arabiantxn
Junior Member
:salam2:, Can one as a Muslim go to christmas parties or dinners?
Can one as a Muslim go to christmas parties or dinners?
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Ghareebah
Bint Abdulkadir
Question:
Is it permissible for Muslims to take part in their festivals, such as Christmas?
Answer:
Praise be to Allaah.
It is not permissible for the Muslim to join the kuffaar in their festivals and to express joy and happiness on these occasions, or to take the day off work, whether the occasion is religious or secular, because this is a kind of imitating the enemies of Allaah, which is forbidden, and a kind of co-operating with them in falsehood. It was proven that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever imitates a people is one of them.” And Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“Help you one another in Al‑Birr and At‑Taqwa (virtue, righteousness and piety); but do not help one another in sin and transgression. And fear Allaah. Verily, Allaah is Severe in punishment”[al-Maa'idah 5:2]
We advise you to refer to the book Iqtidaa’ al-Siraat al-Mustaqeem by Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allaah have mercy on him), for it is very useful on this topic. [Translator’s note: This book is available in English under the title “The Right Way,” published by Darussalam, Riyadh].
And Allaah is the source of strength. May Allaah bless our Prophet Muhammad and his family and companions, and grant them peace.
Standing Committee on Academic Research and Issuing Fatwas, Fatwa no. 2540.
Is it permissible for Muslims to take part in their festivals, such as Christmas?
Answer:
Praise be to Allaah.
It is not permissible for the Muslim to join the kuffaar in their festivals and to express joy and happiness on these occasions, or to take the day off work, whether the occasion is religious or secular, because this is a kind of imitating the enemies of Allaah, which is forbidden, and a kind of co-operating with them in falsehood. It was proven that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever imitates a people is one of them.” And Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“Help you one another in Al‑Birr and At‑Taqwa (virtue, righteousness and piety); but do not help one another in sin and transgression. And fear Allaah. Verily, Allaah is Severe in punishment”[al-Maa'idah 5:2]
We advise you to refer to the book Iqtidaa’ al-Siraat al-Mustaqeem by Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allaah have mercy on him), for it is very useful on this topic. [Translator’s note: This book is available in English under the title “The Right Way,” published by Darussalam, Riyadh].
And Allaah is the source of strength. May Allaah bless our Prophet Muhammad and his family and companions, and grant them peace.
Standing Committee on Academic Research and Issuing Fatwas, Fatwa no. 2540.
arabiantxn
Junior Member
i only wanted to go for the food.:angryblue:
TheHumbleWun
Banned
Salaam,
This might be anecdotal and I don't mean to offend anyone, but their holiday "food" usually consists of basic chips, soda, and some 200% sugar coated cookies. Trust me akhi, you are not missing much.
lol that sounds boring!
the places i've worked before i reverted had 3 course meal and lots of other snacks...
but as a muslim i wouldn't go to these parties, as alcohol is served and people tend to drink a bit too much
arabiantxn
Junior Member
lol that sounds boring!
the places i've worked before i reverted had 3 course meal and lots of other snacks...
but as a muslim i wouldn't go to these parties, as alcohol is served and people tend to drink a bit too much
thats what i am talking about !
sorry i love foodPharma_Sister
Junior Member
Therefore, is it safe to say that one should avoid it like the plague, even though no-one will be drinking there – but the aim behind the dinner is to celebrate the end of the year and for some to celebrate xmas?