Category Archives: Holidays

Mother’s Day & Father’s Day – An Islamic View

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Zahid

Question:  Special days are set aside in many countries to honor mothers and fathers. How does Islam view the national and international holidays of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day? Answer: Scholars’ Objections to Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Although honoring … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day – An historical overview and the scholars’ rulings

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Zahid

Praise be to Allaah and blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allaah. Introduction: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) told us that his ummah would follow the previous nations, the Jews, Christians and Persians, … Continue reading →

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The Islamic Perspective – Honoring the Mother

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Zahid

“In Islam Each Day is Mother’s Day So Muslims Respect their Mother’s More than any Community of the World” Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “Worship Allaah and join none with Him (in worship); and do good to parents, kinsfolk, … Continue reading →

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Who or what is Easter?

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Zahid

Where did we get this word from? And where did the customs of Easter come from? According to renowned scholar of ancient customs – Alexander Hislop: Easter is nothing else than Astarte, one of the titles of Beltis, the queen … Continue reading →

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Ruling on Muslims congratulating on New Year

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Zahid

Question: Is it permissible for muslims to congratulate each other and give duaa on the new year based on the Gregorian calendar without the intention of celebrating it ? Answer: Praise be to Allah. It is not permissible for the … Continue reading →

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REAL TRUTH Behind Christmas & New Year

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Zahid

WHY THE CHURCH PICKED DEC-25 FOR JESUS’ BIRTHDAY The actual birthday of Jesus was forgotten by the early Christian movement. in those days, various groups celebrated his birth on JAN-6, APR-21 and MAY-1. By the 4th century, the church selected … Continue reading →

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The Story of Christmas and Santa

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Zahid

Ask any child about what happens at Christmas and they will you about “Santa”, this “Santa” is very symbolic of Christmas. Santa Claus alias Father Christmas and Saint Nicholas appears at “Yuletide” along with Christmas Trees and presents. Who was … Continue reading →

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Pagan Origins of Christmas

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Zahid

Who the first person you think of when it comes to Christmas? While the religious might say “Jesus” (peace be upon him), many others in our secular American society would say “Santa Claus”. And they wouldn’t be completely wrong. Christmas … Continue reading →

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