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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>If you think the end of Ramadhan is the end of your self-restraint regarding your relationship with others, Islamic scholars have warned, you may need to think twice.<\/b><\/p>\n

In a message to Muslims on how to celebrate Idd-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadhan, scholars said the 30-day fasting period is refresher training in good deeds, and self-restraint, whose lessons must continue shaping a Muslim\u2019s conduct even after.<\/p>\n

Sheikh Salim Bbosa, the deputy director of Sharia at the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC), told that congregational Idd prayers are imperative to all Muslims.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeyond the prayers, we should passionately ask Allah to accept our fasting,\u201d he said, adding that alms to the needy is also paramount.<\/p>\n

Festivities are allowed on Idd, but within the limits of Sharia.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can play games and sports as family, visit one another but avoid the stuff that will exceed the limits, like festivities where men and women mix freely, where people dress recklessly, where you are likely to forego prayers,\u201d Sheikh Bbosa said<\/p>\n

Sheikh Hamid Byamugenzi, a liaison officer of the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU), echoed Sheikh Bbosa\u2019s warning about festivities that border on haram (evil).<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have been in a college of sorts, undergoing spiritual-renewal, exercising good deeds. It is sad, therefore, to go astray on Idd, in the name of celebration,\u201d Sheikh Byamugenzi said.<\/p>\n

As was the norm during Prophet Muhamad\u2019s time and for centuries that followed, Sheikh Byamugenzi appealed to the Muslims to pay Zakat-ul-Fitr, the alms that caters for the needy and to open gates to family members and the poor.<\/p>\n

\u201cPrepare what is enough for you and give the rest to others instead of accumulating leftovers when others are starving,\u201d he said, cautioning against extravagance.<\/p>\n

He also advised Muslims to continue avoiding the bad habits like smoking, gambling, fornication, slander, among others.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere has been less crime, we pray that it continues that way. Ramadan must have a permanent impact on those that observed it,\u201d Sheikh Byamugenzi said, adding that contrary to the Ugandan trend of Muslims marrying before Ramadhan, it is better to marry just after the holy month, when one\u2019s piety levels are still high, and the mind and body are healthy.<\/p>\n

Sheikh Byamugenzi said if individuals and organisations continue the acts of compassion like Ramadan dinners, relief packages, even after Ramadan, the extreme divide between the rich and the poor will gradually reduce.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s some parity during Ramadan because almost everyone is giving. But afterwards, we resort to extreme capitalism: everyone for himself, God for us all, which is bad,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

In an earlier interview regarding the essence of Ramadhan, Sheikh Kassim Kiyingi of Bilaal Islamic Theological Institute, cited Surat Baqarah: 183, which states: \u201cO you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that you may (learn) self-restraint.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sheikh Kiyingi said if a Muslim reverts to his straying ways after Ramadhan, it is testimony that his training (read fasting) was a waste; he did not learn self-restraint.<\/p>\n

Sheikh Bbosa emphasised maintaining Ramadhan conduct.<\/p>\n

\u201cKeep observing regular prayer, caring for others, dress decently, avoid loose talk, among others, throughout your lifetime. That\u2019s the essence of Ramadhan fasting,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Recommended deeds during iDd-Ul-Fitr<\/b>
\nTotal ablution before prayers<\/b><\/p>\n

It is advisable to have a bath, called ghusl before Idd prayer for hygiene purpose and a symbol of purifying one\u2019s heart.<\/p>\n

Wear your best<\/b><\/p>\n

A special occasion calls for a special appearance. So put on your best attire, not necessarily new but the best. White tunic or kanzu are preferred for men, and some perfume. Women can explore the colours and fabric.<\/p>\n

Recite the Takbeerat<\/b><\/p>\n

Muslims are advised to recite takbeer, a remembrance of Allah\u2019s greatness, throughout the Idd day.<\/p>\n

Congratulate each other, with Idd greetings (Idd Mubaraka)<\/b><\/p>\n

Muslims are encouraged to spread the joy of Idd by greeting one another by shaking hands and embracing each other during Idd prayer.<\/p>\n

Use two different routes<\/b><\/p>\n

It was the Prophet\u2019s practice to use one route going to the mosque and another coming back home. It is said there are rewards for every step taken and it also spreads the message of Idd.<\/p>\n

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