Eid Takbeer

From Miscellaneous Azkar — Hisnul Muslim

The Eid takbeer is one of the most prominent rites of the two Eid days, raised aloud by Muslims in joy and gratitude to Allah. It has been transmitted with an authentic chain from the companion Abdullah ibn Mas'ud, may Allah be pleased with him.

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اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ، وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، وَلِلَّهِ الْحَمْدُ.

Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, la ilaha illallah, wallahu akbar, Allahu akbar, wa lillahil-hamd.

📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)

تكبيرات العيد، ثابتة عن ابن مسعود رضي الله عنه بإسناد صحيح.

مصنف ابن أبي شيبة 5633، بإسناد صحيح عن ابن مسعود

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Meaning

Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, there is no deity but Allah, and Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, and to Allah belongs all praise.

When to recite

It is recited from sunset on the eve of Eid until the end of the Eid sermon, and it is recommended to say it aloud in the streets and mosques.

About this dhikr

This dhikr is part of Miscellaneous Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.

How many times should this dhikr be recited?: This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
What is the source of the Eid takbeer?: This formula is transmitted with an authentic chain from the companion Abdullah ibn Mas'ud, may Allah be pleased with him, and it is displayed in full at the top of this page.
When is the Eid takbeer recited?: It is recited from the eve of Eid until the end of the Eid prayer and sermon, whether for Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha.
Is it recommended to say the Eid takbeer aloud?: Yes, it is recommended to raise the voice with it at home, in mosques, and in the streets, to display the rite of Eid and rejoice in it.

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