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Islam Q&A

Fatawa Since 2014-12-17

Collecting donations to give gifts to poor families at Christmas

In my school it is Christmas time. My school has this Christmas tradition. Every year a classroom gets an adopted family that is poor so they can buy gifts, food, and donate money to them for Christmas. Unfortunately, I have refused to donate any money or give any food for the following reason: These denotations will be done in the name of Christmas, so that when the adopted family receives these donations, they will say "God Bless The Christians".
Am I right for refusing to give donations?

Praise be to Allaah. It seems that you are referring to the birth of the Messiah (peace be upon him), an occasion which the Christians venerate and have taken as a festival. The festivals of the Christians are part of their religion, and if the Muslims venerate the festivals of the kuffaar by ... Continue Reading

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Islam Q&A

Fatawa Since 2014-12-17

Ruling on having a Christmas tree without celebrating Christmas

I don't celebrate Christmas in any way, but my 11 year old daughter loves the beauty of a Christmas tree when decorated. Is it permissible for me to have one in my house throughout the year?

Praise be to Allah. The Christmas tree is one of the symbols of the Christian festival and celebration; this is why it is named for Christmas. It is said that it was first officially used as a symbol in this manner in the sixteenth century in Germany, in the Cathedral of Strasbourg in 1539 ... Continue Reading

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Islam Q&A

Fatawa Since 2014-12-17

Suffering From Waswas (Insinuating Whispers) of the Shaytan About the Essence of Allah

A man is experiencing waswas (insinuating whispers) from the Shaytan (devil) having to do with Allah, and he is very afraid of that.

Praise be to AllahThe questioner has mentioned this problem and is afraid of its consequences. I say to him, rejoice, for its consequences cannot be anything but good. By means of this waswas, the Shaytan tries to gain control over the believers and shake the sound belief in their hearts, and make ... Continue Reading

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Islam Q&A

Fatawa Since 2014-12-17

Evidence of the Existence of God, and the Wisdom Behind His Creation

A non-Muslim friend of mine asked how I could prove the existence of God and why He has given us life, and what its purpose is?
My answer did not satisfy him, please tell me what I should tell him?

Praise be to AllahMy dear Muslim brother, your efforts to call people to Allah and explain the reality of Allah's existence make us very happy. Finding out about Allah is in tune with the sound fitrah (natural inclinations of man) and with sound reasoning. How many there are who, once the truth ... Continue Reading

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Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid

Books Since 2014-10-12

The Epidemic of Electronic Games

One of the most emphasized obligations of the religion is to glorify Allah the Exalted and declare Him transcendent above what the unjust say, as well as protecting the honor of monotheism from those things that conflict with it or denigrate it, exalting the rituals, rites, and sanctities of Islam, while loving and defending it. Discover in this book the danger of electronic games which conflict with glorifying Islam ethics. ... more

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Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid

Books Since 2014-09-29

Hajj: Its Virtues and Benefits

This is a brief discussion of Hajj – its virtues, benefits and a little. ... more

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Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid

Books Since 2014-09-29

Rulings of Udhiah

Udhiyah is one of the great rituals of Islaam, in which we remember the Unity of Allaah, His blessings upon us and the obedience of our father Ibraaheem, may Allaah exalt his mention, to his Lord. There is great goodness and many blessings in this act, so the Muslim must pay special attention to its great importance. ... more

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