Are you ready to send Eid greetings yet? Come on, choose the ones that are in accordance with the sunnah! Remember, Eid is coming soon! When the day of victory arrives, surely we all want to share happiness by sending Eid greetings to family, friends, and coworkers. But, have you ever thought about which greetings are most recommended in Islam? Well, so that you don’t just send them, let’s discuss Eid greetings that are in accordance with the sunnah and their meanings!
Eid Greetings According to the Sunnah
Talking about Eid greetings, it turns out that the recommended Eid greetings come from the habits of the companions of the Prophet ﷺ. They used to say:
تقبل الله منا ومن
Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum
Meaning: May Allah accept our deeds and your deeds. (Narrated by Al-Baihaqi in “Sunan Al-Kubra” no. 5790)
In fact, Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal was once asked about this greeting and he said that it was okay to do it. So, if you want an Islamic Eid greeting, this could be an option!
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What About “Minal ‘Aidin wal Faizin”?
In Indonesia, we often hear the phrase “Minal ‘Aidin wal Faizin”, right? But did you know that this phrase does not come from a hadith or the habits of the companions!
Literally, “Minal ‘Aidin wal Faizin” means May we be among those who return (to fitrah) and achieve victory. So, even though it is not part of the sunnah, it is still permissible to say it, as long as it is not considered obligatory.
So, as long as this phrase does not conflict with Islamic teachings, it can be used as part of the Eid greeting. But if you want to be more perfect, you can also combine it with “Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum” to make it more complete!
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Do You Have to Say “Forgive Me” in Eid Greetings?
You’ve probably seen people adding “Please forgive me” along with their Eid greetings, right? Well, that’s more of a cultural thing than an actual Islamic requirement. It’s just a nice way to strengthen relationships!
But Islam does encourage us to forgive each other. Allah ﷻ says:
فَاعفُ عَنْهُمْ وَاصفَحْ إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ الْمُحْسِنِينَ
Fa’fu ‘anhum wasfah, inna Allāha yuḥibbul-muḥsinīn.
“So forgive them and be gentle, surely Allah loves those who do good.” (QS. Al-Ma’idah: 13)
So, while saying “forgive me” isn’t a must in Eid greetings, it’s always a great time to let go of grudges and reconnect with people. After all, Eid is all about spreading kindness and good vibes!
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Eid Greeting Options You Can Use
To avoid confusion, here are some examples of sunnah and commonly used Eid greetings:
- “Happy Eid al-Fitr, Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum, please forgive me physically and mentally.”
- “Minal ‘Aidin wal Faizin, please forgive me physically and mentally, may our good deeds be accepted by Allah ﷻ.”
- “Happy Eid al-Fitr 1445 H! May blessings and happiness always accompany us all.”
- “Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum, may on this day of victory we return to purity and full of blessings.”
- “Please forgive me physically and mentally, may Allah ﷻ bestow His mercy and forgiveness upon us.”
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Khatimah
Now, after knowing more about Islamic Eid greetings, let’s get used to saying them according to the sunnah! Some important points that we can take:
- The best Eid greeting recommended by the Prophet ﷺ is Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum.
- “Minal ‘Aidin wal Faizin” can be used, as long as it is not considered part of the sunnah.
- “Asking for forgiveness” is a nice tradition that helps strengthen relationships.
- Saying Happy Eid with prayers and good wishes is the best way to spread happiness.
Ultimately, Islam teaches us to always spread goodness, especially on a blessed day like Eid. So, let’s start sending Islamic Eid greetings that are full of meaning and benefits! Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum!
References:
Al Quran AL Karim, Accessed from https://tafsirweb.com/
Rumaysho.com. (2023). Minal ‘Aidin wal Faizin, Please Forgive Birth and Inner during Eid, Is It True That It Cannot Be Said? Accessed from https://rumaysho.com/24526-minal-aidin-wal-faizin-mohon-maaf-lahir-dan-batin-saat-idul-fitri-apakah-benar-tidak-boleh-diucapkan.html