the day of Fitr, and he said: "What is the matter with the people?" It was said: "They are reciting the Takbir." He replied: "Are the people insane?" (13) And Ibrahim said: "Only the weavers do that." As for us, it is the practice of those we have mentioned from the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, and their statement. Nafi' said: "Ibn Umar used to recite the Takbir on the day of Eid for both Adha and Fitr, and he would recite the Takbir and raise his voice" (14). And Abu Jamilah (15) said: "I saw Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, go out on the day of Eid, and he did not cease reciting the Takbir until he reached the Jabbana" (16). As for Ibn Abbas, he used to say: "They recite the Takbir with the Imam, and do not recite it by themselves." This is contrary to their school of thought. Once this is established, one recites the Takbir until he reaches the Musalla, due to what we have mentioned from Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, and others. Al-Athram said: It was asked of Abu Abd Allah regarding reciting the Takbir aloud until reaching the Musalla, or until the Imam comes out? He said: "Until he reaches the Musalla." The Qadi said: "There is another report: until the Imam comes out."

Section: There is no harm in women going out on the day of Eid to the Musalla. Ibn Hamid said: "It is recommended." It has been narrated from Abu Bakr and Ali, may Allah be pleased with them, that they said: "It is a duty upon every young woman of marriageable age to go out to the two Eids" (17). Ibn Umar used to have those of his family who were able go out to the two Eids (18). Umm Atiyya narrated, saying: "The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, commanded us to have them go out in