Someone Send me this Fatwa which he got from
www-fatwa-online.com . Do u guys agree with it. I just wanted to start a debate !!!
whats ur opnion?
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Question: Some people celebrate Yawm al-Hubb
(Valentine’s Day) on February 14 [the second month of
the Christian Gregorian calendar] every year by
exchanging red roses as gifts. They also dress up in
red clothing, and congratulate one another (on this
occasion). Some sweet shops produce special sweets -
red in colour - and draw hearts upon them. Some shops
advertise their goods which are specially related to
this day. What is the Islaamic view [concerning the
following]:
- Celebrating this day?
- Buying from these shops on this day?
- Selling - by shop-owners who are not celebrating -
the things which are used as gifts, to those who are
celebrating?
(And) may Allaah reward you with all good!
Response: The clear evidence from the Qur.aan and
Sunnah - and this is agreed upon by consensus (Ijmaa’)
of the early generations of the Muslim Ummah -
indicates that there are only two 'Eeds in Islaam
(days of celebration): 'Eed al-Fitr (after the fast of
Ramadhaan) and 'Eed al-Adhaa (after the standing at
'Arafah for pilgrimage).
Every other 'Eed - whether it is coto a person, group,
incident or any other occasion - is an innovated 'Eed.
It is not permissible for the Muslim people to
participate in it, approve of it, make any show of
happiness on its occasion, or assist in it in any way
- since this will be transgressing the bounds of
Allaah:
{…and whoever transgresses the bounds of Allaah, he
has wronged his own self}, [Soorah at-Talaaq, Aayah 1]
If we add to this fabricated 'Eed the fact that it is
one of the 'Eeds of the disbelievers, it is sin upon
sin. This is because it is Tashabbuh (imitation) of
the disbelievers, and a type of Muwaalaat (loyalty) to
them. And Allaah has prohibited the believers from
imitation of them and having love or loyalty for them
in His Mighty Book (Qur.aan). It is also confirmed
from the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) that
he said: Whoever imitates a people is one of them.
'Eed al-Hubb (the celebration of Valentine’s Day)
comes under the category of what has been mentioned
here, since it is one of the pagan Christian holidays.
Hence it is not permissible for any Muslim, who
believes in Allaah and the Last Day, to participate in
it, approve of it, or congratulate (anyone on that
occasion). On the contrary, it is obligatory to
abandon it and stay far away from it - in response to
Allaah and His Messenger, and to distance oneself from
the anger of Allaah and His punishment.
Additionally, it is forbidden for a Muslim to assist
or help in this 'Eed, or any other of the
forbidden/illegal celebrations in any way whatsoever -
whether by food or drink, selling or buying,
production, gift-giving, correspondence,
announcements, etc. All of these things are considered
as co-operating in sin and transgression and
disobedience of Allaah and His Messenger. Allaah, the
Glorious and Most High, says:
{… and co-operate with one another in righteousness
and piety, and do not co-operate in sin and
transgression. And fear Allaah! Verily Allaah is
severe in punishment}, [Soorah al-Maa.idah, Aayah 2]
Likewise, it is obligatory for every Muslim to adhere
strictly to the Qur.aan and Sunnah in every situation
- especially in times of temptations and corruption.
It is incumbent that he/she understand, be aware and
be cautioned from falling into the deviations of those
whom Allaah is angry with (Jews) and those who are
astray (Christians) and the immoral people who have no
fear of punishment - nor hope of reward - from Allaah,
and who give no attention at all to Islaam.
It is necessary for the Muslim to flee to Allaah, the
Most High, seeking His Hidaayah (Guidance) and Thabaat
(Firmness) upon the Path. Verily, there is no Guide
except Allaah, and no One Who can Grant Firmness
except Him.
And with Allaah lies all success and may Allaah send
prayers and salutations upon our Prophet (sal-Allaahu
`alayhe wa sallam) and his family and his companions.
Jiyo Aur Jeene Do!!!