Ruling on accepting the alms that some people exchange during the innovated seasons
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Q229: The questioner asks: What is the ruling on accepting the sweets and meats that come to us from our neighbors without our asking for them, as charity, on the days of the Prophet's birthday?
A229: The Mawlid is an innovation, and preparing food for it is among the innovations, as is making it a festival. In Islam, there are no festivals other than 'Id al-Fitr and 'Id al-Adha; any others are innovated festivals, and preparing food for them is not permissible. So do not accept them, and tell them: This is not permissible, and we do not support you in it; because if you accept them and eat them, you have confirmed them in this innovation.
A229: The Mawlid is an innovation, and preparing food for it is among the innovations, as is making it a festival. In Islam, there are no festivals other than 'Id al-Fitr and 'Id al-Adha; any others are innovated festivals, and preparing food for them is not permissible. So do not accept them, and tell them: This is not permissible, and we do not support you in it; because if you accept them and eat them, you have confirmed them in this innovation.
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