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Angel
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yes there is a difference - the cost and that's just the decoratons |
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usama
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Question:
What is the ruling on eating food prepared for a Christian festival? What is the ruling on accepting their invitation to their celebrations of the birth of the Messiah (peace be upon him) [i.e., Christmas celebrations]? Answer: Praise be to Allaah. It is not permissible to celebrate innovated festivals such as the Christmas of the Christians, or Nowrooz (Persian New Year) or Mahrajaan (Persian festival), or festivals that have been innovated by Muslims such as the Prophet�s birthday in Rabee� al-Awwal or the Israa� in Rajab and so on. It is not permissible to eat from that food which the Christians or Mushrikeen prepare on the occasion of their festivals. It is also not permissible to accept their invitations to join them in their celebrations of those festivals, because this encourages them and is tantamount to approving of their bid�ah, which gives the wrong idea to ignorant people and makes them think that there is nothing wrong with that. And Allaah knows best. It is inconsistent with the obligation of the Muslim Ummah to carry the message (da`wah) of Islam to the world when we celebrate the holidays which nonMuslims themselves have made for various reasons out of ignorance. There is more to the responsibilities that Muslims have to nonMuslims than just joining them in whichever holiday they produce out of their imagination. To most, they have no clear idea about Allah (SWT) and their relationship with Him (SWT). I know I didn't before I accepted Islam. Brothers and Sisters, please heed the above fatwa on this matter. There is a great deal of evidence behind this legal position. I will attempt to present if one requires. And Allah knows best. |
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Let there arise from amongst you a group inviting to all that is good, enjoining what is right, forbidding what is wrong, and they are the successful ones. Al Imran:104
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J.R.
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I haven't been home in over a year and a half and I plan on attending my
family Christmas party not because I'm supporting their beliefs or partaking in a pagan ritual but because I want to show my family that I can be firm in my fiath and respect their beliefs at the same time. Eating the food my mother will make is not un-Islamic and I think this idea is ridiculous. What about us reverts who come from Christian families? We're already under such fire from them that Islam is not tolerant and i that I think they'll go to hell. I will be there and a be a loving family member and show my tolerance by sharing this food with them out of love and respect. Givve me a break! |
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Muslimah07
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JR Wrote:What about us reverts who come from Christian families? Salaam J.R, It's funny you say that..Both my parents are American-Muslims who converted in the 70's, but everyone in my parents families are Christian (my grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc). When I was growing up, my father was very adamant that I was not to partake in any Christmas celebrations whatsoever. Every year my grandparents & aunts always tried to give me presents, and every year my father wouldn't accept them...So, because I raised to believe that Christmas is a big "no-no", I do not feel comfortable at all with accpeting an invitaion to anyone's house on Christmas Day now that I'm an adult... Even though I'm an adult now, my Christian family STILL inviltes me over to their house on December 25th, they're like "Come over! You dont have to celebrate, just be with us!!"..I know they mean no harm at all and they love me ,but I politely stay home--because it just doesnt feel right to me. However, I have noticed that Muslims who converted from Christianity--they seem to not be able to completely let Christmas go, and I guess that situation is understandable. I guess if you grew up celebrating it--then I guess you would feel weird not going to your family's house that day.. I do know that during the Prophet's time, Allah did allow Muslims to gradually come into Islam. I've read that for example, many Muslims used to drink alcohol and ven come to their prayers drunk; but the Prophet didn't instruct them to give up alcohol until years later. Allah does say he teaches man "through stages", and Allah is The Most Wise...I guess this pertains to Christain converts as they are coming to Islam as well. Let me tell you my first 'Christmas experience'. When I was 5 years old, I belived in Santa Claus. (Like I said, my family is Christian, and my little cousins convinced me it was true)..As Christmas approached, all of my little cousins were sooo excited about Christmas Day. They all told me that Santa was coming, and I was sooo excited. I imagined him flying thriough the sky, coming through our window, leaving presents.... On December 25th I got up at about 6am, and ran to the living room at full speed. When I entered my parents living room, I was shocked. There was no tree, no presents, no nothing. I knew how to use the phone, so I picked up the living room phone, and called my Aunts house (who was Christian). I said "Santa didn't come here!". There was this silence on the phone, and we hung up.....Even though I was 5, at that moment I completely understood that I was Muslim, and that meant my life was going to be different. I never looked for Christmas agian. Good Luck. And I dont think you'll be punished for eating your Mom's food :) Salaam
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Muslimah07
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[QUOTE=hakeema] Everytime I saw that tree, and Satan Claus and knowing what it represents I become TOO uncomfortable. I began to think about what Prophet Jesus(may peace and blessing of Allah upon him) would think if he saw me in a way participating in this holiday when it has pagan roots to it. ...saying that he is responsible for getting me something. When in reality it is Allah who provides me not NO FAT MAN IN A RED SUIT. HOW WOULD JESUS FEEL? like.
Salaam Hakeema, Thats funny And yes I would like to see the information about Christmas. Thank You! Salaam
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Angel
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Santa Claus, is basically based on Saint Nicholas. He gave gifts to people at night secretly. The Real Face Of Santa above is for a documentary that was on tv, it is very good.
more on the man: |
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