until after the sun had passed its zenith, they should not pray that day or the following day, for it is an act assigned to a specific time; once that time has passed, it is not to be performed at another time. Mālik and Abū Thawr held the same view.

I say, as does al-Khattābī: The Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, takes precedence. The hadith of Abū Umayr is authentic, so it must be followed.” (1) End quote.

Ibn al-Mundhir said: “If they do not learn that it is Eid until after the sun has passed its zenith, they should go out the following day and perform the Eid prayer.” (2) End quote.

• (8-14-4) No Eid Prayer While Traveling:

The Eid prayer is not prescribed while traveling, for despite the Prophet’s many journeys, missions, and military detachments, it has not been reported that he, peace and blessings be upon him, performed or commanded the Eid prayer while traveling. This is the position of Abū Hanīfa, Mālik, and Ahmad according to the stronger of the two reports from him.

Al-Shāfiī and Ahmad, according to the second report from him, held that being resident is a condition for the Friday prayer but not for the Eid prayer.

The Zāhirīs held that being resident is a condition for neither the Friday prayer nor the Eid prayer.

Ibn Taymiyya, may Allah have mercy on him, said: “The first view is undoubtedly correct.” (3) End quote.

I say: If a traveler is in a town other than his own, he is likewise obliged to pray with its people, for all Muslims—men and women alike—used to attend the Eid prayer with the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, without distinction. (4) And Allah knows best.