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IRSYAD HUKUM KE-46: HUKUM SOLAT HARI RAYA
What is the ruling on the Eid prayer and who is expected to perform it?
Short answer
The Eid prayer is a confirmed sunnah (sunat muakkad) and not obligatory, as the Prophet SAW never abandoned it and the companions continued it after him.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Prayer (Salah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Eid prayer is a confirmed sunnah (sunat muakkad) and not obligatory, as the Prophet SAW never abandoned it and the companions continued it after him. It is prescribed in congregation for all those legally accountable, whether men, women, residents, travellers, free persons or slaves. Women who adorn themselves or who may cause temptation are excepted and should pray at home. There is no call to prayer (azan) for the Eid prayer, and the sermon is delivered after the prayer.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Solat hari raya ialah sunat muakkad. Ini kerana Rasulullah SAW tidak pernah meninggalkannya sejak mula disyariatkan sehinggalah Baginda wafat.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD HUKUM KE-46: HUKUM SOLAT HARI RAYA”, 19 July 2015. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/1948-irsyad-fatwa-ke-46-hukum-solat-hari-raya. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-the-eid-prayer/