is the guidance of Muhammad, may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him.” (1)

The Takbir at the Festival of Breaking the Fast Is More Emphatic

His statement, “and at the Festival of Breaking the Fast it is more emphatic,” means that the takbir (declaring Allah’s greatness) on Eid al-Fitr is more emphatic than the takbir on Eid al-Adha, because Allah explicitly mentions it in the Quran:

“So that you may complete the prescribed period, and proclaim the greatness of Allah for having guided you, and perhaps you will be grateful.” [al-Baqarah 2:185]

What the Quran explicitly mentions in particular is more emphatic than that which is conveyed in general terms.

As for Eid al-Adha, it falls under the general category of righteous deeds concerning which the Prophet, may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him, said: “There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days.” (2) It also falls under the general meaning of Allah’s statement:

“And that they may mention the name of Allah on appointed days over the livestock He has provided for them.” [al-Hajj 22:28]

Some scholars have said that the takbir at Eid al-Adha is more emphatic for two reasons:

The first reason is that the scholars are agreed upon it, whereas they differ regarding Eid al-Fitr.

The second reason is that Eid al-Adha includes a restricted takbir recited after the prayers, whereas Eid al-Fitr does not include a restricted takbir, according to the view of most scholars.

Thus, each of them is more emphatic than the other in one respect. The takbir of Eid al-Fitr is more emphatic insofar as it is mentioned in the Quran; while the takbir of Eid al-Adha is more emphatic insofar as it is agreed upon and includes a restricted takbir that precedes the post-prayer remembrances.