Fatwas on celebrating Valentine’s Day. The scholars have issued fatwas stating that it is haram to celebrate Valentine’s Day. 1 –Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymin (may Allah have mercy on him) was asked: “In recent times the celebration of Valentine’s Day has become widespread, especially among female students. Permissibility of celebrating Valentine’s Day. Many Muslims ask this question that is it permissible to celebrate Valentine’s Day? The answer given by Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta is down below: Such kinds of celebrations have become social occasions. Assalamalaikum Brother,i have a question about some holidays. Is valentine's day a religious day?what about other days..for e.g father's day,mother's day,thanksgiving days.. are these religious days?what if a husabnd and a wife give gift to each other on valentine's day or frinds give or exchange gifts.only friends, not girl friends or boy friends.what if children give gifts to their parents Fatwas of Muslim scholars concerning Valentine’s Day The Fatwa of Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him) Question: In recent times the celebration of Valentine’s Day has become widespread, especially among female students. This is one of the Christian holidays. Mother’s day, Father’s Day etc. are from the traditions and culture of non Muslims, hence, it is not permissible to observe these occasions. Islam has its own unique way of life which has been perfected and completed by Allah, and has not allowed us to duplicate and follow the customs and practices of the non-Muslims. Islam goes against celebrating Valentine’s Day because commemorating that day is an innovation or bidah that has no religious backing, let alone the unlawful practices done during it that Muslims should not take part in. Muslims can only celebrate Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha. Adding other days to the importance of Eid is completely While love is a fundamental aspect of Islam, the celebration of Valentine’s Day, originating from a Roman festival, is viewed as inappropriate for Muslims. This webpage explores the historical context of Valentines Day and clarifies the Sharia ruling against participating in nonIslamic holidays. Misconception 2: Valentine’s Day Is Haram (Forbidden) in Islam. Clarification: The permissibility of celebrating Valentine’s Day in Islam is a subject of debate among scholars. While some consider it harmless, others raise concerns about potential conflicts with Islamic values, such as modesty and avoiding premarital relationships. Islam does recognize happy occasions that bring people closer to one another, and add spice to their lives. However, Islam goes against blindly imitating the West regarding a special occasion such as Valentine’s Day. Hence, commemorating that special day known as the Valentine’s Day is an innovation or bid`ah that has no religious backing Islam does recognize happy occasions that bring people closer to one another, and add spice to their lives. However, Islam goes against blindly imitating the West regarding a special occasion such as Valentine’s Day. Hence, commemorating that special day known as the Valentine’s Day is an innovation or bid`ah that has no religious backing A mother’s right is greater than having just one day in the year to be honored, rather the mother’s right over her children is that they should take care of her and obey her, so long as it does not involve disobedience towards Allaah, at all times and in all places” O Muslims: In Islam, the mother doesn't need a special day (like mother day) in which her sons celebrate or give her presents, because Almighty Allah has recommended us to take care with our parents along the year and in all times and places, the Almighty Allah says “And your Lord has decreed that you not worship except Him, and to parents Valentine's Day Dear beloved brothers: In the last few years the phenomenon of imitating the Christian in celebrating with what is called valentine's day spread in our Islamic societies especially among young men and women..!!! Islamic situation towards love In 1911 the entire U.S. celebrated this day. By then these celebrations had also spread to Mexico, Canada, China, Japan, Latin America and Africa. Then the U.S. Congress officially agreed to announce celebrations of Mother's Day, on May 10, 1913, and the first Sunday in May was chosen as Mother's Day. Mother's Day in the Arab World: :sl: Mothers day ( 3rd March ) in the UK is fast approaching and im really a little unsure about what to do about it. I am aware that islam teaches muslims not to celebrate birthdays, valentines and such, and that for instance mothers day is everyday And then also islam teaches muslims to Several times a year, the Muslim community worldwide rises in an uproar about the un-Islamic nature of the many special days the mainly Western cultures of the world celebrate: New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, birthdays, and the list goes on. Bid`ah (innovation)! many shout. On the other hand, Islam encourages strong bonds of love, community, and brotherhood and sisterhood among Muslims, and families, and does not restrict the expression of this brotherly, sisterly, marital, or familial love to just one day a year. Mother’s Day in Islam. Islam has no need of things that are innovated by others, be it Mother’s Day of anything else. Its teachings on the honouring of mothers mean that it has no need for an innovated Mother’s Day. Fatwas of the scholars . 1- The scholars of the Standing Committee said: Valentines Day. Valentine’s Day, also called St. Valentine’s Day, holiday (February 14) when lovers express their affection with greetings and gifts. The holiday has origins in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, held in mid-February. Celebrating Mother's Day, Father's Day, etc. Selling Valentine Day Related Things; Kindly explain the Shar’ee ruling on exchanging gifts especially on Valentine’s day. It is permissible to purchase and sell gifts, cards, tumblers, etc. specifically prepared for Valentine’s day? Can one spend on ones family on the day of Aashura by giving
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