Tag Archive for: celebrations
How to Exempt My Children From Holiday Activities at Their School?
Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad
Question
My kids aged two…
Is It Permissible as a Baker to Take Orders for Non-Islamic Celebrations?
Answered by Ustadh Salman Younas
Question
If I operate a cake…
The Pedagogical Power of the Mawlid, Pt II
The mawlid in the eyes of a scholar like al-Azafi served a more fundamental purpose. It was a powerful pedagogical tool that sowed a pious love for the Prophet, blessings and peace be upon him, in the hearts of people, an interest in his life and teachings, and a deep connection to his person.
Combined Wedding Feasts
Ustadh Farid Dingle is asked if it is permissible to hold two…
The Pedagogical Power of the Mawlid, Pt I
In this first part of a two-part article, Ustadh Salman Younas…
Yearning for History
Indeed, whenever, we celebrate by commemorating the birth of the Prophet, blessing and peace be upon him, or the Hijra (his flight from Makkah to Madinah), or the Isra and Mi’raj (the Night Journey and Ascension), or the month of Sha’ban, then we invite people to connect with their minds, hearts and emotions to the realities and the events that fill the vast spaces of these moments.
How Long Should One Wait to Get Married After a Death in the Family?
Answered by Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan
Question: Assalamu alaikum…
Should I Return a Christmas Gift?
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam
Question: Assalam alaikum,
I…
Creating Ramadan Traditions
By Hina Khan-Mukhtar
When I reflect on my childhood memories…
Attending Christmas Festivities of One’s Non-Muslim Family
Answered by Sidi Waseem Hussain
Question: Is it permissible…