{"_id":"668da09e0b76658b4c233c18","title":"Is it permissible to celebrate birthdays and other holidays?","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"What is the Islamic opinion regarding birthdays and other cultural celebrations that may have roots in things the Muslims want to separate from. Are they permissible to celebrate? What about attending? What are the rulings on saying associated phrases such as “Happy Birthday or Halloween or Christmas, etc”?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"It is not prohibited to celebrate one's birthday in Islam as long as the celebration does not involve any prohibited actions. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to fast on Mondays, and when asked about it, he mentioned that it was the day he was born. \\n\\nHowever, when it comes to holidays that are specific to the religious beliefs of other communities, it is not permissible for Muslims to partake in those celebrations.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fe30b76658b4c23280f","tag":"Relationships: Non-Muslims","count":95},{"_id":"668d9ff00b76658b4c2329ae","tag":"Contemporary Life: Holidays","count":41}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:42:06.824Z"}