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Can I Attend My Nephew’s First Birthday Party When There Is Alcohol Being Served?

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Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: My non-Muslim family often have events where alcohol is the main feature of parties and get togethers. Most recently my brother is having a first birthday party for his son with alcohol on tap. What should I do? We are often put down for our beliefs and feel […]

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Is Christmas Haram? Being Muslim in a Non-Muslim Family

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Every year, the Is Christmas haram? debates happen full force. Whether you’re a convert to Islam or not, we hope you find the following resources helpful. Is Christmas Haram? What about Thanksgiving and Other Festivals? Giving & Recieving Christmas Gifts Attending Christmas Festivities of One’s Non-Muslim Family Muslims Having Christmas Trees Partaking in a Thanksgiving […]

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Can We Celebrate the 4th of July (United States Independence Day)?

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Answered by Ustadh Salman Younas Question: Can you celebrate the 4th of July, as well as other national holidays like Canada Day? Answer: assalamu `alaykum There is nothing intrinsic in the practice that would allow us to deem it impermissible. It is primarily a cultural celebration, not religious, and nor is it distinctively connected to […]

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