The Ruling on Celebrating Birthdays
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Question:
Are birthdays considered a type of religious innovation? And what about parties during occasions?
Answer:
Festivals are anything that recurs in the year, or in the month, or in the week with the intention of worship and drawing near to Allah; these are religious innovations. Therefore, Mawlid celebrations fall under this category.
Are birthdays considered a type of religious innovation? And what about parties during occasions?
Answer:
Festivals are anything that recurs in the year, or in the month, or in the week with the intention of worship and drawing near to Allah; these are religious innovations. Therefore, Mawlid celebrations fall under this category.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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