Assalamualaikum Mufti Saheb,
Is it permissible to attend nativity plays/Xmas celebrations in our children’s schools in order to display mutual tolerance and respect towards the staff and non-Muslims parents?
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7th Zul-Qa’dah 1426 – 8th December 2005 Bismihi Ta’aalaa
This is not permissible.
Mutual tolerance cannot be achieved by compromising one’s religious principles.
It is essential for Muslims to denounce beliefs which are alien to Islamic teachings and at the same time show respect for the followers of other faiths.
Respect can be attained by inculcating noble Islamic qualities such as truthfulness, honesty, kindness, integrity, punctuality, modesty and humbleness etc. These are universal qualities which will win appreciation and respect.
The Honourable Sahabah (R.A) gained respect in foreign lands with these noble qualities without having to participate in their un-Islamic qualities.
Allah (SWT) says in the Holy Qur’an, “Verily the Deen (accepted) with Allah is (only) Islam.” (3:19)
Allah (SWT) Knows Best.
————————————– (Mufti) Abdullah Patel Halal Food Guide
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