Procedures for Eid al-Fitr Prayer, Along with Recommended Sunnah Activities to be Done Beforehand

Kapanlagi.com - The Eid al-Fitr prayer itself is performed in the morning and it is highly recommended. Therefore, KLovers who will perform the Eid al-Fitr prayer need to know the proper procedure for the Eid al-Fitr prayer.

The Eid al-Fitr prayer is better performed in congregation, although it is allowed to be performed individually (munfarid) if there is a genuine obstacle to performing it in congregation. Performing the Eid al-Fitr prayer is highly recommended.

Even for women who are unable, it is still recommended for them to come, even if they have to stay away from the prayer area as narrated in the hadith of Ummu 'Athiyah, in which she said,

"The Prophet, peace be upon him, commanded us during the 'Eid prayer (Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha) to bring out the young girls and the secluded women, as well as women who are menstruating. However, he commanded women who are menstruating to stay away from the prayer area." (HR.Muslim no. 890, from Muhammad, from Ummu 'Athiyah.)

Therefore, according to various sources, this is how the procedure for the Eid al-Fitr prayer can be known and understood by KLovers. Along with the recitation of takbir 7 times during the prayer and other recommended activities that should be performed.

1. Intention for Eid al-Fitr Prayer

Intention of Eid al-Fitr Prayer (credit: Pexels)

In the procedures for Eid al-Fitr prayer, KLovers must recite the intention for prayer first. Yes, intention is indeed done for any activity in Islam, including prayer. And here is the recitation of the intention for Eid al-Fitr prayer that KLovers can recite along with its meaning:

"Ushallii sunnatan lii'idil fitri rak'ataini (imaaman/makmuuman) lillahi ta'aala."

Meaning: I intend to perform the Eid al-Fitr sunnah prayer, two rak'ahs (as a follower/imam) for the sake of Allah ta'ala.

2. Procedures of Eid al-Fitr Prayer

Idul Fitri Prayer Procedure (credit: Pexels)

After knowing the intention recitation, the second procedure of Eid al-Fitr prayer is by performing the Eid al-Fitr prayer. And here is the correct procedure of Eid al-Fitr prayer:

1. Before Eid al-Fitr prayer, it is recommended to increase recitation of takbeer, tahmeed, and tasbeeh.

2. Eid al-Fitr prayer begins by calling out "ash-shalatu jami'ah" which means "The congregational prayer is about to be established." In addition, Eid al-Fitr prayer is performed without preceding the call to prayer and the iqamah.

3. Recite the intention of Eid al-Fitr prayer.

4. Recite takbeeratul ihram.

5. Seven takbeerat in the first rak'ah of Eid al-Fitr prayer by reciting takbeer seven times, after reciting the opening supplication. The takbeer is recited while raising the hands.

6. Recite Surah al-Fatihah after the seven takbeerat. After that, it is recommended to recite Surah al-A'la.

7. Then continue with the bowing, standing upright after bowing, prostration, sitting between the two prostrations, and the second prostration, like regular prayer. Then, stand up again to perform the second rak'ah.

8. Five takbeerat in the second rak'ah while raising the hands as before.

9. After the five takbeerat, recite Surah al-Fatihah, and then it is recommended to recite Surah al-Ghashiyah.

10. Then continue with the bowing, standing upright after bowing, prostration, sitting between the two prostrations, the second prostration, sitting for the final tashahhud, and salutation.

11. After the prayer, it is good for us to listen to the Eid al-Fitr sermon attentively.

3. Recitation of Takbir 7x in Idul Fitri Prayer

Illustration (credit: Pexels)

Not only knowing the procedure for Idul Fitri prayer, KLovers also need to know the recitation of takbir 7x during Idul Fitri prayer. Yes, in Idul Fitri prayer, we will perform an initial takbir 7x in the first rak'ah and 5x in the second rak'ah. Actually, this additional takbir is sunnah.

So, if you forget, it will not invalidate your Idul Fitri prayer. However, when performing the takbir, there is actually a recitation. For those who do not know, here is the recitation of takbir 7x in Idul Fitri prayer along with its meaning:

"Subhanallah, walhamdulillah, wala ilaha illallah, wallahu akbar, wa la haula wala quwwata illa billahil 'aliyyil azhim."

Meaning: Glory be to Allah, all praise be to Him, there is no god but Him, Allah is the greatest, and there is no power or strength except with Allah, the Most High, the Almighty.

4. Sunnah Acts Before Performing Prayer

Sunnah Before Performing Prayer (credit: Pexels)

The procedure for performing the Idul Fitri prayer is already known, this time KLovers can also learn about the recommended acts that can be done before performing the Idul Fitri prayer. And here are some recommended acts that can be done:

1. First, it is advisable for KLovers to take a bath or cleanse themselves before going to the place of prayer for Idul Fitri.

2. Then, it is advisable for KLovers to have a meal and drink before leaving.

3. Wear the best clothes you have, it doesn't have to be new or expensive.

4. Another recommended act is to wear perfume.

5. And finally, travel a different distance when going and returning after performing the Idul Fitri prayer.

That's how you can learn and understand the procedure for performing the Idul Fitri prayer. It's not just about the procedure for the Idul Fitri prayer, but also about reciting the takbir 7 times during the prayer and performing recommended acts before conducting the worship.

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