We live in a country where democracy is the way, we have the freedom of speech and the freedom to celebrate our traditions be. Muslims may not take christmas day off as a religious holiday, but that does not mean that jesus means nothing to them at all. May 25, 2011 a christmas card from a muslim daughter 12202010 09. Mar 03, 2020 i have been accused by a few of my muslims friends that i am trying to be liberal, trying too hard. 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. Guide how to talk to muslim kids about christmas noor kids.
Why i am not a muslim, a 1995 book by ibn warraq, is also critical of the religion in which the author was brought up in this case, islam. Saying all of this, you might wonder what muslim majority countries actually do for christmas. Im muslim, and i love being told merry christmas medium. Muslim do not celebrate christmas for a number of reasons that are unrelated to the fact that they have huge respect for jesus.
And so, if non christians celebrate christmas, even if by only adopting its more cultural. When a muslim celebrating christmas causes angst its no wonder. 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. 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. 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. Im muslim, but im pretty sure i love christmas just as much or maybe even more than many of you. 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. Hence i send my prayers and love to you and all your loved ones. Muslims can and do celebrate a traditional christmas. To be a muslim fathi yakan all praises to allah, and blessings and peace to his messenger. 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. Amazingly 60% of americans have never spoken to a muslim about islam. 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.
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. How can muslims learn anything from a nonmuslim holiday. I wouldnt have a problem with celebrating the birth of prophet jesus, except for the fact that christmas doesnt do that. Muslim beliefs related to christmas and its celebration vary considerablyfrom a funloving holiday, to a dangerous heretical practice. Why, as a muslim, ill be celebrating christmas the muslim vibe. The title of the book is a homage to bertrand russells essay, why i am not a christian, in which russell criticizes the. 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. This book may be used by children and new muslim and as an aid to parents and teachers. My wifes family invited me to celebrate christmas with them but i am muslim.
I also testify that muhammad peace be upon him is his slave and messenger. Muslims are often talked about, but not always heard from, and we strive to change that. There are countless other ways to make a child feel loved and cared for. Why i am not a muslim is the most detailed dissection of the scourge that is the killer cult.
Greek philosophy and science and their influence on islam 261. 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. The muslim holy book describes jesus as being honored in the world and the hereafter, and one of the intimates of god 3. Muslim scholars said that muslims must not celebrate christmas or holidays of. At the same time, that does not mean that i am offended if someone. Christmas, as everyone knows, commemorates the birth of jesus. Book two of this series is also available for students of an intermediate level. A christmas card from a muslim daughter 12202010 09. I have been accused by a few of my muslims friends that i am trying to be liberal, trying too hard. 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.
Why am i so focused on getting the kids to enjoy id. 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. Christians dont have a christmas monopoly on jesus. But, for a muslim family, what is the appropriate attitude during this holiday.
Muslims can and do celebrate a traditional christmas november, 2017 7. In one of his early works the traditionalist writer frithjof schuon makes an acute observation about the mentality of muslims. Like your dad is celebrating birthday, and you cook and invite people to come eat. I am a muslim kid is islamic curriculum for kids from age 36 in kindergarten school. I testify that there is no deity worthy of worship except allah alone. I am a muslim 1 i believe in allah i am a muslim i believe in allah. Dec 23, 2015 what american muslims do on christmas. Im muslim and i love being told merry christmas part 2. In 5 sentences or less, why are you no longer a muslim. This fact, although blameworthy in itself, has led many muslims into the delusion that christmas is no longer a. Opinion why its not wrong to wish muslims merry christmas. Muslimowned restaurant offers free christmas meal for homeless, elderly. What is wrong with muslims celebrating christmas muslim ink.
Muslim christmas 1 bible study for muslims christmas story day 1. 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. I pray this helps and you are bold in sharing your faith. In the age of trump, a muslims christmas message huffpost. Im british, and christmas is an important british tradition. The event took place just before the christian holidays, and he hoped that i might make an effort to find common ground. If you are pressured in marriage into converting to islam, by all means get a copy of this book and read it very well. Islam urges us to be kind with all people without any kind of discrimination due to. The month of december is nearly synonymous with christmas. Dina meets shamans, nationalists, moderates and gets into all sorts of scrapes, to discover what islam means to muslims in malaysia. Muslim beliefs related to christmas and its celebration vary considerablyfrom a funloving holiday, to.
Maybe theyll come to believe that a muslim spin on christmas could reduce. True, i am a muslim, and i do not celebrate christmas as a religious holiday. Kids book series i am a muslim 12 topics kids, book, series, i, am, a, muslim collection opensource language english. Narrated by amr bin maimun during the prelslamic period of ignorance i saw a shemonkey surrounded by a number of monkeys. Dec 25, 20 this should come as no surprise, really, for jesus and his mother are very prominent in muslim belief and reverence. Why more american muslims are celebrating christmas this year. But of course, there are nonchristians who wont feel comfortable with saying, happy christmas, or with being in a nativity play, and thats. 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. 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. Why i am not a muslim, a book written by ibn warraq, is a critique of islam and the quran.
I am a mus lim kid is islamic curriculum for kids from age 36 in kindergarten school. So my dear ruggedmalam if your neighbor bring rice for christmas chop am oh. Warraq examines all aspects of islam from origins to present day in painstaking detail. 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. And the angel answered her, the holy spirit will come upon you, and the power of the most high will overshadow you. Perbedaan menyatukan, sebab mereka yg mengajarkan arti kebaikan akan dilimpahkan kebaikan. 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. Dec 25, 2017 in the age of trump, a muslims christmas message 12252017 10. The creator and owner of the heavens and the earth. And while no chapter or book title bears her name in the new. This should come as no surprise, really, for jesus and his mother are very prominent in muslim belief and reverence.
A christmas gift from muslim to christian invitation to. The contents of the book are organized in a comprehensible fashion and draw extensively on documented history. The event took place just before the christian holidays, and he hoped that i. Book muslin definition of book muslin by merriamwebster. Mar 01, 2003 why i am not a muslim is the most detailed dissection of the scourge that is the killer cult. Jan 28, 2017 perbedaan menyatukan, sebab mereka yg mengajarkan arti kebaikan akan dilimpahkan kebaikan. When this book came out, it was a breath of fresh air. The muslim story of christmas muslim lifestyle muslim. Quite a number of muslims today, especially those living in christian. Ex muslims suggestion on how to evan gelize a muslim with reformed echoes.
The koran is full of passages about jesus and mary. My wifes family invited me to celebrate christmas with. 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. My favorite book on islam is the rationalist critique why i am not a muslim. I am a muslim and have absolutely no problem with anyone saying merry christmas or putting up christmas lights, each to their own. Christmas is not a muslim holiday, therefore, muslim countries do not celebrate it. Muslims dont believe jesus was the son of god, but they do revere him as. 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. Dont cancel christmas on behalf of muslims like me i love it. Why, as a muslim, ill be celebrating christmas the. 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. The muslim holy book insists that he was a human and a prophet. Say i love you to your friend, because aku tanpamu butiran debu, i love you thanks for raef. 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.
If they would celebrate the birthday of anyone, they would celebrate the birthday of muhammad. Muslims not decorating christmas trees is largely irrelevant to those who do. He begets not, nor was he begotten, there is nothing like unto him. I am muslim religions of the world chalfonte, jessica, chalfonta, j. The christmas food is a food prepared to celebrate jesus birthday. Sahih muslim book number 31 hadith number 5949 muflihun. Book muslin definition is muslin used to strengthen the backbone construction of books. And remember mary in the book, when she withdrew from her family to an eastern place. It is the most comprehensive book on the subject of islam and the fate of the modern world that i have read.
Heretics and heterodoxy, atheism and freethought, reason and revelation 241 11. Make hunger do you strong thing cos say na your opposite religion food. 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. Opinion now i can say, i am a muslim the new york times. So usually, we spent holidays together, even my family whos christian also do idul fitri sometimes. 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. Exmuslims suggestion on how to evangelize a muslim. Even in islamic countries, there can be misunderstandings on these issues with our christian colleagues. 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. All my close muslim friends and family grew up looking forward to christmas our childhoods were.
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. Dec 23, 2016 why its not wrong to wish muslims merry christmas. Some of them tell me i have a problem with patriarchy. Im a muslim and family of mine has different religion, like christian and buddhist mostly. 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. Only, because i am seen by others as a niqabi that takes her religion seriously. Hence the islamic scholars advised muslim men not to marry people of the book women in kafir countries.
It is better if you tefuse your wifes family invitation and tell them honestly that a muslim could not celebrate christmas. It was first published by prometheus books in the united states in 1995. New traditions emerge for some american muslims, christmas is a day to read the qurans passages about the birth of jesus hes a. Nov, 2017 muslims can and do celebrate a traditional christmas november, 2017 7. Why more american muslims are celebrating christmas this. 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. 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. 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.