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  1. Birthday celebration is not haram, but the way it is celebrated can be haram. There’s no such thing as a birthday party in Islam; it is a non-Islamic tradition that has grown rapidly. Nothing is more important than the birthday of the Prophet (peace be upon him), yet he never celebrated it himself oRead more

    Birthday celebration is not haram, but the way it is celebrated can be haram.

    There’s no such thing as a birthday party in Islam; it is a non-Islamic tradition that has grown rapidly.

    Nothing is more important than the birthday of the Prophet (peace be upon him), yet he never celebrated it himself or for his daughters.

    As he was born on Monday, he used to fast every Monday in gratitude to Allah.

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  1. Asma Issa
    Asma Issa Islamic Scholar Certified in Quranic and Hadith studies

    Celebrating birthdays is a cultural practice rather than a religious one. But Muslims views on birthday celebrations vary. Muslims can parties give gifts and enjoy birthdays with family and friends. If someone celebrates birthdays that are not according to Islamic teachings then it is absolutely notRead more

    Celebrating birthdays is a cultural practice rather than a religious one. But Muslims views on birthday celebrations vary. Muslims can parties give gifts and enjoy birthdays with family and friends. If someone celebrates birthdays that are not according to Islamic teachings then it is absolutely not permissible.

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  1. Asma Issa
    Asma Issa Islamic Scholar Certified in Quranic and Hadith studies

    Easter is a Christian holiday and Muslims do not celebrate Easter. Muslims respect the Christian religion and Jesus because Jesus is one of Allah beloved prophets according to Islamic teachings. We have our special days to celebrate. These special days include Eid al Fitr Eid al Adha, and Milad un nRead more

    Easter is a Christian holiday and Muslims do not celebrate Easter. Muslims respect the Christian religion and Jesus because Jesus is one of Allah beloved prophets according to Islamic teachings. We have our special days to celebrate. These special days include Eid al Fitr Eid al Adha, and Milad un nabhi. All Muslim holidays are according to the Islamic Lunar calendar.

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