Another crazy non-Islamic holiday celebrated by many in the west. All part of the holiday fever as we get that much closer to Christmas.
So the celebration of Halloween with its ghosts, goblins, lions, tigers and bears (oh my). So the dilemma how to handle it? Do we shun it, avoid it, stick it in a pan and serve it?? Or do we take part in the "fun"???
We all know by now that Halloween has clear connection to the pagan celebration of Samhain marking the beginning of winter. Around which the barriers between worlds (seen and otherwise) were broken and the dead would rise (think Ghosts and not Micheal Jacksons Thriller video). At which time they prayed to the Sun god and the Lord of the Dead (everyone altogeather now: ASTAGFARRULLAH! 
) as they made animal sacrifices to appease them.
Muslims have three main celebrations: Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and Eid Milad an Nabi. All of which are based on our faith and religion. That uphold and honor Islam. Therefore how can we be Muslims whilst also participating in pagan celebrations associated with their gods? tut tut shame on you... bad bad bad... go to your room! 
). Leave the celebrations for Eid. And if you think Eid is not as fun, then make it more fun. You only have yourself to blame if your Eid was boring.
Stay strong, stay steadfast in your faith and keep it halal. Discourage friends, brothers, sisters and children from participating. And let this October 31st go unmarked as just another day.
peace
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Wasnt that the name of a song?
When life offers you a dream so far beyond any of your expectations, it is not reasonable to grieve when it comes to an end.
It's the most wonderful time of the year... or is that Christmas?
Anyway...remember that Hajj was originally celebrated by pagans...that 'in itself' does not make it haram. Dressing up like Goblins and Devils make it haram, lol!
So what should you do if Trick or Treaters knock on your door? Give the innocent kiddies some sweets or risk your home getting egged?
Don't just do something! Stand there.
I prefer option 3. Fill up your watergun (if you dont have one then now is the time to invest in one) with rotten eggs. When they knock on get em before the get you :badgrin:
No not the gum drop buttons! – Gingy
Ignore the door and pretend your not home
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Or drop water bombs from above ... but instead of water fill them with icky substance of choice :badgrin:
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Or give them some chillies!!!!! :badgrin:
Chin up, mate! Life's too short.
I would always ask for a treat and then tell them to f*** off. :badgrin:
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or say im sorry my religious beliefs teach me not to celebrate this so im terrible sorry i cant give you sweets.
Those who danced were thought to be quite insane, by those who couldn't hear the music...
SOO getting egged for that comment.
But then again, you won't be the one burning in hell.....(insha'Allah).
Don't just do something! Stand there.
im not replying to your comments!
Those who danced were thought to be quite insane, by those who couldn't hear the music...
lol, im a total coward.
They just turnd up last Halloween, gave them chocs (we had a tin of roses chocs).
Ths year they get nothin
When life offers you a dream so far beyond any of your expectations, it is not reasonable to grieve when it comes to an end.
Just because they look like a vampireor a zombie, it doesn't mean they'll actually attack you.
But just IN CASE a real werewolf turns up at your door, use a gun loaded with silver bullets, it's the only thing that will kill them (apparantly it works quite well on chavs too).
Don't just do something! Stand there.
Knowing the chavs they would propably melt the bullet down and turn it into bling.
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BBBBBRAP!
Nah, I'm sure they would just go to Argos and buy an Elizabeth Duke signet ring.
Don't just do something! Stand there.
True or the outdoor markets.
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True.budweiser.true
Those who danced were thought to be quite insane, by those who couldn't hear the music...
That just made me laugh!
Chin up, mate! Life's too short.
lol, no. I hate turning people away empty handed.
And i was too scared they may egg the house lol (lame i know).
So i handed them some chocs... (almost every1s diabetic at ours anyway).
When life offers you a dream so far beyond any of your expectations, it is not reasonable to grieve when it comes to an end.
Absolutley terrifying.
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Don't just do something! Stand there.
lol That
doesnt make any sense.
A Halloween gift with Santa on it???
Is Santa the new Bogeyman?
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He's only a spelling mistake away from Satan...
Don't just do something! Stand there.
LOL, thats true... how is it ive never noticed that??
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Next year for halloween kids will be dressing up as santa. lol
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The tagline could be "I'll sleigh you all!"
I crack myself up, sometimes.
Don't just do something! Stand there.
Santa is an anagram of Satan. What's not to get?
Don't just do something! Stand there.
Well yeah, the tagline "I'll sleigh you all!
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I hid at home, switched alot of the lights off and didnt answer the door when they came aknocking.
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And no EGGS!
Made it thru one holiday without any mishaps... well almost. I somehow managed to slightly burn my hoodie :oops:
When life offers you a dream so far beyond any of your expectations, it is not reasonable to grieve when it comes to an end.
Burn your hoodie. lol. How did that happen.
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a small accident with the iron :oops:
When life offers you a dream so far beyond any of your expectations, it is not reasonable to grieve when it comes to an end.
You left it on for THAT long?
Chin up, mate! Life's too short.
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