10 Easy tips to a Productive Eid!

by ProductiveMuslim1 Comment Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2011 in Articles, Community, Worship We didnt want to leave you

hanging after Ramadan with no productivity tips, so here are 10 tips to have a Productive Eid!

1. TAKBIR!
Keep reciting the Eid Takbir as much as you can wherever you go from the maghreb of the last day of Ramadan till the Eid Prayer! Recite the takbeer in the car, in the shopping malls, at home! Revive this Sunnah and truly feel the greatness of Islam.

2. Prepare your Eid outfits early!

Maybe too late now but I hope you bought all your Eid clothes BEFORE Ramadan started! If not, dont panic, try to find something reasonable in your wardrobe and dont stress yourself with late night shopping on the night before Eid. If youve bought your Eid clothes early, then prepare it the night before and place everything you need in one place (last thing you need is the early morning rush before Eid prayer and forgetting where youve put your new shoes!)

3. Follow the Sunnah before the Eid Prayer

The following acts are prescribed as Sunnah at the beginning of the day of Eid-ul-Fitr before proceeding to the Eid prayer:

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Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar La Ilaha Ila Allah Wa Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar Wa Lillahi Alhamd (Eid Takbir)

4. Increase your supplications

On this blessed day, ensure you make dua that Allah accepts all your good deeds and grants you another Ramadan. Thank Allah (Subahanahu Wa Tala) for blessing us with good food, clothes, families/friends, and safety. Also dont forget the Ummah in your prayers; pray for Palestine, for the victims of natural disaster anywhere, and all those suffering in our Ummah.

5. Take a different route to/from the mosque

In a narration the Prophet (peace be upon him) used to take a different route on his way back from the Eid prayer. Changing lanes gives you the chance to spread the greetings of Salam to different people. Theres also a subtle meaning here when you come back with a different route; youre coming back home after Eid a changed and better person inshaAllah.

6. Take a day off!

Yes, I am talking to the workaholics here. Eid is Eid, take a day off, you wont get fired! (I hope :P). Best advice is to book your day off in advance. Explain to your employers that Eid is as important to you as Christmas (or any other festival they like) is to them. However, we dont want to be accused of being unproductive nor all the Muslim staff going awol, so ask early, and the employer can arrange staff replacement or reduce your hours on the day inshaAllah.

7. Visit friends/neigbours/relatives

This is a great part of Eid. But first a few forgotten etiquettes: 1. Call before you visit (you dont want to visit and find them all sleeping!) 2. Take a Gift (no matter how small) especially for the children. 3. Invite them to yours as well (theyve played host, now its your turn!). For those who have made amends and

established broken family relations during Ramadan, Eid is your opportunity to strengthen these new ties inshaAllah, so dont miss out! Also, for relatives living far, make sure you prepare a call list and call them one by one with Skype or international phone cards, theyd really appreciate your call.

8. Eat moderately
This is a big one to look after. We almost ruin our diets in the space of one day with Eid food. I know its hard, but try to limit the amount of food you have and stick to regular meals on the day. To help you, think ahead and the pains youll have by over-indulging during Eid day. You dont want an Eid with a stomach ache now do you?

9. Stick to the good deeds

This is super important, and itll make sure that you continue with your good deeds after Ramadan inshaAllah. Make sure you stick to the good deeds after Eid from day 1; so Salah on time, Hijab on (if youre new to Hijab), reading few pages of Quran..etc. You want to build these good deeds into your daily habit and get them to be part of your new you from day 1. If you let go on Eid day, itll be harder to pick them up again on the 2nd or 3rd day of Eid.

10. Exchange Gifts/Make Cards

Exchange gifts amongst family/friends and relatives, this can be small perfumes to beneficial household items. For family/friends that are far off from you, send a handwritten Eid card via post (instead of really boring E-Cards). Here are simple tips how kids can make gifts for family/ friends.

For Kids: How to make an easy Eid Card and Eid Mubarak Bookmarks. Frugal Card making from Happy Muslimah and more tips Hope you like the above! Have a happy and productive Eid!