“What to do if Eid is on Friday?
The scholars have taken three positions:
- In the Hanafi and Malaki madhabs,
it is obligatory to pray Juma’a even if you prayed the Eid prayer,
just like you would pray any other Friday prayer.
- In the Shafie madhab,
the obligation of the Friday prayer is waived for those who live far awar from the masjid and have to travel a large distance to come to the prayer.
They have the option to pray Juma’a,
but if they don’t,
they have to pray Dhuhr.
- In the Hanbali madhab,
the obligation of the Friday prayer is waived for those who prayer the Eid prayer.
They have the option to pray Juma’a,
but if they don’t,
they have to pray Dhuhr.
The Imam is required to establish the Juma’a for those who wish to attend it and those who have not prayed the Eid prayer.
This opinion was adopted by Abdullah Ibn Abbas, Omar Ibn Al Khattab, and Othman Ibn Affan.
MAC urges Muslims to follow one of the three positions taken by the scholars of Islam without criticizing others who choose a different position.
All MAC masjids will hold Juma’a prayers to serve the community.
May Allah gather the Muslim community in the good deeds that please Allah.”
