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25th December
Jingle bells
~ Are Muslims trying to survive Christmas?
~ Are you feeling lonely, cooping yourself up in your room on Christmas Eve? Ignoring all the carols being sung outside your door? Or maybe you?re taking a stroll around the block trying not to notice all the Christmas trees, coloured lights, and Santas that stare you in the face.
Why not relax and think deeply whether Islam really prevents Muslims from enjoying their family gatherings?
Of course, socializing with your family does not mean you can join them in singing carols, drinking alcohol, and eating the smoked ham.
Islam allows us to share the cheerful spirit of the family gathering, strictly according to Islamic teachings, just as you would on any other day. You are not actually celebrating Christmas or relating to the event in any way, but you are only there for the sake of keeping steady and strong relations with your family.
In fact, Christmas is not the day on which Prophet Jesus (peace and blessings be upon him) was born at all. 25th December was originally the god Mithra?s birthday in the Roman pagan cult, which is in no sense related to Prophet Jesus.
Muslim parents make it clear to their children that they cannot participate in celebrating Christmas, even while visiting their non-Muslim relatives. But parents teach their children that Muslims have holidays on which they can have fun, put up decorations, and get gifts. This is to help the children relate to Islam and correct the misconception that Islam is all about worship and no fun.
This matter was also a worry during the lifetime of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Asma? the daughter of Abu Bakr As-Siddiq once asked the Prophet concerning her relationship with her non-Muslim mother, who was hoping for her daughter?s favor. The Prophet answered that yes, she should keep good relations with her (Al-Bukhari).
~ Are Muslims trying to survive Christmas?
~ Are you feeling lonely, cooping yourself up in your room on Christmas Eve? Ignoring all the carols being sung outside your door? Or maybe you?re taking a stroll around the block trying not to notice all the Christmas trees, coloured lights, and Santas that stare you in the face.
Why not relax and think deeply whether Islam really prevents Muslims from enjoying their family gatherings?
Of course, socializing with your family does not mean you can join them in singing carols, drinking alcohol, and eating the smoked ham.
Islam allows us to share the cheerful spirit of the family gathering, strictly according to Islamic teachings, just as you would on any other day. You are not actually celebrating Christmas or relating to the event in any way, but you are only there for the sake of keeping steady and strong relations with your family.
In fact, Christmas is not the day on which Prophet Jesus (peace and blessings be upon him) was born at all. 25th December was originally the god Mithra?s birthday in the Roman pagan cult, which is in no sense related to Prophet Jesus.
Muslim parents make it clear to their children that they cannot participate in celebrating Christmas, even while visiting their non-Muslim relatives. But parents teach their children that Muslims have holidays on which they can have fun, put up decorations, and get gifts. This is to help the children relate to Islam and correct the misconception that Islam is all about worship and no fun.
This matter was also a worry during the lifetime of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Asma? the daughter of Abu Bakr As-Siddiq once asked the Prophet concerning her relationship with her non-Muslim mother, who was hoping for her daughter?s favor. The Prophet answered that yes, she should keep good relations with her (Al-Bukhari).