Eid/Festival

A brief article in English shows what Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him) said about Christmas in the light of the Quran and the Sunnah.

An Article on The History of Christmas.

A brief book shows the Islamic perspective on celebrating the Hijri and Gregorian new year, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, and Christian feasts.

This is an answer from Sh. Muhammad ibn Saleh Al-Uthaimin about the ruling on the Valentine Day.

ِAn article in English shows that we live in a time of excess entertainment and consumption so it is easy to get caught up in the so-called "holiday season" but we rarely stop to consider its significance. I say "so-called" because the word "holiday" is derived from the two words "holy" and "day". However, under closer scrutiny from the Judeo-Christian and Islamic perspectives, these days are anything but holy. Celebrations such as Easter, Christmas, All Saints’ Day, and Halloween, all find their roots in pagan traditions, away from the prophets' way (may peace and blessings of Allah be upon them all). The proof lies in the lack of historical evidence that the prophets ever celebrated their birthdays, decorated eggs, placed ornaments on trees, or dressed up in costumes. For additional examination of these holiday myths as religious innovation or heresy, we provide this article as a small attempt to warn people against the dangerous implications that come with such celebrations.

The conflict between truth and falsehood is ongoing and will last as long as this world remains. The fact that some groups among the Ummah of Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) are following the people of falsehood.

An article translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad ibn Saleh Al-Utheimeen shows the ruling on celebrating non-Muslim holidays and congratulating them.

Feasts are from the main characteristics of religions.Participating in the feasts of the disbelivers varys from disbelief to disobedience.As it may be disbelief or disobedience and it includes many dangers.

This is a book in Thai shows the Islamic rulings regarding eeds.

Rulings regarding Eid and some common errors relating to it.

Al-Udhiyah refers to the animal (whether a camel, cow or sheep) that is sacrificed as an act of worship to Allaah, during the period from after the Eid prayer on the Day of Nahr (Eid al-Adhaa) un-til the last of the Days of Tashreeq (the 11th, 12th and 13th day of Dhu’l-Hijjah), with the intention of offering sacrifice. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “Therefore turn in prayer to your Lord and sacrifice (to Him only).” [al-Kawthar 108:2] Al-Udhiyyah is a confirmed Sunnah according to the majority of scholars. A sheep suffices as a sacrifice for one man and the members of his household and his children The kinds of animals prescribed for sacrifice are camels, cows and sheep. Some of the scholars said that the best sacrifice is camels, then cows, then sheep, then a share in a she-camel or cow, A camel or cow suffices for seven people Conditions of al-Udhiyah: 1- The animal should have reached the required age, which is six months for a lamb, one year for a goat, two years for a cow and five years for a camel. 2- It should be free of any faults, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “There are four that are unacceptable for sacrifice: a one-eyed animal whose defect is obvious, a sick animal whose sickness is obvious, a lame animal whose limp is obvious and an emaciated animal that has no marrow in its bones" It should be sacrificed at the specified time, which is from after the prayer and khutbah of Eid – not from when the time for the prayer and khutbah starts – until before sunset on the last of the days of Tashreeq, which is the 13th day of Dhu’l-Hijjah It is preferable (mustahabb) for the one who intends to sacrifice not to eat anything on that day before he eats from his sacrificial animal, if this is possible. It is better for a person to slaughter the sacrifice himself, but if he does not, it is mustahabb for him to be present when it is slaughtered. It is mustahaab to divide the meat into three: one third to be eat-en, one third to be given as gifts and one third to be given in charity. The scholars agreed that it is not permissible to sell anything from its meat, fat or skin. The butcher should not be given anything of it by way of reward or payment, The Sunnah indicates that the one who wants to offer a sacrifice must refrain from taking anything from his hair, nails or skin from the first day of Dhu’l-Hijjah until he offers his sacrifice.

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This episode shows The Rulings on Al-Adh’hiyah according to Quran and Sunnah.

This episode shows the Rulings on Salat of the two Eids (Festivals) and its reward according to Quran and Sunnah.

In the Quran, one of the most recounted stories is the story of the bondage of the Children of Israel and their deliverance from Egypt Pharaoh.

Following the example of Prophet Abraham and having complete trust in God.

A fatwa translated into English in which the Standing Committee for Scientific Research and Ifta, Dawah and Guidance answers the following question, "What is the Islamic ruling on celebrating festivals such as the birthday of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), children’s birthdays, Mother’s Day, Tree Week, and national holidays?"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad ibn Hamad Al-Humood Al-Najdy answers the following question, "What is the Islamic ruling on taking part in some annual celebrations and occasions such as the International Day of the Family, the International Day for Disabled People, and the International Year of Older Persons? Also, what is the ruling on taking part in some religious celebrations such as Al-Isra’ wa Al-Me'raj (the anniversary of the Prophet’s night journey and ascent into the heavens), the Prophet’s birthday, and al-Hijrah (anniversary of the Prophet’s immigration) by preparing leaflets or holding lectures and Islamic conferences for the purposes of exhorting and reminding people about their religion?"

A fatwa translated into English in which the Standing Committee for Scientific Research and Ifta, Dawah and Guidance answers the following question, "Is it permissible for Muslims to take part in their festivals, such as Christmas?"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad ibn Saleh Al-Utheimin answers the following question, "She says: I want to become Muslim, but my family gather to celebrate Christmas, and I want to go and greet them. This is not with the intention of celebrating or joining in, but simply to make the most of the opportunity of my relatives getting together. Is this allowed?