Looks like you're right about not eating until after prayer (there goes my 5am fry-up) Rulings of `Eid 1. Fasting: It is haram to fast on the days of `Eid because of the hadith of Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) in which he said that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade fasting on the day of Fitr and the day of Adha. (Reported by Muslim) 2. Offering `Eid Prayers: Some of the scholars say that `Eid Prayers are Wajib (obligatory) – this is the view of the Hanafi scholars and of Sheikh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah. Some scholars say that `Eid Prayer is Fard Kifayah (a communal duty, binding on the Muslims as a group, and it is fulfilled if a sufficient number of people perform it, thereby absolving the rest of sin). This is the view of the Hanbalis. A third group say that `Eid Prayer is Sunnah Mu'akkadah. This is the view of the Malikis and Shafi`is. 3. Offering Supererogatory Prayers: There are no Supererogatory Prayers to be offered either before or after the `Eid Prayer, as Ibn `Abbas reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to come out on the day of `Eid and pray two Rak`ahs, with nothing before or after them. This is the case if the Prayer is offered in an open area. If, however, the people pray the `Eid Prayer in a mosque, then they should pray two Rak`ahs for Tahiyat Al-Masjid. 4. Women attending the `Eid Prayers: According to the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) everyone is urged to attend `Eid Prayer, and to co-operate with one another in righteousness and piety. The menstruating woman should not forsake the remembrance of Allah or places of goodness such as gatherings for the purpose of seeking knowledge and remembering Allah – apart from mosques. Women, undoubtedly, should not go out without the Hijab. Etiquette of `Eid 1. Ghusl (taking a bath): One of the good manners of `Eid is to take bath before going out to the Prayer. It was reported that Sa`id ibn Jubayr said: “Three things are Sunnah on `Eid: to walk (to the prayer-place), to take a bath, and to eat before coming out (if it's `Eidul-Fitr).” 2. Eating before coming out: One should not come out to the prayer-place on `Eidul-Fitr before eating some dates, because of the hadith narrated by Al-Bukhari from Anas ibn Malik who said: “The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) would not go out in the morning of `Eidul-Fitr until he had eaten some dates… and he would eat an odd number.” On `Eidul-Adha, on the other hand, it is Mustahab (recommended) not to eat until after the Prayer, when one should eat from the meat of one’s sacrifice. 3. Takbir on the day of `Eid: This is one of the greatest Sunnahs of this day. Al-Daraqutni and others reported that when Ibn `Umar came out on `Eidul-Fitr and `Eidul-Adha, he would strive hard in making Takbir until he reached the prayer-place, then he would continue making Takbir until the Imam came. 4. Congratulating one another: People may exchange congratulations and good greetings on `Eid, no matter what form the words take. For example they may say to one another, “Taqabbal Allahu minnaa wa minkum (may Allah accept from us and from you our good deeds!)". Jubayr ibn Nufayr said: “At the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) when people met one another on the day of `Eid, they would say, ‘Taqabbal Allahu minnaa wa minka.’” (Reported by Ibn Hajar) 5. Wearing one's best clothes for `Eid: Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) said: “The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) had a Jubbah (cloak) that he would wear on `Eid and on Fridays.” Al-Bayhaqi reported that Ibn `Umar used to wear his best clothes on `Eid, so men should wear the best clothes they have when they go out for `Eid. 6. Changing route on returning from Prayer-place: Jabir ibn `Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to change his routes on the day of `Eid. (Reported by Al-Bukhari) http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?pagename=IslamOnline-English-Ask_Scholar/FatwaE/FatwaE& cid=1119503544984

Juxa, I know. It must be difficult but you have to try and enjoy the day. Get together with the heblaayos to cheer you up.

LoL An odd number of dates with water is what I do based on what I know for both Eids (I know it's Sunnah for Eid al Fitr). Never heard of not eating until after prayer. Udxiya/Qurbani is mandetory if you're not slaughtering an animal yourself. This needs to be to done before it too late. Today is probably the last day. An easy way is through Islamic Relief on their website.

Originally posted by Juxa: you make it sound like a crime But it is dear. One shouldn't be working on Eid day. Afternoon all. Don't forget to pay your udxiya/qurbani today.

Originally posted by nuune: Wey dhacdaa Winga, you need to qualify for the next round first Or have you qualified?

Sounds like a corner boy got promoted to HNIC within the first week

Recent events can't possibly be good news for PL. The President seems like someone duday and it is obvious PL is playing for some sort of higher status over the TFG. I said it a long time ago. PL needs an Alistair Campbell. Cyber loyalists need not apply

^lol Have a good loooong weekend. I'm off. Let the real cake eating, weather talking, 'heh' saying, busy body trolls come out

^End of Dec IA. Getting the tickets this weekend. Dhagaxyadii faro badnaa wali ma yaalaan?

Maxi, When will your observations of the Somali conclude? We are not a perfect people. Live with it!

^lol Bean watching a gangsta movie JBow? Hargaisaan ku soo socdaa saxib.

^Why are you awake at that time?? Paltalk?

Blimey. 11am GMT and no trolls :eek:

^In a way I'm glad it happened.

Originally posted by NGONGE: Liverpool are out. Oh well, maybe next year. Manager to blame 100%.

Takbeerat-Ul-Eid ALLAHU-AKBAR-U'LLAHU-AKBAR-U'LLAAHU-AKBAR ... LAA-ILAHA ILL'ALLAH ALLAHU-AKBAR-U'LLAHU-AKBAR-U WA-LILLAH'IL-HAMD ALLAHU-AKBAR-U-KABIRA ... WAL-HAMDU-LILLAHI KATHIRA WA-SUBHAN'ALLAHI BUKRA-TAN WA-ASCILALAA LAA ILLAAHA-ILL'ALLA-HU WAHDAH ... SADAQA WA-ADAH ... WA-NASARA ABDAH WA-A-AZZA JUNDA-HU WA-HAZAM'AL-AHZAAB WAHDAH LAA-ILAHA ILL'ALLAH ... WA-LA NA-A-BUDU ILLAA IYYAH MUKH-LE-SCINA LAH'UDDINA WALAW KARIH'AL-KAAFIROON ALLAH-UMMA-SALLI-ALA SAYYEDINAA MUHAMMAD ... WA-ALA AALI SAYYEDINAA MUHAMMAD WA-ALA AS'HABI SAYYEDINAA MUHAMMAD ... WA-ALA AN'SARI SAYYEDINAA MUHAMMAD WA-ALA AZWAJI SAYYEDINAA MUHAMMAD WA-ALA-ZURRIYATI-SAYYEDINA MUHAMMAD-IN WA-SALLIM TASLIMAN KATHIRA

Originally posted by NGONGE: Which of your five hundred million cousins goes to that school, Norf?

^ Eid Song I have a spring in my step today (like I'm 10 again). This is when I really appreciate being in a Muslim country. Driving to work and seeing all the lights and flag already up :cool: Eid Mubarak again

Juxa, I claim every kilometer to every meeting (including head office). Ibti just doesn't want to look bad but doesn't mind being ripped off. Heh.

^if it is allowed why not? I would. Throw in a blueberry muffen here and there as well.

Qado u iibi dee

Good on them :cool: http://www.somaliculture.net/

Originally posted by NGONGE: Bloody auditors! Next he'll be asking if I'm wearing clean underwear or something. Hello all. Saxib, at least you're in the west. Try explaining anything to these 'I don't want to sign and approve anything in case I get the sack from Carabka iga sareeya' numpties here :rolleyes:

Duulaaye. Bal waran. Lyon need to do us a favour tonight.

Originally posted by Juxa: my colleague just settled a case for 661k 15%???