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Last updated: 13th May 2025
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As salam Aleykoum, Does thinking that making a wish before blowing out the candles on the birthday cake is kufr ?


بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

الجواب حامداومصليا

It is not permissible to celebrate birthdays in Islam as it originates from traditions and practices of other religions.

عن ابن عُمَرَ رضي الله عنهما قال: قال رسولُ الله صلَّى الله عليه وسلم:
«مَن تَشَبَّهَ بِقَوْمٍ فَهُوَ مِنْهُمْ».
(سنن ابي داؤد)

And Allah knows best

17 Dhul Qa’dah 1446/ 15 May 2025
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