Khutbah: The Address of Eid al-Adha. In this salāh of Eid, khutbah is a sunnah and is delivered after the salāh, unlike the salāh of Jumu’ah where it is fard and is delivered before the salāh. However, listening to the khutbah of Eid salāh is wājib (necessary) and must be listened to in perfect peace and silence. Eid al Adha commences on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah. For those who are not at the pilgrimage, it begins with an extra early morning prayer performed in congregation, called the Eid prayer. It is a time of celebration, a time to visit family and friends and thank God for all the blessings He has bestowed upon us. 1. THE FRIDAY – JUMAA – PRAYERS, BACKGROUND It is a FARD (Required). It cannot be waived except for an acceptable excuse as ordained by the jurists. Please see sura/chapter "Jumaa – No. 62" in the Holy Qur'an" aya/verses 9 and 10. It is a weekly "State of the Community" address and the best forum… The marriage sermon (Khutbah-tun-Nikah) is a way of blessing the marriage and begins by praising Allah “There is none worthy of worship except Allah and Muhammad is His servant and messenger”, the Muslim confession of faith, is then declared. The main body of the sermon comprises three verses from the holy Qur’an and one Hadith: Don't get back into the things that were hurting the soul. Instead continuing the habits. I'm not going to throw my arm back in the well. By putting it on the bookshelf. I'm not going to stop giving charity. I'm going to keep on giving charity. 4. The Sermon (Khutbah) is performed after the prayer, in Arabic and all schools agree that it is recommended rather than obligatory. In summary: • A Hanafi who wishes to perform the Eid prayer at home may do so in the normal manner that they are used to, without being concerned about ‘getting it right’ The Eid Prayer and Khutbah The Status of the `Eid Prayer in Islam The `Eid Prayer is waajib (obligatory) according to the majority of scholars. The Prophet (saws) performed it consistently and commanded all the people to go out for it. Abridged Eid ul Fitr Khutbah (English Transliteration) Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar. Laa ilaaha illallahu wallahu akbar, allahu akbar wa lillahil hamd. Alhamdulillahi nahmaduhu wa nasta'eenuhu wa nastaghfiruhu wa numinu v4LEKMM.