How to perform Eid prayer
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How to perform Eid prayer

(Based on Hanafi School of Islamic fiqh)

Eid is a special occasion and one of the things which makes it so is the Eid ul Adha congregational prayer which is the first thing everyone's list of eid ideas.

Since this prayer comes only once a year, there is often confusion about how to perform this Eid prayer. Here is how to do it:

In general, when praying any Salah, always follow the Imam in prayer. Do not make your movements (i.e. bowing, prostrating, etc.) before he does or different from him.

Eid prayer consists of two units (Rakat in Arabic, singular is Raka). The main difference in the way this prayer and any other prayer of two Rakat is performed is the number of Takbirs that are done.

Takbirs is an the Arabic word referring to when "Allahu Akbar" is said and the hands are raised to the ears.

Step 1: Make an intention of doing two Rakat behind the Imam for Eid prayer along with six additional Takbirs.

The First Raka

Step 2: After the Imam has said "Allahu Akbar" the first time, you should raise your hands and follow. This is the first Takbir of the prayer.

Step 3: There will be 3 Takbirs before the Imam starts reciting Quran. Each time the Imam says "Allahu Akbar", you should follow by raising your hands, then putting them on your sides.

After the third Takbir, the Imam will begin reciting the Quran. At that point, you should put your hands on your chest, with your right hand on top of the left.

Step 4: Listen to the recitation of the Holy Quran. The Imam will recite Surah Al Fatiha (the first Surah of the Quran) and then another Surah.

Step 5: When the Imam says "Allahu Akbar" go into Ruku (the bowing position).

Step 6: Stand up straight when he says Sami Allahu liman Hamidah (Allah hears those who praise Him), and say "Rabbana lakal Hamd" (our Lord praise be to You) in a low voice.

Step 7: When the Imam says "Allahu Akbar" go into Sujud (prostration). You will do two prostrations as in normal prayer.

The Second Raka

Step 8: The Imam will first recite from the Holy Quran (first Surah Al Fatiha and another Surah.

Step 9: After the recitation, before going into Ruku, there will be 3 Takbirs. Follow the Imam. Raise your hands after each "Allahu Akbar". After the third Takbir, go into Ruku (the bowing position).

Step 10: Stand up straight when the Imam says Sami Allah huliman Hamidah, and say "Rabbana lakal Hamd" in a low voice.

Step 11: When the Imam says "Allahu Akbar" go into Sujud. You will do two prostrations.

Step 12: After this, you sit for the complete Tashshahud.

Step 13: After the Imam ends the prayer by turning to his face to the right first and saying "Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullah" and then to his left and doing the same, you should follow.

Step 14: Do not get up right away. The Imam will give a short Khutbah (speech). Please stay still and listen. It is recommended to do so.
 

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Subhan Allah! Thank you. This is very helpful for us Reverts who are just learning everything.

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Assalamu Alaikum,I appreciate your efforts to educate your audience in how to pray salatul Eid. However, my experience is a total of 7 takbeer in the first rak'ah, then 5 takbeer in the second rak'ah. We should look into this and see what all the ulama say.

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Perth, West Australia

Salamo 3aleikum, are sure gays that there is just 3 takbirat in each raka. I used to do this salat (both fitr and ad'ha) since my childhood and it seams to me that there is more takbir. As far as I know : Raka 1: First Takbir al-ihram witch does exist inevery salat then 6 takbirat and then you read Ftiha and a some of the holly Quran. Raka 2: you say one takbir Before you stand up (or while you are doing that) this does exist in every Salat, then when you stand up you say 4 more takbirat. the rest is similar to every Salat.lets summarize:Raka 1: takbir al-ihram + 6 other takbirat.Raka 2: takbit al-qiyam + 4 other takbir.best regards for everybody.

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algeria

Jazakum ALLAH Khairen

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Motihari

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatahu Masha'Allah - this step by step approach to performing the Eid Prayer is brilliant. Jaza k'Allahu khayrun for passing on your knowledge. Please explain again the takbirs in the 2nd rakah - 3 takbirs followed by 1 takbir before performing ruku ? Insha'Allah we must all keep up this wonderful deed/Sunnah of our blessed Prophet Muhammad (SAW) for many generations to come. May Allah (SWT) reward you abundantly and Soundvision for this educational website. AmeenSorry for all the typo mistakes!

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London

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatahu Masha'Allah - this step by step approach to performing the Eid Prayer is brilliant. Jaza k'Allahu khayrun for passing on your knowledge. Please explain again the takbirs in the 2nd rakah - 3 takbirs followed by 1 takbir before performing sujood ? Insha'Allah we must all keep up this wonderful deed/Sunnah of our blessed Prophet Muhammad (SAW) for many generations to come. Ameen

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London

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatahu Masha'Allah - this step by step approach to performing the Eid Prayer is brilliant. Jaza k'Allahu khayrun for passing on your knowledge. Please just just explain again the takbirs in the 2nd rakah - 3 takbirs followed by 1 takbir before performing sujood ? Insha'Allah we must all keep up this wonderful deed/Sunnah of our blessed Prophet Muhammad (SAW) for many generations to come. AmeenEven though there are only 2 Eid festivals (& Eid Salaat) in our Deen - there is still

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London

Assalaamualaykum warahmatullahhiwabarakatuhu! may allah (swt) reward u for beautifully explaning n XCLENT step by step procedure "MASTER CLASS" Jazakallahkhair

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