Buying gifts for someone on their birthday

[ak0016]

I know it is haram to celebrate it but for their birthday i want to give a gift a pair of shoes to make the person happy is this haram.

[ak0016]

I know it is haram to celebrate it but for their birthday i want to give a gift a pair of shoes to make the person happy is this haram.

I will also be using the shows on regular daily basis.

[azc]

Exchanging the gifts to strengthen the bond of brotherhood is praiseworthy in Islam but...... Birthday...? Talk to a mufti bro.

[hisnameiszzz]

Ignore the birthday and give them the present a week or a month before or after the birthday.

[sister herb]

Also, explain to your friend what is Islamic perspective for birthday celebrations so he doesn´t become upset if you don´t notice his birthday.