Is the takbir on 'Id al-Fitr to be recited aloud?

Question:
The questioner asks: Is the takbir on 'Id al-Fitr to be recited aloud? And what is your opinion of those who recite it aloud in the mosque using microphones?

Answer:
Yes, the takbir on the night of the 'Id, on the morning of the 'Id, before the prayer, and after the prayer of the 'Id is recommended. This is based on the saying of Allah the Exalted: and the action of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and his Companions. When the crescent moon is seen on the night of the 'Id, they would recite the takbir in the streets, in the house, in the mosque, and in the shop. The takbir is to be made apparent in every place, and one raises his voice with it. However, collective takbir is a bid'ah (religious innovation). That is, people gather and recite the takbir in unison. This is a bid'ah that the Salaf did not do. Each person recites the takbir for himself, without there being any collective takbir, neither by microphone nor otherwise. This is something the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) and his Companions did not do. Rather, each person recites the takbir for himself.