Question 294) - Describe the method of 'Id Salah.

A: The Imam and the people will come out of their habitations to the outskirts of the city. The Imam will lead the people in two Rak'at. He will commence with Takbiratul Ihram, then Thana, then three loud Takbir, raising his hands with each Takbir. He will then recite Ta'awuz and Bismillah softly. He will then recite al-Fatihah and a Surah loudly. He will then complete the remainder of the Rak'ah like any other Rak'ah. He will rise for the second Rak'ah, recite Bismillah softly and al-Fatihah and a Surah loudly. After the Qira-ah he will loudly recite Takbir thrice, raising the hands each time. He will then recite Takbir for a fourth time to go into Ruku'. He will not raise his hands this fourth time. The Rak'ah will then be completed as in any other Salah. He will make Salam after Tashshahud, Salah ,alan Nabi (S.A.W.) and du?a.

~ al-Quduri ~