wishing the non-muslims on their festivals

[BrotherInIslam7]

Walaykumsalaam respected sister,

No one (including myself) is accusing or suggesting you of wrongdoing. We are here to learn and share information of what we know from our limited knowledge.

Also, emotional responses takes us no where. You are getting defensive and have overlooked what was mentioned in this thread. I see no refutation of what we have stated on this thread.

As far as the idea of 'wishing someone on their unIslamic festivals for making dawah', this is undoubtedly an insinuation of the Shaitaan. It is one of his traits to beautify the forbidden in the eyes of the believers. People who understand and are well versed with Tawheed, would never heed to such whisperings of the Shaitaan.

Islam is a faith which is based on revelation. Revelation which is preserved by the grace and mercy of Allah Almighty. If you find anything from the Quran and Sunnah that permits you to greet a non muslim on his/her festival, then please inform us. Otherwise, we are bound by our religion and as people of tawheed to not greet, wish or partake in their pagan festivals.

I would like to warn you that our intellect and reasoning at times does get in the way of following our religion. If we look at history, we will be amazed at where these people who follow such a path end up. Far away from anything resembling Islam. May Allah protect us from such heedlessness. Ameen

Wasalaamalaykum waa rahmatullahi

 

[Aapa]

Assalaam walaikum,

Brother,

I always respect your posts.. I always read what you write.


Islam is the Path of Love. Islam is the solution to all of mankinds ills. I believe that from the bottom of my heart.

I use every opportunity I can to show others how and what Muslims are. I am fighting the media and negative stereotypes. I have a knack for engaging people.

Just to make you smile: the first response I get from others is " I did not know Muslim women are so independent.!". Now..this leads to a whole discussion about Islam being the first religion to liberate women. And so forth.
I tell and show them a Muslim woman can do anything.. change tires. perform surgery..and be good and happy mothers..wives..sisters..but most importantly, the obidient and willing slaves of Allah.

I pray you have a blessed day.

 

[justoneofmillion]

:salam2:I truly believe that Allah judges us according to our intentions.From onside we really have to get out of our communitarian mindsets and contribute positively and openly in the societies we live in.If we don t do it we are just acting like me a bunch of spoiled and egoistic kids that are afraid to walk alone to the bathroom when it s night time.It is irresponsible and immature.On the other hand we can not applaud them in their ignorance.Why not organizing some gatherings at the mosque in the first two weeks of December offer them food the and talk about the subject in all serenity and sincerity use the time as an opportunity instead of huddling up before actually Christmas starts.I mean we could invite our friends to our homes same time feed the belly and the brain.We Muslims really don t know what we want ,we got it all the food the delicious and exotic flavors the word of god but we are still confused and hesitant we prefer keeping em for ourselves!
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[MalikBrother]

A tradition based on Kufr and open disobedience to Allah is not to be respected.

We should not just look if we are following the *western* standards of courteousness and open mindedness. Rather we are muslims first, we act according to the wahee (revelation). And we are prohibited from wishing, taking part and observing non muslim celebrations and festivals.

That only applies if you actually celebrate the 'Christmas' which Muslim people in Canada, have no intention to celebrate whatsoever.

However, as we being Muslim, are obliged to respect their tradition in order to encourage the peace and harmony. Salahuddin has invited Lionheart in the Christmas Holiday for respect to build the friendship, and brotherhood between each other, and that doesn't mean Salahuddin meant to celebrate actually.

We live in Canada, and we have to present better display of being Muslim, and good Muslim that we must be, and we are. I understand that wishing is not seriously encouraged, but as long as you don't celebrate, then it's fine. Allah (SWT) knows my intention and Muslim people in Canada intentions. That's all it matter.

 

[thariq2005]

Assalaam walaikum,

Brother, I never used the word only.

Now, if you are suggesting I am inspired by shytan..please refrain.

We are given choices in life. I am a Muslim...and have been long before most of you were born.

I have made inroads for many a Muslim. You know first Muslim in town..first Muslim in school...first Muslim female in college...

What grave sin is being committed by a smile..by showing others Muslims have the best of manners?

When did Islam become so judgemental?
Be careful and do not hide behind books..live life and understand that a loving word can change a persons life.
A simple greeting can make the difference in a person's life.

I call it being educated. I know about your culture and belief system. And I still choose Islam.

I do cook at Thanksgiving. It is a time for family to come together. Some times, I am able to fast..it is a Thursday and have a great meal. It makes everyone happy.

If you do not extend greetings to others so be it; but do not put the sin upon me. Think that all the way through.
I thank you for the blessings you have sent upon me, today.

Wa `alaykkum salaam wa rahmatullaah

Sister, I apologize that I did not explain myself. I in no way was trying to point fingers at you, and May Allaah forgive me if I had the slightest intention to do so. I was just mentioning things at a general level. May Allaah have mercy on you, but I thank you for the advice, and reminding me to be not judgemental. I do believe you are a better person than me, and so is everyone else. I am perhaps the worst person on this forum with the amount of diseases that have penetrated my heart. So there is no need for me to point fingers at anyone being insinuated by Shaytaan.

May Allaah enevlope you and your children in His Mercy, and May Allaah make you from amongst the women of paradise.

I hope you pardon me for my vagueness in my post, and for my other shortcomings that has offended you.

Wassalaamu `alaykkum

 

[JenGiove]

Wa `alaykkum salaam wa rahmatullaah

Sister, I apologize that I did not explain myself. I in no way was trying to point fingers at you, and May Allaah forgive me if I had the slightest intention to do so. I was just mentioning things at a general level. May Allaah have mercy on you, but I thank you for the advice, and reminding me to be not judgemental. I do believe you are a better person than me, and so is everyone else. I am perhaps the worst person on this forum with the amount of diseases that have penetrated my heart. So there is no need for me to point fingers at anyone being insinuated by Shaytaan.

May Allaah enevlope you and your children in His Mercy, and May Allaah make you from amongst the women of paradise.

I hope you pardon me for my vagueness in my post, and for my other shortcomings that has offended you.

Wassalaamu `alaykkum

:salam2:

Sorry Brother.....but *I'VE got the title deed papers on "worst person on the forum".....I am, after all, not a Muslim... :lol:

 

[JenGiove]

:salam2: Brother muslimshabs,

Yes, the fatwah's are clear on the subject of greeting non-muslims on their holidays.

Yes, it is also clear that Muslims must maintain deen and also respect for other people.

Yes, there is a way to do both without sacrificing one for the other.

I was raised as a Jehovah's Witness and so, as such, we did not celebrate anything except Passover. How did we handle situations like this? How did *I*, as a school age child attending public school handle the inevitable awkward moments?

Non-Believer: "Merry/Happy________________"
Believer: "I mean no offense to you, because you seem to be a very nice person but my religion doesn't celebrate _______________"
Non-Believer: "OH? What religion are you?"

THAT is the door that our Elder Sister Aapa is speaking about and once that door is opened, you can then convey with gentleness the words contained in the Fatwah, as BrotherInIslam7 and Sister Um_Mustafa so kindly shared.

As a movie I like said, and I think this is a layman's way to understand what the Hadith's are trying to teach....

"I want you to be nice, until it's time to not be nice."

 

[The_truth]

:salam2:
I am a scholar in a country where majority of people are non-muslims , so my colleagues are also non-muslims.
As they always wish me on Eid festival, I need to wish them also on their festivals . can you suggest me whether the things I have been doing are right or wrong. And if they are wrong , what can I do, so that they wont mind it.



May Allah bless us all

Asalaamu Alaikum, i am also from a predominantly non Muslim country as are many of us in this forum so a lot of us understand the situation you are in. Firstly my brother we must never take part in any of their celebrations and that means not attending any of their work parties where these festivals are celebrated. Instead tell them that you cannot attend and if they ask why then tell them because it goes against my belief and if they need more explanation then tell them in a gentle manner using wisdom and tact and that may also be a good opportunity to give dawah.

Also instead of wishing them happy Christmas or Easter just wish them happy holidays or have a good break. We must not acknowledge their celebration because we do not accept them to be true. The same goes for birthdays which are also a non Muslim celebration originating from paganism but many Muslims also have made it part of their culture and tradition along with guy fawkes night, Valentines etc.

We must distance ourselves from these un-Islamic practices and celebrations and we must ONLY ever acknowedge and celebrate the two Eids which are our celebrations.

So be the best towards others including non Muslims but be firm at the same time not to attend or acknowledge any of their festivals and whenever you get the opportunity then give dawah to them as what speech is better than the speech of the person who invites to the way of Allah.

And Allah knows best in all matters

 

[Aapa]

Assalaam walaikum,

First, I am only forgiven for my great sins because I ask the Only Forgiver of Sins to cleanse my heart.

I am only a believing woman. I have sinned and continue to sin. I can only think of the Companions of the Prophet, may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and how they tried not to sin.

We are all tested in this world. We all have our individual trials. Some we pass and some we pray for the Mercy of Allah. I know. Oh, how I know.
We just have to share our joy with others.

As the holiday season approaches in the States..we have to hold firm to our faith. We have to find an individual way of coping and a collective manner. For some of us we can adhere to the scholars; and we may benefit. For some of us we use this opportunity to exchange ideas and beliefs.

 

[salapuddin35]

as far our country is concern it doesn't matter if you greet non-muslims in their festival or should we say holidays.

 

[um muhammad al-mahdi]

:salam2:

issue discussed several times. You can use also the search option insha'Allah.