http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/dangerous-practices-f18/-t1.htm Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:29:18 GMT 10 http://i75.servimg.com/u/f75/13/35/13/71/hijab10.jpg http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/dangerous-practices-f18/-t1.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/dangerous-practices-f18/valentine-day-birthdays-and-other-daze-t611.htm Ithar There is a group of practices that we can consider as the twin sister of Bid'ah (producing something, theoretical or practical, in matters of religion which is not part of it). Like Bid'ah, they flourish on the twin foundations of ignorance and outside influence. Like Bid'ah, they entail rituals. But unlike Bid'ah, the rituals have not been given an Islamic face. They are followed because they are considered an acceptable cultural practice or the hottest imported "in" thing. Most ... Dangerous Practices Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:29:18 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/dangerous-practices-f18/valentine-day-birthdays-and-other-daze-t611.htm#653 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/dangerous-practices-f18/valentine-day-birthdays-and-other-daze-t611.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/dangerous-practices-f18/ruling-on-celebrating-christmas-t606.htm Ithar Ibn Taymiyyah may Allaah have mercy upon him said in his commentary on the verse (which means): "And [they are] those who do not testify to falsehood…" [Quran 25:72]: As regards the festivals of the polytheists, they combine confusion, physical desires and falsehood. There is nothing in them that is of any religious benefit, and the instant gratification involved in them only ends up in pain. Thus they are falsehood, and witnessing them means attending them. This verse itself praises ... Dangerous Practices Sat, 18 Apr 2009 03:33:31 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/dangerous-practices-f18/ruling-on-celebrating-christmas-t606.htm#647 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/dangerous-practices-f18/ruling-on-celebrating-christmas-t606.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/dangerous-practices-f18/a-muslim-perspective-on-christmas-t605.htm Ithar To a Muslim living in the West, the Christmas Holiday period is one of the most stressful times because of the differences in our attitudes towards holidays and celebrations of the status quo. Even in Islamic countries, there can be misunderstandings on these issues with our Christian colleagues. The following essay is my personal attempt at bridging this gap to promote an understanding of the Islamic perspective regarding this topic. The word Christmas comes from the Old English term Cristes ... Dangerous Practices Sat, 18 Apr 2009 03:27:22 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/dangerous-practices-f18/a-muslim-perspective-on-christmas-t605.htm#645 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/dangerous-practices-f18/a-muslim-perspective-on-christmas-t605.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/dangerous-practices-f18/how-to-explain-the-christmas-lights-to-your-kids-t604.htm Ithar It is very important that we prepare ourselves for this imminent occasion. As always, at the end of each year, day in and day out – and all through the night, we are constantly pummeled with the lights, decorations and music of the season at every turn. You won’t be able to take a trip to the grocery, the library, or even your front yard without noticing it. But this year we too were, just days before, celebrating our Islamic ‘Eed Al-Adh-Ha, not in the same manner of course, but it was ... Dangerous Practices Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:29:36 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/dangerous-practices-f18/how-to-explain-the-christmas-lights-to-your-kids-t604.htm#644 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/dangerous-practices-f18/how-to-explain-the-christmas-lights-to-your-kids-t604.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/dangerous-practices-f18/valentine-day-birthdays-and-other-daze-t560.htm Ithar There is a group of practices that we can consider as the twin sister of Bid'ah (producing something, theoretical or practical, in matters of religion which is not part of it). Like Bid'ah, they flourish on the twin foundations of ignorance and outside influence. Like Bid'ah, they entail rituals. But unlike Bid'ah, the rituals have not been given an Islamic face. They are followed because they are considered an acceptable cultural practice or the hottest imported "in" thing. Most ... Dangerous Practices Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:46:08 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/dangerous-practices-f18/valentine-day-birthdays-and-other-daze-t560.htm#591 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/dangerous-practices-f18/valentine-day-birthdays-and-other-daze-t560.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/dangerous-practices-f18/the-muslim-s-attitude-towards-valentine-s-day-t559.htm Ithar The Muslim's attitude towards this holiday should be clear: 1- He should not celebrate it, or join others in their celebrations of it, or attend their celebrations because it is forbidden to celebrate the festivals of non-Muslims. Ath-Thahabi may Allaah have mercy upon him said: "If the Christians have a festival and the Jews have a festival, which is peculiar to them, then the Muslim should not join them in that, just as he does not join them in their religion or their direction ... Dangerous Practices Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:44:51 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/dangerous-practices-f18/the-muslim-s-attitude-towards-valentine-s-day-t559.htm#590 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/dangerous-practices-f18/the-muslim-s-attitude-towards-valentine-s-day-t559.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/dangerous-practices-f18/why-do-we-muslims-not-celebrate-valentine-s-day-t558.htm Ithar This question may be answered in several ways: 1- In Islam, the festivals are clearly defined and well established, and no additions or subtractions may be accepted. They are an essential part of our worship and there is no room for personal opinion. They have been prescribed for us by Allaah and His Messenger sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allaah exalt his mention ). Ibn Taymiyyah may Allaah have mercy on him said: "Festivals are part of the laws, clear way and religious ceremonies ... Dangerous Practices Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:42:12 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/dangerous-practices-f18/why-do-we-muslims-not-celebrate-valentine-s-day-t558.htm#589 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/dangerous-practices-f18/why-do-we-muslims-not-celebrate-valentine-s-day-t558.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/dangerous-practices-f18/the-obligation-of-differing-from-the-non-muslims-t557.htm Ithar Allaah, the Most High, has granted the Muslims a comprehensive set of rules (Sharee’ah) that cover all religious and worldly matters. He made happiness both in this world and in the Hereafter contingent on working according it and adhering to its guidance. Allaah The Most High Says (what means): “Whoever follows My guidance will neither go astray [in the world] nor suffer [in the Hereafter].” [Quran 20: 123] Allaah also Says (what means): “Whoever follows My guidance – there will be ... Dangerous Practices Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:40:55 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/dangerous-practices-f18/the-obligation-of-differing-from-the-non-muslims-t557.htm#588 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/dangerous-practices-f18/the-obligation-of-differing-from-the-non-muslims-t557.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/dangerous-practices-f18/celebrating-the-birthday-of-the-prophet-sallallaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam-al-mawlid-t539.htm Ithar The commands mentioned in the Quran and Sunnah to follow the laws of Allaah and His Messenger, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, and the prohibitions of introducing innovations into the religion are quite clear. Allaah Says (what means): * "Say [O Muhammad], 'If you should love Allaah, then follow me, [so] Allaah will love you and forgive you your sins.’" [Quran 3: 31] * "Follow [O Mankind] what has been revealed to you from your Lord and do not follow other than ... Dangerous Practices Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:39:42 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/dangerous-practices-f18/celebrating-the-birthday-of-the-prophet-sallallaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam-al-mawlid-t539.htm#570 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/dangerous-practices-f18/celebrating-the-birthday-of-the-prophet-sallallaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam-al-mawlid-t539.htm