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Last updated: 12th December 2005
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assalamu alaikum

1) seeing as we are not allowed to participate in christmas activities, are we allowed to buy christmas chocs? such as cadburys chocs which have the seasons greetings or any other chocs which promote christmas (or easter, such as their easter eggs). bear in mind, that we obviously do not buy for religous reasons, but only for its taste!!!

2) christmas sales - in big stores, clothes obviously go down half price and over. for example, i have, mashallah 3 kids and of course, my husband. and its easier and cheaper if i buy a whole lot to last me through out the year. ive been doing it every year. we dont generally go shopping for clothes, so we do it in one go. or over a few goes through out the year when their are other sales. (children clothing are very expensive in normal price as it adds up!!)

is it ok? pls hurry, as the sales are coming up.



Bismihi Ta'aalaa

(1) Muslims should refrain from consuming food items which are prepared for specific religious festivals such as Christmas chocolates, Easter eggs, etc.

These apparently trivial matters can become means of further emulation of non-Muslim culture and religion which can have serious consequences on one's Deen.

Ibn Umar (R.A) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said, "Whoever emulates a nation is among them." (Abu Dawood)

A key objective of Shari'ah is safeguarding the Imaan of its followers and ensuring that they do not become contaminated with un-Islamic practices and beliefs.

All prohibitions in Shari'ah based on the principle of 'emulation of non-believers' (Tashabbuh Bil Kuffar) are for this very reason. I.e. They protect our faith and Islamic identity.

Apparently this ruling may seem very inflexible and rigid, however, the Islamic benefits are huge, especially for minority Muslims living in an multi-faith, multi-cultural society.

(2) Yes, there is nothing wrong in this type of buying.

Allah (SWT) Knows Best.

Mufti
Answer last updated on:
14th December 2005
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Ulamaa ID 03
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(Mufti) Abdullah Patel
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