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Islam commands that Aidilfitri and Aidiladha be celebrated to fulfil the need to rejoice in the form of an act of worship.
The word eid in Aidilfitri and Aidiladha originated from the word aud in Arabic which means “occurring annually.” In the book Al-Iqnaq Fi Hal al-Alfaz Abi Suja it is explained that eid also carries the meanings “rewards obtained by the servants of God” as well as “feeling of happiness.”
Aidilfitri is a time for joy, but also a time for reflection. The country has been bestowed with peace, harmony and stability.
While we celebrate the first of Syawal, it is imperative that we remember the plight of our unfortunate brothers and sisters all over the world.
Only when we remember all these would we be truly appreciative of and thankful for the many blessings that we have.
Muslims in Singapore are better off than Muslims in other parts of the world. Singaporeans can afford to celebrate Aidilfitri comfortably. We can buy food and clothing without much problem.
Despite the multiracial composition of Singapore, we can still stand united and put aside our differences for the sake of the country.
The festive seasons in Singapore epitomise this unity and understanding very well. We can see that every time there is a major festivity, such as Aidilfitri, Singaporeans would join hands to celebrate. This is probably why the tradition of open house is very popular in the country.
Ramadan is a time full of tests for Muslims. Hence, Aidilfitri is a time for Muslims to celebrate victory for being able to go through these tests successfully.
But in celebrating this victory, we must remind ourselves that the lessons learnt during Ramadan should be inculcated within ourselves.
We are taught to be careful and moderate in spending during Ramadan, and this should be observed even after the fasting month. We should not go overboard when spending for Aidilfitri.
We are also taught to make time for worship. During Ramadan, masjid and musolla are full of people performing the night prayers of terawih and witir.
While terawih is only exclusive for Ramadan, we should continue to spend time in masjid and musolla for worship, especially for the compulsory Maghrib, Isyak and Subuh prayers.
After all, masjid is the house of God and we should make it a habit to frequent it regularly. A masjid should be the hub of a Muslim community’s activities and should not be left empty and quiet outside the month of Ramadan.
During Ramadan, Muslims are also taught to be patient and tolerant among others and these virtues should be observed throughout the year.
Equally essential is that we express our thanks to God by sharing and giving what little we may have with others. After all, Aidilfitri is a time for giving and forgiving.
Ramadan and Aidilfitri are reminders to Muslims that God’s bounties are plentiful, but not all are blessed with the many bounties of God.
While we are busy with our 6 days sunnah fasting in Syawal, do not forget to look around at some beneficial classes or courses, do browse through our list of programs below!! May you find your Nur for Ramadhan.
