Wishing Christmas Or Committing Blasphemy???

[Med911]

Re: Wishing Christmas Or Committing Blasphemy???

@psyah

Yes but qualification is required … It’s better to “wish THEM a Merry Christmas” than to join in and celebrate with them saying “Merry Christmas”. The subtlety in what I am saying here is:

a) Don’t be rude - by not greeting them
b) Don’t be complicit and give off the vibe of celebrating with them

c) Better to return a “Christmas” gesture than to initiate it

If I see someone who is clearly in distress, be they Muslim or non-Muslim, and by saying Merry Christmas to that person I bring a smile to his/her face, does that act of kindness warrant gods dissatisfaction? Surely Gods compassion and mercy extends not only to other muslims, but all human beings regardless of their personal beliefs.

I see no harm in saying “Merry Christmas,” whether as a reply or self initiated, because ultimately, if i dont follow or believe in Christianity, then those are just two words and nothing more… The Shirk would be if I were saying it as an affirmation. But im not. Its the difference between an idol and just another statue… Its an idol if you give it a significance.