where do we draw the line on Christmas? i was raised Buddhist with my aunt but the rest of my family is Christian. i know no matter what i say they will buy me gifts for Christmas..... is it okay to still buy gifts for them? A good friend told me i should wait for Bakra Eid and tell them why Muslims are celebrating and then give them gifts.
**** what do you think is best?
2006-10-31 22:39:30 · 9 answers · asked by Submission 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
im sorry..... Bakr Eid is Eid ul Adha..... a lot of my very close friends are Indian
2006-10-31 23:55:07 · update #1
Bakra eid you must be of Indian origin.Anyhow you remember that to promote love be open with all and share in the happiness of all that way they will share in your happiness too and the world would be a lovely place to be in.Gently do dawah all the time but in an intelligent and beautiful way that promotes love,peace and harmony and not feelings of animosity or hatred.Islam is very clear on promoting interfaith harmony.It facilitates communication and one is better able to understand each other.Thats my humble opinion I may be wrong find out from an alim too.
2006-11-01 04:28:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bakra Eid = Eid ul Adha
You must be Indian :-)
I dont know, I've hardly been in that situation...
2006-10-31 23:49:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-21 02:04:20 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't break up with Ur family (if u do that's the harm )but also don't celebrate with them in Christian celebrations , be at the middle if u think they will upset from u if u don't buy gifts for them . Do it and take step forward to show them what Islam is the religion of peace . God Almighty says in his Great Book ( If they try to deviate u then make them Just Ur friends at the life ) God mean Ur parents , i think Ur family don't wanna deviate u . Keep in touch with them .
2006-10-31 23:49:57 · answer #4 · answered by roly jazz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what I think is best, is that whoever Allah guides, there is no misguidance, and whoever Allah leave astray there is no guidance. Allah has perfected the religion of Islam, and completed His favors on us. As far as giving gifts, a gift is a sign of kindness,and all acts of worship begins with correct knowledge and intentions.So if your intention is to please Allah, and you know that "Christmas", is not mentioned in the Qur'an or found amongst the "Sahih", collections of hadiths. Then that may be the criterion that you use,insha'Allah, to determine your choice of actions.I have Christians throughout my family,I give them gifts randomly,being careful to not include myself in any actions that is inclusive of what they worship besides Allah.
2006-10-31 23:16:34 · answer #5 · answered by Daddy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what is bakra eid?i`m muslim but i didnt hear about it,there is two eids one is alfitr and the other is aladha
2006-10-31 22:46:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
* I do not celebrate Birthdays
* I do not celebrate Christmas
* I do not celebrate Holloween
* I only celebrate our 2 byrams (or eid) festivals(whatever you want to call them)
* I DO CELEBRATE the 4th of July because I am an American, Veterans day & labor day.
I do pay my employees the days that they observe and allow them to leave work or not show up as well as Muslim Holidays, eventhough ALL MY EMPLOYEES ARE CHRISTIANS :)
I give Ramadan Bonus though :) AND END OF THE YEAR BONUS (The Dec 1st) , but no Christmas Bonus
2006-10-31 22:43:57 · answer #7 · answered by . 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
ofcourse! buy them gifts there's absolutely nothing wrong with that.
we are commanded to respect their faith. you are not celebrating the holiday you are showing respect.
but don't let it prevent you from zikr Allah.
2006-10-31 23:15:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your friend gave you correct advise. I'm in your situation.
2006-11-01 02:41:11 · answer #9 · answered by **PuRe** 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋