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which means, “and [wants] for you to complete the period and to glorify Allah forthat [to] which He has guided you; and perhaps you will be grateful.” (AlBaqara:185).The Eid is meant to be a moment of enjoyment that should extend to one’s family,relatives, friends and neighbours. In this, Muslims should follow the tradition of theProphet Muhammad (pbuh), who had been keen to spread joy and share it with hisfamily.Part of the Prophet's customs during Eid was returning home using a different roadfrom the one that he took going to the place of prayer. He used to do this in order tomeet different groups of his companions other than those he had come across earlieron the day.On this matter, Abu Hurayra (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that on theday of Eid the Prophet used to return (after offering the Eid prayer) through a waydifferent from that by which he went.He also used to shake hands with as many people as possible, greeting them andsharing with them their enjoyment. He would respect their yearning for expressingtheir happiness and celebrating the occasion. So welcome to Eid.Addressing Abu Bakr, Muhammad (pbuh) said, “O Abu Bakr, there is an Eid forevery nation and this is our Eid.” His companions used to express their joy when theymet on Eid by saying to each other: may Allah accept from us and you.So Muslims should strive to do more of the good acts by treating nicely their parents,upholding bonds of kinship, visiting neighbours and friends, spending on theirfamilies as a show of rejoice and contentment. They should also overlook theirdisputes with others as the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) warned us, saying, “it is notlawful for a Muslim to desert (stop talking to) his brother beyond three nights, theone turning one way and the other turning to the other way when they meet, the betterof the two is one who is the first to greet the other.''Thus settling differences between people acquires an added value on the Eid day, asAllah, The Most Exalted, says, the meaning of which is, “So fear Allah and amendthat which is between you.” (Anfal:1).Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar Wa Lillahil-HamdDear Muslims,Eid Al Fitr is a precious opportunity for consolidating the relations amongst themembers of the community and bringing assistance to the less fortunate and theneedy. This in fact the most important thing we learn from fasting. The ProphetMuhammad (pbuh) urged us saying, “A Muslim is a brother of another Muslim, so heshould not oppress him, nor should he hand him over to an oppressor. Whoeverfulfilled the needs of his brother, Allah will fulfil his needs; whoever brought his(Muslim) brother out of a discomfort, Allah will bring him out of the discomforts ofthe Day of Resurrection, and whoever screened a Muslim, Allah will screen him onthe Day of Resurrection."Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar Wa Lillahil-HamdMay Allah, The Almighty, grant us His favour and let our hearts be overwhelmedwith joy and perpetuate the intimacy and understanding among us. May He also helpus to obey Him and those He has ordained upon us to obey, in compliance with His2

ooty of all righteousness, and to win Paradise and deliverance from the Hellfire.O Allah, we implore You at this instant not to let a sin unforgiven, a distressunrelieved, an illness unhealed or a handicapped without relief, a dead without mercyor a debt unsettled. Our Lord! Grant us good in this world and good in the life tocome and keep us safe from the torment of the Fire.May Allah grant our leader HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Deputy,HH Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, success and provide strength andsupport to his brothers, Their Highness The Rulers of the Emirates, and histrustworthy Crown Prince HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. O Allah,forgive all of the Muslims, men and women, living and dead, and make blessingsfollow us and them. May Allah have mercy on Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Maktoumand all their brothers, the Late UAE Sheikhs. O Lord, forgive and show mercy, Youare the Ever Merciful and there is no strength nor power save with Allah, the High,the Great.O Allah, grant the favour of Your forgiveness to whoever have donated a Waqf tobenefit Your servants and bless the wealth of whoever have given Zakat. We beseechYou to bestow Your forgiveness and great reward upon who built this mosque, hisparents and anyone who have contributed to it with good deeds. O Allah, forgiveanyone who built a mosque in which Your Name is remembered.We pray to Allah, the Most Gracious, to continue blessing the UAE and all Muslimcountries with safety and security.O Servants of Allah, Remember Allah and He will Remember you. Be grateful forHis benevolence He will increase His blessings to you. Allah, the Most High, says,"And establish regular Prayer: for Prayer restrains from shameful and unjust deeds;and remembrance of Allah is the greatest (thing in life) without doubt. And Allahknows the (deeds) that ye do." (Al Ankaboot:45).Note: the Eid Al Fitr prayer will be performed at 6:11 am (Abu Dhabi time).4