07-19-2010, 07:09 PM
the assumption that it's not allowed in religion is not baseless but i guess it's not the right forum to discuss this issue.
just to share the basis of my decision i would say
1. check the origin of birthday (through google and wiki etc.)
2. In many Ahadith Rasoolullah (SAW) has forbidden following the traditions of other religions
3. birthday celebrations which are based on religion (the cake, candles, wishes etc.) are not only traditions but part of religion (worship of moon goddess - cake, smoke from blown candles taking your wishes directly to the goddess - candle blow etc.)
3. Islam only follows Islamic callendar
4. While these may not be enough proofs, it is still doubtful and there is a Hadith to restrain from what is doubtful.
5. Even if there is a slight chance of birthdays affecting our religion, is it worth taking the chance? is birthday so important to take the chance to make Allah (SWT) angry? We won't celebrate our birthday even if there is a remote chance that the one whom we love will get angry.
I hope I cleared my point but please don't argue with me because I am not a Mufti. It's just that I have a doubt and that's why I keep away from it.
just to share the basis of my decision i would say
1. check the origin of birthday (through google and wiki etc.)
2. In many Ahadith Rasoolullah (SAW) has forbidden following the traditions of other religions
3. birthday celebrations which are based on religion (the cake, candles, wishes etc.) are not only traditions but part of religion (worship of moon goddess - cake, smoke from blown candles taking your wishes directly to the goddess - candle blow etc.)
3. Islam only follows Islamic callendar
4. While these may not be enough proofs, it is still doubtful and there is a Hadith to restrain from what is doubtful.
5. Even if there is a slight chance of birthdays affecting our religion, is it worth taking the chance? is birthday so important to take the chance to make Allah (SWT) angry? We won't celebrate our birthday even if there is a remote chance that the one whom we love will get angry.
I hope I cleared my point but please don't argue with me because I am not a Mufti. It's just that I have a doubt and that's why I keep away from it.
