(Bandar Seri Begawan, 23rd) Eid al-Fitr is known as a day of joy, however, for us Muslims, joy requires restraint. The way of restraint is that each of us must not be led by our emotions to the extent that we forget our basic duties such as prayer.
In addition, the ethics of celebrating Eid also require us to pay attention to the situation of other fellow believers. For example, we must pay Zakat Fitrah (almsgiving at the end of Ramadan) in order to help reduce the burden of the poor. Furthermore, we should also compassionately care for our fellow believers who are far away.
His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei made these remarks during his Eid al-Fitr royal address at Istana Nurul Iman.
His Majesty pointed out that at this very moment, some have not enough to eat, some have unfortunately lost their homes and property, and others have sadly become victims of war.
“We need to view all of this with compassionate eyes and hearts. If we are unable to help them materially, we still need to pray for them.”
His Majesty believes that the brotherhood in religion is sacred. The Prophet Muhammad once said in a Hadith: ‘The example of the believers in their mutual love is like one body; if one limb is sick, the whole body is sick, cannot sleep, and has a fever.’
“The example of the believers in their mutual love is like one body; if one limb is sick, the whole body is sick, cannot sleep, and has a fever.”
Therefore, His Majesty firmly believes that the essence and value of religious brotherhood is built upon faith, which makes it indestructible.
His Majesty hopes that Brunei can implement this principle, and continue to foster solidarity through mutual compassion and assistance, at the very least by helping and praying for each other.
“Recently, as an expression of sympathy for our fellow believers facing misfortune, I have instructed the relevant departments to add several new prayers to the supplications we usually recite at this time.”
In his previous statement, His Majesty expressed his happiness at being able to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in an atmosphere of peace and prosperity.
Eid al-Fitr is a blessing from Allah granted to servants who devoutly fulfill the command of fasting. Since it is a blessing, we should receive it with gratitude.
His Majesty stated, how should we be grateful? First, we are commanded to recite “Allahu Akbar” (Takbir) and “Alhamdulillah” (Tahmid), to praise the blessings granted by Allah; secondly, we should go to the mosque to perform the Sunnah prayers of Eid.
Finally, His Majesty extends sincere Eid greetings to all relatives and to all people, no matter where they are. May Allah bless us all with health, peace, and prosperity as we joyfully celebrate this festival.
His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei made these remarks during his Eid al-Fitr royal address at Istana Nurul Iman.
His Majesty pointed out that at this very moment, some have not enough to eat, some have unfortunately lost their homes and property, and others have sadly become victims of war.
“We need to view all of this with compassionate eyes and hearts. If we are unable to help them materially, we still need to pray for them.”
His Majesty believes that the brotherhood in religion is sacred. The Prophet Muhammad once said in a Hadith: ‘The example of the believers in their mutual love is like one body; if one limb is sick, the whole body is sick, cannot sleep, and has a fever.’
“The example of the believers in their mutual love is like one body; if one limb is sick, the whole body is sick, cannot sleep, and has a fever.”
Therefore, His Majesty firmly believes that the essence and value of religious brotherhood is built upon faith, which makes it indestructible.
His Majesty hopes that Brunei can implement this principle, and continue to foster solidarity through mutual compassion and assistance, at the very least by helping and praying for each other.
“Recently, as an expression of sympathy for our fellow believers facing misfortune, I have instructed the relevant departments to add several new prayers to the supplications we usually recite at this time.”
In his previous statement, His Majesty expressed his happiness at being able to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in an atmosphere of peace and prosperity.
Eid al-Fitr is a blessing from Allah granted to servants who devoutly fulfill the command of fasting. Since it is a blessing, we should receive it with gratitude.
His Majesty stated, how should we be grateful? First, we are commanded to recite “Allahu Akbar” (Takbir) and “Alhamdulillah” (Tahmid), to praise the blessings granted by Allah; secondly, we should go to the mosque to perform the Sunnah prayers of Eid.
Finally, His Majesty extends sincere Eid greetings to all relatives and to all people, no matter where they are. May Allah bless us all with health, peace, and prosperity as we joyfully celebrate this festival.