The Ruling on Celebrating Birthdays
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Question:
He asks: Is it permissible for a man to celebrate a birthday for himself and his children?
Answer:
It is not permissible. This is from the actions of the disbelievers. Birthdays are from the actions of the disbelievers, and we do not imitate them. The Muslims have only the Festival of Breaking the Fast and the Festival of Sacrifice, following two great religious occasions: the Festival of Breaking the Fast after fasting, and the Festival of Sacrifice after standing at 'Arafah and performing Hajj. Other than these two days, the Muslims have no festival. These are the festivals, customs, and traditions of the disbelievers, so we do not imitate them. Yes.
He asks: Is it permissible for a man to celebrate a birthday for himself and his children?
Answer:
It is not permissible. This is from the actions of the disbelievers. Birthdays are from the actions of the disbelievers, and we do not imitate them. The Muslims have only the Festival of Breaking the Fast and the Festival of Sacrifice, following two great religious occasions: the Festival of Breaking the Fast after fasting, and the Festival of Sacrifice after standing at 'Arafah and performing Hajj. Other than these two days, the Muslims have no festival. These are the festivals, customs, and traditions of the disbelievers, so we do not imitate them. Yes.
Source
مجالس رمضان 1429هـ - 04 — alfawzan.live (23:04)
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