My husband converted to Islam praise be to God and his family christian but they'r very nice people and understanding and respectfull about my relgion and culture.
and my husband still celebrate and I don't if it's right to do that or not, I meant about celebrate that he buy gifts for them and we open it in night and we done , I don't know please answer honsetly,
Thanks
2007-08-21 14:57:07 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I have been Muslim for 6 years and all my family are Christian , I have asked scholars and they have said it all depends on what your intention is. If you go and accept presents from them for family unity then so be it but if you go letting them believe you may one day become christian then no don't go. Muslims accept Isa(Jesus ) as a Prophet if you go with right intention something you say may touch their hearts and make them think if Islam. Of course you should ensure that there is no Alcohol or haram foods.
2007-08-22 02:31:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Celebrating and visiting a festival is two different agendas. Anybody in whatever faith, they believe in can visit one another. As for your husband to visit the family during christmas and gave them present, shows how respectful he is to the family. And I think, you too should join in. By doing so, people will understand more about Islam. How tolerance the religion is. Islam is a faith for everybody. The only thing that one has to remember is not to engage in any religious activities. I hope that will help. Thank you.
2007-08-22 08:43:20 · answer #2 · answered by leon adrianto 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a 2003 speech in Toronto [17], Dr zakir Naik (a renowned muslim scholar) said that it is haraam, forbidden, for Muslims to wish their Christian friends a merry Christmas. Naik believes that this common greeting acknowledges Jesus as a son of God and is thus blasphemy for Muslims.
i would like to add that it is essential for a person that if he is converting to (any faith) and in this case islam in particular, the reason for conversion is none other than the fact that he believes in that faith otherwise that's pretty useless.
if u convert because of a person u love, very sorry but this is not a good enough reason.
if a person has converted but still keeps on observing the previous rituals, then it clearly shows that he is not certain about what he believes in. he must make up his mind very clearly & must understand that conversion to another religion means saying goodby to all the customs related to the previous religion.
he can spend time with his parents & present gifts at any time he wants. Why does it essentially have to be christmas time after all?
islam greatly emphasizes the rights of he parents & to be polite & obedient to them but only as far as that does not contradict the principal teachings of islam
best of luck
peace
2007-08-21 23:20:18 · answer #3 · answered by wildliberty 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you can celebrate both religions with both families, it doesn't mean you have to practice the religion, celebrating with them only means you respect them and their right to their own religion. You don' t have to choose have to agree with everything to celebrate with them. My friend is muslim and I am christian, and if you look hard enough, there are many parts of both religions that are the same. Most people only see the obvious differences, and dwell on them.
2007-08-21 22:12:26 · answer #4 · answered by sjtheiss 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are his family too, is it fair that he should have to give up time with them that probably means a lot to them. I don't think it is that big of a deal. You should be happy he converted for you, as he obviously loves you. This is why I can't stand all this religious crap. Whatever happened to just being nice to people. The holiday probably means a great deal to his family, even if it doesn't to you.
2007-08-21 22:02:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's just christmas. When most people celebrate it, they don't pay attention to its religious connotations. I am an atheist and I celebrate it basically by giving presents. Even when I was a Muslim, I still celebrated it.
2007-08-21 22:06:46 · answer #6 · answered by Sam 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I Celebrate Christmas and I am an atheist.
I just love the season. I think they got something right with the air of giving and being good to others.
2007-08-21 22:03:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No its not right at all islamically. Christmas is the celebration for Christians, not Muslims. Your husband has to put those things in the past and move on. If his family is as understanding and respectful as you say then they will understand.
2007-08-21 22:01:53 · answer #8 · answered by Lubna 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
I am a Muslim, and I've been celebrating Christsmas since I was little kid, with my whole family and we have a christmas tree and everything, so yeah its ok, theres nothing wrong about it.
2007-08-21 22:14:21 · answer #9 · answered by ßäbéL 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is absolutely nothing wrong with congratulating people on their religious holidays, and showing respect to them with gift or whatever is perfectly fine too. Islam tells us to respect the religious believes of others.
2007-08-21 22:28:38 · answer #10 · answered by B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋