Christmas Cards

[Arefa]

What is Islams stance on giving christmas cards and gifts to colleagues at work, children giving to their teachers, neighbours who are celebrating etc?

Anybody know?

[TheEH]

I gave a card to my teacher once..

It said HAPPY HARAAM DAY...

She asked me what haraam meant, and I said Christmas, she loved it...

:D

[Arefa]

I gave a card to my teacher once..

It said HAPPY HARAAM DAY...

She asked me what haraam meant, and I said Christmas, she loved it...

:D

omg LOL really - I guess it was designed and made by yourself :p

[Unaiza]

I think its ok.

[LocalGenius]

I gave a card to my teacher once..

It said HAPPY HARAAM DAY...

She asked me what haraam meant, and I said Christmas, she loved it...

:D

LOOOOOOL hilarious :D

[TheEH]

omg LOL really - I guess it was designed and made by yourself :p

Naww Im kidding, I wouldnt do that...

Ile tell you something sad though, in Year 7 all of us had the chance to design a christmas card, and who ever made the best, his would be printed by the school and sold...

A Muslim one...

:thinking:

[FractionMan]

My father used to give out Christmas cards. But he would make his own christmas cards, they were printed out on paper, but it wasn't the look, it was the content.

In the card, it had a message about "Jesus in Islam", and how Muslims also accepted Jesus as a Prophet, and how Jesus had told the Christians about Muhammad (SAW) etc etc...

Now those kind of cards, yes I think they should be given.

[TheEH]

Hey man, as long as they didnt say Happy Christmas, Id definately buy them...

:)

[AgtBauer]

No harm in it.

[Maalikah]

About this time every year I go through the same dilemma. Shall I , shan't I?

Many of my friends, neighbours and colleagues despite knowing I am Muslim send me a Christmas card. I have never asked them to not send me such cards and neither would I do ever do that. It's an act of kindness on their part.

However, the question is - should I send one back?

I've got into the habit of sending 'Seasonal Greetings' so it's not too 'christmasy'. What do you do?

[Peacenik]

As long as you don't read too much into it.

I mean, Christmas has long been a tradition of this country (a non-Muslim one) and it's part of their culture.

I'm sure there's nothing wrong with exchanging cards for the sake of exchanging cards ?

Please bear in mind that I am not an Islamic Scholar (some may regard me as one, but I'm not - honest).

[Saracen]

its not permissable to send christmas cards, but as an alternative send a card that doesnt say that i.e a blank one and write, happy holidays, or wishing you all the best for the new year etc,

but wishing happy christmas or diwali etc is prohibited.

[BrotherNur]

Something we should is give Eid Cards to our non muslim friends, colleagues and neighbours, not only is it a good gesture but its also a form of dawah.

[AgtBauer]

We usually give our neighbour a card and box of chocolates every year. They do likewise on Eid.

[Peacenik]

Saracen, can you give us more information about the prohibition of sending Christmas cards ?

Thanks.

[Mukhtar_Scotland]

My own thoughts on it are that the sending of Christmas cards is in part participating in the festival. Knowing that many of the activities related to Christmas are deeply rooted in paganism I feel it would be wrong to take part in this activity. Any cards received then I politely thank the person (that old saying of 'it's the thought that counts' applies here) and I would bin it at home.

I also wouldn't send Eid cards. I see no need to copy practices, innovate or commercialise our celebration. Eid means far more to me as a Muslim than Christmas ever did as a Christian. I for one would like to keep it that way.

[ish264u]

Sending and Exchanging Cards on the Various Occasions

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Is it permissible in Islam to give cards to Muslims? (Not birthday cards but congratulation/wedding cards etc).



Question # q-18583289
Date Posted: 04/03/2004


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In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful,
Cards which are given on various occasions are permissible provided the following conditions are met.

1) There are no animate pictures on the cards,

2) The cards have no connection with an event or celebration of another religion, e.g. Christmas cards, Valentine cards, etc,

3) There are no sexually explicit poems or phrases in the card. (Poems of love are permissible as long as it is sent to the right person, e.g., wife, husband, parents, etc),

4) Ones intention should not be to imitate the Kuffar (meaning one does not send the card because one wants to be like the Kuffar). Imitating the Kuffar is not permissible.

In the Hadith related by Imam Abu Dawud in his Sunan and others, the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace) said: “Whoever imitates a nation will be amongst them.” (Sunan Abu Dawud, no. 4031)

With the above explanation, I hope all your queries have been answered.

And Allah Knows Best


Muhammad ibn Adam
Darul Iftaa
Leicester , UK

[Peacenik]

Thanks Ish, but are there any other opinions on this ?

They do seem to be rather brief.

[ish264u]

I checked sunni-path for different opinions but couldn't find any, or maybe I didn't look hard enough.

I only follow the opinions of these scholars but I appreciated they may be other's who's opinions may differ.

[Peacenik]

One condition that stands out is this one :

4) Ones intention should not be to imitate the Kuffar (meaning one does not send the card because one wants to be like the Kuffar). Imitating the Kuffar is not permissible.


I mean, it's pretty obvious no-one wants to become like a non-Muslim by just exchanging a Christmas card (or cards).

As I mentioned, what about just passing a card on and then binning the one you've received (when you get home ;) ) ?

[Muslimlarki]

Do they send you Eid cards?

[faith28]

I'm sending cards to my clients...they have cute little penguins on them with woolly scarves :D and funny pokey hats with a bob on top! They're from last year..waste not want not ;)

[BHAI1]

GIVE A BOX OF CHOCOLATES WITH INTENTION OF HADYAH

OR SOMETHING ..NEUTRAL..

before dec 25th :p

I DONT THINK THIS IS A MASSIVE ISSUE :)

[selva]

Salam,

All of my friends and relatives are catholics and they expect form me cards+ presents.......

[faith28]

GIVE A BOX OF CHOCOLATES WITH INTENTION OF HADYAH

OR SOMETHING ..NEUTRAL..

before dec 25th :p

I DONT THINK THIS IS A MASSIVE ISSUE :)

Too expensive!!!

[Muslimlarki]

Salam,

All of my friends and relatives are catholics and they expect form me cards+ presents.......

Why do they expect you to celebrat Christmas a Christian festival? :confused:

Do you expect them to celebrate Eid? :rolleyes:

[sista]

GIVE A BOX OF CHOCOLATES WITH INTENTION OF HADYAH

OR SOMETHING ..NEUTRAL..

before dec 25th :p

I DONT THINK THIS IS A MASSIVE ISSUE :)

u can add me on2 ur xmas gift list

[faith28]

u can add me on2 ur xmas gift list

lol!! Me too...:hi:

[BHAI1]

no problem :thumbup:

wassalam..
night night



and im not joking :)

hadyah is good for mohabbah and unity :thumbup:

[selva]

Why do they expect you to celebrat Christmas a Christian festival? :confused:

Do you expect them to celebrate Eid? :rolleyes:

They don't expect me to celebrate, they know that I will not come to Christmas dinner or something like that, but they expect me to respect their religion and festivals and to salute them. And yes, some of them congratulated me on Eid...

[Muslimlarki]

I don't have many Christian friends but I do I wish them a nice time and they wish me a happy Eid.

I invite them to come in to eat on Eid. I doesn't bother me. It's nice to share.

[Convert muslim]

About this time every year I go through the same dilemma. Shall I , shan't I?

Many of my friends, neighbours and colleagues despite knowing I am Muslim send me a Christmas card. I have never asked them to not send me such cards and neither would I do ever do that. It's an act of kindness on their part.

However, the question is - should I send one back?

I've got into the habit of sending 'Seasonal Greetings' so it's not too 'christmasy'. What do you do?


I had this problem too as I come from a non muslim family, but when I read into it, it said that those who copy the kafir will be counted amongst them on the day of Judgement, my imaam also so that the same gose for any kafir tradition he said such things as eid cards could be counted as copying kafir and shouldn't be done.

[BHAI1]

I had this problem too as I come from a non muslim family, but when I read into it, it said that those who copy the kafir will be counted amongst them on the day of Judgement, my imaam also so that the same gose for any kafir tradition he said such things as eid cards could be counted as copying kafir and shouldn't be done.

I DISAGREE with this blanket statement..and would like a word with youre imaam.. :)


this is where problems and misunderstandings begin
feeding the islamaphobes?
copying kafir?
did he explain fully/completely

the actual wording is..we will be with those whose ways you love..and this needs to be understood too

there is a difference..even then,,,we are told to love non muslims...how will they come into islam..if we do not love them

we are focusing on cards..when muslim youth are..lets just say.... :confused:

weve discussed this elsewhere :o

[ish264u]

lol!! Me too...:hi:


Erhem *cough* *cough*


Sorry just a tickle in my throat! Not that I'm hinting or anything :D

[ish264u]

One condition that stands out is this one :

4) Ones intention should not be to imitate the Kuffar (meaning one does not send the card because one wants to be like the Kuffar). Imitating the Kuffar is not permissible.


I mean, it's pretty obvious no-one wants to become like a non-Muslim by just exchanging a Christmas card (or cards).

As I mentioned, what about just passing a card on and then binning the one you've received (when you get home ;) ) ?


All my work colleagues are non muslim and I have been very open with them from the beginning. They know that I dont celebrate christmas and they know I dont expect or feel left out when they exchange cards etc. In the same way I dont expect them to celebrate Eid. This does not mean you can't enjoy/exchange the food that's on offer, hmm! mince pies!! :D

I usually wish them season greetings and they in turn are happy for me during Eid. I also insure I am flexible with working hours during the Christmas period so that they can take time off for shoping etc should they wish and this is recipricated at Eid.

Peacenik you will be surprised how many ignorrant muslims throw themselves into the 'christmas spirits' including lights and trees!!

Not a fan of eid cards either. Many have Quranic ayats or silly music. Are we certain people will take care of them? Personally I think this is the first step to commercialism and it will spiral and give a few years we will be in the same position as the practicing Christians who despair at the materialistic and commercial things of Christmas.

[selva]

I had this problem too as I come from a non muslim family, but when I read into it, it said that those who copy the kafir will be counted amongst them on the day of Judgement, my imaam also so that the same gose for any kafir tradition he said such things as eid cards could be counted as copying kafir and shouldn't be done.

First of all I prefer to call christians "people of the Book" than kafirs. What is kafir? The one who disbelive in God? But christians belive in God... As I know, historically word "kafir" was ment to identify Hindus, Buddhists, Zoroastrians...

And why do you say, that to congratulate them means to copy them? I don't agree... If you have Christmas tree at home and put gifts under it, if you have traditional Christmas dinner and invite Santa to entertain your children, etc, that would mean copying...

[tumbleweed]

its not permissable to send christmas cards, but as an alternative send a card that doesnt say that i.e a blank one and write, happy holidays, or wishing you all the best for the new year etc,

but wishing happy christmas or diwali etc is prohibited.

What a blinking miserable way to behave.

I don't send Christmas cards myself, but that's because I am miserable.

I do believe in Father Christmas though. :)

[Aazad]

Salam All.

As far as greeting christmas is concerned, in my opinion, it is good thing.


Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus.

Do we Muslim not believe that Issa (AS) was one of our prophet ?

If we believe, than what is the harm to greet people of the book on his birthday!

Thus speaks Quran about Jesus,

003:045
Behold! the angels said: "O Mary! God giveth thee glad tidings of a Word from Him: his name will be Christ Jesus, the son of Mary, held in honour in this world and the Hereafter and of (the company of) those nearest to God;


003:046
"He shall speak to the people in childhood and in maturity. And he shall be (of the company) of the righteous."




Quran On our common ground and politeness... with the people of the book.

029:046
And dispute ye not with the People of the Book, except with means better (than mere disputation), unless it be with those of them who inflict wrong (and injury): but say, "We believe in the revelation which has come down to us and in that which came down to you; Our God and your God is one; and it is to Him we bow (in Islam)."


And friendship...

060:007
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URL It may be that God will grant love (and friendship) between you and those whom ye (now) hold as enemies. For God has power (over all things); And God is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
060:008
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URL God forbids you not, with regard to those who fight you not for (your) Faith nor drive you out of your homes, from dealing kindly and justly with them: for God loveth those who are just.


If they are our neighbour or guest, we are advised to honour them.

Prophet (SA) said,

"He who believes in God and the Last Day should honour his guest, should not harm his neighbour, should speak good or keep quiet." (Bukhari, Muslim)

Why should we not reciprocate if they greet us on our festival?

[Sweety]

Aazad we dont even celebrate Prophet Muhammad (saw)s birthday, why should we celebrate Jesus(as)s?

[faith28]

Aazad we dont even celebrate Prophet Muhammad (saw)s birthday, why should we celebrate Jesus(as)s?

I celebrate the Prophets (SAW) birthday...we get the young girls together and begin a nasheed...then we have one of the girls tell a story to the rest...and then we had a competition with Q&A about Islam...then the girls got sweeties and cake.

Everyone loved it...they're young girls aged from 8/9 to about13/14 years.

The older sisters use these occasions to remember our Nabi (SAW) it's an example of a way to remember Islam and Allah (SWT). That's all.


Do it any time during the year...it doesn't have to be a birthday...though it's a good excuse.

[Sweety]

Faith28 does that mean u celebrate ur own birthday??

[faith28]

Faith28 does that mean u celebrate ur own birthday??

Sweety...I haven't celebrated my birthday since I don't know when. Although a friend of mine surprised me on my 24th when she invited 8 friends for a surprise dinner for me in the local restaurant in Maida Vale.

But I don't celebrate my birthday no.

[Sweety]

Sweety...I haven't celebrated my birthday since I don't know when. Although a friend of mine surprised me on my 24th when she invited 8 friends for a surprise dinner for me in the local restaurant in Maida Vale.

But I don't celebrate my birthday no.

oh right ok :D
i dont celebrate mines too (even if i did not like anybody would buy me presents :()

[faith28]

oh right ok :D
i dont celebrate mines too (even if i did not like anybody would buy me presents :()


I'm actually quite bad with birthdays....hardly ever remember anyones.

Aah Sweety, you don't have to celebrate it to get a present..

Here you go...

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n293/eiman_2006/present.jpg

Have a very happy UNbirthday!

[Sweety]

I'm actually quite bad with birthdays....hardly ever remember anyones.

Aah Sweety, you don't have to celebrate it to get a present..

Here you go...

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n293/eiman_2006/present.jpg

Have a very happy UNbirthday!

ooo thank u thank u

Whats in it?? :D

[faith28]

ooo thank u thank u

Whats in it?? :D

You have to open it to find out!!!

[selva]

But Prophet (pbuh) didn't celebrate his or anyones birthdays, so should we?

To Aazad, did you know that most of bibliologists agree that Jesus hasn't been born in December?

[Sweety]

But Prophet (pbuh) didn't celebrate his or anyones birthdays, so should we?


some people do some people dont

[faith28]

But Prophet (pbuh) didn't celebrate his or anyones birthdays, so should we?

To Aazad, did you know that most of bibliologists agree that Jesus hasn't been born in December?

The Prophet (SAW) gave us the Islamic guidelines on how to behave etc...so as long as we stay within these guidelines...it's not haraam.

So it's matter of choice to celebrate it or not. If you don't want to celebrate that's fine.

But I enjoy these occasions people make more of an effort to get together and remember the importance of Islamic people in our history.

[Sweety]

I dont even know when it is!! Is that bad?? :|

I havent seen any bengalis actually celebrate it or even mention anything about it.

[faith28]

Have a read about it here


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mawlid

[CasualVisitor]

To Aazad, did you know that most of bibliologists agree that Jesus hasn't been born in December?
That's true. However, I have yet to find a clear statement on the true WHEN. Some think it was in November, but these are all but rather blind guesses.

I once started a thread here asking if there is any preciser information kept in Islam. But obviously there isn't either. And looking at your stance on birthdays it becomes quite clear why.

Actually I'd be very happy to learn about his true birthday. Then, these enerving consumists can celebrate their Coca-Cola-Santa-day all on their own!
Hate nothing more than this sticky-sweet sugar day and all the pretentious weeks before it!
Got nothing to do with Christmas in the true meaning of the word anyway...

[Knowledge is Power]

But Prophet (pbuh) didn't celebrate his or anyones birthdays, so should we?

To Aazad, did you know that most of bibliologists agree that Jesus hasn't been born in December?

On the subject of birthdays, this question was asked on some islamic Q&A channel on sky.

The scholar's answer was that there is no harm in celebrating birthdays as long it had no connotation with other religion. If we celebrated birthdays with the intention of giving thanks and gratitude to Allah for however many years the child/adult had been blessed with then it would be totally acceptable.

I agree. So thats how we celebrate birthdays in my family.

[Qureshi114]

This is from a book that I have called 'Imitating the disbelievers' by Al-Hafidh adh-Dhahabi

'By Allah, I do not know what you have left of exalting the Christians?! By Allah, if you do not reject these practices, then you must either accept them and be pleased with them or be ignorant. [And whoever is pleased with these practices and content in his heart becomes a kafir and refuge is sought with Allah! Whoever does these practices out of ignorance should be taught so that his ignorance is removed]

The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said,

'Whoever imitates a people is of them.'

Now if someone were to say: but we do not intend to resemble them!

It would be said in reply: The very action of agreeing with them and participating with them in their festive seasons and celebrations is prohibited. The evidence for this is what is established in the authentic hadith from the messenger of Allah (PBUH) that he,

'Prohibited prayer at the time of sunrise and sunset.'

He (PBUH) said,

'Indeed it rises between the two horns of Satan and it is at hat time that the disbelievers prostrate to it.'

However the one who is praying does not intend this, because were he to intend it he would become a disbeliever, rather the action itself of agreeing and participating is prohibited.'

[ish264u]

Should we celebrate our beloved Prophet (saw) birthday

http://qa.sunnipath.com/search.asp?request=prophets+birthday&cat=0&index=%22d%3A%5CIndex_Store%5CQNA_Index%22&fuzzy=Yes&fuzziness=1&stemming=Yes&phonic=No&natLang=Yes&maxFiles=25&sort=Hits&HDCat=3&cmd=search&SearchForm=%25%25SearchForm%25%25

[Convert muslim]

First of all I prefer to call christians "people of the Book" than kafirs. What is kafir? The one who disbelive in God? But christians belive in God... As I know, historically word "kafir" was ment to identify Hindus, Buddhists, Zoroastrians...

And why do you say, that to congratulate them means to copy them? I don't agree... If you have Christmas tree at home and put gifts under it, if you have traditional Christmas dinner and invite Santa to entertain your children, etc, that would mean copying...


My Imaam said that its a non muslim tradition to send cards and the Prophet (saw) never did it.

[Convert muslim]

I DISAGREE with this blanket statement..and would like a word with youre imaam.. :)


this is where problems and misunderstandings begin
feeding the islamaphobes?
copying kafir?
did he explain fully/completely

the actual wording is..we will be with those whose ways you love..and this needs to be understood too

there is a difference..even then,,,we are told to love non muslims...how will they come into islam..if we do not love them

we are focusing on cards..when muslim youth are..lets just say.... :confused:

weve discussed this elsewhere :o


I'm sorry I don't understand any of this could you put it another way? :confused:

[Salma]

My Imaam said that its a non muslim tradition to send cards and the Prophet (saw) never did it.

there are a lot of things our Prophet (SAW) didnt do i.e using a PC going on the net etc etc will you be refraning from those also (of ur not becuase u just posted online)

[Convert muslim]

there are a lot of things our Prophet (SAW) didnt do i.e using a PC going on the net etc etc will you be refraning from those also (of ur not becuase u just posted online)

The net has nothing to do with christmas cards! And it is not a non muslim tradition.

[Qureshi114]

The net has nothing to do with christmas cards! And it is not a non muslim tradition.

Giving christmas cards is not a non-muslim tradition? Since when? :confused:
So giving christmas cards to celebrate the birthday of our Prophet Isa AS is totally islamic but celebrating the birthday of our Prophet Muhammed SA, who was the greatest and the last prophet, who completed the religion of Islam and was far superior to any other prophet (even though he didn't like admitting to that), is forbidden?

[Qureshi114]

Giving christmas cards is not a non-muslim tradition? Since when? :confused:
So giving christmas cards to celebrate the birthday of our Prophet Isa AS is totally islamic but celebrating the birthday of our Prophet Muhammed SA, who was the greatest and the last prophet, who completed the religion of Islam and was far superior to any other prophet (even though he didn't like admitting to that), is forbidden?

Sorry convert Muslim I think I misunderstood your post as before you said that you shouldn't give christmas cards. :o

[Aazad]

Aazad we dont even celebrate Prophet Muhammad (saw)s birthday, why should we celebrate Jesus(as)s?


Sweety,

As far as I know, most of Ahle Sunnah celebrate Milad Nabi.

Eid miladun Nabi is a public holiday in Muslim countries and in India too if i am not wrong.

However I agree that certain people like Salafi, Deobandi etc are against or not in favour of this practice. So is the case with christians also, certain group in Christians do not agree with majority for Christmas celebration.



Ibn Tay'miah said in his book "Necessity of the Right Path", p. 266, 5th line from the bottom of that page, published by Dar Al-Hadith, the following:

"As far as what people do during the Milad, either as a rival celebration to that which the Christian do during the time of Christ's birthday or as an expression of their love and admiration and a sign of praise for the Noble Prophet (Allah's Grace & Peace be upon Him), Allah Almighty will surely reward them for such Ijtihad". He then said: "Although Milad was not practiced by (Salaf), they should have done so since there was no objection against it from the Shari'ah point of view".
And we certainly only celebrate Milad out of love and admiration to the Prophet of all Mankind.

2. Imam Al-Hafiz Al-Qastalani, who gave commentary on Sahih Bukhari, said: "May Allah Almighty shower his Mercy upon a person who takes the days of the month of Rabbi-ul-Awwal, in which the Noble Prophet (Allah's Grace & Peace be upon Him) was born, as days of feast and celebration for doing so is the best cure for the heart of an ailing person."

It is worth reading full article here...http://www.ummah.net/Al_adaab/muhammad/Milad_in_Quran_and_Hadith.html

[Convert muslim]

Giving christmas cards is not a non-muslim tradition? Since when? :confused:
So giving christmas cards to celebrate the birthday of our Prophet Isa AS is totally islamic but celebrating the birthday of our Prophet Muhammed SA, who was the greatest and the last prophet, who completed the religion of Islam and was far superior to any other prophet (even though he didn't like admitting to that), is forbidden?

you misunderstand me :)

[faith28]

Sweety,

As far as I know, most of Ahle Sunnah celebrate Milad Nabi.

Eid miladun Nabi is a public holiday in Muslim countries and in India too if i am not wrong.

However I agree that certain people like Salafi, Deobandi etc are against or not in favour of this practice. So is the case with christians also, certain group in Christians do not agree with majority for Christmas celebration.



Ibn Tay'miah said in his book "Necessity of the Right Path", p. 266, 5th line from the bottom of that page, published by Dar Al-Hadith, the following:

"As far as what people do during the Milad, either as a rival celebration to that which the Christian do during the time of Christ's birthday or as an expression of their love and admiration and a sign of praise for the Noble Prophet (Allah's Grace & Peace be upon Him), Allah Almighty will surely reward them for such Ijtihad". He then said: "Although Milad was not practiced by (Salaf), they should have done so since there was no objection against it from the Shari'ah point of view".
And we certainly only celebrate Milad out of love and admiration to the Prophet of all Mankind.

2. Imam Al-Hafiz Al-Qastalani, who gave commentary on Sahih Bukhari, said: "May Allah Almighty shower his Mercy upon a person who takes the days of the month of Rabbi-ul-Awwal, in which the Noble Prophet (Allah's Grace & Peace be upon Him) was born, as days of feast and celebration for doing so is the best cure for the heart of an ailing person."

It is worth reading full article here...http://www.ummah.net/Al_adaab/muhammad/Milad_in_Quran_and_Hadith.html

Very useful post Aazad, thanks.

And yes the muslim countries in general have a holiday on Mawlud al-Nabi (SAW).

But I think the muslims in the uk get confused what is allowed and what isn't most may prefer to err on the side of caution and unfortunately some even go as far as conclude that their fellow muslims who DO celebrate this occasion are doing haraam!

[ilm 2006]

Christmas is NOT a christian religious celebration. It's origins come from paganism. christmas was also banned in 1647 but started to make a come back in 1660. it is one thing to respect 'people of the book', but another to make assumptions about what is and is not part of it. if there is doubt in such things like christmas cards, people should try to refrain from participating in it.

[Qureshi114]

If we were allowed to celebrate the maulid of our Nabi SAW then wouldn't we also be allwoed to celebrate christmas, including putting up all the decorations and stuff and the christmas trees, giving presents, etc, as long as our intention was good?

[Mukhtar_Scotland]

If we were allowed to celebrate the maulid of our Nabi SAW then wouldn't we also be allwoed to celebrate christmas, including putting up all the decorations and stuff and the christmas trees, giving presents, etc, as long as our intention was good?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pagan_Beliefs_Surrounding_Christmas

[faith28]

If we were allowed to celebrate the maulid of our Nabi SAW then wouldn't we also be allwoed to celebrate christmas, including putting up all the decorations and stuff and the christmas trees, giving presents, etc, as long as our intention was good?

Why would celebrating hte Prophet's bday mean that we can also celebrate xmas...how does one logicalise that :confused:

[Martel]

Everyone loved it...they're young girls aged from 8/9 to about13/14 years.


Mo would have loved it too.