my mom celebrates christmas, and i know shes gonna buy me gifts..i know it isnt accetable because if i accept the gifts im celebrating christmas and thats a sin.. anyhow what do i tell her when she gives me the gifts?? my friend told me its alright if i accept them as a random gifts after christmas... or should i just give all my presents to my sister, i wouldnt mind doing that.
2007-12-21 08:59:46 · 18 answers · asked by uniqu3(skyline) 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Ramadan
u should just take it, after all, Allah knows trutly ur intention and that u dont want to celebrate christmas, the Prophet used to take them even from non muslims, and besides, it'll make ur mom feel better, and thats wat really matter, even is she isnt a muslim
2007-12-22 02:44:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Just take the gifts because if you don't then you are being rude, and the prophet use to take and give gifts to non Muslims, example the Jewish beggar. It is good to be Muslim but do not exaggerate it she is your mother don't you want her to celebrate your Eid with you do the same for her, if you start complicating your life for the wrong reasons you will be following the wrong road without realizing it concentrate on your prayer the most and reading the Qur'an, we have a saying don't hold the ladder side ways. Islam is peace and harmony with all mankind. Relax take a deep breath. Didn't you know the prophet said paradise lies under the feet of thy Mother
2007-12-21 18:37:48 · answer #2 · answered by From The LEBANON 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋
In my point of view, you can both accept the gifts AND get your mom gifts and still not celebrate Christmas if you don't want to. It's all in your heart.
2007-12-21 18:18:56 · answer #3 · answered by Avenny [snowberry] 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
you can accept them.
my dad often recieves christmas presents from the people he works with.
Why not accept it? you dont want to give the impression that Muslims are hotheads! and how would you feel if you gave a non-muslim an eid gift, and they turned you away?
and if you really dont need them, donate them to the needy :)
2007-12-21 17:07:30 · answer #4 · answered by 412envy 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
You need to accept them! There is nothing wrong with accepting a gift.
There is a hadith that meantions 3 things which you should never refuse to do
1. Accepting a gift
2. Accepting an invetation
3. Anserwing the Salaam ( i think)
But as she is your mother you should not disrespect her by not taking them. Islam isn't so harsh.
2007-12-21 18:32:29 · answer #5 · answered by Peace Missile 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋
accept the gifts from your mother, remember intention is what counts. You need to please your mother too and try to be kind towards her so Allaah may also guide her through your actions.
I think in good faith you should take the gifts and keep them, as to please your mother. You are not celebrating christmas....just taking gifts from your mom. I would do the same.
2007-12-21 17:38:54 · answer #6 · answered by Islam4Life 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
i agree with people who told u accept the gift ''because in ur heart you are muslim do not celebrate the christmas''and prophet mohammaed accept gifts&presents so accept it...
2007-12-22 09:31:47 · answer #7 · answered by saraowh 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can accept the gift but don't congratulate it with that kafir statement what they (pagans and christians) use and you can not give her a gift on this certain day because that is imitation of their festival
2007-12-22 01:38:22 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
she is still your mother...accept her gifts, but not for the reason of Christmas, but for the reason that u care about her and that she is your family member....
2007-12-21 23:36:29 · answer #9 · answered by Darkprince 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
our prophet mohammed(pbuh),used to accept gifts from people that are not Muslims.you know in your heart that you don't celebrate Christmas ,but maybe you should take it because its from your loved ones.
2007-12-21 17:09:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 0⤋