies
• EID – ( “Festival”)
• AL – (“the”)
• FITR’ – (“break”)
So ‘Eid-ul-Fitr’ means “festival of the breaking
of the fast”
• Malays sometimes use the term “Hari Raya
Puasa” – meaning “festival of Fasting
(marking the end of Ramadhan month)”.

“O ye who believe! fasting is prescribed to you as it was
prescribed to those before you that ye may (learn)
Taqwa (God-consciousness leading to self-restraint).― “
(Surah Baqarah: 2: 183)
WHY DO MUSLIMS FAST?

“Allah (God) intends every facility for you He does not
want to put you to difficulties. (He wants you) to
complete the prescribed period (of fasting), and to
glorify Him in that He has guided you; and perchance ye
shall be grateful.”
(Surah Baqarah: 2: 185)
WHY DO MUSLIMS FAST?

Fasting and its significance?Fasting and its significance?
• Daily fasting in month of Ramadhan is the thirdDaily fasting in month of Ramadhan is the third
pillar of Islam.pillar of Islam.

• It is for development of a Muslim’s strength,It is for development of a Muslim’s strength,
discipline in self-denial – a crucial factor to being adiscipline in self-denial – a crucial factor to being a
MuslimMuslim – ability to submit our will and desire to all– ability to submit our will and desire to all
that which Allah commands.that which Allah commands.

• It is for development of a Muslim’s strength,It is for development of a Muslim’s strength,
discipline in self-denial – a crucial factor to being adiscipline in self-denial – a crucial factor to being a
MuslimMuslim – ability to submit our will and desire to all– ability to submit our will and desire to all
that which Allah commands.that which Allah commands.
• A period of self-renewal, re-orientation of our lifeA period of self-renewal, re-orientation of our life
back towards natural state or “back towards natural state or “fitrahfitrah” - free of sins” - free of sins
and blame with God’s Mercy and forgiveness.and blame with God’s Mercy and forgiveness.

Why the festival?Why the festival?
• It is in the accomplishment of the one monthIt is in the accomplishment of the one month
fasting that Muslims celebrate.fasting that Muslims celebrate.
IT MUST BE CELEBRATED FOR:IT MUST BE CELEBRATED FOR:

 expressing gratitude to Allah through glorifications;expressing gratitude to Allah through glorifications;

 expressing gratitude to Allahexpressing gratitude to Allah through glorifications;through glorifications;
Thanksgiving by appreciating good things;Thanksgiving by appreciating good things;

 expressing gratitude to Allah througexpressing gratitude to Allah through glorifications;h glorifications;
renewal of bonds and relationship;renewal of bonds and relationship;

 expressing gratitude to Allah texpressing gratitude to Allah through glorifications;hrough glorifications;
Charity and giving;Charity and giving;

 expressing gratitude to Allahexpressing gratitude to Allah through glorifications;through glorifications;
Charity and giving;Charity and giving;
and the steadfastness in worship – all throughand the steadfastness in worship – all through
obedience and consciousness (piety) to God.obedience and consciousness (piety) to God.

How it is celebrated by Muslims?How it is celebrated by Muslims?
• Before the day of celebration, Muslims must give toBefore the day of celebration, Muslims must give to
the poor and needy Muslims the tax calledthe poor and needy Muslims the tax called
‘‘sadaqat-ul-fitrsadaqat-ul-fitraa’ or ‘’ or ‘zakat-ul-fitra’.zakat-ul-fitra’.

‘‘sadaqat-ul-fitrsadaqat-ul-fitraa’ or ‘’ or ‘zakat-ul-fitra’.zakat-ul-fitra’.
• The chanting of glorification to God (The chanting of glorification to God (takbirtakbir))
throughout the evening until they perform thethroughout the evening until they perform the
morningmorning ‘Eid‘Eid prayer.prayer.

‘‘sadaqat-ul-fitrsadaqat-ul-fitra’a’ or ‘or ‘zakat-ul-fitra’zakat-ul-fitra’..
• MorningMorning ‘Eid‘Eid prayer with sermon in open fields andprayer with sermon in open fields and
mosques are attended both, by male & female.mosques are attended both, by male & female.

‘‘sadaqat-ul-fitrsadaqat-ul-fitra’a’ or ‘or ‘zakat-ul-fitra’.zakat-ul-fitra’.
• Congratulating each other, feasting and mutualCongratulating each other, feasting and mutual
visiting.visiting.

• Before the day of celebration, Muslims must give to theBefore the day of celebration, Muslims must give to the
poor and needy Muslims the tax called ‘poor and needy Muslims the tax called ‘sadaqat-ul-sadaqat-ul-
fitrfitra’a’ or ‘or ‘zakat-ul-fitra’.zakat-ul-fitra’.
• The chanting of glorification to God (The chanting of glorification to God (takbirtakbir) throughout) throughout
the evening until they perform the morningthe evening until they perform the morning ‘Eid‘Eid prayer.prayer.
• Congratulating each other, feasting and mutual visiting.Congratulating each other, feasting and mutual visiting.
• Although the day of celebration is technically for oneAlthough the day of celebration is technically for one
day, customarily in Singapore,day, customarily in Singapore, hari rayahari raya merriment andmerriment and
visiting may even continue for a whole month.visiting may even continue for a whole month.

‘‘EID-AL-ADHAEID-AL-ADHA
(Festival of the Sacrifice)(Festival of the Sacrifice)

• ‘EID – ( “Festival” )
• AL – (“the”)
• ADHA – (“slaughter”)
So ‘Eid-ul-Adha literally means “festival of the
slaughter”
• Sometimes the word “QURBAN” is used which
only implicitly refers to the “slaughter”, but this
word literally means “seeking nearness”.
• Malays sometimes use the term “Hari Raya
Haji” – meaning “festival of the pilgrimage”

• The theme for this celebration is very much linked to
the life, creed and rites of the Prophet Abraham and his
family a.s. – who are to be regarded by Islam, foremost
as models for Muslims.

• Thus ‘Eid-ul-Adha , is preceded with the performance of
rites of Hajj (pilgrimage) and other rites connected with
Makkah, Ka’aba, Arafah, Mudzdalifah, Mina, Abraham,
Hagar and Ishmael.

• Thus ‘Eid-ul-Adha , is preceded with the performance of
rites of Hajj (pilgrimage) and other rites connected with
Makkah, Ka’aba, Arafah, Mudzdalifah, Mina, Abraham,
Hagar and Ishmael.
• This, Hajj, is one of the pillar of Islam, for Muslims who
can afford to undertake the journey, at least once in
their lifetime.

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““Say : We believe in Allah, and in that which has beenSay : We believe in Allah, and in that which has been
revealed to us and that which has been sent downrevealed to us and that which has been sent down
on Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac and Jacob, and theon Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac and Jacob, and the
tribes, and that which was given to Moses and Jesustribes, and that which was given to Moses and Jesus
and the prophets of their lord; we make no divisionand the prophets of their lord; we make no division
between any of them, and to Him (Allah) webetween any of them, and to Him (Allah) we
surrender (as Muslims).”surrender (as Muslims).”
((Qur’an : al- Baqarah : 2 : 135Qur’an : al- Baqarah : 2 : 135))
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010
ISLAM – The Creed of AbrahamISLAM – The Creed of Abraham

“for We assuredly sent
amongst every nation, (other nations)
a Messenger”
(Q: Nahl : 16:36)
ADAM
(other nations) NOAH (Nuh)
(Shem) (Ham) (Yaphet)
(1st Born) (2nd Born)
ISHMAEL (Isma’il) ISAAC (Ishaq)
ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)

a Messenger”
(Q: Nahl : 16:36)
JOHN THE BAPTIST (Yahya)
ADAM
JACOB (Ya’akub))
JOSEPH (Yusuf)
MOSES (Musa)
DAVID (Dawud)
ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)
SOLOMON (Sulaiman)
(many others amongst Israelite)
JESUS CHRIST (‘Isa al-Masih)

a Messenger”
(Q: Nahl : 16:36)
JOHN THE BAPTIST (Yahya)
MUHAMMAD
(The chosen Seal of Prophethood)
ADAM
JACOB (Ya’akub))
JOSEPH (Yusuf)
(The Quraysh tribe
in Mecca, direct
descendants of
Ishmael)
MOSES (Musa)
DAVID (Dawud)
ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)
SOLOMON (Sulaiman)
(many others amongst Israelite)
JESUS CHRIST (‘Isa al-Masih)

SURAH AN-NAHLU: 16 : 123SURAH AN-NAHLU: 16 : 123
““Then We revealed to thee (Muhammad): ‘FollowThen We revealed to thee (Muhammad): ‘Follow
the ways (creed) of Abraham the true in Faith, andthe ways (creed) of Abraham the true in Faith, and
he was not of those who ascribe divinity to othershe was not of those who ascribe divinity to others
besides Allah”besides Allah”
((Qur’an : An-Nahl : 16 : 123Qur’an : An-Nahl : 16 : 123))
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SURAH AL-BAQARAH: 2 : 130-131SURAH AL-BAQARAH: 2 : 130-131
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SURAH AL-BAQARAH: 2 : 130-131SURAH AL-BAQARAH: 2 : 130-131
““And who turns away from the religion ofAnd who turns away from the religion of
Abraham but such as debase their souls withAbraham but such as debase their souls with
folly? Him (Abraham) We chose and renderedfolly? Him (Abraham) We chose and rendered
pure in this world: and he will be in thepure in this world: and he will be in the
Hereafter in the ranks of the Righteous.Hereafter in the ranks of the Righteous.
Behold! His Lord said to him: "Submit (thyBehold! His Lord said to him: "Submit (thy
will to Me)" He (Abraham) said: "I bow (mywill to Me)" He (Abraham) said: "I bow (my
will) to the Lord and Cherisher of thewill) to the Lord and Cherisher of the
universe.“universe.“
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:130-131Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:130-131))

“Behold the first House of Worship ever set up
for mankind was indeed the one in Bakkah (Makkah): rich in
blessings and a source of guidance unto all the worlds, full of
clear messages. [It is] the place whereon Abraham once
stood; and whoever enters it finds inner peace…. ”
(Qur’an : Aali-’Imran 3 : 96)
THE COMMANDMENT

“… Hence pilgrimage (Hajj) unto the House (Ka’abah) is duty
owed to God by all people who are able to undertake it. And
as to those who deny the truth – verily, God does not stand
in need of anything in all the world.”
(Qur’an : Aali-’Imran 3 : 97)
THE COMMANDMENT

When did Hajj began …?
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• Focus on the Ka’abah or “Baytullaah”
(“the House of God”) located in the
peninsula of Arabia:

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When did Hajj began …?When did Hajj began …?
• Believed to have been the most ancient
house of worship (Bayt-al-Aatiq) ever
built on earth for mankind. Since
Prophet Adam’s time.

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• Believed to have been the most ancient
house of worship (Bayt-al-Aatiq) ever
built on earth for mankind. Since
Prophet Adam’s time.
• It was lost or forgotten after the great
deluge in the time of Prophet Noah a.s.

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• ‘Re-discovered’ when Prophet Abraham
a.s. was guided to settle his
descendent through Ishmael a.s. in the
valley of Bakkah or Makkah.

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• ‘Re-discovered’ when Prophet Abraham
a.s. was guided to settle his
descendent through Ishmael a.s. in the
valley of Bakkah or Makkah.
• God tested Abraham’s family Hagar and
Ishmael, and granted them the well of
“zam-zam” which then became a
settlement called Makkah (in the valley
of Bakkah).

From the founding of the well of “Zam-zam” in the valleyFrom the founding of the well of “Zam-zam” in the valley
of Bakkah, it later grew to became known as Makkah to this day:of Bakkah, it later grew to became known as Makkah to this day:

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• PREPARATIONSPREPARATIONS
pure intentions & personal sacrifice.
Some of the important rites:

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• THE JOURNEYINGTHE JOURNEYING
Putting on the ‘Ihram’ – state of
devotion as pilgrims journeying to
return to his Lord, answer His Divine
call.

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• THE JOURNEYINGTHE JOURNEYING
Putting on the ‘Ihram’ – state of
devotion as pilgrims journeying to
return to his Lord, answer His Divine
call.

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• TAWAFTAWAF
Circumambulation around the KA’ABAH.

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• TAWAFTAWAF

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• TAWAFTAWAF

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• TAWAFTAWAF

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• TAWAFTAWAF

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• SA’ISA’I
Re- enacting the running between theRe- enacting the running between the
hills ofhills of Mount SafaMount Safa andand MarwahMarwah ofof
ProphetProphet Abraham’s wife HagarAbraham’s wife Hagar ..

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• SA’ISA’I

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• SA’ISA’I

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• SA’ISA’I

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• THE GREAT GATHERINGTHE GREAT GATHERING
The gathering of over 2.5 million pilgrims on
the plains of Arafat.

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• THE SPIRITUAL RETURNTHE SPIRITUAL RETURN
On the way back, to pass by Muzdalifah and
make spiritual preparation for the jihad
against Satan (the avowed enemy of all the
children of Adam).

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• THE SPIRITUAL RETURNTHE SPIRITUAL RETURN
On the way back, to pass by Muzdalifah and
make spiritual preparation for the jihad
against Satan (the avowed enemy of all the
children of Adam).
… Picking pebbles, prayers, supplications, Qur’an reading & other nightly devotions

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• STONING THE DEVILSTONING THE DEVIL
At Mina, pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars
representing satan, and engages in deep
remembrance of God.
“Behold, satan is an enemy unto you: so treat him
as an enemy.”
(Qur’an: al-Fatir : 35 : 6)
“O Believers! Surrender yourselves wholly unto
God, and follow not satan’s footsteps, for verily ,
he is your open foe.”
(Qur’an: al-Baqarah : 2 : 208)

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… stoning the Jumrah representing ‘satan’ …. and all evil which he represents

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… battle against the enemy of mankind …. Satan , in well-disciplined ranks …

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… battle against the enemy of mankind …. Satan , in well-disciplined ranks …

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… being a soldier representing good against the enemy of mankind …. Satan ,

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… living in tents for 2-3 days, engaging in the remembrance and glorification of God.

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• OFFERING SACRIFICEOFFERING SACRIFICE
"That they (the pilgrims) may witness the benefits"That they (the pilgrims) may witness the benefits
(provided) for them, and celebrate the name of Allah,(provided) for them, and celebrate the name of Allah,
through the Days appointed over the cattle which Hethrough the Days appointed over the cattle which He
has provided for them (for sacrifice): then eat ye thereofhas provided for them (for sacrifice): then eat ye thereof
and feed the distressed ones in want.”and feed the distressed ones in want.”
((Qur’an: al-Hajj : 22 : 28Qur’an: al-Hajj : 22 : 28))

AS FOR THE REST OF MUSLIMSAS FOR THE REST OF MUSLIMS
ALL OVER THE WORLD, WHOALL OVER THE WORLD, WHO
ARE NOT PERFORMINGARE NOT PERFORMING
HAJJ , THEY CELEBRATE THEHAJJ , THEY CELEBRATE THE
‘EID-UL ADHA …….‘EID-UL ADHA …….

How it is celebrated by them …How it is celebrated by them …
throughout the evening, the next day andthroughout the evening, the next day and
continues for the following 3 days.continues for the following 3 days.

• MorningMorning ‘Eid‘Eid prayer with sermon in openprayer with sermon in open
fields and mosques.fields and mosques.

• After which the rites of “After which the rites of “UdhiyahUdhiyah” or” or
““QurbanQurban” – slaughtering sheep, camel, cows” – slaughtering sheep, camel, cows
etc. are done.etc. are done.

• After which the rites of “After which the rites of “UdhiyahUdhiyah” or” or
““QurbanQurban” – slaughtering sheep, camel, cows” – slaughtering sheep, camel, cows
etc. are done.etc. are done.
• The meat distributed to the poor, the needy,The meat distributed to the poor, the needy,
family, friends, neighbours..family, friends, neighbours..

• MorningMorning ‘Eid‘Eid prayer with sermon in open fieldsprayer with sermon in open fields
and mosques.and mosques.
• After which the rites of “After which the rites of “UdhiyahUdhiyah” or “” or “QurbanQurban””
– slaughtering sheep, camel, cows etc. are done.– slaughtering sheep, camel, cows etc. are done.
• The meat distributed to the poor, the needy,The meat distributed to the poor, the needy,
family, friends, neighbours.family, friends, neighbours.
• Congratulating each other, feasting and mutualCongratulating each other, feasting and mutual
visiting.visiting.

• Although the day of celebration is technicallyAlthough the day of celebration is technically
for four continuous days, customarily infor four continuous days, customarily in
Singapore,Singapore, hari raya hajihari raya haji celebrationcelebration is not asis not as
grand as in other Muslim countries.grand as in other Muslim countries.

“And thus [it is]: unto every community have We appointed
[sacrifice as] an act of worship, so that they may extol the
name of God (Allah) over the sustenance He gave them from
animals (fit for food) but your God is one God: submit then
your wills to Him (in Islam) and give thou the Good News to
those who humble themselves―…. “
(Qur’an: al-Hajj : 22 : 34)

Significance of the “Significance of the “animalanimal
slaughterslaughter.”.”
• Commemorate the great sacrifice of Prophet AbrahamCommemorate the great sacrifice of Prophet Abraham
and his family.and his family.
• EDUCATING MUSLIMS ON:EDUCATING MUSLIMS ON:

 Remembrance of God and teachings of His Prophets;Remembrance of God and teachings of His Prophets;

 Meaning of being Muslims who are committed, willing toMeaning of being Muslims who are committed, willing to
under trials with self-sacrifice in God’s way;under trials with self-sacrifice in God’s way;

 Inculcation of gratefulness by appreciating the benefits ofInculcation of gratefulness by appreciating the benefits of
life animals which we have been permitted to partake aslife animals which we have been permitted to partake as
food;food;

food;food;
 Learning life-skills and mutual co-operation;Learning life-skills and mutual co-operation;

food;food;
 Learning life-skills and mutual co-operation;Learning life-skills and mutual co-operation;
 Serving God through serving fellow humans by providingServing God through serving fellow humans by providing
them beginning with basic needs;them beginning with basic needs;

Q & AQ & A
sessionsession
May Allah grant us all theMay Allah grant us all the
understanding…… Thank you!understanding…… Thank you!

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