Eid al-Fitr Prayer, Procedure, Intention, and Complete Guide for the Day of Victory

Kapanlagi.com - Eid al-Fitr is a moment filled with joy for Muslims, after a month of fasting. On this day, Muslims celebrate victory by performing the Eid al-Fitr prayer.

In addition, there is a prayer that can be recited after the prayer to ask for blessings and forgiveness from Allah SWT. This prayer is not just an annual routine, but a symbol of gratitude for the completion of the Ramadan worship. By understanding the correct intention and procedure, Muslims can perform this worship more solemnly and in accordance with the guidance.

Therefore, understanding the complete guide to Eid al-Fitr prayer, its procedure, and intention can perfect the worship on the day of victory. Here is the reading of the Eid al-Fitr prayer and its complete guide.

1. Time of Eid al-Fitr Prayer

Eid al-Fitr Prayer (credit: Illustration created by AI)

The Eid al-Fitr prayer is held on the 1st of Shawwal, after dawn until just before the time of Dhuhr. Muslims are encouraged to perform this prayer in congregation at mosques or open fields.

Generally, the time for the Eid al-Fitr prayer begins after sunrise, around 06:00-07:30 or depending on local time. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to the time so that the Eid al-Fitr prayer is not missed. In addition, the ruling on the Eid al-Fitr prayer is sunnah muakkad or highly recommended.

2. Complete Intention for Eid al-Fitr Prayer for Imam and Congregation

Eid al-Fitr Prayer (credit: Illustration created by AI)

The intention is a prerequisite for the validity of the prayer. In the Eid al-Fitr prayer, the intention is differentiated according to the role in the performance: whether as an imam, a congregant, or praying alone. Below are the intention readings for the Eid al-Fitr prayer for the imam and the congregant.

Intention for Eid al-Fitr Prayer for Imam

"Nawaitu an ushalli sunnatal 'idil fithri rak'ataini imaaman lillaahi ta'aala"

Meaning: "I intend to pray the sunnah of Eid al-Fitr two rak'ahs as an imam for the sake of Allah Ta'ala."

Intention for Eid al-Fitr Prayer for Congregant

"Nawaitu an ushalli sunnatal 'idil fithri rak'ataini ma'muuman lillaahi ta'aala"

Meaning: "I intend to pray the sunnah of Eid al-Fitr two rak'ahs as a congregant for the sake of Allah Ta'ala."

The intention is made before the takbiratul ihram, in the heart, and is pronounced to help with concentration.

3. How to Perform Eid al-Fitr Prayer

The Idul Fitri prayer is performed in two rak'ahs, but has additional takbirs that distinguish it from regular obligatory prayers. Here is the sequence of the Idul Fitri prayer:

First Rak'ah:

1. Takbiratul Ihram: Allahu Akbar (7 times)

Say the takbir 7 times, interspersed with the recitation:

"Allahu akbar kabira, wal hamdu lillahi katsira, wa subhanallahi bukratan wa ashila"

2. Recite Surah Al-Fatihah:

"Bismillaahirrahmaanirrahiim.
Alhamdu lillaahi rabbil 'aalamiin.
Arrahmaanirrahiim.
Maaliki yawmid-diin.
Iyyaaka na'budu wa iyyaaka nasta'iin.
Ihdinaash-shiraathal mustaqiim.
Shiraathalladziina an'amta 'alaihim ghairil maghdhuubi 'alaihim wa ladhdhaalliin. Aamiin."

3. Recite a Short Surah:

It is recommended to recite Surah Al-A'la or another surah that one has memorized.

4. Bowing:

"Subhaana rabbiyal 'azhiim wa bihamdih" (3 times)

5. i'tidal"

"Sami'allaahu liman hamidah. Our Lord, to You belongs all praise, as much as the heavens and the earth and as much as You will of anything after that"

6. Prostration:

"Subhaana rabbiyal a'laa wa bihamdih" (3x)

7. Sitting between the two prostrations:

"Rabbighfirlii, warhamnii, wajburnii, warfa'nii, warzuqnii, wahdinii, wa 'aafinii, wa'fu 'annii"

8. Second prostration: (the recitation is the same as the first prostration)

Second Rakaat:

1. Takbiratul Ihram: Allahu Akbar (5x)

Say the takbir 5 times, interspersed with the recitation:

"Allahu akbar kabira, wal hamdu lillahi katsira, wa subhanallahi bukratan wa ashila"

2. Recite Al-Fatihah

3. Recite a Short Surah: It is recommended to recite Surah Al-Ghaashiyah

4. Bowing - i'tidal - Prostration - Sitting between the two prostrations - Second prostration (same as the first rakaat)

5. Final Tashahhud:

"Attahiyyaatul mubaarakaatush shalawaatuth thayyibaatu lillaah.
Assalaamu 'alaika ayyuhan-nabiyyu wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh.
Assalaamu 'alainaa wa 'alaa 'ibaadillaahish-shaalihiin.
Asyhadu an laa ilaaha illallaah, wa asyhadu anna Muhammadar rasuulullaah.
Allaahumma shalli 'alaa Sayyidinaa Muhammad, wa 'alaa aali Sayyidinaa Muhammad.
Kamaa shallaita 'alaa Sayyidinaa Ibraahiim wa 'alaa aali Sayyidinaa Ibraahiim.
Wabaarik 'alaa Sayyidinaa Muhammad wa 'alaa aali Sayyidinaa Muhammad,
kamaa baarakta 'alaa Sayyinaa Ibraahiim wa 'alaa aali Sayyidinaa Ibraahiim, fil 'aalamiina innaka hamiidum majiid."

6. Salam:
"Assalaamu 'alaikum wa rahmatullaah" (to the right and to the left)

4. Prayer Recitation After Eid al-Fitr Prayer

Eid al-Fitr Prayer (credit: Illustration created by AI)

Next, there is a prayer recitation for the Eid al-Fitr prayer that can be practiced. This Eid al-Fitr prayer can be recited after performing the prayer. The prayer recitation for Eid al-Fitr is as follows.

"Allaahumma a'thinii khaira haadzal-yawmi wa khaira maa fiihi, was-rif 'annii syarrah, wa syarra maa fiihi. Allaahumma uktub lii fiihi kulla khairin, waj'alnii baaran fiihi bi waalidayya, waj'alnii yaa Allaah min 'ibaadikal maghfuuri lahum fii haadzal-yawmil mubaarak. Allaahummarham mautana wa mautaal muslimiin, Allaahumma taqabbal minnat-tha'aat, waghfir lanaa al-khathaayaa was-sayyi'aat."

Meaning:

"O Allah, grant me goodness from this day, and goodness from everything that is in this day. And keep me away from the evils of this day and the evils of everything that is in this day. O Allah, record every goodness for me on this day and make it a goodness for my parents and make me, O Allah, one of Your servants whom You forgive on this blessed day. O Allah, forgive the sins of our deceased family members and all Muslims who have passed away. O Allah, accept our obedience and forgive all the mistakes and evils that we have committed."

5. Sunnah Practices of Eid al-Fitr Prayer

Idul Fitri Prayer (credit: Illustration created by AI)

In addition to the prayer, there are several sunnah practices recommended on Eid al-Fitr. Here are the highly recommended sunnah practices before and after the Eid al-Fitr prayer.

- Increase takbir from the night of Eid al-Fitr until the prayer begins.

"Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, laa ilaaha illallaah, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar walillaahil hamd."

- Perform a sunnah bath before heading to the prayer place

- Wear the best and cleanest clothes, and apply perfume (for men)

- Eat before the prayer, it is sunnah to eat dates in an odd number

- Go to the prayer by walking, and return via a different route as a form of Islamic outreach and to strengthen ties of brotherhood

By practicing these deeds, we hope to attain blessings and forgiveness from Allah SWT on this victorious day. That is the prayer of Eid al-Fitr and its complete guide.

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