Allah (SWT) has chosen for us Islam as our religion and He will not accept any other religion from anyone, as He says: "And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will not be accepted from him and he will be one of the losers in the Hereafter." (Noble Qur'an, 3:85)
Indeed, Islam is the religion of altruism, true love and cooperation on that which is good and righteous. We implore Allah (SWT) to gather us together under the umbrella of His All-encompassing Mercy, and to unite us together as one Ummah. Allah Almighty says: "The believers are but brothers, so make settlement between your brothers. And fear Allah that you may receive mercy." (Noble Qur'an, 49:10)
Among the forms of love that are religiously acceptable are those that include the love for Prophets and Messengers. It stands to reason that the love for Allah (SWT) and His Messenger Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) should have the top priority over all other forms of love.
Islam does recognize happy occasions that bring people closer to one another and add spice to their lives. However, Islam goes against blindly imitating the West regarding a special occasion such as Valentine's Day. Hence, commemorating that special day known as the Valentine's Day is an innovation or bid'ah that has no religious backing. Every innovation of that kind is rejected, as far as Islam is concerned. Islam requires all Muslims to love one another all over the whole year, and reducing the whole year to a single day is totally rejected.
Hence, we Muslims ought not to follow in the footsteps of such innovations and superstitions that are common in what is known as the Valentine's Day. No doubt that there are many irreligious practices that occur on that day and those practices are capable of dissuading people from the true meanings of love and altruism to the extent that the celebration is reduced to a moral decline.
Chocolates, flowers, hearts, cards, teddy bear and romance: these are the ingredients that make up the annual celebration of Valentine's Day every February 14. On the surface, these are lovely things. But in reality, the occasion promotes the culture of male-female relations from a specific point of view.
We should avoid anything associated with pagan immoral practices - We do not need to honour or celebrate the death of a Christian "saint" - Islam does not encourage flirting or suggestions of romantic relationships before marriage - Love between families, friends and married people does not need to be celebrated on a day with such un-Islamic origins.
As Muslims, we are required to love one another and to wish and inculcate love among people regardless of their color, race, religion or identity. However, this does not mean dissolving our identity or blindly copying and imitating others' traditions and practices. Valentine's Day Pahmphlet
Note: The Arabic word bid'ah means adopting something new as a religious practice into Islam. Bid'ah is a sin in Islam. Muslims should avoid things with un-Islamic roots even though they may appear to be innocent.
Thursday, June 19, 2014
For children, - Valentine's Day or Festival of Love in Islam
Allah (SWT) has chosen for us Islam as our religion and He will not accept any other religion from anyone, as He says: "And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will not be accepted from him and he will be one of the losers in the Hereafter." (Noble Qur'an, 3:85)
Indeed, Islam is the religion of altruism, true love and cooperation on that which is good and righteous. We implore Allah (SWT) to gather us together under the umbrella of His All-encompassing Mercy, and to unite us together as one Ummah. Allah Almighty says: "The believers are but brothers, so make settlement between your brothers. And fear Allah that you may receive mercy." (Noble Qur'an, 49:10)
Among the forms of love that are religiously acceptable are those that include the love for Prophets and Messengers. It stands to reason that the love for Allah (SWT) and His Messenger Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) should have the top priority over all other forms of love.
Islam does recognize happy occasions that bring people closer to one another and add spice to their lives. However, Islam goes against blindly imitating the West regarding a special occasion such as Valentine's Day. Hence, commemorating that special day known as the Valentine's Day is an innovation or bid'ah that has no religious backing. Every innovation of that kind is rejected, as far as Islam is concerned. Islam requires all Muslims to love one another all over the whole year, and reducing the whole year to a single day is totally rejected.
Hence, we Muslims ought not to follow in the footsteps of such innovations and superstitions that are common in what is known as the Valentine's Day. No doubt that there are many irreligious practices that occur on that day and those practices are capable of dissuading people from the true meanings of love and altruism to the extent that the celebration is reduced to a moral decline.
Chocolates, flowers, hearts, cards, teddy bear and romance: these are the ingredients that make up the annual celebration of Valentine's Day every February 14. On the surface, these are lovely things. But in reality, the occasion promotes the culture of male-female relations from a specific point of view.
We should avoid anything associated with pagan immoral practices - We do not need to honour or celebrate the death of a Christian "saint" - Islam does not encourage flirting or suggestions of romantic relationships before marriage - Love between families, friends and married people does not need to be celebrated on a day with such un-Islamic origins.
As Muslims, we are required to love one another and to wish and inculcate love among people regardless of their color, race, religion or identity. However, this does not mean dissolving our identity or blindly copying and imitating others' traditions and practices. Valentine's Day Pahmphlet
Note: The Arabic word bid'ah means adopting something new as a religious practice into Islam. Bid'ah is a sin in Islam. Muslims should avoid things with un-Islamic roots even though they may appear to be innocent.
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