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#1 [Permalink] Posted on 14th October 2014 08:20

Diwali Celebrations

Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam once stated on the occasion of Eidul Fitr, “Verily, every nation has a day of religious celebration and today is our day of celebration.” Bukhari

As Muslims we do not participate in the religious celebrations of other faiths. Living in a multi-faith society does not mean that we sacrifice our values to appease others. We respect the right of others to celebrate as they wish but this does not mean that we need to do the same.

There is nothing wrong with saying, “I am a Muslim and I do not celebrate or participate in Diwali celebrations.” This will gain you respect by displaying your faith and adherence to Islam.

Fireworks are impermissible in Islam as it is considered an extravagant waste of money. However when the use of fireworks becomes part of the religious celebration of others, the severity of the sin increases many times over.

Muslim businesses should realise that their sustenance comes from Allah and not by adopting avenues that displease Him. What may be gained materially in the sale of unlawful goods proportionately depletes the Barakah and blessings of our sustenance.

So while Diwali is a time of celebration for Hindus, it is definitely not one for Muslims. We need to be clear on such issues so that Islam is preserved in its purity for our progeny to come.

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#2 [Permalink] Posted on 9th November 2026 14:12

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Aapa,

As usual, when it comes to South African Ulama...clarifications are necessary...

There are dozens of Fatawa from Ulama of Indian Subcontinent for hundreds of years who regard sweets at Diwali to be permissible to consume

So if someone eats Diwali sweets, it would be fine.

darulifta-deoband.com/home/ur/others/146589

If someone avoids it, that would be fine too..

When it comes to Fireworks then a person can take their family and kids and watch it as he is neither spending money on it NOR participating in it, just watching it...

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#3 [Permalink] Posted on 9th November 2026 15:52

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Your post is so wrong from start to end.

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#4 [Permalink] Posted on 9th November 2026 16:21

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And that's precisely what I thought too. I didn't agree with that post too. Seems like there are strict rulings (which we adhere to) and then lenient rulings suitable for the not so strict followers of the Hanafi school, and Allah knows best.

Personally, I would not take prasad (as that's exactly what it is)

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#5 [Permalink] Posted on 9th November 2026 16:33

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Sure, enlighten me. Please quote me credible sources of "watching" fireworks being impermissible.

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Mufti Rasheed Ahmed Gangohi (RA), Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (RA), Darul-uloom Karachi are all followers of lenient rulings suitable for the not so strict followers...Got it!

Where did you see the word "Prasad" in the Fatwa or my post?
You do know that Muslims lived and ruled in India for nearly 1000 years and followed the "Hanafi Madhab", right? It didn't start in South Africa in 1970s.

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The Barelvi gentlemen level an allegation against Mufti Rashid Ahmad Gangohi (may Allah have mercy on him) that he declared eating Diwali sweets permissible (Fatawa Rashidiyya, p. 575), and they level a second allegation that he declared consuming the juice (sharbat) and sweets of Fatiha impermissible (Fatawa Rashidiyya, p. 120). Please clarify this. Is this correct?

In Fatawa Rashidiyya, the Islamic legal ruling was sought regarding food and similar items sent by non-Muslims "as a gift" on the occasion of Holi or Diwali. Hazrat Gangohi (may Allah have mercy on him) wrote that eating it is correct. Evidently, there is no reason for this food to be forbidden (Haram); this is because it is not an "offering to idols" (Chadhawa), but a general "gift". If it were an offering (Chadhawa), there would be no doubt about its impermissibility (Haram).

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Question: My question is that if the sweets of diwali may be consumed yes or no for Muslim?

(Fatwa: 129/129/M=1433) If the sweet is not offered in the name of god or goddess then it is allowable to eat it.

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The offering of gifts of sweets are not expressions of reverence to the festive itself. It is permissible for muslims to accept Diwali or Christmas gifts of sweets on condition there is no Deeni harm in accepting such gifts and the gifts are not haraam. [Imdadul Fatawa 3/481 Maktaba Darul-Uloom Karachi], [Fatawa Mahmoodiya 18/174 Idara Al-Farooq Karachi]

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#6 [Permalink] Posted on 9th November 2026 16:56

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You didn't mention Prasad. But I see no difference in Diwali sweets and Prasad. The Hindu's, 99% of the time offer their sweets as a ritual first. Just like how the Barelwee have their version of Niyaz or Fatiha.

I've been to Hindu houses where they actually do this offering every single time. They are all unBlessed :)

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• Mithai vs. Prasad: General Diwali sweets are broadly called mithai (commercial or home-prepared confections like ladoos, kaju katli, or barfi). They are freely gifted, eaten as desserts, or shared with neighbors and colleagues.
• When they become Prasad: Prasad (or prasadam) is specifically food that has been first offered (naivedyam) to a deity during a puja (such as Lakshmi Puja on Diwali night) and then distributed back to devotees as a sanctified blessing.
• The Distinction: If you buy a box of sweets from a shop and eat them straight away, they are just mithai. If a portion of those sweets (or a homemade preparation like halwa or specific ladoos) is placed before the altar or deity during prayer and then shared, that portion is prasad

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#7 [Permalink] Posted on 9th November 2026 17:00

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Then you need to get your perspective/bias checked.

Test for you: Read what is says INSTEAD OF what your mind is saying it reads!

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Question: My question is that if the sweets of diwali may be consumed yes or no for Muslim?

(Fatwa: 129/129/M=1433) If the sweet is not offered in the name of god or goddess then it is allowable to eat it.

And then:

Don't quote random stuff without references
I am actually quoting you Hanafi Madhab resources and here is Fatawa-e-Alamgiri: shamela.ws/book/21640

If you want to follow what is in your mind you have the right to do so, don't stick it down everyone else's throat

And don't exaggerate what is not being written.

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#8 [Permalink] Posted on 9th November 2026 17:03

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Agreed with this. Sweet!

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#9 [Permalink] Posted on 9th November 2026 17:08

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You absolutely don't know anything about Hinduism or Diwali so you are welcome to practice whatever is in your mind BUT don't stick it down other people's throat.

A number of Hindus buy sweets and just bring it to work or give it (Muslim or other) neighbors just like a lot of Christians bake stuff and bring it for work etc.

This is at my local Grocery Store and absolutely nothing to do with Hinduism, although store says "Happy Diwali"...

Hindus in the Neighbors are giving it to young kids (White, Black, Brown etc) straight out of their cars...nothing is prayed on it... My kids are too old to eat anything like this and we don't take anything from strangers but nothing wrong with a Muslim kid eating this.

7 year old Arab kids in the neighborhood took it while riding his bike in the street, nothing wrong with it from an Islamic perspective. The same Arab family gives out sweets to other kids during Ramadhan and Eid (White, Black, Brown etc)

So again, whatever is in your head its best if it stays there and confines itself to your own life. Don't try to pass it as Hanafi Madhab because it isn't.

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#10 [Permalink] Posted on 9th November 2026 17:23

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Yes I agree with the above fact that sweets are bought and given out as normal. No issues with that, but when it comes to either home made sweets or specific religious reasons, I'd be cautious.

I've seen (In the UK only) how they are made in homes and in shops by the Hindus. Also what happens to the sweets when a Hindu brings it into his own office (where they are the owners and have their tiny Mandir in their office)

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#11 [Permalink] Posted on 9th November 2026 17:30

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Once again, your brain is reading things which are not there, what I quoted and what I referenced is plain and simple for everyone to read and has not been edited.

For "both of you Hanafees", please provide a reference from Hanafi Madhab of "watching Fireworks" being impermissible!

daruliftaa.us/fatwa/841/

Remember that I am asking for a reference from Hanafi Madhab and not "South African Madhab"...

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#12 [Permalink] Posted on 9th November 2026 17:31

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Watching fireworks on diwali
Watching cake cutting on weddings and anniversaries
Watching colours being splashed around on holi
Watching muharram processions
Watching innovative pandals during ganesh festival
Watching dandiya and garba during durga festival

Watching every procession under the sun.

.... What harm is there in just WATCHING ???

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#13 [Permalink] Posted on 9th November 2026 17:42

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For "both of you Hanafees", please provide a reference from Hanafi Madhab of "watching Fireworks" being impermissible!

daruliftaa.us/fatwa/841/

Remember that I am asking for a reference from Hanafi Madhab and not "South African Madhab"...

Reference from Hanafi Madhab, please.

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#14 [Permalink] Posted on 9th November 2026 17:48

Accepting gifts and sweets on diwali is permissible
Accepting gifts and sweets on holi is permissible
Accepting gifts and sweets on christmas is permissible
Accepting gifts and sweets on birthdays is permissible
Accepting gifts and sweets on anniversaries is permissible
Accepting gifts and sweets on birth anniversaries is permissible
Accepting gifts and sweets for every occasion celebrated on earth is permissible
Accepting gifts and sweets for bringing on spiritual contamination is permissible
Accepting gifts and sweets for bringing on the clouds of zulmat on heart is permissible
Accepting gifts and sweets to poison the little bit of imaan dangling thread bare is permissible.

Got it.

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#15 [Permalink] Posted on 9th November 2026 17:52

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You have your fatwas of permissibility.

I don't.

You can take those fatwas to the grave.

I prefer taqwa and wara

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