The Virtues of Ibaadat on The Eve of Eid

Question 1: What are the virtues of Ibaadat on the eve of Eid?

Answer: The virtues of Ibaadat (worship) on the eve of Eid are very special as compared to ordinary nights. 

1. The first virtue

The eve of Eid-ul-Fitr is the eve of reward.

The night which comes at the end of Ramadaan, i.e. the night or eve of Eid-ul-Fitr is a blessed night and a night of seeking reward from Allah Almighty. This night is mentioned in the Hadith as "Laylat-ul-Jaaizah" meaning the night of receiving the reward.

2. The second virtue

The heart of the worshipper who worships Allah Almighty on the eve of Eid (last day of Ramadaan) will not be dead on the day of resurrection.

It is narrated on the authority of Abu Umaama Radi Allahu Anh that the Prophet ﷺ said: whosoever stays awake on the night i.e. eve of Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha with the intention of worship, his heart will not die on the day when other hearts will die. (Sunan Ibn Majah) 

3. The third virtue

Paradise becomes guaranteed for the worshipper on the eve of Eid. It is narrated on the authority of Mu'adh Ibn Jabal that the Prophet ﷺ said: for one who worships for five nights, paradise becomes obligatory.

These are the nights of: 

(1) 8th Dhul-Hijjah 

(2) 9th Dhul-Hijjah

(3) 10th Dhul-Hijjah 

(4) The eve of Eid-ul-Fitr 

(5) The eve of the 15th of Shabaan (At Tar-gheeb wat-Tarheeb) 

Question 2: Why is the night of Eid-ul-Fitr called Laylat-ul-Jaaizah?

Answer: The night, i.e.. eve of Eid-ul-Fitr is called Laylat-ul-Jaaizah because on this night, the servants of Allah Almighty receive abundant rewards for their efforts and sacrifices, which they have made in the month of Ramadaan.

Question 3: How can a Muslim keep the spirit of Ramadaan alive even after Ramadaan?

Answer: After the month of fasting is over, a Muslim is required to keep alive the spirit of Ramadaan as much as possible by carrying on the good actions, for example:

(1) A Muslim should keep the spirit of Ramadaan alive throughout the year by means of seeking Allah's Aid, beseeching Allah Almighty, to keep us guided on the right path and help us remain steadfast on Faith.

(2) Making up the missed fast(s) of Ramadaan if one has missed any due to a valid reason such as illness, travel or menses (in the case for women).

(3) Fasting six days during the month of Shawwal.

(4) Keeping the optional fasts after Ramadaan.

5) Keep on praying the optional night prayers.

(6) Keep on reciting, listening to, and reflecting on the Qur'an.

(7) Taking care of the poor and the needy.

(8) Reading Zikr abundantly and asking Almighty Allah for forgiveness.

(9) Abstaining from prohibitions and illegal practices.

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Seeker of your Duaas

A Humble Servant of Sacred Knowledge At Amjadi Darul Ifta & Darul Uloom Ala-Hazrat, Mufti Mohammad Quaiser Ali Razvi Misbahi, Imam Masjid e Khalid, Chatsworth, Durban, South Africa.