An important article containing proofs, clarifications and statements of contemporary scholars, regarding the prohibition of greeting the non-Muslims on Christmas, followed by a warning against Mohammed al-Issa by Shaykh Faysal Jaasim
Category: Festivals
The Origins of Halloween
An outline of the origins of Halloween, its traditions and the ruling of partaking in its festivities.
This is our Eid, the people of Islam
On this blessed occasion, I would like to remind my Muslim brothers and sisters of some manners and Prophetic recommendation of Eid, as well as clarifying some innovations and sins that occur.
The Sacred Month of Muharram
Friday Khutbah explaining the historical importance of Muharram, its virtues as well as the Sunnah of fasting on Aashoorah and some of the innovations people perform on this day
It is the Sunnah to pray the Eid Salah outdoors
The established Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ, his virtuous Companions is to pray ‘Eid Ṣalāh in a “musallah” i.e. an outdoor area, and not inside the Masjid.
Festivals are one of the most unique things by which religions are distinguished
“Festivals are part of the laws, clear ways and rituals of which Allaah Says: “For every nation We have ordained religious ceremonies which they follow”
Inviting non-Muslims to the Eid
Many of our scholars have given fatawaa stating the permissibly of non-Muslims entering the masjid when there is a benefit.
Bathing on the day of ‘Eid
Regarding the hadith about bathing on the day of ‘Eid…