We didn't want to leave you hanging after Ramadan with no productivity tips, so here are 10 tips to have a Productive Eid! Keep reciting the Eid Takbir as much as you can wherever you go from the maghreb of the last day of Ramadan till the Eid Prayer! Recite the takbeer in the car, in the shopping malls, at home! Revive this Sunnah and truly feel the greatness of Islam. Maybe too late now but I hope you bought all your Eid clothes BEFORE Ramadan started! If not, don't panic, try to find something reasonable in your wardrobe and don't stress yourself with late night shopping on the night before Eid. If you've bought your Eid clothes early, then prepare it the night before and place everything you need in one place (last thing you need is the early morning rush before Eid prayer and forgetting where you've put your new shoes!) The following acts are prescribed as Sunnah at the beginning of the day of 'Eid-ul-Fitr before proceeding to the Eid prayer: Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar La Ilaha Ila Allah Wa Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar Wa Lillahi Alhamd (Eid Takbir) On this blessed day, ensure you make dua that Allah accepts all your good deeds and grants you another Ramadan. Thank Allah (Subahanahu Wa Ta'la) for blessing us with good food, clothes, families/friends, and safety. Also don't forget the Ummah in your prayers; pray for Palestine, for the victims of natural disaster anywhere, and all those suffering in our Ummah. In a narration the Prophet (peace be upon him) used to take a different route on his way back from the Eid prayer. Changing lanes gives you the chance to spread the greetings of Salam to different people. There's also a subtle meaning here when you come back with a different route; you're coming back home after Eid a changed and better person inshaAllah. Yes, I am talking to the workaholics here. Eid is Eid, take a day off, you won't get fired! (I hope :P). Best advice is to book your day off in advance. Explain to your employers that Eid is as important to you as Christmas (or any other festival they like) is to them. However, we don't want to be accused of being unproductive nor all the Muslim staff going awol, so ask early, and the employer can arrange staff replacement or reduce your hours on the day inshaAllah. This is a great part of Eid. But first a few forgotten etiquettes: Also, for relatives living far, make sure you prepare a call list and call them one by one with Skype or international phone cards, they'd really appreciate your call. This is a big one to look after. We almost ruin our diets in the space of one day with Eid food. I know it's hard, but try to limit the amount of food you have and stick to regular meals on the day. To help you, think ahead and the pains you'll have by over-indulging during Eid day. You don't want an Eid with a stomach ache now do you? This is super important, and it'll make sure that you continue with your good deeds after Ramadan inshaAllah. Make sure you stick to the good deeds after Eid from day 1; so Salah on time, Hijab on (if you're new to Hijab), reading few pages of Quran..etc. You want to build these good deeds into your daily habit and get them to be part of your new you from day 1. If you let go on Eid day, it'll be harder to pick them up again on the 2nd or 3rd day of Eid. Exchange gifts amongst family/friends and relatives, this can be small perfumes to beneficial household items. For family/friends that are far off from you, send a handwritten Eid card via post (instead of really boring E-Cards). Here are simple tips how kids can make gifts for family/ friends.1. TAKBIR!
2. Prepare your Eid outfits early!
3. Follow the Sunnah before the Eid Prayer
4. Increase your supplications
5. Take a different route to/from the mosque
6. Take a day off!
7. Visit friends/neigbours/relatives
For those who have made amends and established broken family relations during Ramadan, Eid is your opportunity to strengthen these new ties inshaAllah, so don't miss out!9. Stick to the good deeds
10. Exchange Gifts/Make Cards
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