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Christmas Mubarak I guess would be the politically correct way for a Muslim to say it. So I’ll wish all my Muslim brothers and sisters, Christmas Mubarak! And to all my Christian neighbours I say, Merry Christmas! I also want to share with them some of the Baraka and blessings in remembering and celebrating the birth of one of Allah Ta’ala’s guiding lights on Earth, نبي الله عيسى بن مريم The Prophet of Allah Ta’ala Jesus son of Mary عليه و على نبيّنا صلوات الله May Allah elevate his and our Prophet’s saw status And may Allah Ta’ala help us all in realising just how much we have in common with the rest of humanity. فَأَشَارَتْ إِلَيْهِ قَالُوا كَيْفَ نُكَلِّمُ مَنْ كَانَ فِي الْمَهْدِ صَبِيًّا (29) قَالَ إِنِّي عَبْدُ اللَّهِ آتَانِيَ الْكِتَابَ وَجَعَلَنِي نَبِيًّا (30) وَجَعَلَنِي مُبَارَكًا أَيْنَ مَا كُنْتُ وَأَوْصَانِي بِالصَّلَاةِ وَالزَّكَاةِ مَا دُمْتُ حَيًّا (31) وَبَرًّا بِوَالِدَتِي وَلَمْ يَجْعَلْنِي جَبَّارًا شَقِيًّا (32) وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَيَّ يَوْمَ وُلِدْتُ وَيَوْمَ أَمُوتُ وَيَوْمَ أُبْعَثُ حَيًّا (33) "So she pointed to him. They said, "How can we speak to one who is in the cradle a child?" [Jesus] said, "Indeed, I am the servant of Allah . He has given me the Scripture and made me a Prophet. And He has made me blessed wherever I am and has enjoined upon me prayer and zakah as long as I remain alive And [made me] dutiful to my mother, and He has not made me a wretched tyrant. And peace is on me the day I was born and the day I will die and the day I am raised alive" Maryam 19/29-33 السلام عليك يا نبي الله عيسى بن مريم و رحمة الله و بركاته

Daily Post Nigeria Follow Shi’ites attend Christmas service in Zaria, advocate unity Story by Matthew Atungwu • 2h Shi’ites attend Christmas service in Zaria, advocate unity© provided by Daily Post Nigeria An Islamic group, Shi’ites, joined Christians at a Christmas Service at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Samaru, Zaria, Kaduna State on Monday to boost religious harmony and unity between religious groups. Leader of the Shi’ite group, Prof. Isah-Hassan Mshelgaru, said he acknowledged Christmas as a day for festivities, friendliness and unity. According to him, joining Christian faithful as they marked Christmas was meant to renew hope for divine unity among Muslims, Christians and other religions. Mshelgaru stated that the visit to the church by the group for Christmas was to strengthen relationship between the two faith groups. He added that Islam and Christianity were revered faiths with more than 90 per cent of Nigeria’s population as adherents. “When other faithful unite with the two faith groups, it means the whole of Nigerian is united,’’ he said. Speaking on the impact of the visit, Mshelgaru said as a group, it started visits to churches more than 25 years ago and since then there had been improved understanding between the group and Christians. “The visit has reduced the fears and some animosities between the two faith groups. They (Christians) are now open to us; we share sentiments and problems together. “The regular exchange of visits has bridged the gaps between us,’’ he said.

A good article on Christmas that summarises the Fiqhi opinion of Sayyed Al-Sistani. Also, the article contains information regarding sending salam to the kitabi unbelievers. https://purifiedhousehold.com/salams-or-merry-christmas/

Salaams guys, There's an awesome conference going on in Los Angeles the weekend of Christmas break--try to make it! Discounted prices are in effect till Dec 15th. Speakers include: Shaykh Hamza Sodagar, Imam Al Asi, Imam Abdul Alim Musa (amazing guy), HI Syed Abbas Ayleya... http://2015.msapsg.org/ P.S. Special program for single sisters and brothers ...Check out the pic. Also, if you're single, sign up on their Heavenly Match database--sponsored by Muslim Congress. Let me know if you guys have any questions...I've attended this conference numerous times, and know someone in touch with the organizers

A quick question: if arba'een is on the 24th December, can we celebrate Xmas with following day with our family (that's not Muslim)?

As a relatively new Muslim, I'm still getting to grips with my new relationship with Christmas. Here are some thoughts which hopefully will be useful for new reverts or might add a new perspective to the debate. I'd love to hear your thoughts too! http://saritaagerman.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/reverts-christmas-part-i-do-muslims.html

During Imam Khomeini's short stay in Neauphle Le Chateau, a small town in France, the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas day was approaching, so the Imam decided to sent gifts to all his neighbours to congratulate them and to apologise for any inconvenience that his stay was causing. Full Documentary Series by Al-Manar here: