Muslim Only- Please! Holidays?

Question

As-Salaamu Alaikum

I am curios to honest, meaningful answers.

I converted not long ago an I am having a hard time explaining to my children about not celebrating the holidays..

My Q is would it be wrong to, during there winter break make up our own "Thanks" Day to Allah (swt). And on this day have gifts, decorations, food etc..

I have taught them many things about the religion an they are so pleased with it an want to learn more, Al-Hamdullilah. But I am fearful that if I take EVERYTHING away I will discourage them from this beautiful religion, an they will despise it.

any an all advice is welcome, if done so in a respectful mannor

Once again, I ask for Muslims to answer this Q, because I am looking for an honest answer to help my situation. So all ill comments an disrespect is not wanted...

Eid Al-Adha? I wasn't aware of this...
I will have to research it....
This day alone would be sufficient, you think?

Can you guys give me some ideas that made it fun for your children Insha-Allah, this will b e my first an I have no sister circle.

Answer 1

sister go to this site and find how Imam Suhaib Webb an american revert who is now a big shiekh may Allaah protect him answers to his kids about christmas.
if I where I wouldn't pick any special day I would rather tell them that everyday we wake up is a thanksgiving day for us. Eid is coming on December 20th so get them excited about Eid, buy them gifts wrap and hide the gifts untill we return from Eid prayer.
my boys are getting playstation 2 and they cannot wait.

http://www.suhaibwebb.com/blog/

http://www.suhaibwebb.com/blog/2007/11/17/aqidah-wars-and-underwear-part-two/

good luck

Answer 2

I don't think this is a good idea. Eid Al-Adha is coming up. There is no need to celebrate anything similar to Christmas. For the Eid, you and your children can have a nice 3-day celebration with food, gifts, etc.

Answer 3

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Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala,

My sister, you who are the light within my eyes:

This is the world.
We are all dwelling here together as one.
We must learn to live together here as one.
We must develop "Unity' within this funny family called man.
There are many traditions within all the various religions and spiritual paths. We must shun none of them. Surely Allah (SWT) will understand. We have been told this as True Believers.
There is a certain innocence, within those known as children.
We must nurture the innocence within them, so their hearts may mature and bear good fruits.
These Holi-days (Holy-Days) are to be shared, yet not abused.
These are days when the teachings of the Prophet Jesus (PBUH) should be remembered. Among these teachings is a most beautiful saying: "Ti's better to give than to receive". This should be shared with all children, and we should do our best to explain it, with what ever Wisdom we have been given by Allah (SWT).
Children should not be spoiled by their parents, parents should be spoiled by their children! Share these times with them and let your love flow into them.

All of Gods Prophets (Peace be upon them all), will be filled with luminous joy over allowing smiles to beam from these childrens beautiful faces. Allah (SWT) knows what is within each human heart.

Have Joy in your heart and I'm sure that everything will be most pleasing unto Allah (SWT).

In sha'Allah
"Peace be always with you."
Salaams,

Answer 4

Yeah quickly Inshallah yet you realize i don't get the place are you speaking approximately? Like Pakistan Iran and Afghanistan and different Muslim international places have vacations on Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha. and a few extra besides. So which place are yoy speaking approximately? The actual faith of the country has holday interior the religious vacations too!

Answer 5

That's a problem with all religious minorities, not just Muslims. Look at Jews who have lived among Christians for the past two thousand years and have managed to save their culture and religion from Christian influence.

It seems to me that you are trying to find a compromise, which is not needed. I have kids and once I have explained to them that we are Muslims and we don't celebrate Christmas, they understood. It's when they see you wavering that they are more likely to want to celebrate Christmas or something like that in late December. Tell them that we have our own celebrations---not one but two. And please do give them plenty of gifts on both Eids.

Unless you have the will to resist pagan/Christian festivals, which in essence are based on falsehoods, you can't expect your children to do the same when they grow up. Be the tower of strength for them.

Answer 6

As-Salaamu Alaikum, dear sister!

Welcome to Islam! Alhamdulillah!

A "Thanks" Day to Allah is a great idea for now. The best thing you can do for them is to help them grow in Islamic knowledge and wisdom. Patience and understanding is vital. In time they will come to their own conclusions regarding Christmas.

Answer 7

Can you tell them that Jesus is Isa? and you are celebrating his birth, but use it as a time to understand him from a Muslim perspective?

Answer 8

If you want to be saved, you better believe you cannot take sins to a Holy Place, and where are all your sins going to go, they make promises with good works, how, can you still take your sins to this place, Jesus is the only one who went to the cross to take our sins, God is all Holy.