Heretic Festivals

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.

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.

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?

A book in English discusses Halloween, the annual Western celebration based on Celtic and European pagan doctrines and traditionally applied to the evening of October 31st.

A lecture in English simply presents the history of Christmas and its pagan origins.

An article in Urdu shows that the phenomenon of imitating the unbelievers becomes widespread as including what is so-called "Valentine's Day". This article explains the ruling on celebrating this day.

An article in Indian shows that the phenomenon of imitating the unbelievers becomes widespread as including what is so-called "Valentine's Day". This article explains the ruling on celebrating this day.

An article in Urdu shows that the phenomenon of imitating the unbelievers becomes widespread as including what is so-called "Valentine's Day". This article explains the ruling on celebrating this day.

The Origin of Valentine's Day, Followed by some commandments for Muslims

An article in Russian shows that the phenomenon of imitating the unbelievers becomes widespread as including what is so-called "Valentine's Day". This article explains the ruling on celebrating this day.

An article in Bengal shows that the phenomenon of imitating the unbelievers becomes widespread as including what is so-called "Valentine's Day". This article explains the ruling on celebrating this day.

An article translated into Chinese shows that the phenomenon of imitating the unbelievers becomes widespread as including what is so-called "Valentine's Day". This article explains the ruling on celebrating this day.