We congratulate the whole Islamic world on Eid al-Fitr and pray that it will be a blessing from Allah Almighty.
Eid is one of the most beautiful occasions that brings people together. So much so that the spirit of helping and giving gifts during the feast does not depend only on those who are alive but extends to those who leave the world and wait for a Fatiha in their graves. To fulfill their wish, Mu’mins visit graves on Eid; They also make them happy by reciting the Qur’an and prayers to their souls.
Ramadan Feast has a special place among Mu’mins. Because Eid al-Fitr expresses the joy of a month-long fast, like the joy of fasting at the time of iftar, a collective iftar. Believers who fast for a long period of one month, especially on hot days when Ramadan coincides with the summer season, have the opportunity to experience the joy of getting rid of spiritual responsibility by passing the test of patience during the Eid al-Fitr.
Ramadan and Sacrifice Feasts have been celebrated since the 2nd year of Hijra. Fasting in Ramadan was made obligatory for the first time this year, and Mu’mins who fasted this month celebrated the first three days of the next month (Shawwal) as Eid. For this reason, this holiday is called Ramadan Feast.
When the Muslims go to their place of Eid Salah, Allah Ta’ala asks the Angels: “What is the recompense for the worker who has done his job?” The Angels reply: “Our Deity and our Master! His recompense is that You grant him his due in full!” Allah Ta’ala then says: “O My Angels! Indeed, I make you [all] witness that I have granted them My happiness and My forgiveness as a reward for their fasting and standing/praying during the month of Ramadan.” Allah Ta’ala then says: “O My servants! Ask of/from me! For indeed, by My honor, and My majesty, whatever you ask of Me in your gathering for your Hereafter I shall most certainly grant you! And whatever you ask of Me concerning your Dunya, I shall look at your welfare (regarding it). By My honor, I will most definitely cover/hide for you your faults so long as you are conscious of Me! By My honor, I will not disgrace you nor defame you before/amongst the sinners. Go/Return forgiven, surely you have pleased Me and I am pleased with you!”
We wish to reach many holidays where the Islamic Ummah is more conscious, stronger, more trouble-free, and happier…
Dr. Hüseyin Kâmi BÜYÜKÖZER
President of GIMDES and DHV
