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It might be best to avoid those invitations or spend as minimal time as possible because those environments (since the word "party" is used) seem to signify haram actions and activities, which can influence negatively. You'll have to possibly keep refusing food and drinks which are not halal for instance, as well as, being influenced to engage in other forms of behaviors which may put you in a difficult situation whereby wrongful actions such as dancing and music in a haram atmosphere (possibly mixing/flirting under the influence of alcohol). Most often than not, it's very far from being a religious affair.
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Q: I am an international student from Pakistan living and studying in Canberra, Australia. I am renting a room in a shared house with other students. My landlord has arranged a party on the occasion of Christmas today inviting all the tennants who follow different religions. I as a Muslim, can attend this party / get together? I understand the fact that wishing someone Christmas is doing shirk.
A: It is impermissible for a believer to have a close relationship with a kaafir. Apart from necessities of life (e.g. business dealings, work, etc) a Mu’min should not associate with a kaafir. For a believer to participate in kufaar celebrations and functions is totally impermissible. For further details regarding participating in kuffaar celebrations refer to
http://muftionline.co.za/node/282
And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
يـأَيُّهَا الَّذينَ ءامَنوا لا تَتَّخِذُوا الكـفِرينَ أَولِياءَ مِن دونِ المُؤمِنينَ أَتُريدونَ أَن تَجعَلوا لِلَّـهِ عَلَيكُم سُلطـنًا مُبينًا ﴿النساء: ١٤٤﴾عن ابن عمر قال قال رسول الله -صلى الله عليه وسلم من تشبه بقوم فهو منهم (سنن أبي داود 2/559)
Answered by:
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Attending a Christmas Party