Not attending Eid Khutbah (Eid sermon) is not a sin
Eid prayer is followed by a sermon called Eid Khutbah (Eid sermon). This was also a part of prayer during the times of the beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Importance of Eid Khutbah (Eid Sermon)
The Holy Prophet peace be upon him stated the purpose of the sermon too. The purpose of the sermon is to thank Allah and remind Muslims of their duties towards Allah. The sermon focuses on the importance of obedience to Allah’s command.
The Eid sermon is not only a formality. It is a road to guidance and communal harmony.
It is a time to ponder the lessons learned during Ramadan. The Khutbah focuses on core Islamic teachings. The Imam reminds the congregation of the importance and value of charity and social justice.
What to do if you miss Eid Khutbah (Eid Sermon)?
The majority of scholars state this as non-obligatory. The following are the scholars who have stated this At-Tahawi Al-Hanafi, Al-Hattab Al-Maliki, An-Nawawi Ash-Shafii, Ibn Qudamah Al-Maqdisi.
- Eid Khutbah is a Sunnah and an important part of Eid. However, it is not obligatory.
Is it mandatory to attend Eid Khutbah?
No, It is not mandatory.
Our beloved Prophet has made it clear that this Khutbah is distinct from Jummah’s Khutbah. The latter one is obligatory.
Let’s present it this way. This Khutbah is delivered after the prayer which highlights it as non-obligatory. The Eid Khutbah is not a place of personal opinions. It is neither a place of political speech.
The essence of Eid lies in the Eid prayer itself. The Khutbah delivered after Eid prayer is a significant Sunnah but is not mandatory. Muslims are encouraged to attend the Khutbah. This can benefit them with wisdom and knowledge.
