Namaz-e-Eid-ul-Fitr: Full Method with Arabic Surahs (According to Fiqh-e-Jafria – Shia Islam)

Ahkaam (Rules) of Namaz-e-Eid-ul-Fitr

1. 1. Wajib or Mustahab: The Eid prayer was initially wajib during the time of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). However, in the absence of an infallible Imam (A.S), it is considered Mustahab (recommended).

   2. Time of Prayer: It is performed after sunrise but before noon (Zawal) on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr.

   3. No Adhan or Iqamah: There is no Adhan or Iqamah for the Eid prayer. Instead, before starting, it is recommended to say “As-Salat” three times.

   4. Two Rak’ats: The Eid prayer consists of two rak’ats, with specific additional Takbeerat (Allahu Akbar).

   5. Congregational vs. Individual: While it is highly recommended to be performed in Jama’at (congregation), it can also be prayed individually.

   6. Khutbah (Sermon): Unlike Jumu’ah prayers, the Khutbah (sermon) of Eid is delivered after the prayer, not before.

   7. Ghusl (Purification Bath): Performing Ghusl (ritual bath) before the prayer is recommended.

   8. Zakat-ul-Fitr: It is wajib to pay Zakat-ul-Fitr before performing the Eid prayer.

Method of Performing Namaz-e-Eid-ul-Fitr

First Rak’at

1. Niyyat (Intention)

   • “I am offering two Rak’ats of Namaz-e-Eid-ul-Fitr, seeking nearness to Allah.”

2. Takbiratul Ihram (Opening Takbeer)

   • Raise your hands and say:

     اللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ

3. Recite Surah Al-Fatiha

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ ۝ * ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ ۝ * ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ ۝ * مَٰلِكِ يَوْمِ ٱلدِّينِ ۝ * إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ ۝ * ٱهْدِنَا ٱلصِّرَٰطَ ٱلْمُسْتَقِيمَ ۝ * صِرَٰطَ ٱلَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ ٱلْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا ٱلضَّآلِّينَ

1. Recite Surah Al-A’la (87:1-19)

سَبِّحِ ٱسْمَ رَبِّكَ ٱلْأَعْلَى ۝ * ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَ فَسَوَّىٰ ۝ * وَٱلَّذِى قَدَّرَ فَهَدَىٰ ۝ * وَٱلَّذِىٓ أَخْرَجَ ٱلْمَرْعَىٰ ۝ * فَجَعَلَهُۥ غُثَآءً أَحْوَىٰ ۝ * سَنُقْرِئُكَ فَلَا تَنسَىٰ ۝ * إِلَّا مَا شَآءَ ٱللَّهُ ۚ إِنَّهُۥ يَعْلَمُ ٱلْجَهْرَ وَمَا يَخْفَىٰ ۝ * وَنُيَسِّرُكَ لِلْيُسْرَىٰ ۝

1. Five Additional Takbeerat

   • Raise your hands and say:

     اللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ

   • After each Takbeer, recite the following Dua:

     اللَّهُمَّ أَهْلَ الْكِبْرِيَاءِ وَالْعَظَمَةِ، وَأَهْلَ الْجُودِ وَالْجَبَرُوتِ، وَأَهْلَ الْعَفْوِ وَالرَّحْمَةِ، وَأَهْلَ التَّقْوَىٰ وَالْمَغْفِرَةِ، أَسْأَلُكَ بِحَقِّ هَذَا الْيَوْمِ الَّذِي جَعَلْتَهُ لِلْمُسْلِمِينَ عِيدًا، وَذَخِيرَةً وَشَرَفًا، وَكَرَامَةً وَمَزِيدًا، أَنْ تُصَلِّيَ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِ مُحَمَّدٍ، وَأَنْ تُدْخِلَنِي فِي كُلِّ خَيْرٍ أَدْخَلْتَ فِيهِ مُحَمَّدًا وَآلَ مُحَمَّدٍ

2. Ruku & Sujood

   • Go into Ruku, perform Sujood, then stand for the second Rak’at.

Second Rak’at

1. Recite Surah Al-Fatiha

2. Recite Surah Al-Shams (91:1-15)

وَٱلشَّمْسِ وَضُحَىٰهَا ۝ * وَٱلْقَمَرِ إِذَا تَلَىٰهَا ۝ * وَٱلنَّهَارِ إِذَا جَلَّىٰهَا ۝

1. Four Additional Takbeerat

   • Raise your hands and say “Allahu Akbar” four times.

   • Recite the same Dua after each Takbeer.

2. Ruku & Sujood

   • Complete the Rak’at with Ruku, Sujood, Tashahhud, and Salaam.

After the Prayer (Khutbah & Other Sunnah Acts)

• Khutbah (Sermon): If praying in Jama’at, listen to the Khutbah after the prayer.

• Recite Dua-e-Nudba: A recommended supplication.

• Pay Zakat-ul-Fitr: If not paid before the prayer, it should be given immediately.

• Greet others with “Eid Mubarak” and visit family and friends.

Summary of Key Points

✅ Two Rak’ats
✅ Surah Al-A’la in First Rak’at & Surah Al-Shams in Second Rak’at
✅ Five Takbeerat in First Rak’at & Four in Second Rak’at
✅ No Adhan or Iqamah
✅ Khutbah after the Prayer
✅ Zakat-ul-Fitr before the Prayer