Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh has warned against celebrating the birthday of the Prophet (peace be upon him), saying that it is a superstitious practice that was illegally added to the religion.
Category: Customs & Celebrations
The valid time period for the ‘aqeeqah sacrifice
Is the duration [within which the] ‘aqeeqah [is to be carried out] a week, two weeks or 21 days as is said? And is it correct to slaughter the ‘aqeeqah on the 9th or 10th day for example?
Charging for performing circumcisions
I perform circumcision operations and charge [a fee] for it. Is there any reward for me from Allaah?
Why Islaam prohibits music
One of those who recently embraced Islaam, is asking why Islaam has prohibited music; So what should I say to him?
Having a party in celebration
Some employees, when they [retire] or get promoted or [even] get a job, they have a party, so what is the ruling regarding that?
Ruling regarding celebrating Valentine’s Day
Some people celebrate Yawm al-Hubb (Valentine’s Day) on February 14 [the second month of the Christian Gregorian calendar] every year by exchanging red roses as gifts.
Celebrating the birthday of the Prophet ﷺ no.1
What is the ruling regarding celebrating the birthday of the Prophet ﷺ in the month of Rabee’ al-Awwal in honour of him ﷺ?
Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries
What is the ruling regarding celebrating children’s birthdays or marriage anniversaries?
Inauguration ceremonies for masaajid with parties and gatherings
Opening masaajid is done with salaah prayed in it and filling it with the remembrance of Allaah, by reciting the Qur.aan and Tasbeeh, Tahmeed and Tahleel, and by teaching the sciences of the…
Celebrating the birthday of the Prophet ﷺ no.7
Is it permissible to participate in celebrating the remembrance of al-Mi’raaj (the ascending of the Prophet ﷺ to the heavens)?