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Sunan an-Nasai 1556 (Book 19, Hadith 1) #16167
Replacing Pre-Islamic Celebrations with Islamic Holidays

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) replaced the two days of play that were celebrated in pre-Islamic times with two Islamic holidays, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.

It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said: "The people of the Jahiliyyah had two days each year when they would play. When the Messenger of Allah came to Al-Madinah he said: 'You had two days when you would play, but Allah (SWT) has given Muslims something instead that is better than them: the day of Al-Fitr and the day of Al-Adha'."
أَخْبَرَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حُمَيْدٌ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ كَانَ لأَهْلِ الْجَاهِلِيَّةِ يَوْمَانِ فِي كُلِّ سَنَةٍ يَلْعَبُونَ فِيهِمَا فَلَمَّا قَدِمَ النَّبِيُّ الْمَدِينَةَ قَالَ ‏ "‏ كَانَ لَكُمْ يَوْمَانِ تَلْعَبُونَ فِيهِمَا وَقَدْ أَبْدَلَكُمُ اللَّهُ بِهِمَا خَيْرًا مِنْهُمَا يَوْمَ الْفِطْرِ وَيَوْمَ الأَضْحَى

QUICK LESSONS:
Replace activities or traditions which are not in line with our faith with ones which are more appropriate for a Muslim lifestyle; Be thankful for all that Allah has given us; Celebrate His blessings on us during special occasions like Eid Al Fitr & Adha .

EXPLANATIONS:
The hadith narrated by Anas bin Malik speaks about how the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) replaced the two days of play that were celebrated in pre-Islamic times with two Islamic holidays, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. These are important religious celebrations for Muslims around the world, as they mark the end of Ramadan and commemorate Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael at God's command. During these celebrations, Muslims gather together to pray, exchange gifts, and enjoy feasts. This hadith teaches us that we should replace any activities or traditions which are not in line with our faith with ones which are more appropriate for a Muslim lifestyle. It also reminds us to be thankful for all that Allah has given us and to celebrate His blessings on us during these special occasions.

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