Participate in school functions related to another religion?
Not a function where your child is expected to alter his/her religious beliefs obviously. But something like attending a christmas party, sharing sweets from hindu friends during diwali, etc.
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**YES, why NOT? one shouldn't be that conservative. again, if your iimaan is so weak that you may be affected by the activities of other religions then you need to work on your iimaan.
i've been to church activities, watched Hindu religious ceremonies in the heart of Hinduism and alHamdolillah i'm as strong a Muslim that i can be...my faith doesn't weaver with lil things. i would tyrain my child to be the same and hence i wouldn't worry.**
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iThe way i see it, there is always a cultural side to every religious celebration. I dont mind if my kids participate in that aspect of the function.
I mean I look at it this way. When/if my hundu friends expect me to bring siway'yaan from home on eid day, and they munch on it, are they ruining their own belief, or am I seeing it as them getting close to Islam? No, right. Same is if I eat mithai on diwali.
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Sure why not
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.....Same is if I eat** mithai on diwali*.
**as long as they are NOT laced with *'BHAANG'*! *:D
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as long as they are NOT laced with **'BHAANG'***! *:D
LoL, people drink bhang during Holi, if you're eating Diwali mithai, you're generally safe ;)
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LoL, people drink bhang during Holi, if you're eating Diwali mithai, you're generally safe ;)
NO! says who? there is a widespread practice of adding **'bhaang' in laDDoos***...never eat laDDoos without confirming it with the person you trust. i know it for a fact. i'm from India and i've lived 2/3 of my life there. :)*
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NO! says who? there is a widespread practice of adding **'bhaang' in laDDoos***...never eat laDDoos without confirming it with the person you trust. i know it for a fact. i'm from India and i've lived 2/3 of my life there. :)*
I'm from India too, and a Hindu. i've never come across bhaang-laddoos!
Hmm maybe they're popular in the north? (I come from western india, close to bombay)
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probably…i’m from UP and it’s quite common in our region. btw, Happy Diwali 
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probably...i'm from UP and it's quite common in our region. btw, **Happy Diwali**** :D**
aww, thank you!
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Sure but as a muslim and depending on age of child i would also ensure the child gets correct understanding these other "religions" are false beliefs so they not confused about the issue.
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Yes, definitely. I would be doing my child a favour, as s/he will be able to learn about other religions and their festivities. My parents allowed me to participate in such events, and it hasn't deterred me from my religion, Alhamdullilah.
It all comes down to the parents and them teaching their children about Islam, as well as other religions.
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Sure but as a muslim and depending on age of child i would also ensure the child gets correct understanding these** other "religions" are false beliefs** so they not confused about the issue.
Why do you have to teach negativity about other religions in order to make your own child a good muslim? I have always taught my children to respect other religions, because all religions ultimately teach you to be a good human being. Its some people in all faiths who give their religion a bad name, including our own. Teaching tolerance of others to kids is part of our duty as muslim parents.
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Not sharing sweets from Hindu friends during Diwali seems a bit cruel.. school Xmas party yes, Xmas carol service no..
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Peace LucyMay,
Child 
do a child have that much sense of understanding to differentiate between various religions.
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I want my children to grow up to be tolerant individuals who have respect for humans regardless of their religion. My job is to instill a strong love and understanding for their own religion so by sharing the joys of other cultures, their values and beliefs aren't shaken.
So to answer the question, my kids do wish others Merry Christmas and Happy Diwali as needed. We have eaten Diwali mithai and gone for Christmas parties. But we don't light up our home with diyas on Diwali or bring home a Christmas tree. No need to actively participate...but we do share.
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Why do you have to teach negativity about other religions in order to make your own child a good muslim? I have always taught my children to respect other religions, because all religions ultimately teach you to be a good human being. Its some people in all faiths who give their religion a bad name, including our own. Teaching tolerance of others to kids is part of our duty as muslim parents.
Well i would teach child truth in my case as a muslim i don't want to feed them lies this first point. So for example i would teach them this is hindu religion this is christian religion this is their belief and this why we don't belive in them.
I would not teach them to insult other religions or disrespect other beliefs so you misunderstand i did not say don't tolerate other faiths, but i would not fool them by saying we all same religions and we all belive in same god because this complete false and you hoodwinking the child.
