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In general, when praying any Salah,
always follow the Imam in prayer. Do not Go

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Eid prayer consists of two units (Rakat in Surah Ayah
Arabic, singular is Raka). The main
difference in the way this prayer and any Search
other prayer of two Rakat is performed
is the number of Takbirs that are done. Something to Ask...
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Takbirs is an the Arabic word referring to when "Allahu Akbar" is and the earth! Knower
said and the hands are raised to the ears. of the hidden and the
exposed! Rubb of
everything and every
Step 1: Make an intention of doing two Rakat behind the Imam for one. I bear witness that
Eid prayer along with six additional Takbirs. none has the right to be
worshipped but You. I
seek Your Protection
The First Raka from the evil of my own
self from the evil of
Step 2: After the Imam has said "Allahu Akbar" the first time, you Satan and from the evil

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should raise your hands and follow. This is the first Takbir of the of Shirk to which he
prayer. calls.

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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Your Comments
Syed M Buhari, Dubai - wrote on 11/15/2010 8:19:09 PM
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Comment: Imam al-Baghawi commented: "This is the opinion of most of the
people of knowledge among the Companions and those after them: to say,
before reciting Quran, in the first rak`ah of the Eid prayer, seven Takbirs other
than the opening Takbir, and in the second, five Takbirs other than the Takbir
of rising. This has been reported from Abu Bakr, `Umar, `Alee, and others."
http://www.2eids.com/eid_prayer.php

Syed M Buhari, Dubai - wrote on 11/15/2010 8:18:43 PM

Rating:
Comment: Imam al-Baghawi commented: "This is the opinion of most of the
people of knowledge among the Companions and those after them: to say,
before reciting Quran, in the first rak`ah of the Eid prayer, seven Takbirs other
than the opening Takbir, and in the second, five Takbirs other than the Takbir
of rising. This has been reported from Abu Bakr, `Umar, `Alee, and others."
http://www.2eids.com/eid_prayer.php

Syed M Buhari, Dubai - wrote on 11/15/2010 8:18:12 PM

Rating:
Comment: Imam al-Baghawi commented: "This is the opinion of most of the
people of knowledge among the Companions and those after them: to say,
before reciting Quran, in the first rak`ah of the Eid prayer, seven Takbirs other
than the opening Takbir, and in the second, five Takbirs other than the Takbir
of rising. This has been reported from Abu Bakr, `Umar, `Alee, and others."
http://www.2eids.com/eid_prayer.php

Fitriy, Australia - wrote on 11/15/2010 5:11:31 PM

Rating:
Comment: Description of Eid prayer This website will show how to pray eid al-
Fitr and eid al-Adha http://www.islamqa.com/en/ref/36491

Fitriy, Australia - wrote on 11/15/2010 5:10:32 PM

Rating:
Comment: Description of Eid prayer This website will show how to pray eid al-
Fitr and eid al-Adha http://www.islamqa.com/en/ref/36491

, - wrote on 11/15/2010 5:08:24 PM

Rating:
Comment: Description of Eid prayer This website will show how to pray eid al-
Fitr and eid al-Adha http://www.islamqa.com/en/ref/36491

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Margrit, Ward - wrote on 11/15/2010 5:07:56 PM

Rating:
Comment: Subhan Allah! Thank you. This is very helpful for us
Converts/Reverts who are just learning everything.

Margrit, Ward - wrote on 11/15/2010 5:07:14 PM

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

Murtaza, GUYANA - wrote on 11/15/2010 5:03:12 PM

Rating:
Comment: Eid Mubarak

Abdullah, Perth, West Australia - wrote on 11/14/2010 9:35:25 PM

Rating:
Comment: 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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