VALENTINE DAY ???? Why Muslims should not celebrate this festival. In Islam, the festivals are clearly defined and well established, and no additions or subtractions may be accepted. They have been prescribed for us by Allah and His Messenger (PBUH). ‘To each among you, We have prescribed a law and a clear way [al-Maa’idah 5:48] ‘For every nation We have ordained religious ceremonies which they must follow’ [al-Hajj 22:67] Agreeing with the whole festival is like agreeing with kufr. Agreeing with some of their minor issues is the same as agreeing with them in some of the branches of kufr. Festivals are the most distinctive things which differentiate religions, so participating in their festivals is like agreeing with the most distinctive rituals of kufr. Imitating the non-believers in general –whether they are idol-worshippers or People of the Book is unlawful. This is indicated by the Qur’aan, Sunnah and ijmaa’ (scholarly consensus): “And be not as those who divided and differed among themselves after the clear proofs had come to them. It is they for whom there is an awful torment” [Aal ‘Imraan 3:105] From the Sunnah: the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever imitates a people is one of them.” (narrated by Ahmad, 2/50; Abu Dawood, 4021) Prohibition of imitation the Non-believers is one of the basic tenets of the Islamic law. Allah sent His Messenger with guidance and the true religion so that it might prevail over all other religions, and Allah has perfected His religion for mankind. “This day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed My Favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion” [al-Maa’idah 5:3]. Allah has made Islam perfect as it satisfies all human interests at all times, in all places and for all people. Why then do we need to adopt the ways of the Non-believers? May Allah guide us all and protect us from evil ,Aameen sheikh umran
Posted on: Sun, 02 Feb 2014 05:13:56 +0000
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