Islam and Christmas

[funky brat]

Aoa everyone. I was wondering if anyone has something to say regarding the Christmas and it's celebration with regard to Islam. Our religon teaches us to be good to every human being no matter what religion he follows. To be more specific, is it acceptable to offer Christmas greetings to the non-muslims? There are different views about it. Is there anyone who can verify it in the light of Quranic verses and sayings of the Holy Prophet(PBUH)?

 

[Nabeel.Ahmad]

I think it's alright to offer Christmas Greetings to Non-Muslims.
It's their tradition, and we should respect it.

 

[ZKhanXZ]

I think it's alright to offer Christmas Greetings to Non-Muslims.
It's their tradition, and we should respect it.

Do u think AGREEING to their celebration is alright? Do u agree to the claim that Jesus is son of god? Do u believe he was born in winter on "THAT" day?? (he was born, there were some palm trees shaken for dates... Dates come in SUMMER, remember this story??)
The Imam on Friday in the masjid said: If u wish them on THAT day then, you agree with whatever they believe in and u have no problem with it!!

 

[ZKhanXZ]

and then I found THIS too..

 

[black widow]

Aoa everyone. I was wondering if anyone has something to say regarding the Christmas and it's celebration with regard to Islam. Our religon teaches us to be good to every human being no matter what religion he follows. To be more specific, is it acceptable to offer Christmas greetings to the non-muslims? There are different views about it. Is there anyone who can verify it in the light of Quranic verses and sayings of the Holy Prophet(PBUH)?

u shud respect their festival
like if a non-muslim is happy or performing his/her celebrations of Christmas, u shud not put any hindrance in it or stop him for doing it or mock him
in other words, dont interfere in their celebrations. This has been proven by the Prophet (S.A.W)'s examples during his lifetime
nows about greeting, do not greet anyone Christmas or indulge in other such greetings. rather, when someone greets u, simply reply back, ''Enjoy ur Chirstmas'' or have a good day.etc

 

[Nabeel.Ahmad]

u shud respect their festival
like if a non-muslim is happy or performing his/her celebrations of Christmas, u shud not put any hindrance in it or stop him for doing it or mock him
in other words, dont interfere in their celebrations. This has been proven by the Prophet (S.A.W)'s examples during his lifetime
nows about greeting, do not greet anyone Christmas or indulge in other such greetings. rather, when someone greets u, simply reply back, ''Enjoy ur Chirstmas'' or have a good day.etc

''Enjoy your Christmas'' is the same as ''Merry Christmas''

Merry means 'Happy'!

 

[funky brat]

''Enjoy your Christmas'' is the same as ''Merry Christmas''

Merry means 'Happy'!

A friend of mine came up with the same thing that we should say anything else instead of 'Marry Christmas' but I mean that's just the same.

 

[Nabeel.Ahmad]

A friend of mine came up with the same thing that we should say anything else instead of 'Marry Christmas' but I mean that's just the same.

There is nothing wrong with saying ''Merry Christmas''.. it just means ''Have a good Christmas, go enjoy your event/holiday which i don't believe in, but you do so i am respecting your traditions by saying this''.

 

[funky brat]

There is nothing wrong with saying ''Merry Christmas''.. it just means ''Have a good Christmas, go enjoy your event/holiday which i don't believe in, but you do so i am respecting your traditions by saying this''.

So this is your personal opinion? There must be something more than this. It isn't possible that there is no guidance regarding this matter by the Quran or Sunnah or anything.

 

[Nabeel.Ahmad]

So this is your personal opinion? There must be something more than this. It isn't possible that there is no guidance regarding this matter by the Quran or Sunnah or anything.

Well, yes. This is what common sense dictates. Not saying anything, or saying ''Have a bad Christmas'' to Non-Muslim friends would be downright rude.
What else should one say? Other things like ''Have a good Christmas'', ''Enjoy your Christmas'' mean the same thing.
Saying ''Merry Christmas'' does not mean we are accepting their beliefs or anything. It's just that we are respecting their traditions.
Again, this is my opinion.

I'll look it up, though.

 

[***amd***]

u shud respect their festival
like if a non-muslim is happy or performing his/her celebrations of Christmas, u shud not put any hindrance in it or stop him for doing it or mock him
in other words, dont interfere in their celebrations. This has been proven by the Prophet (S.A.W)'s examples during his lifetime
nows about greeting, do not greet anyone Christmas or indulge in other such greetings. rather, when someone greets u, simply reply back, ''Enjoy ur Chirstmas'' or have a good day.etc

i agree!

 

[***amd***]

@1357911, @abdxyz, @AtemisDelta, @badrobot14
perhaps these guys cann help

 

[1357911]

I think it's alright to offer Christmas Greetings to Non-Muslims.
It's their tradition, and we should respect it.

AoA. wr wb. Have a look at this Please.
http://islamqa.info/en/947
http://islamqa.info/en/21694

u shud respect their festival
like if a non-muslim is happy or performing his/her celebrations of Christmas, u shud not put any hindrance in it or stop him for doing it or mock him
in other words, dont interfere in their celebrations. This has been proven by the Prophet (S.A.W)'s examples during his lifetime
nows about greeting, do not greet anyone Christmas or indulge in other such greetings. rather, when someone greets u, simply reply back, ''Enjoy ur Chirstmas'' or have a good day.etc

http://islamqa.info/en/81977

So this is your personal opinion? There must be something more than this. It isn't possible that there is no guidance regarding this matter by the Quran or Sunnah or anything.

@funky brat Have a look at the above links. I hope it helps.

 

[funky brat]

AoA. wr wb. Have a look at this Please.
http://islamqa.info/en/947
http://islamqa.info/en/21694


http://islamqa.info/en/81977


@funky brat Have a look at the above links. I hope it helps.

Walaiukum Assalam.
Thank you for sharing.

 

[Fayax555]

Do u think AGREEING to their celebration is alright? Do u agree to the claim that Jesus is son of god? Do u believe he was born in winter on "THAT" day?? (he was born, there were some palm trees shaken for dates... Dates come in SUMMER, remember this story??)
The Imam on Friday in the masjid said: If u wish them on THAT day then, you agree with whatever they believe in and u have no problem with it!!

Every Christians do not believe that Jesus is son of God.

 

[funky brat]

Every Christians do not believe that Jesus is son of God.

I mean, that's what they believe?!

 

[posh teen]

Oopsi ......mmmmmm but I celebrate it .......

 

[Maganius]

I think it's alright to offer Christmas Greetings to Non-Muslims.
It's their tradition, and we should respect it.

Nope you are wrong

 

[Fayax555]

I mean, that's what they believe?!

you mean Jesus to be the son of god?
Some People believe in Christianity because they think it will be/is the final religion.

 

[Galactic]

I mean, that's what they believe?!

No , some christian groups don't believe that jesus is god!! They consider him only as messenger of god. The christian groups that don't believe in trinity are Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, Christadelphians, Unitarians and Christian Scientists. These people don't celebrate christmas!