2007-11-19 12:02:27 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm not a Muslim, but I would assume that it is for the same reason we don't celebrate the birth of Elijah and other prophets. Christmas is a celebration of the birth of God's Son. If you don't believe that is Who He is, then it probably isn't so important a day for you.
2007-11-19 12:06:47 · answer #1 · answered by Tasha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the focus of Christianity surrounds the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus; this does not apply to Islam. Though Protestants, and even Catholics, put emphasis on the birth of Jesus christ, the Orthodox church puts more emphasis on Easter, as they view the resurrection more important. This can help reflect Islam, where although they may not necessarily put strong association with the birth of Jesus, they can still appreciate his birth from that standpoint. In that respect, we could darn near celebrate the birth or any prophet, but none to Christians are more important than Jesus himself, as this figure is the center point of Christianity.
2007-11-19 12:13:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the same reason Christians don't celebrate the births of Moses, Elijah, or any other prophets. That's simply how Muslims consider him.
2007-11-19 12:05:34 · answer #3 · answered by ಠ__ಠ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Muslims do celebrate in a way they are just happy that its the day Jesus is born. But they just don't use presents, trees, and things like that.
2007-11-19 12:33:53 · answer #4 · answered by ~~~~~~******* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only reason Cristians celebrate Christmas is because when they were persecuting the pagans during the crusades it made it easier for them to convert. They changed all kinds of things. Winter solistace to Christmas. Pagan God of the animals to the devil. Ect.
2007-11-19 12:08:56 · answer #5 · answered by Hatchet Man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christmas is supposed to celebrate Jesus as the Messiah. They don't believe He is the Messiah, so they don't celebrate Christmas.
2007-11-19 12:06:53 · answer #6 · answered by Moxie Crimefighter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't believe He is whom He said He is , also they believe Mahammad, is a bigger (profit ) They think that Jesus was less then Muhammad as a prophet.. Beside they have to many other days to celebrate and rant and rave
2007-11-19 12:10:02 · answer #7 · answered by the only 1 hobo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Christmas has almost nothing to do with the birth of Jesus. They are unrelated.
2007-11-19 12:06:06 · answer #8 · answered by Alex H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How many prophets birthdays are recognized/celebrated?
2007-11-19 12:06:12 · answer #9 · answered by DaddyBoy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To Moxie Crimefighter, we muslims do accept Jesus(Isa) as the Messiah(Masih) just not as the Son or God or as God.
2007-11-20 06:35:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋