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