The Limits of Permissible Joy on the Day of Eid
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Question:
Perhaps, as we discuss the alms given at the end of Ramadan, which is performed on the day of Eid and the night or two nights before it, we should speak about some of the manifestations of joy that may lead some Muslims to commit certain wrongs, perhaps free mixing of men and women, perhaps excessive extravagance, and so on. So, a word of guidance, may Allah grant you success, on this matter.
Answer:
Joy on the day of Eid is prescribed, but it is the permissible joy within the limits of what is permissible, such as eating, drinking, visiting, and meeting between brothers. This is prescribed joy, and it includes delight in the blessing of Allah, and the Muslim rejoices in this day.
Because he has performed a great act of worship, which is fasting the month of Ramadan, and has completed it, he rejoices in this blessing to which Allah has guided him. Likewise, he rejoices in the dispensation of breaking the fast, which was prohibited during the days of fasting from eating, drinking, and consuming the permissible delights. He rejoices in breaking the fast, as the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih Muslim 1151e He rejoices in what Allah has made permissible for him of good things, and he eats, drinks, and wears adornment without extravagance and without excess. However, if the joy extends to forbidden joy, such as committing lewd acts, neglecting the prayers, using forbidden entertainment, and other forbidden matters, then joy is not to be found in sins or in forbidden things. Rather, joy is to be within the limits of what is permissible, within the limits of what Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, has made permissible of eating, drinking, visiting, meeting, being generous to oneself, and displaying happiness on this great occasion. And it is not to be done through sins and violations, neglecting the prayers, and through entertainment, play, songs, flutes, drums, drinking intoxicants, narcotics, or the like. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
Perhaps, as we discuss the alms given at the end of Ramadan, which is performed on the day of Eid and the night or two nights before it, we should speak about some of the manifestations of joy that may lead some Muslims to commit certain wrongs, perhaps free mixing of men and women, perhaps excessive extravagance, and so on. So, a word of guidance, may Allah grant you success, on this matter.
Answer:
Joy on the day of Eid is prescribed, but it is the permissible joy within the limits of what is permissible, such as eating, drinking, visiting, and meeting between brothers. This is prescribed joy, and it includes delight in the blessing of Allah, and the Muslim rejoices in this day.
Because he has performed a great act of worship, which is fasting the month of Ramadan, and has completed it, he rejoices in this blessing to which Allah has guided him. Likewise, he rejoices in the dispensation of breaking the fast, which was prohibited during the days of fasting from eating, drinking, and consuming the permissible delights. He rejoices in breaking the fast, as the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
There are two occasions of joy for one who fasts, joy when he breaks it, and joy when he meets his Lord
للصائم فرحتان فرحة عند فطره وفرحة عند لقاء ربهThe presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 24 من 27|وقفات مع آيات الصيام|أسئلة وأجوبة متعلقة بصدقة الفطر|صالح الفوزان|فقه|كبار العلماء — youtube.com (8:26)
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