i received chrisrmas cards from a colleague at work and a neighbour, what should i do? i do not want to offend them, also my neighbour who is christian sent me a card for eid.
2006-12-19 23:45:29 · 21 answers · asked by Goldfish" 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sure. Wish them a happy whatever applies, or happy holidays will suffice.
2006-12-19 23:47:56 · answer #1 · answered by G-Man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't feel comfortable sending a Christmas card, then just send a non-defined card saying something along the lines of "thank you for your wishes, and I hope you have a good time" or something pleasant (I'm bad with words lol)
I'm personally Jewish and I never knew how to respond properly, but that's what I do now. Most people I know send them because they don't want to make you seem "different" I think, though I never had happy Hanukkah! Your lucky to get happy eid ;o)
Hope this helps.
Xx~xX
2006-12-20 07:51:48 · answer #2 · answered by ★♥ KillerBea ♥★ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it is correct to send them greetings in return, Islam is a religion of tolerance and it is perfectly acceptable to wish people well when they celebrate their special days. Your card does not have to have a religious theme but you can offer "seasons greetings" or if you wish wait a few days and offer a card for Eid and the new year. Show your tolerance and return their goodwill. The world is a sad enough place without us rejecting those who wish us well immaterial of the motive or the occasion
Eid Mabrouk and Happy New Year
2006-12-20 08:08:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can. Most religions invite other religions in the celebrating or their own festivals. Diwali, eid, hanaka (sp?) it shows that you respect other cultures religions. It doesn't mean you beleive in them or celebrate them yourself. Were you offended by the cards? It doesn't sound like you were. The cards really only wish someone good will and peace at this time of year. Surely you can wish another religion those things even if you do not celebrate yourself at this time of year?
2006-12-20 07:50:44 · answer #4 · answered by opalina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Happy Holidays, or Best Wishes at this time of year - something like that would be fine if you really wanted to. But it would also be perfectly acceptable for you not to send anything, and perhaps send them a card on one of your holidays (I'm not familiar enough with the religion to suggest an appropriate one, sorry).
2006-12-20 07:51:31 · answer #5 · answered by cuddles_gb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing wrong with wishing someone a happy religeous holiday, regardless of wht your religion is. In my line of work I receive best wishes for Christmas & New Year etc. from all over the world and from many religeons.
I received one today from a supplier in China. At the end of January before they finish work for their new year I will wish them a happy new year...
2006-12-20 08:07:49 · answer #6 · answered by robdunf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting. Had got over the novelty of this site but it's a bit addictive. I used to exchange xmas cards and presents with a Jewish friend. I think you can bless other peoples' prophets too. Sort of: 'A Bob Dylan fan can respect Bob Marley.'
2006-12-20 08:02:34 · answer #7 · answered by eyvind 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be a good neighbor, share the joy - if you are a non-believer just treat it like they are simply celebrating the birthday of someone they love. In return, there is nothing wrong for you to wish them a happy and prosperous new year.
2006-12-20 07:57:08 · answer #8 · answered by swy3388 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Return the gesture, just send them a nice but very neutral non-religious greeting card.
2006-12-20 07:48:40 · answer #9 · answered by peekaboo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just as some of us who do not celebrate Ramadan, we wish you well for your celebration and respect your fast and everything else that goes along with it. Just as you follow the word of Muhammad, we also follow the word of Jesus and celebrate his birth, only in a different way. Don't forget, in the Qu'ran, Jesus was also a great prophet and it wouldn't hurt for you to acknowledge him on his special day as well.
2006-12-20 08:03:42 · answer #10 · answered by Mary B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have Muslim friends who gave me cards, and wished me a merry Christmas, and i returned the good wishes to them, these are are i would call true to their faith
2006-12-20 08:41:42 · answer #11 · answered by ringo711 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋