Question
To what extent are Muslims allowed to take part in non–Islamic festivals such as Christmas, Halloween, Easter etc?
For example, can Muslims give Christmas cards to non-Muslim neighbours, colleagues and friends or attend Christmas dinners if invited by the local church?
Answer
Answered by Shaykh Salim Giza
There are different rulings for Muslims participating in non Islamic festivals and this depends on whether the festival is a religious cultural or habitual practice.
