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Sunan Ibn Majah 1302 — Eid Celebration and Taqlis
What was narrated concerning Taqlis on the day of ‘Eid
Eid Celebration Hadith: Taqlis on a Festive Day
Sunan Ibn Majah : 1302
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 1302
حَدَّثَنَا سُوَيْدُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شَرِيكٌ، عَنْ مُغِيرَةَ، عَنْ عَامِرٍ، قَالَ شَهِدَ عِيَاضٌ الأَشْعَرِيُّ عِيدًا بِالأَنْبَارِ فَقَالَ مَالِي لاَ أَرَاكُمْ تُقَلِّسُونَ كَمَا كَانَ يُقَلَّسُ عِنْدَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ .
It was narrated that ‘Amir said: “Iyad Al-Ash’ari was in Anbar at the time of ‘Eid, and he said: ‘Why is it that I do not see you engaged in Taqlis* as was done in the presence of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)?’” *Taqlis means to indulge in celebrations on a festive occasion.
[1] They disagree over the meaning of Taqlis based upon the differences in religious beliefs. Those that allow singing, and beating instruments interpret it that way. Others saying it merely means the allowable types of play. In his Sunan Al-Kubra , Baihaqi recorded a different route with similar wording to no. 1303, and said: " Taqlis : Play." And he recorded a different route for no. 1302, and Yusuf bin 'Adi one of his narrators said: " Talqis is that the slaves and boys sit at the openings of the roads beating the Tabl (type of drum) and other than that." However, there are texts that indicate a prohibition of the Tabl . Baihaqi also said: "Hushaim reported it from Mughirah but he said: 'For indeed it is from the Sunnah for the 'Eid' meaning beating the Daff (tambourin) when leaving.'" According to Suyuti's commentary on Ibn Majah, in his Tarikh Ibn 'Asakir reported that Zaid bin Ayyub asked Hushaim if Talqis means beating the Daff and he said yes. In Nihayah Ibn Athir said: "In the Hadith of 'Umar: 'When he arrived in Shâm, Muqallisun met him with swords and Raihân (perfume) they are those who play in front of the chief when he reaches their city, and one is: Muqallis .'" Those that indicate the Daff or displays with weapons are closest to what is correct, and Allâh knows best.[2] A town in Irâq.Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 1302In-book reference : Book 5, Hadith 500English translation : Vol. 1, Book 5, Hadith 1302
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 1302
This Eid celebration hadith mentions Taqlis, which the provided note explains as celebration on a festive occasion. ‘Amir reports that Iyad Al-Ash’ari was present in Anbar at the time of Eid. He asked why the people were not engaged in Taqlis as it had been done in the presence of the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم. The wording is brief, so we should not add details about the form of that celebration beyond the given meaning of Taqlis. The main point is that Eid was treated as a day of visible joy and public festivity. For those searching for hadith about Eid celebration, this report shows that celebration connected to Eid had a place among Muslims, as remembered by a Companion or early narrator.
What we learn from this hadith
- Eid is linked with lawful festive expression in the narration.
- Iyad Al-Ash’ari compared the people’s Eid practice with what was done near the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم.
- The hadith should be explained without adding details about Taqlis that are not in the text.
