The ruling on celebrating the Prophet's birthday on the grounds that the official Ifta' authority in his country has permitted it
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner says: My brother is studying in an Arab country, and the celebration of the Prophet's birthday is widespread among them. He tells me that the official Ifta' authority in that country has permitted it.
Answer:
This is a mistake. Even if this Ifta' authority permits it, it is an incorrect fatwa, because this is a fatwa permitting a religious innovation (bid'ah), and it is a wrong fatwa. Innovations are forbidden (haram) and what is wrong (munkar), so this fatwa does not justify their actions. This fatwa does not justify them in acting upon the innovation. Rather, they should fear Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Do not participate in these matters with them, but advise them and explain to them, perhaps Allah will guide them. Yes.
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner says: My brother is studying in an Arab country, and the celebration of the Prophet's birthday is widespread among them. He tells me that the official Ifta' authority in that country has permitted it.
Answer:
This is a mistake. Even if this Ifta' authority permits it, it is an incorrect fatwa, because this is a fatwa permitting a religious innovation (bid'ah), and it is a wrong fatwa. Innovations are forbidden (haram) and what is wrong (munkar), so this fatwa does not justify their actions. This fatwa does not justify them in acting upon the innovation. Rather, they should fear Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Do not participate in these matters with them, but advise them and explain to them, perhaps Allah will guide them. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [734- 4717] حكم الاحتفال بالمولد النبوي بحجة أن جهة الإفتاء في بلده أجازته - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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