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! lol) 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? tut tut shame on you... bad bad bad... go to your room! lol).
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
Comments
7 October 2008
5 days 12 hours
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.
21 November 2006
11 hours 35 min
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?
The frown of a friend is better than the smile of a fool.
10 October 2005
4 min 49 sec
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
No not the gum drop buttons! – Gingy
24 June 2005
41 min 22 sec
Ignore the door and pretend your not home
nosce te ipsum
24 June 2005
41 min 22 sec
Or drop water bombs from above ... but instead of water fill them with icky substance of choice
nosce te ipsum
19 August 2007
8 weeks 23 hours
Or give them some chillies!!!!!
Chin up, mate! Life's too short.
22 March 2007
1 hour 28 min
I would always ask for a treat and then tell them to f*** off.
28 October 2005
1 week 2 days
or say im sorry my religious beliefs teach me not to celebrate this so im terrible sorry i cant give you sweets.
People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid.
21 November 2006
11 hours 35 min
SOO getting egged for that comment.
But then again, you won't be the one burning in hell.....(insha'Allah).
The frown of a friend is better than the smile of a fool.
28 October 2005
1 week 2 days
im not replying to your comments!
People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid.
7 October 2008
5 days 12 hours
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.
31 March 2008
12 hours 22 min
Don't tell me, You actually get scared? (Thank Lord, you haven't seen me
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21 November 2006
11 hours 35 min
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).
The frown of a friend is better than the smile of a fool.
22 March 2007
1 hour 28 min
Knowing the chavs they would propably melt the bullet down and turn it into bling.
21 November 2006
11 hours 35 min
BBBBBRAP!
Nah, I'm sure they would just go to Argos and buy an Elizabeth Duke signet ring.
The frown of a friend is better than the smile of a fool.
22 March 2007
1 hour 28 min
True or the outdoor markets.
28 October 2005
1 week 2 days
True.budweiser.true
People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid.
19 August 2007
8 weeks 23 hours
That just made me laugh!
Chin up, mate! Life's too short.
7 October 2008
5 days 12 hours
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.
21 November 2006
11 hours 35 min
Absolutley terrifying.
The frown of a friend is better than the smile of a fool.
24 June 2005
41 min 22 sec
lol That ^^ doesnt make any sense.
A Halloween gift with Santa on it???
Is Santa the new Bogeyman?
nosce te ipsum
21 November 2006
11 hours 35 min
He's only a spelling mistake away from Satan...
The frown of a friend is better than the smile of a fool.
24 June 2005
41 min 22 sec
LOL, thats true... how is it ive never noticed that??
nosce te ipsum
22 March 2007
1 hour 28 min
Next year for halloween kids will be dressing up as santa. lol
31 March 2008
12 hours 22 min
pardon me, but i still don't get it! (you'll have to spell it out)
21 November 2006
11 hours 35 min
The tagline could be "I'll sleigh you all!"
I crack myself up, sometimes.
The frown of a friend is better than the smile of a fool.
21 November 2006
11 hours 35 min
Santa is an anagram of Satan. What's not to get?
The frown of a friend is better than the smile of a fool.
31 March 2008
12 hours 22 min
What? that's it? and here I was expecting BIG! *sigh*
24 June 2005
41 min 23 sec
Well yeah, the tagline "I'll sleigh you all!
nosce te ipsum
7 October 2008
5 days 12 hours
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
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.