{"_id":"668da09f0b76658b4c233c37","title":"{\"format\":\"prosemirror\",\"schemaVersion\":1,\"doc\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"attrs\":{\"quillBlock\":{},\"quillNewline\":{},\"quillTerminated\":true,\"direction\":null},\"content\":[{\"type\":\"text\",\"text\":\"Is it permissible to celebrate Thanksgiving?\"}]}]}}","question":"{\"format\":\"prosemirror\",\"schemaVersion\":1,\"doc\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"attrs\":{\"quillBlock\":{},\"quillNewline\":{},\"quillTerminated\":true,\"direction\":null},\"content\":[{\"type\":\"text\",\"text\":\"Is Thanksgiving similar to Christmas in being prohibited for Muslims to celebrate? I believe it originated as a Christian religious holiday, even though it is not celebrated that way today. Is there a different ruling for it?\"}]}]}}","answer":"{\"format\":\"prosemirror\",\"schemaVersion\":1,\"doc\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"attrs\":{\"quillBlock\":{},\"quillNewline\":{},\"quillTerminated\":true,\"direction\":null},\"content\":[{\"type\":\"text\",\"text\":\"I believe that Thanksgiving is different because, considering its origins, it isn't rooted in religious beliefs that contradict Islamic principles. Additionally, in today's context, it is widely regarded as a secular, cultural tradition. Given this, as long as we do not attribute any sanctity to the day or engage in actions with the intention of imitating non-Muslims, and simply view it as an opportunity to gather with family and friends for a meal, it could be considered permissible.\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"attrs\":{\"quillBlock\":{},\"quillNewline\":{},\"quillTerminated\":true,\"direction\":null},\"content\":[{\"type\":\"text\",\"text\":\"However, I wouldn't recommend that Muslim families who do not already observe the Thanksgiving dinner tradition start incorporating it into their lives. Instead, I believe this ruling could be more relevant for first-generation Muslims whose families practice Thanksgiving as a means of maintaining family bonds. It could also apply to Muslims who are invited to Thanksgiving gatherings by neighbors or acquaintances.\"}]}]}}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9ff00b76658b4c2329ae","tag":"Contemporary Life: Holidays","count":41},{"_id":"668da09f0b76658b4c233c35","tag":"Thanksgiving","count":2}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:42:07.953Z"}