Takbirut Tashreeq


Takbirut Tashreeq is the recitation of Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar, Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wallaahu Akbar, Allaahu Akbar Wa Lillaahil Hamd.

Time

Takbirut Tashreeq stretches over five days, from Fajr of 9 Dhu al-Hijjah until after Asr of 13 Dhu al-Hijjah.

Origin

Ibrahim was ordered by God to sacrifice his son Isma'il. When Ibrahim began moving the knife on Isma'il, the angels were sent with a ram from Jannah. The angels exclaimed: Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar. Ibrahim heard the voice of the angels and said: "La Ilaha Illallahu Wallahu Akbar".
Isma'il heard this conversation and realized that God had relieved him from this great trial and so he said: "Allahu Akbar Wa Lillahil Hamd".

Compulsory recitation

It is compulsory for every adult Muslim to recite Takbirut Tashreeq audibly after every fard salah from Fajr of 9 Dhu al-Hijjah until after Asr of 13 Dhu al-Hijjah. Women will recite it softly. Takbirut Tashreeq will be recited for a total of 23 fard salah as well as for the Eid al-Adha Salah. Takbirut Tashreeq will be read after every fard salah, whether the salah was performed individually or in congregation.

Limit

Takbirut Tashreeq should be recited once after every fard salaah from Fajr of 9 Dhu al-Hijjah to Asr 13 Dhu al-Hijjah.

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