The Return of Eid

We are presently in a time which is connected with two periods—Ramadhaan and Eid. This time is connected to Ramadhaan because we are in the month of Ramadhaan, and it is connected with Eid because we are close to Eid. Thus, both topics—the topic of Ramadhaan and the topic of Eid—are appropriate for this occasion.

This being the last Jumah [of Ramadhaan], and the last Jumah brings with it anticipation and eagerness for Eid, speaking about Eid is therefore befitting. And though I had given bayaans in Ramadhaanul Mubaarak, however certain aspects remain outstanding. Hence, in this last Jumah it is appropriate to speak about Ramadhaanul Mubaarak as well.

Although the general practice is to mention the Fadhaail or virtues of Ramadhaan and Eid, and this is good, however in most cases we have heard the Fadhaail. So, it is more appropriate to speak on an aspect of these two—Ramadhaan and Eid—which has seldom been or not heard of at all.

Before I speak on that aspect, I think it will be opportune to translate the Aayat recited at the beginning [of the bayaan]. The translation is as follows:

    “Two months of Eid do not decrease (fall short); one is Ramadhaan and the other Thul Hijjah.”

(Awdul Eid — To be continued, Insha Allah)