'Only 12 days till' Christmas!' the lights, the songs, and the commercials remind us, as Americans prepare to celebrate one of the country's most important holidays. A growing number of Americans scoff at the consistent commercialization of what is essentially a religious holiday. There are also those who argue that Christmas has little to do with Prophet Jesus, peace be upon him, and more to do with Santa Claus.
While devout Christians continue to voice these criticisms, Muslims need to step back a little. Regardless of how the holiday is celebrated, the bottom line is that it is the major holiday of our neighbors. Islam stresses the duty of respecting the beliefs and traditions of others, especially the People of the Book, whose connection to Prophet Abraham links our three faith groups.
This week at Sound Vision, find out why it's important to treat Christmas with respect, whether you're in America or you're in a Muslim majority country. And remember: respect is not agreement with the beliefs and ideas associated with something. It is simply recognition of the God-given right of all to choose their faith and our responsibility to respect their choice.
While Hajjis are getting ready to leave for Makkah, Eid is also less than a month away falling most likely on January 9th and 10th.
Muslims in Chicago, Atlanta and Toronto are presenting their communities the chance to offer their Eid-ul-Adha sacrifice in January to the local poor. Find out more about our duty to those living in poverty in America and abroad. Both programs can be found online at www.chicagomuslims.com and www.torontomuslims.com.
If you would like to start a similar program in your city, please email us at [email protected]. Please put "Eid sacrifice" in the subject line of the email.
So what are you saying? Or is this about Muslims and Idhaa?
As a matter of fact a lot of christians do not want to associate with the commercialization of their faith and label all this fanfar with paganism than with christianity. This is a chance for capitalism to get a transfusion in both brachials. This is the last chance for some companies to avoid bankrupcy and ruin. The poor in this socioeconomic setting either suffer because of lack of funds, get in further debt because they are allowed to, or observe with amazement if they are smart and understand the game.
In my opinion what goes on during xmas is unreligious,unethical,and criminal. Subjecting human beings to such sociatal pressure is paramount to group drugging, brain washing,and torturing.This should be illegal. Telling little people flat-out lies is not christian. "IF YOU ARE GOOD SANTA WILL BRING YOU...". As a muslim I am supposed to correct wrongs with at least "speaking up", without fear. So as a muslim I believe we can do a lot more for the people of the book . In this case point out these plots that hallow and ridicule their faith. You suggest neutrality and laissez-faire. Is this fear driven. May God bless and guide us all.
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