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Ruling on celebrating the birthday of the Prophet

Praise be to Allaah the Lord of the Worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad and all his family and companions.

The commands mentioned in the Qur'aan and Sunnah to follow the laws of Allaah and His Messenger, and the prohibitions on introducing innovations into the religion ...

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Christmas - For Muslims??

Written by Editor: ShareIslam.com
Thursday, 07 December 2006

What is this - Christmas?
The word Christmas comes from the words Cristes maesse, or "Christ's Mass". Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus for members of the Christian religion. Most historians peg the first ...

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Why Do You Smoke?

A discussion with our smoking brothers regarding the prohibition of smoking. ... more

Fataawa regarding Tobacco and Cigarettes

3 Treatises concerning Tobacco by the great scholars: Muhammmad bin Ibraaheem, as-Sa'di, and bin Baaz. ... more

Evil Consequences of Adultery and Fornication

Effects of fornication upon the self and society. ... more

The Prohibition of Music

A concise treatise discussing the ruling concerning music. ... more

Fatawa Concerning Looking

Fatawa concerning looking at members of the same and opposite sex. ... more

Refuting some false claims of the celebrators of Al-Mawlid

First claim:  "The celebration of Al-Mawlid is a way of expressing joy, which is something beneficial. It would benefit anybody who celebrates it, as it even benefits Abu Lahab (a disbelieving uncle of the Prophet sallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam), due to the narration which states that a person ... Continue Reading

Can we Celebrate the Birthday of Prophet Muhammad?

There is nothing in the Qur'aan to say that we should celebrate the Mawlid or birthday of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him). The Prophet himself (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) did not do this or command anyone to do it, either during his lifetime or after his ... Continue Reading

The Islamic ruling on celebrating Al-Mawlid

The celebration of Al-Mawlid is a reprehensible Bid'ah and its celebrators have strayed away from the truth, because the religion of Allah is complete and perfect. Allah says that which translates as: "This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed my favour upon you and have ... Continue Reading

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