5/158. Chapter:
Sunan Ibn Majah 1288 — Charity After Eid Prayer
What was narrated concerning the sermon for ‘Eid
Charity After Eid Prayer: Give in Charity
Sunan Ibn Majah : 1288
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 1288
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا دَاوُدُ بْنُ قَيْسٍ، عَنْ عِيَاضِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيُّ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ يَخْرُجُ يَوْمَ الْعِيدِ فَيُصَلِّي بِالنَّاسِ رَكْعَتَيْنِ ثُمَّ يُسَلِّمُ فَيَقِفُ عَلَى رِجْلَيْهِ فَيَسْتَقْبِلُ النَّاسَ وَهُمْ جُلُوسٌ فَيَقُولُ " تَصَدَّقُوا تَصَدَّقُوا " . فَأَكْثَرُ مَنْ يَتَصَدَّقُ النِّسَاءُ بِالْقُرْطِ وَالْخَاتَمِ وَالشَّىْءِ فَإِنْ كَانَتْ حَاجَةٌ يُرِيدُ أَنْ يَبْعَثَ بَعْثًا ذَكَرَهُ لَهُمْ وَإِلاَّ انْصَرَفَ .
Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to go out on the day of ‘Eid and lead the people in praying two Rak’ah, then he would say the Salam and stand on his two feet facing the people while they were sitting down. He would say: ‘Give in charity. Give in charity.’ Those who gave most in charity were the women, (they would give) earrings and rings and things. If he wanted to send out an expedition he would mention it, otherwise he would leave.”
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 1288In-book reference : Book 5, Hadith 486English translation : Vol. 1, Book 5, Hadith 1288
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 1288
This hadith gives several clear details about the Eid gathering. Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri narrated that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم would go out on Eid, lead the people in two Rak’ah, say the Salam, then stand facing the people while they sat. He would say, ‘Give in charity. Give in charity.’ The narration also says women gave most in charity, including earrings, rings, and other things. If there was a need to send an expedition, he mentioned it; otherwise, he left. For searchers looking for a hadith about charity after Eid prayer, this narration is very direct. The message should stay close to the text: prayer, sermon-like address, charity, and public needs.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم led two Rak’ah on Eid.
- He encouraged people to give charity after the prayer.
- Women are mentioned as giving many items in charity.
- Community needs were mentioned when there was a reason.
