{"_id":"66fb27b7e17ef75d15ba41fe","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is it allowed to buy an advent calendar because of the products because it would be cheaper?\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is it allowed to buy an advent calendar because of the products because it would be cheaper? There are some where there’s chocolate behind every door, or cosmetic products or the like and they’re a lot of cheaper when bought in such a calendar. One does not intend to open them every day in December but rather to open everything at once.\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"If someone is purchasing a halal item, such as chocolate, and the packaging does not include any religious symbols (like a cross) or depictions of prophets, it would be permissible to buy. In this case, the buyer's intention is to purchase the product itself, and the packaging is incidental (ghayr maqsud) and not the primary focus of the purchase.\\n\\nMany manufacturers now use the advent calendar format as a creative marketing tool for items like chocolates, cosmetics, toys, or jewelry. Some of these calendars may include religious images or symbols, while others do not. Essentially, advent calendars have been commercialized. However, the key difference here is that the advent calendar is not just packaging but an integral part of the product itself. Advent calendars are specifically designed to count down the days leading up to Christmas, and this remains their core purpose. Even though they are marketed to broader audiences, the religious significance of counting down to Christmas is still present. For this reason, purchasing such a product would not be permissible, as it retains its original religious intent, even in its commercialized form. This is my understanding on the matter, and may Allah forgive me if I am mistaken. Allah knows best.\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fe50b76658b4c232867","tag":"Aqeedah: Sects and Religions","count":68},{"_id":"668d9fee0b76658b4c232978","tag":"Contemporary Life: Art","count":43},{"_id":"66ef924739945b40a2cbedfc","tag":"Food: Other","count":20}],"createdOn":"2024-09-30T22:35:35.601Z"}