Who doesn’t love Eid? After a whole month of battling our desires, the day of victory is finally here! But what does true happiness on Eid really mean? Is it just about new outfits, tasty food, and family gatherings? Let’s dive in and find out!
The True Meaning Behind Lebaran
Eid isn’t just about celebration it’s about the deeper meaning of faith. It’s a moment of victory for Muslims, not just because we’ve managed to endure hunger and thirst, but because we’ve trained ourselves to be more disciplined during Ramadan.
Rasulullah ﷺ said:
“لِلصَّائِمِ فَرْحَتَانِ، فَرْحَةٌ عِنْدَ فِطْرِهِ، عِنْدَ لِقَاءِ رَبِّهِ”
“For those who fast there are two happiness: happiness when breaking the fast, and happiness when they meet their Rabb.” (HR. Muslim)
So, the joy of Eid isn’t just about enjoying delicious food after a month of fasting it’s about knowing that we’ve worshiped sincerely and hoping to earn Allah’s pleasure.
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Eid: A Moment of Gratitude and Sharing
Talking about Eid wouldn’t be complete without mentioning gratitude and sharing. Eid is the perfect time to appreciate all the blessings Allah ﷻ has given us—not just with words, but through our actions too.
That’s why, before Eid, we have the obligation to give zakat fitrah. It’s not just a ritual, but a way to show care for others. The Prophet ﷺ made zakat fitrah a requirement to purify our hearts and help those in need so they can also share in the joy of Eid.
Allah ﷻ says:
“وَأَقِيمُوا الصَّلَاةَ وَآتُوا الزَّكَاةَ وَارْكَعُوا مَعَ الرَّاكِعِينَ”“And establish prayer, and pay the zakat, and bow with those who bow.” (QS. Al-Baqarah: 43)
So, Eid isn’t just about receiving it’s about sharing too. The more we share, the more complete our happiness becomes!
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Time to Practice More Piety
Just because Ramadan is over doesn’t mean our worship stops. In fact, Eid marks the start of an even stronger journey of faith. Ramadan has trained us to be more disciplined, avoid sins, and get closer to Allah ﷻ. Now’s the time to show that all that effort wasn’t for nothing!
Allah ﷻ says:
“يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اتَّقُوا اللَّهَ حَقَّ “
“O you who believe! Fear Allah with true piety, and do not die unless you are a Muslim.” (QS. Ali Imran: 102)
True piety means following all of Allah’s commands and staying away from what He forbids. So, don’t let Eid make us careless. In fact, this is the perfect time to level up our worship because the real sign that our Ramadan efforts were accepted is when we become even more pious afterward!
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Don’t Let Your Worship Spirit Fade After Eid
Do we sometimes feel relieved after Eid and end up getting lazy with worship? That’s exactly what we need to avoid! Ramadan should be a starting point to improve our worship, not just a temporary phase.
If we were used to waking up early for sahur, why not continue with tahajud? If we made a habit of reading the Qur’an daily, why stop after Ramadan? Eid should be our motivation to keep up these good habits not the end of the journey.
After Eid, let’s stay consistent with praying on time, reading the Qur’an, and giving charity. Don’t let all the good things we built during Ramadan just fade away!
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
“أَحَبُّ الْأَعْمَالِ إِلَى اللَّهِ أَدْوَمُهَا وَإِنْ قَلَّ”“The most beloved deeds to Allah are those that are done continuously, even if they are little.” (Narrated by Bukhari and Muslim)
So, don’t stop just because Ramadan is over. Keep the spirit of worship alive because that’s the real key to true happiness!
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Lebaran is Not an Event for Sin
Lebaran should be a moment of victory of faith, not a time to fall into sin. Unfortunately, many people fill Lebaran with useless things, even contrary to Islamic values.
Instead of strengthening their worship, some people get caught up in partying, socializing without boundaries, and even forgetting to pray. In fact, Allah ﷻ has reminded us:
“وَلَا تَتَّبِعُوا خُطُوَاتِ الشَّيْطَانِ إِنَّهُ لَكُمْ عَدُوٌّ مُّبِينٌ”
“And do not follow the footsteps of Satan. Indeed, he is an open enemy to you.” (QS. Al-Baqarah: 208)
Let’s make Eid a time to get closer to Allah ﷻ, not the other way around. Don’t let the victory we achieved during Ramadan fade away just because of negligence on Eid day.
There is Still Much We Must Improve
Practicing Islam is not only during Ramadan, but throughout our lives. Eid reminds us that there is still much we must improve in order to become better Muslims.
Allah ﷻ says:
“يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا ادْخُلُوا فِي السِّلْمِ كَافَّةً وَلَا تَتَّبِعُوا خُطُوَاتِ الشَّيْطَانِ إِنَّهُ لَكُمْ عَدُوٌّ مُّبِينٌ”
“O you who believe! Enter into Islam completely, and do not follow the footsteps of Satan. Indeed, he is an open enemy to you.” (QS. Al-Baqarah: 208)
Conclusion
Eid is more than just a celebration it’s a victory of faith, a time to be grateful, share, and strengthen our connection with Allah ﷻ. True happiness isn’t just about delicious food or new clothes, but about having a pure and pious heart.
Don’t let the spirit of worship we built during Ramadan fade away. Let’s make Eid a fresh start for a better life! May we always be under Allah’s protection and continue to experience true happiness. Aamiin.
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Al-Qur’an Al-Karim https://tafsirweb.com
Al-Bukhari, Muhammad bin Ismail. Sahih al-Bukhari. Retrieved from https://www.hadits.id/hadits/bukhari
Muslim, Abu al-Husain. Sahih Muslim. Retrieved from https://www.hadits.id/hadits/muslim.
