He begets not, nor was he begotten, there is nothing like unto him. Saying all of this, you might wonder what muslim majority countries actually do for christmas. The muslim holy book insists that he was a human and a prophet. Im muslim, and i love being told merry christmas medium. A christmas card from a muslim daughter 12202010 09. Why i am not a muslim, a book written by ibn warraq, is a critique of islam and the quran. Christians dont have a christmas monopoly on jesus. I was afraid that if i told people i have no problem with homosexuality, they will tell me im am trying too hard to be liberal. The reason i am honest with my 5 year old son about our reasons for not celebrating christmas is because i want him to keep a lens of pure tawheed in his life and not fall into polytheist traps. It is germane in my life right now because i have a son who is in kindergarten and i am dealing with the questions as posed above. Because why i am not a muslim is an overt polemic against islam and middle eastern islamic culture, ibn warraq is a penname used to avoid a potentially fatal fatwa such as that which threatened salman rushdie for many years. The muslim holy book describes jesus as being honored in the world and the hereafter, and one of the intimates of god 3. We live in a country where democracy is the way, we have the freedom of speech and the freedom to celebrate our traditions be it christmas, eid, diwali, hanukkah, etc. Book muslin definition is muslin used to strengthen the backbone construction of books.
True, i am a muslim, and i do not celebrate christmas as a religious holiday. When a muslim celebrating christmas causes angst its no wonder. A christmas gift from muslim to christian while at an invitation dinner i met a man who invited me to come to a certain islamic center to give a lecture on what muslims have to offer christians. December 25th was an an average day for the majority of the worlds muslims, but for some, it signified christmas along with its variety of associated meanings. Opinion why its not wrong to wish muslims merry christmas. To be a muslim fathi yakan all praises to allah, and blessings and peace to his messenger. My wifes family invited me to celebrate christmas with. The title of the book is a homage to bertrand russells essay, why i am not a christian, in which russell criticizes the religion in which he was raised. Mar 03, 2020 i have been accused by a few of my muslims friends that i am trying to be liberal, trying too hard. The month of december is nearly synonymous with christmas.
So usually, we spent holidays together, even my family whos christian also do idul fitri sometimes. Maybe theyll come to believe that a muslim spin on christmas could reduce. New traditions emerge for some american muslims, christmas is a day to read the qurans passages about the birth of jesus hes a. May 25, 2011 a christmas card from a muslim daughter 12202010 09. If you are pressured in marriage into converting to islam, by all means get a copy of this book and read it very well.
I will mention to you just 3 haidths and 2 verses which make them 5 absurdities from their books which make me feel embarrassed although i am no longer a muslim. The christmas food is a food prepared to celebrate jesus birthday. Dec 24, 2017 christians dont have a christmas monopoly on jesus. The title of the book is a homage to bertrand russells essay, why i am not a christian, in which russell criticizes the. For example, when i lived in saudi, no one did anything for christmas or for the festive winter season, but things are slowly changing and you can see some signs of it in certain shops. If you respect bertrand russell and his intellect who wrote why i am not a this books is written by somebody like i am, a former muslim. The event took place just before the christian holidays, and he hoped that i might make an effort to find common ground. The muslim story of christmas muslim lifestyle muslim. Muslim do not celebrate christmas for a number of reasons that are unrelated to the fact that they have huge respect for jesus. I have been accused by a few of my muslims friends that i am trying to be liberal, trying too hard. This should come as no surprise, really, for jesus and his mother are very prominent in muslim belief and reverence.
Im a muslim and family of mine has different religion, like christian and buddhist mostly. Muslims may not take christmas day off as a religious holiday, but that does not mean that jesus means nothing to them at all. All my close muslim friends and family grew up looking forward to christmas our childhoods were. I am a muslim 1 i believe in allah i am a muslim i believe in allah. Muslim beliefs related to christmas and its celebration vary considerablyfrom a funloving holiday, to. This fact, although blameworthy in itself, has led many muslims into the delusion that christmas is no longer a. I pray this helps and you are bold in sharing your faith. By giving muslims, and their allies the opportunity to share their narratives, skills, and expertise, we are breaking down barriers, combating negative stereotypes, and giving voice to the diverse and authentic american muslim experiences. It is the most comprehensive book on the subject of islam and the fate of the modern world that i have read. Quite a number of muslims today, especially those living in christian. Dec 25, 2017 in the age of trump, a muslims christmas message 12252017 10. There are countless other ways to make a child feel loved and cared for. Warraq examines all aspects of islam from origins to present day in painstaking detail. Exmuslims suggestion on how to evangelize a muslim.
Nov 17, 2011 i am a muslim and have absolutely no problem with anyone saying merry christmas or putting up christmas lights, each to their own. I am a muslim and have absolutely no problem with anyone saying merry christmas or putting up christmas lights, each to their own. Some of them tell me i have a problem with patriarchy. Guide how to talk to muslim kids about christmas noor kids. This book may be used by children and new muslim and as an aid to parents and teachers. And while no chapter or book title bears her name in the new. Why more american muslims are celebrating christmas this year. Muslimowned restaurant offers free christmas meal for homeless, elderly. Muslim beliefs related to christmas and its celebration vary considerablyfrom a funloving holiday, to a dangerous heretical practice.
In the current climate of islamophobia, muslim parents know that it is important for their kids to feel a sense of belonging within the fabric of american society. Muslim christmas 1 bible study for muslims christmas story day 1. Why, as a muslim, ill be celebrating christmas the. Muslims not decorating christmas trees is largely irrelevant to those who do. Dec 23, 2015 what american muslims do on christmas. Dina meets shamans, nationalists, moderates and gets into all sorts of scrapes, to discover what islam means to muslims in malaysia. Like your dad is celebrating birthday, and you cook and invite people to come eat. And remember mary in the book, when she withdrew from her family to an eastern place. Why i am not a muslim is the most detailed dissection of the scourge that is the killer cult.
A christmas gift from muslim to christian invitation to. My favorite book on islam is the rationalist critique why i am not a muslim. Why more american muslims are celebrating christmas this. Make hunger do you strong thing cos say na your opposite religion food. Im muslim and i love being told merry christmas part 2. Dec 27, 2011 december 25th was an an average day for the majority of the worlds muslims, but for some, it signified christmas along with its variety of associated meanings. Kids book series i am a muslim 12 topics kids, book, series, i, am, a, muslim collection opensource language english. No, muslims may not adorn their houses with lights during this season, but it does not mean that jesus does not light their hearts with love and reverence. Muslims can and do celebrate a traditional christmas.
New traditions emerge for some american muslims, christmas is a day to read the qurans passages about the birth of jesus hes a prophet in islam, too. Muslims can and do celebrate a traditional christmas november, 2017 7. Hence, the event, if as true as stated by you, regarding killings, is equally unacceptable at this end as it may be at the end of a christian. Dec 23, 2016 why its not wrong to wish muslims merry christmas. Narrated by amr bin maimun during the prelslamic period of ignorance i saw a shemonkey surrounded by a number of monkeys.
Muslims are often talked about, but not always heard from, and we strive to change that. Greek philosophy and science and their influence on islam 261. It is better if you tefuse your wifes family invitation and tell them honestly that a muslim could not celebrate christmas. Only, because i am seen by others as a niqabi that takes her religion seriously. Book two of this series is also available for students of an intermediate level. Say i love you to your friend, because aku tanpamu butiran debu, i love you thanks for raef. I wouldnt have a problem with celebrating the birth of prophet jesus, except for the fact that christmas doesnt do that. Amazingly 60% of americans have never spoken to a muslim about islam. My wifes family invited me to celebrate christmas with them but i am muslim. In 5 sentences or less, why are you no longer a muslim. The author mentions why i am not a christian towards the end of the first chapter, stating that many of its arguments also apply to islam. Sahih muslim book number 31 hadith number 5949 muflihun. Christmas is not a muslim holiday, therefore, muslim countries do not celebrate it. I testify that there is no deity worthy of worship except allah alone.
In one of his early works the traditionalist writer frithjof schuon makes an acute observation about the mentality of muslims. Why am i so focused on getting the kids to enjoy id. Why i am not a muslim, by ibn warraq, is a 1995 book also critical of the religion in which the author was brought up in this case, islam. Mar 01, 2003 why i am not a muslim is the most detailed dissection of the scourge that is the killer cult. Hence i send my prayers and love to you and all your loved ones. What is wrong with muslims celebrating christmas muslim ink. Christmas, as everyone knows, commemorates the birth of jesus. When this book came out, it was a breath of fresh air. Muslim scholars said that muslims must not celebrate christmas or holidays of.
Dec 24, 2012 the festive spirit on the two ids is usually so well hidden that no one outside the muslim community would be able to tell that a muslim household is celebrating a special occasion a real shame and a real missed dawah opportunity. It was first published by prometheus books in the united states in 1995. The contents of the book are organized in a comprehensible fashion and draw extensively on documented history. Nov, 2017 muslims can and do celebrate a traditional christmas november, 2017 7. In the age of trump, a muslims christmas message huffpost. Ex muslims suggestion on how to evan gelize a muslim with reformed echoes. Perbedaan menyatukan, sebab mereka yg mengajarkan arti kebaikan akan dilimpahkan kebaikan. Even in islamic countries, there can be misunderstandings on these issues with our christian colleagues. The holidays are my favorite time of year for many reasons, but here are a few as to why the end of december makes me so happy. The creator and owner of the heavens and the earth.
The event took place just before the christian holidays, and he hoped that i. I am a muslim kid is islamic curriculum for kids from age 36 in kindergarten school. At the same time, that does not mean that i am offended if someone. I also testify that muhammad peace be upon him is his slave and messenger. The koran is full of passages about jesus and mary. But, for a muslim family, what is the appropriate attitude during this holiday. This post is based what i hear from new muslims and muslims who live in the west how to handle christmas as it is an important event in. So my dear ruggedmalam if your neighbor bring rice for christmas chop am oh. He wasnt born on december 25, that was a pagan holiday taken over by the early church to convince more people to join the n. We live in a country where democracy is the way, we have the freedom of speech and the freedom to celebrate our traditions be.
And so, if non christians celebrate christmas, even if by only adopting its more cultural. Muslims in the united states often request that their children not attend christmas functions at school because the belief of jesus, peace be upon him, being the son of god runs directly against the core muslim belief. Im british, and christmas is an important british tradition. Like any festivity, the celebration may have drawbacks the commercialisation, the wastage, the calorieinducing meals but the same can be said about any celebratory occasion, and is certainly no indication to launch a war on christmas. Heretics and heterodoxy, atheism and freethought, reason and revelation 241 11. Dont cancel christmas on behalf of muslims like me i love it. If we refer to the basic philosophy and concept, i am a muslim and belong to a religion which ordains me to respect and love. I am a mus lim kid is islamic curriculum for kids from age 36 in kindergarten school. It is in no way, shape, or form an acceptance of the belief in the divinity of jesus, something in which i do not believe at all. Im muslim, but im pretty sure i love christmas just as much or maybe even more than many of you. Why, as a muslim, ill be celebrating christmas the muslim vibe. Islam urges us to be kind with all people without any kind of discrimination due to. How can muslims learn anything from a nonmuslim holiday. But of course, there are nonchristians who wont feel comfortable with saying, happy christmas, or with being in a nativity play, and thats.
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