| The first question of Fatwa no. 16816 Q 1: In the southern towns, we recite the Takbir (saying: "Allahu Akbar [Allah is the Greatest]") in the Masjid (mosque) on `Eid as follows: Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Kabiran, wa al-hamdu lil lahi kathiran, wa Subhana Allahi bukratan wa asilan, La Ilaha Illa Allah wahdah, Sadaq wa`dah, wa `Aza Jundah, wa Nasra `Abdah, wa Hazam Al-Ahzaba wahdah, laa ilaaha ill-Allah, wa la N`budu illa-Iyah, Mukhlsin lahu Al-Din wa law Kariha Al-Kafrun, laa ilaaha ill-Allah, Allahu Akbar, Wali-l-Lahi-l-Hamd (Allah is the Greatest (thrice), there is no God but Allah, and all Praise be to Allah in abundance. Glory be to Allah, morning and evening. He fulfilled His Promise, granted victory to His Slave and defeated the confederates Alone. We are sincere in Faith and devotion to Him, although the disbelievers detest it.) This Takbir is recited aloud in unison until the call to commence Salah (Prayer) is made. However, the Imam stated that reciting Takbir in unison is impermissible and is a Bid`ah (innovation in religion)? What is the ruling on this form of Takbir? A: Reciting Takbir is Mashru` (Islamically acceptable) on the night and on the day of `Eid-ul-Fitr (the Festival of Breaking the Fast) before and after Salah until the end of the Khutbah (sermon). It is also recommended during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah and Days of Tashriq (11th, 12th and 13th of Dhul-Hijjah). The Sunnah is for each Muslim to recite it individually, but reciting it aloud as a group | | (Part No. 2; Page No. 241) | |
is a Bid`ah. It was authentically narrated that the Prophet (peace be upon him) stated:  Anyone who does an action which is not stated in this matter of ours (Islam) will have it rejected. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions. The Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta' |
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