Poll - Muslims only: When somebody wishes me a 'Merry Christmas'...

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When somebody wishes me a 'Merry Christmas' ...

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:sl: and Greetings,

From the link that Br. Fi Sabilillah has posted, it is quite clear that it is forbidden for Muslims to congratulate non-Muslims on their festivals:

If they greet us on the occasion of their festivals, we should not respond, because these are not our festivals, and because they are not festivals which are acceptable to Allaah.
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We are required to take a strict stance on this issue, despite many people returning the greeting as a gesture of politeness. We can kindly explain why we cannot do this, but we cannot go against our own teachings for the sake of being friendly or out of shyness.

Note that this is not intended to disrespect or attack anyone, but only trying to adhere to Islamic principles. Based on this, I have voted for 'I acknowledge the greeting, but don't reply, and deep down I feel uneasy about the whole thing.' although I'm not sure what is meant by acknowledging the greeting. I guess being at peace and not replying might be ok also...

Peace :)
 
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Muhammad said:
Note that this is not intended to disrespect or attack anyone, but only trying to adhere to Islamic principles. Based on this, I have voted for 'I acknowledge the greeting, but don't reply, and deep down I feel uneasy about the whole thing.' although I'm not sure what is meant by acknowledging the greeting. I guess being at peace and not replying might be ok also...

Peace
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I suppose by acknowledging the greeting I meant indicating that you have heard it, for example by smiling or nodding - as opposed to ignoring it or pretending you haven't heard it ...

Peace :)
 
I work at a shopping centre and at a time like this,all i hear is merry christimas flying left and right i acknowledge is but never said it back.i once even confronted by a guy coz i didnt say it back.i had to explain ma stand as a muslim,he was shocked to learn muslims didnt celebrate christmas.

i received tons of cards from collegues doesnt mean i will have to send one to them too.
 
Thank you for your replies.
So far nobody would be offended. That has surprised me! (Shows how little I know! :giggling: )

Peace :)
 
Greetings, north_malaysian

The reason I am surprised is that I seem to remember discussions here in the run-up to Ramadan, when people were adamant that they would never wish anybody a Merry Christmas, according to the teachings Fi Sabilillah posted in this thread.

This does not seem reflected in this poll.
Perhaps when we meet people on a human and personal level, and when people greet us in their way, it is a polite and friendly response to either reply back in turn or to at least acknowledge the greeting.

I am sure saying Merry Christmas is not going to affect the faith of any believing Muslim, just as wishing somebody Eid Mubarak is not going to affect the faith of a believing Christian!
It is a friendly gesture between friends or even strangers, that's all :)

I am very encouraged by the result of the poll so far. :)

peace
 
As a new muslim I've been wondering what would be the best thing to say. I feel it would be rude to ignore people, but I also dont want to imply that I am celebrating with them. So instead I have been saying "I hope you enjoy the holiday" or " I hope its nice for you" because I do hope that they enjoy it and that its nice for them. Just because I am a muslim now, that doesnt mean I have suddenly started hoping that people have an awful time! How mean would that be!

Peace CG
 
Hi Glo,

Firstly, I think there is a difference between someone initiating the greeting, and just replying to it (notice that a large number of people said they would not reply).

Also, I think the reason most people would not feel offended is that hardly anyone would say Merry Christmas from a religious perpsective, its has been reduced to most people as an almost non-christian event, so they wouldnt feel like they had been offered a religious greeting.
 
glo said:
Greetings, north_malaysian

The reason I am surprised is that I seem to remember discussions here in the run-up to Ramadan, when people were adamant that they would never wish anybody a Merry Christmas, according to the teachings Fi Sabilillah posted in this thread.

This does not seem reflected in this poll.
Perhaps when we meet people on a human and personal level, and when people greet us in their way, it is a polite and friendly response to either reply back in turn or to at least acknowledge the greeting.

I am sure saying Merry Christmas is not going to affect the faith of any believing Muslim, just as wishing somebody Eid Mubarak is not going to affect the faith of a believing Christian!
It is a friendly gesture between friends or even strangers, that's all :)

I am very encouraged by the result of the poll so far. :)

peace
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you should publish it in a journal or newspaper then.... :okay:
 
"happy holidays" is what i've always stuck with, and will carry on with it.
 
salam
i just say hope u hav a nice xmas or hav a good holiday or something along those lines coz ppl who know its eid say to me hope u hav a nice eid so why shouldnt i say it to them?
wslm
 
Where i live we have very friendly neighbours with poeple of all religions. we all congratulate each other on our respective festivals. a "happy divali/ christmas/ eid" doesnt make you change your religion. it actually promotes an understanding of each others faiths. and that no matter what the faith is called we can all have a chat and laugh.
i know muslims been blamed for being antisocial but its not hard to say something like "actually i dont celebrated christmas but hope you have a very merry christmas"
 
I chose
"They don't get the chance. I am saying 'Merry Christmas' before anybody else can!"
Cuz I wear Hijab, and so all the christians I know wish me Eid, and I always get surprised, and happy, that a non-muslims cares to wish me. and it also makes me feel good, that others acknowledge my religion.
And so when the Christmas time comes, I do the same and I know they feel the same.
Plus I love christmas time, the snow, the lights, and the way it gets quite, and calm. and Hey one more thing that's my fav is the commercials(especially the Coke one of polar bear).
so all you Christians out there
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:rose::rose::rose: MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!:rose::rose::rose:
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Rabiyal said:
I chose
"They don't get the chance. I am saying 'Merry Christmas' before anybody else can!"
Cuz I wear Hijab, and so all the christians I know wish me Eid, and I always get surprised, and happy, that a non-muslims cares to wish me. and it also makes me feel good, that others acknowledge my religion.
And so when the Christmas time comes, I do the same and I know they feel the same.
Plus I love christmas time, the snow, the lights, and the way it gets quite, and calm. and Hey one more thing that's my fav is the commercials(especially the Coke one of polar bear).
so all you Christians out there
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:rose::rose::rose: MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!:rose::rose::rose:
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Thats so true the Christmas atmosphere is great, and the comericals too :D
Thats why I would love to live in a muslim country around eid time the atmosphere and overall celebration would probably be so much better!
 
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if a knowlegeable ulama' said it is forbidden in islam...well i really have to try to understand the rullings and the reason behind it.

even though...i might not disagree on this ruling but i really have to understand why is itforbidden too...

i should not accept the things that only suits me or completely disagreeing without really learn what the ruling is all about.

just my 0.1 cents

salams
 
Well I don't get a merry christmas that often.
I probably say have a goodtime, Have a nice day, have good holiday.
That is why can't participate in poll.

Sometime reflexively "merry christmass", have a "nice christmass".
 
Skillganon said:
Sometime reflexively "merry christmass", have a "nice christmass".
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In the past, I've told a friend of mine, who is Catholic, to 'have a nice Christmas'. Certain rulings are saying that this is tantamount to joining in with non-Muslim celebrations. Is it? :uuh:
 

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