Comments on: Muslims Celebrating Christmas: Why the “Petty” Is Powerful

By: A. s. Mathew

A. s. Mathew — Sat, 22 Jan 2022 15:26:42 +0000

The Christmas celebrations in UAE will beat all the nations of the world. The Muslim brothers and Sisters of UAE are enjoying with the Christians and the rest the Christmas celebration. They exchange gifts and enjoying the season of happiness. Those Muslim nations which are celebrating Christmas, they all have closeness with the Christians there as the great grand children of Father Abraham. Quran has given the greatest respect to a one woman, that is the Mother of JESUS. Quran has stated clearly about the virgin birth of JESUS. Quran has mentioned only one person with the Holy Spirit, that is JESUS CHRIST. Christmas is the most celebrated event in the world. So, rejoice with all religious followers of the coming King JESUS CHRIST as written in Quran and the Bible.

By: mahpara

mahpara — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 05:59:59 +0000

“Segregate’ “isolate” sound very much like words white supremacists would use. Unless you think that is the way to go.

By: NOS

NOS — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 18:32:04 +0000

Judging from your response, I think that’s enough proof that those isolationist experiences DO serve Muslims. Thank you for your anecdote, I’m even more convinced of the need to segregate

If my kids want to be “non-isolationist” there are enough civic events and civic holidays and instances of civic volunteering to be able to do so

By: mahpara

mahpara — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 04:35:03 +0000

Salam, I tried this and realized i had made a big mistake with my own children. I grew up in a non-muslim country and had friends from all faiths. My parents did not prohibit us from joining in celebrating with others their festivals. The celebration was limited to what is being denounced here such as having a tree, giving gifts etc. It was understood where the limits were. We never isolated ourselves from them and neither did they. we learnt our deen and they theirs. Our worship was separate but celebration together. We understood the differences and yet tried to be a part of the community. I don’t know of anyone who left islam because of such practices. I am grateful that my parents were foresighted enough to see that we would outgrow those feelings of trying to fit in as we matured. I did not do that with my kids. I dodged every halloween and brushed off christmas. Their curiosity and awe for these festivals grew. If I had let them experience it as children as my parents had let me, they would have been done with them long ago. We live in a very mixed society. What is the point of holding interfaith meetings and inviting others to iftar parties if we cant even let our children set up a tree. We don’t become disbelievers by decorating a tree or baking a turkey. We can still instill islamic values and pass on our traditions. Our children will learn better and be better humans if they avoid isolating themselves from the communities they live in, will work in, or study in. I have a friend from an african country where the population is 90% muslim and she was telling me how during xmas they celebrate and give sadaqa with their christian friends and they in return do the same during Eid- no conflicts, no riots. These isolationistic practices serve no one.

By: Amer Rizvi

Amer Rizvi — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 13:04:18 +0000

Informative article! Unfortunately, the pictures simply didn’t go with it. Better would have been pictures of Muslim families doing alternative activities together i.e reading a book about the real Jesus Christ (may Allah bless him), shopping together during Christmas sales etc.

By: Asif

Asif — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 23:34:37 +0000

I saw news coverage recently of an entire city in Michigan being governed by Muslim politicians. What would your advice be to them? Should they publicly disregard celebrating Christmas and alienate their Christian constituents?

What about Muslim businesses in the US? Should they not sell Christian specific products on Christmas, thereby losing customers?

How about government officials, businesses and laypeople in Muslim majority countries, where for all intents and purposes minorities (Christians / Jews / Hindus) are not treated very well to say the least?

Would you agree we might need to add some humility and courage to the pettiness you talk about in your article?

By: Ahmed

Ahmed — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 23:15:27 +0000

Thank you for this article, truth stands alone from falsehood. Keep up the work of informing the masses of the eroding threat that decent people are facing. My duas are with you Muslim matters.