Muslim Approaches to Christmas | Dr. Shabir Ally

For many Canadians, it’s the most wonderful time of year. Christmas is a time to look forward to family, good food, parties, presents, #Santa Claus and the birthday of #Jesus. A time of good cheer and giving and love. But what about Canadian Muslims? Do they join in? Do they not? Dr. Shabir Ally and Dr. Safiyyah Ally discuss Muslim approaches to #Christmas.
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[@megaspit]

I'm not a muslim, but I love this guy. He's so calm, level headed, and polite in the way he describes his views. Super professional

[@jameslog3431]

I agree I am not too, but like you said he is calm and leveled headed!

[@Sheed-vx7wm]

Yeah. He's a terrific and knowledgeable brother. He's patient and level headed. He's my favorite debater to watch as a Muslim. May Allah bless him with the best

[@NoOneButJesus]

@Kyle Cruzan - So is Satan.

[@chitrachannelvlog4822]

Come Christmas, millions are celebrating all over the world, from Indonesia to Alaska, but come Christmas, muslims quarrel among themseleves, either to wish or not, this a wrong date, a pagan festivel and shirik and so on, to me this is fickle minded issue, overblown, with spins and twists, this was never an issue before, until the resurgance of Islamic radicalism and wahabism. Face reality bro, the Islamic world is in crisis, turmoil, wars, corruption, poverty, social injustice, parents selling of their kids, womens rights are gone, muslim majority countries are poorest and dirtiest, economic and technology we are far left behind, whereas these are areas Islam wants the ummah to improve and move on. But yet we are obsessed with 'I am better than thou' attitude, attacking and blaming each other. Salam from Singapore.

[@TariqYasiinProd]

I love his professionalism

[@dyanthe-8973]

Dr. Shabir Ally always keeps his eye on humanity and brotherhood between people from different religions and cultures in modern times. 🙌🏻 Thank you dr. Shabir!

[@Makeitgreat1]

Absolutely agree!! This is how it out to be.

[@user-gy7bg1rv6o]

I love Dr. Shabir’s perspective He makes Religion much more easier to follow

[@maryoomaaziz3606]

Islam is already easy to follow without adding a “western touch” to it.

[@FreshBoi604]

"They have taken to themselves as lords, apart from Allah, their doctors and their monks and Al-Masih, (The Messiah) the son of Maryam; (Mary) and in no way were they commanded to worship (anyone) except One God; there is no god except He; All extolment be to Him, (He is) above whatever they associate (with Him).." HAVE YOU TAKEN THESE IMAMS THAT ARE ONE DAY EXTREME OR ONE DAY MODERATE OR DO YOU FOLLOW ALLAHS GUIDANCE AND THE SUNNAH OF THE NABI SAWS.

[@FreshBoi604]

Allah (Exalted be He) confirms this by saying (what means):Many of the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians) wish that if they could turn you away as disbelievers after you have believed, out of envy from their ownselves, even after the truth (that Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم is Allâh’s Messenger) has become manifest unto them. And:A party of the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians) wish to lead you astray. But they shall not lead astray anyone except themselves, and they perceive not. He (Glorified and Exalted be He) also says:O you who believe! If you obey those who disbelieve, they will send you back on your heels, and you will turn back (from Faith) as losers. And:Say: “O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians)! Why do you stop those who have believed, from the Path of Allâh, seeking to make it seem crooked, while you (yourselves) are witnesses [to Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم as a Messenger of Allâh and Islâm (Allâh’s religion, i.e. to worship none but Him Alone)]? And Allâh is not unaware of what you do.“

[@user-gy7bg1rv6o]

D Z لَا يَنْهَاكُمُ اللَّهُ عَنِ الَّذِينَ لَمْ يُقَاتِلُوكُمْ فِي الدِّينِ وَلَمْ يُخْرِجُوكُمْ مِنْ دِيَارِكُمْ أَنْ تَبَرُّوهُمْ وَتُقْسِطُوا إِلَيْهِمْ ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ الْمُقْسِطِين ‏Allah forbids you not, with regard to those who fight you not for (your) Faith nor drive you out of your homes, from dealing kindly and justly with them: for Allah loveth those who are just. Chapter 60 Verse 8

[@FreshBoi604]

@@user-gy7bg1rv6o (Reported by Abu Dawud through a Sahih Sanad) ‘Umar ibn Al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) said, “Do not enter to the Mushrikin (those who associate others with Allah in His Divinity or worship) in their churches on the day of their festivals, for Wrath descends upon them.” He (may Allah be pleased with him) also said, “Keep away from the enemies of Allah on their festivals.” It is also reported that `Abdullah ibn `Amr ibn Al-`As (may Allah be pleased with them both) said, “Anyone who settles in the land of the non-Muslims and celebrates their Nayruz (New Year’s Day) and their Mahrajaan (two non-Islamic Persian festivals), and keeps imitating them until they die in that state, will be gathered with them on the Day of Resurrection.” Fourth: Muslims are prohibited from observing the festivals of the Kafirs for many reasons, some of which are: 1. Imitating them in some of their festivals will give them delight and complacency in their falsehoods. 2. Imitation and similarity in external matters will inevitably leads one to imitating them and behaving like them in internal matters such as their corrupt beliefs, and being slowly and subtly won over to their way of thinking. 3. One of the gravest ensuing corruptions is that imitating the Kafirs in external matters generates a kind of love, friendship and loyalties that are incompatible with Iman (Faith), as Allah (Exalted be He) says: O you who believe! Take not the Jews and the Christians as Auliyâ’ (friends, protectors, helpers), they are but Auliyâ’ of each other. And if any amongst you takes them (as Auliyâ’), then surely he is one of them. Verily, Allâh guides not those people who are the Zâlimûn (polytheists and wrong-doers and unjust). He (Glorified be He) also says: You (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) will not find any people who believe in Allâh and the Last Day, making friendship with those who oppose Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم)

[@haleyjj1998]

This is a tough one for me, because I'm an American-raised revert who grew up Catholic and then practiced paganism for a few years so pagan-origin holidays like Christmas, Easter and Halloween are big cultural things for me. I still live with family as well, so I naturally still end up culturally celebrating the holidays. For me, I think the biggest thing is that Allah knows what's in my heart, and what's in my heart is not worshipping false idols but rather participating in family/cultural events that aren't very avoidable.

[@josephperkins4080]

Just want to say something about Halloween..it is nothing more then the end of the year Holliday of my Celtic ancestors..nothing more

[@crobeastness]

chirstmas, easter, and halloween (the even of all saints day) are catholics celebrations. they are not pagan in origin. halloween unfortunately has been taken over by the secular world. it is unfortunate you have left the one true church christ established.

[@azad1718]

@@crobeastness catholic are not Christian according to other groups of Christian. In fact son of Mary Jesus has nothing to Christianity that was manufactured by Greek and Roman joint venture with their pagan belief

[@crobeastness]

@@azad1718 those so-called Christians who call Catholics not Christian are fairly uneducated on the subject and aren't Christian at all it seems. By historical accounts, Catholics are the first Christians.

[@squatchchop4222]

@@crobeastness they are pagan in origin.

[@lolyou6676]

Jesus was a good man and one day I’ll meet him in person. Inshallah.

[@hahahehe4495]

InshaAllah aamiin

[@noodlessoups7982]

Jesus Christ always give u a chance..try to finding love from our god Jesus Christ and u will fallings love with our god Jesus Christ.

[@lolyou6676]

Pista Chio Jesus is not god and if he was he would be here today with us. I don’t believe in Antichrist because that is a made up story. I’m a Quran only Muslim, I don’t follow fabricated Hadiths i only follow Quran.

[@lolyou6676]

Noodles Soups sorry but Jesus can’t be a god because if he was he would be here today with us.

[@lolyou6676]

Allah The Virgins Vendor The prophet can’t be worshiped, only Allah is worshiped. I don’t know where you got that information from?

[@ibmlenovo1]

I am happy Shabir and the host talked about self identity and did not become hypocrates. Bravo to both of you. Its better to learn to coexist and be at your best as guided by the prophet(pbuh).👍

[@alhaqq6444]

As far as I am concerned, he didn't condemn it and gave a sugar coated answer...a munafiq to me..do you see he clearly says he trys to keep his family on the straight path but doesn't give a definitive ruling ? Subhanallah

[@ibmlenovo1]

@@AllPraisebetoAllah60 well, she calls him " brother shabbir"

[@tennehfromayan6387]

Magnet Man I enjoy his teaching

[@durosimideenrogers2233]

@@alhaqq6444 this is amazing!! I think the reason why he's playing with words is that he's in a heavily Christian dominated community. He's suffering to come to terms with the facts even though he knows that their's nothing like Christmas and it is forbidden in Islam. How can you strictly go by the religion when it comes to your children but you can tactically advise someone else's otherwise? To interact on a christmas occasion is a compromise!! Why would somebody want to risk his or her faith? Compliments of the season is preferred to a a merry christmas for a Christian neighbour or friend. Because we are in a time of ending the season to a new year, so compliments are okay!! How can you say because they greet us in our time of EID with the same salutation we're ok to do the same? Am sorry. Even the Sheikh will never pronounce such let alone the MUFTI☝️☝️ AllahuAkbar!!

[@tubo1639]

Even though Iam not Muslim this religion is beautiful!

[@thetaniart]

I love this, my mom is a christian so I am happy to learn every year how to celebrate with my sweet mother even though I'm a Muslim.

[@thejewreport2655]

@ you think doing shirk is a rule ment to be broken ? Authobillah wake up muslims you've taken your imams as Lords like the jews and ansar

[@fidelcatsro6948]

Yeah your case is a tough cookie since you are in between two borders of mexico and arabia...you need to avoid paganry at the same time not break your mom heart...

[@thetaniart]

@@thejewreport2655 I'm disappointed in your statement. What did the prophet (saw) say about peoples words and actions? You quickly jumped into conclusion because you wanted to, not because you wanted to teach anything because if you wanted to make any reasonable conclusion, you would have known which rule he said can be broken. Mind you, you can stop your nafl prayer for your mother's sake if you don't know this importance of mothers. Allah never said Muslim mother in His instructions. Pls, keep quiet if you have nothing good to say. Thank you.

[@thetaniart]

@@fidelcatsro6948 thank you, better person.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

@@thetaniart May Allah make it 1000 times easier for you!!

[@clarenceaclipen9888]

I love Dr. Shabir how he explain, it's easy to understand.

[@bf6724]

What is easy? He contradicted the four schools and all scholars throughout all ages!

[@estherniqab8324]

I enjoy your humble and respectful approach to Christmas. I also enjoy that the Quran mentions some things about Jesus and that many believe he shall return. When I worked in a factory with some dear Muslim friends some of us worked Ramadan for them and they worked Christmas for us since the warehouse had to be open 7 days a week. I can respect that you do not believe Jesus to be the Son of God as that is your belief and I hope Muslims do the same with me. May God bless.

[@thehourglassfan3515]

Thank you for that great answer, very insightful! May God keep you safe.

[@AKQ444]

Thank you Dr. Ali for such wonderful analysis and explanations. JazakaAllah

[@shaikhyehyasoliman7618]

ما شاء الله بارك الله فيكم شيخنا الحبيب وحفظكم من كل شر

[@luisflorez9995]

Christmas isn’t about Santa it’s about Jesus Christ

[@AcehLoenSayang]

What the reference you are talking Mr Luis. Can you tell me?

[@luisflorez9995]

Aceh Lon Sayang it’s in the name “Christ - mass “

[@AcehLoenSayang]

@@luisflorez9995 How you know this?

[@PedroCouto1982]

@Luis Florez, Christmas etymologically means "Mass of Christ's Day", but Thursday etymologically means Thor's Day and Easter referrers to the Eostre goddess, yet those days are not about pagan gods. Discussing the current meaning of the words and days might be a genetic fallacy. That does not mean I don't follow some Christmas religious traditions. I follow both the Catholic traditions and the Santa Claus fantasies while celebrating Christmas and doing the decorations because I like to follow family traditions and they enrich our lives.

[@houseofsofia6650]

@@PedroCouto1982 Saint Nicholas was a real person.

[@msnamu1]

Beautifully said... May Allah preserve and bless you...

[@michaelshort2388]

This is such a good video. I am in the process of reverting to Islam, and I have been dreading Christmas because my whole family celebrates it, so I have been worried that I would have to abstain from spending it with family as I usually do, even though most of my family are Athiest and Christmas to them is purely a time for coming together etc and the greeting of "Merry Christmas" is purely symbolic.

[@michaelshort2388]

The bible is full of such things too. :)

[@michaelshort2388]

@Yadudu Deuteronomy 17:1-20 “You shall not sacrifice to the Lord your God an ox or a sheep in which is a blemish, any defect whatever, for that is an abomination to the Lord your God. “If there is found among you, within any of your towns that the Lord your God is giving you, a man or woman who does what is evil in the sight of the Lord your God, in transgressing his covenant, and has gone and served other gods and worshiped them, or the sun or the moon or any of the host of heaven, which I have forbidden, and it is told you and you hear of it, then you shall inquire diligently, and if it is true and certain that such an abomination has been done in Israel, then you shall bring out to your gates that man or woman who has done this evil thing, and you shall stone that man or woman to death with stones. ...

[@michaelshort2388]

@Yadudu The whole premise of Christianity is original sin, meaning everyone who is born is born with sin. Personally I think that's a terrible thing to believe. I believe everyone is responsible for their own actions and that determines whether we have sinned or not.

[@mcb8920]

@@michaelshort2388 Don't listen to yadudu. He takes verses of the quran outside of their context and want to give them meaning that they don't have. There are many verses in the quran that ask to respect and let other people of different belief live their Lives.

[@dokht-eherat8749]

@@mcb8920 exactly Yadudu is taking those verses out of context by not having the verses before and after with it. For people who aren’t Muslim they think reading the Quran is very easy, it’s not and you need to read And understand it not make your own assumptions or interpretation of the verses…. One needs to read the verses before and after a particular verse to understand the meaning of it.

[@sethabdul7824]

I’m a Muslim, and it doesn’t bother me if another Muslim wishes a non-Muslim with their holiday greetings.

[@faraaq]

Research on what the Prophet, peace be upon him, did and said. Not what people who want to alter things about this religion are saying.

[@billcaan4192]

It don't matter what you think what does islam say

[@dokht-eherat8749]

@@faraaq exactly ☝🏻♥️

[@dokht-eherat8749]

@@billcaan4192 exactly ☝🏻♥️

[@vmwindustries]

Why can't we all just get along.....

[@farlepalti9699]

Because we must have to know the truth

[@mnnm1989]

christmas has nothing to do with religion anymore, just some days to celebrate with the ones you love and remind yourself to be more kind to each other. i dont see where the problem is.

[@maryoomaaziz3606]

As muslims we only have 2 eids🤷‍♀️

[@mnnm1989]

@@maryoomaaziz3606 what do you mean? eids means oath?

[@maryoomaaziz3606]

ZwingtMich Nicht nope these are the only 2 celebrations muslims perform eid al fitr and eid al adha

[@mnnm1989]

@@maryoomaaziz3606 Ah now I see. Hmm therefore I think its better to not mix those total different worldviews together. Its a phenomenon you encounter from muslims throughout the world, cant accepting the way people live where they, the muslims, move which will divivde the society in the end. And since Islam is truth and last word from god muslims will always know better. If I rule the world, Id seperate the world in part muslim and part for basically the rest. Only letting space for trading and travelling.

[@maryoomaaziz3606]

ZwingtMich Nicht um we actually can and i live in canada and accept all celebrations and greet people i however do no celebrate it personally... as it is something I don’t believe in so why should i celebrate it?

[@Beandiptheredneck]

As a Christian I won’t be raising my child to believe in Santa Claus for much the same reason you speak about, that said it’s a harmless fun thing for kids as long as you teach them that’s all it is.

[@houseofsofia6650]

As a Christian, you should know that Saint Nicholas was a real person, and that he gave gifts to poor people. Or that the Three Wise Men brought gifts to baby Jesus. Christmas is about Christ.

[@Beandiptheredneck]

House Stark yes all of what you say is true, but I’m referring to the mythical “Santa” that exists in our culture today

[@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia]

I just want to say that not all Christians around the world celebrate Santa Claus and we Do Not think it is part of Christianit ( it came from two countries'myths Germany and the USA with rest of the world taking on for fun). Though Santa was a real saint who gave to poor kids gifts secretly in New York back in the 1800s, it just a fun but not required part of holiday and some Christiabs chose not to take part in too For the most part it's a fun myth that's added to the holiday since Americans are creative in the arts- example: poems, storytelling, music, woodworking etc. Buying things for each other is not Christianity either. However, we used to make things for each other, especially things that one needs when the Christians were much poorer and less materialistic. Likewise, Christians also say that we don't know when Jesus was born for certain. Some think early December while others think early January so it was compromised Dec 25.

[@zoeboulet2275]

Thank you so much, I find these conversations so enlightening, balanced and insightful.

[@cyrinereign8465]

wow he sounds so fair❤

[@kayumekhan7509]

Dr, Shabir Ally and Dr, Shafiya episodes represent the best of enlightening muslims and non-muslims in the knowledge, practice and spirit of Islam. What a great blessing for us as a community to have such a presence in the media to educate and clarify our belief system.

[@imranakatukunda5420]

The simple answer is that Muslims are not allowed to celebrate new year. They're not allowed to wish people merry Christmas. 25 December is a sad day when some people claim that Allah has given birth. How can a Muslim be happy that people are attributing to Allah a human function of giving birth. I respect Sheikh Shabir but l disagree with him on this one. Christmas is a day of celebrating another diet.

[@victoriouswoman3977]

Wow am not a Muslim but I love your religious tolerance if only we can get 3 of you in this world the world would have been a peaceful place.

[@lutfulhaque3677]

Allah guides you to the right path

[@victoriouswoman3977]

@@lutfulhaque3677 I know am at the right part i prefer preaching love than hate. I was born Christian and will go back to God my maker as a Christian but I respect everyone's faith and believe.

[@dokht-eherat8749]

@@victoriouswoman3977 apparently you don’t respect other religions to make such a comment “if only we can get 3 of you in this world the world would have been a peaceful place”…… you and ones like you will continue to be misguided because of your intolerance of other’s beliefs and being superior over others mentality!!!!!! You are not preaching love rather pure evil!

[@ovaiszohan3766]

Thank u thank u very much Dr shabbir aly 🙏🙏.. U have cleared many doubts of mine .......

[@trechform]

Beautifully explained

[@MrBigo7510]

I respect mr Ali a lot, he’s respectful, smart and teaches Islam the right way even I disagree with. I hope Jesus Christ show him the way and make him like Saul who became Paul.

[@hamidouneguesheriff9669]

Your wish of seeing him become a Christian will 100% never materialize ! Why don't you, besides, peer deeply into your own faith instead by trying to question its logic ? However, if blindness is your inalienable choice, so be it !

[@yasfi5196]

Shabir seems like a perfect dad.

[@jeffxcc]

This has open my mind about Muslims and the best education!

[@faraaq]

Please don't go Fatwa Shopping. No one can intercede for us on the day of judgement except for those Allah wills to do so.

[@meru7591]

God does what He wants.. always for the best.

[@ya-chernohkamara2125]

I have actually been in insecure if I could wish my non-Muslims friends marry Christmas just for being nice! Thank you so much Iman and keep working with videos ☺️

[@faithjames8900]

I usually just say happy holidays now……

[@ya-chernohkamara2125]

@@faithjames8900 Me too, I changed my mind. It’s the safest to say ✨

[@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia]

I just want to say that not all Christians around the world celebrate Santa Claus and we Do Not think it is part of Christianit ( it came from two countries'myths Germany and the USA with rest of the world taking on for fun). Though Santa was a real saint who gave to poor kids gifts secretly in New York back in the 1800s, it just a fun but not required part of holiday and some Christiabs chose not to take part in too For the most part it's a fun myth that's added to the holiday since Americans are creative in the arts- example: poems, storytelling, music, woodworking etc. Buying things for each other is not Christianity either. However, we used to make things for each other, especially things that one needs when the Christians were much poorer and less materialistic. Likewise, Christians also say that we don't know when Jesus was born for certain. Some think early December while others think early January so it was compromised Dec 25.note

[@cuddy9215]

It’s pretty sad that saying “merry Christmas” isn’t seen as politically correct anymore. Everyone should respect the traditions of others. Don’t like Christmas? Don’t celebrate, simple.

[@PedroCouto1982]

@Juliette Irene , I don't think the "attack on Jesus Christ" thesis doesn't make sense and sounds something like a conspiracy theory. I'm not an American, but it seems in America's excessive political correctness and related pseudo-problems are more common than other countries, namely here in Europe. I know several Atheists and I work in a company with several foreigners and I never met personally anyone that avoids saying "Merry Christmas" or that has issues when someone else says it. "Holiday" can be used, but it's too generic if someone want to specify Christmas. It seems that the supposed "War on Christmas" comes from the idea that "Merry Christmas" would supposedly offend some people and retailers, such as Walmart, tried to reduce the word "Christmas" in the advertisements. On the other hand, Walmart sells Jesus Christ action figures (made by Tales of Glory), os the idea that "just don't say His name" must be wrong. It also seems that there are false stories about the "Christmas" word being banned in some stores. At least Snopes says that the "evidence suggests there is no actual conspiracy to erase Christmas" and «fear that Christmas is “under attack” has been a recurring, if not cyclical, phenomenon in the United States of America for the better part of the last century» ( www.snopes.com/news/2017/11/29/the-war-on-christmas/ ). It's like sharing false information on social networks and lots of people falling for it. That's not an "attack on Jesus Christ".

[@PedroCouto1982]

@Juliette Irene , I don't understand the Inquisition reference. It seems to be irrelevant here.

[@PedroCouto1982]

@Juliette Irene , now I understand your comment: instead of replying to what I said, you assumed I'm Spanish and wanted to make a joke instead. I'm used to that, namely by racist commenters. Probably you didn't read what I wrote. Probably you don't know there were some Portuguese kings called Pedro. The last king in Brazil was Pedro and he was Portuguese. It's equivalent to the English name Peter. In the Portuguese Bible translations, Pedro is an apostle. No, I'm not Spanish. I'm Portuguese. I was born in São Miguel, Azores, and I'm living near Lisbon. Do you need Geography and History lessons?

[@PedroCouto1982]

@Juliette Irene , now I don't see your comments, except the first one, but I received a notification saying you replied: "Pedro Couto Spain, Portugal same difference." English is not my native language, but that seems to be meaningless and it also seems to ignore again what I said about the supposed "attack on Jesus Christ". Maybe you don't believe in what you said. If you meant to say that there isn't any difference between Spain and Portugal, or Spanish and Portuguese, that suggests your lack of interest and knowledge or Geography, History, and the English language, which is unfortunate. Maybe it's better to educate yourself before sharing silly comments about other people, countries, and languages.

[@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia]

I just want to say that not all Christians around the world celebrate Santa Claus and we Do Not think it is part of Christianit ( it came from two countries'myths Germany and the USA with rest of the world taking on for fun). Though Santa was a real saint who gave to poor kids gifts secretly in New York back in the 1800s, it just a fun but not required part of holiday and some Christiabs chose not to take part in too For the most part it's a fun myth that's added to the holiday since Americans are creative in the arts- example: poems, storytelling, music, woodworking etc. Buying things for each other is not Christianity either. However, we used to make things for each other, especially things that one needs when the Christians were much poorer and less materialistic. Likewise, Christians also say that we don't know when Jesus was born for certain. Some think early December while others think early January so it was compromised Dec 25. Christmas has been spoiled by materialism and non religious people too. They practice it without believing

[@lovetruth5733]

✝️Love GOD and love your niebours, Muslims can do the same in their Holy days too. Mercy and love is what GOD wants. Then we are all happy. "No war on religions we are past this."

[@truthsayer7172]

A very good discussion and some very good questions from the young lady. I like how Dr Shabir Ally tried to put a human touch on historic religious disagreement. It always going to be a difficult topic.

[@lizaminasyan9255]

In one video she said that he is her dad 😊

[@abdulhakim7055]

Muslim respect Christmas but we don't belive in haram like alcohol pork and calling jesus son of GOD toba

[@zubaerzahid4306]

We can't respect Christmas.We respect Isa /Jesus.

[@user-hh2is9kg9j]

@@zubaerzahid4306 Since you respect Jesus, wouldn't be nice to honor him on his miraculous birthday?

[@indovilletv8601]

it shirk which is Haram

[@dokht-eherat8749]

@@user-hh2is9kg9j it’s not his miraculous birthday why can’t you all get that through your thick heads it’s just a business for all the large corporations to sell all their end of year merchandise in the name of religion and you all are just fools to believe and are like sheep to follow along. Why is it that leading to Christmas theft is at its peak because people are forced to believe that in order to believe and celebrate they “must” buy gifts and compete so it’s a man made celebration that has caused people to committing sin rather than gaining good deeds.

[@user-hh2is9kg9j]

@@dokht-eherat8749 It is not really worth all of this, take it easy. If your tolerance can't even reach the simple act of greeting other people for their celebrations, I think Afghanistan would be a good fit for you.

[@TheMrpalid]

We love Jesus , pbuh. That’s why we worship God as he taught us to do , not himself

[@Chandransingham]

Love is not an empty word. If you love Jesus, you need to do more.

[@jahankhan1654]

@@Chandransingham yes. We should follow him as requested. Not worship him

[@TheMrpalid]

Sydney Jesus taught to worship God. Paul taught to worship Jesus .

[@tokasaab2879]

Roosje Keizer We love them all, and we do not say that one of them is better than the other, but Jesus really has a special place, then he is not only a prophet, he is a messenger, Christ, and the word of God, and God said about him that he is among those who are close to Him on the Day of Resurrection

[@tokasaab2879]

Roosje Keizer If we had mentioned all the prophets in the shahada, we would have spent all time ending them But we mention the name of the Seal of Prophets, and believing in his message means believing in the prophecy of the rest Christ was called the word of God because He was born by the Word (كن) without human intervention We do not ask why Ibrahim was called the friend of God, nor why Moses was the one who spoke to God, nor why Gabriel is called the Holy Spirit God honors his creatures as he will, and no one can ask Him why

[@barryford1482]

Dr Ally is such a nice man 'merry Xmas Dr Ally". Just a note the word Merry is not referring to alcohol merry but happy and delightful such as in Merry England.

[@matthewjroth8355]

Thanks, you all are doing great stuff. Mashallah.

[@mrs_shahnazlaique_khan9278]

Before wishing christians, do we know what are they celebrating? They’re celebrating that Nauzubillah jesus A.S was a begotten son of God. And this son is born this day! Should we being Muslims be the ones to celebrate this with them?

[@yohanisdeppu6173]

God bless you. Dr Shabir Ally

[@writteng]

"If they are ringing in your head, don't feel like.." (What was the term/ phrase used?)

[@xxsahilkhanxx5125]

shaytaan

[@chiruboy23]

I wish all religious leaders are like him.Finding harmony among faiths.

[@UnKnown-wt5zz]

So his reasoning is “they do it, so why cant we?” Is he for real?

[@mandenhistoryculture4211]

Great response.

[@mumtazanwar2156]

Yes I doctor Shabir he is a Canadian who gives good advice or knows good between different religions. Especially Islam and Christianity

[@bijulithapa3944]

What do Muslims do on Easter particularly Easter Sunday.

[@farlepalti9699]

None. Easter sunday for muslims is an ordinary day

[@drrafick]

Do we know exactly when Prophet Mohamed's birth date? I believe the circumstances is the same with Jesus Birth date

[@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia]

It is same. They don't know but they have a good guess

[@kiberadini8679]

We celebrate two holidays..idd ul fitr and idd ul adhaa..and jumuah..period...

[@tomn53]

So I have criticized this channel before and religion because for me it’s outdated and based on belief and not facts but the openness and togetherness that Dr.Shabir is expessing for Muslims here is encouraging. Yes you may not celebrate Christmas or believe in it but being nice and welcoming to other people’s is always a good thing for everyone

[@voidremoved]

what fact can you prove then? I mean suppose i know Jesus was telling the truth. Lets assume i know for a fact. how could you prove me wrong? what have you got instead? Say i do not believe it is true, say i know it is true. You man of fact can not present anything to change what i know. Have you got science? what did it prove

[@DhammeMaxmoud]

Good point

[@markdoughty8780]

Agree with what's been said re Dr Shabir's attitude and demeanour. I think Muslims can take a good example from this man - he seems approachable and respectful when discussing Islam and Christianity; although we have fundamental differences, there is a lot more that unites us (Christians and Muslims) than divides us. This upload is a good example of how Muslims living in Christian majority countries should approach Christmas.

[@saraphilips8194]

Can you make a video about adam and Eve vs that human evolution to animals.

[@aliel2576]

Sara Philips search Hamza tzortzis or just type Islam and evolution there are many videos including by shabbir ali

[@kabulzamin3676]

we havent got our answer properly but which i say any thing you partner with Allah swt is called shirk. easy ( Lakom Dinekom waley Adin ) Sura 109

[@dokht-eherat8749]

Exactly and believing that Jesus is the son of God IstaghferAllah and then accepting it by celebrating it or wishing the greetings to another person is committing shirk.

[@FreshBoi604]

Though December 25 is the day Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the date itself and several of the customs we've come to associate with Christmas actually evolved from pagan traditions celebrating the winter solstice. "Christmas is really about bringing out your inner pagan," historian Kenneth C. Davis told "CBS This Morning." According to Davis, Christmas was celebrated as early as the fourth century, suggesting that it had almost nothing to do with Jesus Christ. "In ancient Rome there was a feast called Saturnalia that celebrated the solstice. What is the solstice? It's the day that the sun starts coming back, the days start getting longer. And most of the traditions that we have that relate to Christmas relate to the solstice, which was celebrated in ancient Rome on December 25. So when Christianity became the official religion in a sense, in Rome, they were able to fix this date. ... There's a little discrepancy about it but there's no question that the fact that it was celebrated in Rome as an important day with gift giving, candle lighting, and singing and decorating houses really cemented Christmas as December 25." Another custom we can thank the pagans for? Christmas trees. Davis explained that the evergreen trees signaled the "return of life" and "light" as the winter solstice meant the days were starting to get longer. "They started to hang an apple on it, so little red balls on green trees - get the picture here? ... So all of these things celebrate the idea that life and light are coming back into the world, which is essentially what Christmas means to Christians around the world." Mistletoe, though, that was started by the Druids, who believed it was an all-powerful healing item from the sacred oak tree. "If you met someone in the forest you gave them the sign of peace under the mistletoe so people started to hang mistletoe above their doorways as a symbol of peace. This was such a powerful symbol of paganism that English churches actually banned the use of it," Davis said. www.cbsnews.com/news/the-unexpected-pagan-origins-of-popular-christmas-traditions/

[@lolyou6676]

D Z I know the history how Christmas started, but today it’s a different meaning, I personally don’t think it’s haram saying “merry Christmas” to someone walking past you in the street out of respect only. It doesn’t affect me in my religion at all, I’m a Quran only Muslim and nothing can change that.

[@FreshBoi604]

@@lolyou6676 It was narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: ‘Whoever imitates a people is one of them.’” (Narrated by Abu Dawood, al-Libaas, 3512. Al-Albaani said in Saheeh Abi Dawood, (it is) hasan saheeh. No. 3401).

[@FreshBoi604]

@@lolyou6676 (Reported by Abu Dawud through a Sahih Sanad) ‘Umar ibn Al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) said, “Do not enter to the Mushrikin (those who associate others with Allah in His Divinity or worship) in their churches on the day of their festivals, for Wrath descends upon them.” He (may Allah be pleased with him) also said, “Keep away from the enemies of Allah on their festivals.” It is also reported that `Abdullah ibn `Amr ibn Al-`As (may Allah be pleased with them both) said, “Anyone who settles in the land of the non-Muslims and celebrates their Nayruz (New Year’s Day) and their Mahrajaan (two non-Islamic Persian festivals), and keeps imitating them until they die in that state, will be gathered with them on the Day of Resurrection.” Fourth: Muslims are prohibited from observing the festivals of the Kafirs for many reasons, some of which are: 1. Imitating them in some of their festivals will give them delight and complacency in their falsehoods. 2. Imitation and similarity in external matters will inevitably leads one to imitating them and behaving like them in internal matters such as their corrupt beliefs, and being slowly and subtly won over to their way of thinking. 3. One of the gravest ensuing corruptions is that imitating the Kafirs in external matters generates a kind of love, friendship and loyalties that are incompatible with Iman (Faith), as Allah (Exalted be He) says: O you who believe! Take not the Jews and the Christians as Auliyâ’ (friends, protectors, helpers), they are but Auliyâ’ of each other. And if any amongst you takes them (as Auliyâ’), then surely he is one of them. Verily, Allâh guides not those people who are the Zâlimûn (polytheists and wrong-doers and unjust). He (Glorified be He) also says: You (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) will not find any people who believe in Allâh and the Last Day, making friendship with those who oppose Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم)

[@FreshBoi604]

@@lolyou6676who are you to make suggestions? Like the Quran al Kareem says "do you believe in part of the scripture and disbelieve in part ? Read your noble book aahki..At the end of the day, I hope you read all the supporting evidence that I have listed. Wallahi there is no excuses for shirk on the day of judgement. It's your life brother I am only trying to wake up your consciousness...

[@lolyou6676]

D Z yes that’s understandable but the problem with that is I’m not imitating them. If i was imitating them i would have a Christmas tree in my house and i would actually celebrate Christmas but i don’t, it’s just words out of respect that’s all, nothing else, I have my religion and they have theirs. Do you know what i mean?

[@centric145]

Can we,as muslim do the christmas tree?Just as decoration .

[@dokht-eherat8749]

When Dr. Shabir gave the greenlight on celebrating Christmas with only having halal foods and drinks this will be the exact next question can we have a Christmas tree, then can we give gifts, then can we go to church, then can we get baptized and accept Christianity?!!!!! May Allah (SWT) Guid us all in the right path 🤲🏻♥️

[@beezytrill5670]

This man is wrong don't listen to him watch Dr Zakir Naik video on Christmas

[@sepiusolutions]

Can we decorate Christmas 🎄 tree in our muslim house? Does Islam allow it?

[@williampitt1537]

The religious aspect of Christmas has become less strong over the years as it has become a regulard holiday. Although this aspect gives it its charms, many atheists celebrate it just because it's a nice holiday that can be celebrated unreligiously aswell. I think it's good in Western society where so many different cultures meet that they can share a holiday that is sort of indifferent to their religion.

[@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia]

Agree I say the same

[@mohamedthoufeeqp7780]

Muslims aren't allowed to greet or wish christians by saying "Happy Christmas, Merry Christmas, Good Friday, Happy easter etc..." . Whatever may be the reasons and situation, Muslims (including the true follower of Jesus.pbuh) ought not to utter these words . Because it's completely opposite to Truth . Instead of it , in the intention of wishing christians to develop relationships, you can say "Shalom aleichem" which was a greeting uttered by Jesus himself in John 20:21 . You can have a conversation to do dawah , you can give Gift by presenting them a Translation of Quran or any other Islamic related books . That's the right attempt to approach christians . . . If you ever say "Merry Christmas", you are giving sahadha that Jesus the begotten son of Allah born of virgin Mary through holy spirit on the day of 25th December . Among this, NONE IS TRUE . So , it's a shirk to greet or wish christians in this way .

[@junnket]

Mashallah this guy is great. What a wonderful perspective on religious tolerance. Love it!

[@kushtokermcgee412]

A wonderful piece that supports kindness towards your fellow person. All muslims should feel they can enjoy this holiday to the extent they feel comfortable. Thank you for this piece.

[@afolamibenjamintimilehin3004]

Dr. Shabir, I truely respect you, you are knowledgeable. Your ways of doing things is like angel of the Lord. God bless you.

[@adekunlebabatunde9584]

I did love to meet you in person sir

[@hyrunnisa997]

Many things that Christians do during Christmas is not religious. Christmas trees are pagan, santa is pagan, a lot of traditional things are pagan.

[@modov2416]

how about kissing stones? and celebrate ramadan@ festival moon god?

[@juliehansda4272]

Can u show me where in Bible there is Christmas tree or santa.....no...it is people s way..........why don't u talk about kissing black stone which is going to speak on judgement day,....all thz r mentioned in quran......

[@DeepfriedNutz]

And? Paganism is part of our culture. We pay respects to our ancestors, we care about bloodlines. Obviously you don't. Europeans connect religion with culture and history, it's not taboo to us. If you have a problem with that, don't come to Europe.

[@hyrunnisa997]

@@DeepfriedNutz I was born and raised in the United states thank you very much. I don't care if Christians celebrate pagan rituals, the problem is y'all don't even know where these traditions came from. Most people just follow blindly. True Christians disregard and abandon all pagan rituals. putting up Christmas trees and celebrating Christmas, my Christian family does not follow it.

[@hyrunnisa997]

The bible and the Quran forbid celebrating holidays that are not in the scripture. Ramadan is in the Quran, hajj is the Quran. When you celebrate Christmas you are violating God's laws.

[@iaintlyin864]

I have to say as a Muslim I disagree with him at a certain point. To honor Jesus phuh is not wrong but to celebrate him only in one month as the Christians do is wrong. Allâh swt clearly tells us as Muslims not to do things the not believing people do. We have 365 days a year to honor any of the prophets through prayer dua etc. we don’t need a specific month to honor Jesus pbuh. To see Muslims in a American country or not having their kids singing songs about the holiday taking pictures with Santa is all wrong because that’s a ideology that we just don’t believe in. It boils down to simply do you want to be Muslim and serve Allâh or disrespect him and his prophet pbuh just because your not in a Muslim majority country. Muslims need not to come close to shirk! Stop giving the Umah an excuse to follow shaytan! As Muslims we must remember Allâh is always watching and recording !

[@Beandiptheredneck]

Corey Rowans I don’t want to have an argument over religion, but as a Christian I must say your belief about us is wrong, we praise God and Jesus all year long, the people who you’re thinking of only call themselves Christian

[@indovilletv8601]

He seems to whitewash and westernize Islam when actuality wishing Christians merry Christmas is like agreeing with them

[@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia]

Wrong. Christians celebrate Jesus daily but his birthday one day out of year and death for a day. Otherwise we celebrate Jesus daily. What state are you living in? I just want to say that not all Christians around the world celebrate Santa Claus and we Do Not think it is part of Christianity ( it came from two countries'myths Germany and the USA with rest of the world taking it on for fun). Though Santa was a real saint who gave to poor kids gifts secretly in New York back in the 1800s, it just a fun to talk about but not required part of holiday and some Christians chose not to take part in too For the most part it's a fun myth that's added to the holiday since Americans are creative in the arts- example: poems, storytelling, music, woodworking etc. Buying things for each other is not Christianity either. However, we used to make things for each other, especially things that one needs when the Christians were much poorer and less materialistic. Likewise, Christians also say that we don't know when Jesus was born for certain. Some think early December while others think early January so it was compromised Dec 25.

[@brandonleon5183]

Marry Christmas

[@yusufal-muqtadir2494]

Marry christmas to you. I love prophet isa

[@epet2917]

DO YOUR KIDS PRAY 5 TIMES MS. HOST?

[@n.d.m2068]

I am a Christian and I admire this man he is so humble and polite, I blessed in the name of Jesus let the holy Spirit poured upon him.

[@NoOneButJesus]

@N.D.M - How can a Christian admire a messenger of Satan? You need to examine whether you are truly in the faith.

[@ryanelek5327]

@@NoOneButJesus and how is a Muslim a messenger of satan? How can you call yourself a Christian, yet you are so quick to judge others? Laughable

[@quarterswing2847]

One time someone ask me how I celebrate xmas. I said i am Muslim I don't celebrate Xmas. He said I am atheist and I celebrate Xmas.

[@OnePunchMuslim]

Yes they consider all religions as equal. Equally irrelevant. The Muslims consider Islam as the truth so it doesn't matter what anybody else does. The truth cannot be mixed with falsehood

[@alankulchecki3160]

And when was muhammad born? day? month?

[@Glimmerandstyle]

Just worry about taking care of your family and your personal needs that are everyday regular things like getting your bills paid and having more blankets and beds to sleep in don't pay attention to what other people are doing it's okay if they don't understand then that's their problem don't make it a headache for you and your family just continue on as you normally would on any other day of the year

[@varun7599]

In my town muslim shops bring in a lot of clothes during Christmas season. Are they encouraging others to commit shirk?

[@mughalmusic]

To say Muslims should celebrate the birthday of Christ just because “everyone else is doing it” is the most alarming and stupidest thing I’ve ever heard a so called imam say in my life. As Muslims we don’t innovate new things that have already been legislated by God. For a Muslim to greet someone with merry Christmas is encouraging disrespectful behavior towards God. If someone is to insult God, what you’re saying is then it’s OK to encourage that? Does that make sense sir to encourage someone to disrespect God by saying sure I’ll greet u in a greeting that is associated to disrespect God and our beloved prophet Jesus (pbuh). AstagfurAllah there are sinners but then theres shirk and innovation which is on another level. This is on another level of sin (shirk) what this person is saying, plz beware of taking knowledge from folks like this.

[@lilhammad9214]

just say happy holiday

[@mughalmusic]

lil hammad yes that’s fine happy holidays

[@scarfholdgraphicsmedia9501]

It’s people like yourself that we need to be wary of.

[@sheilachambliss2313]

I want to thank Allah for continuing to guide me. I love to read and I had to find out for myself the truth about baptism., and I did. Muslims all baptized everyday when we do wudu. So we are cleaning our sins everyday if we pray.

[@sheilachambliss2313]

I want to thank Allah, for Resurrection me this morning if we each breath I take. My brothers and sisters, when you don't know something, pray to God, he will guide you so you would know the truth. Always seek God, and he will continue to guide you and bless you.

[@dokht-eherat8749]

@@sheilachambliss2313 SubhanAllah that Allah (SWT) loved you so dearly to open your eyes to the truth…… May Allah (SWT) continue His guidance on you and guid all who are loved ones to you♥️

[@WaqManVR]

I'm sorry but this person doesn't have any knowledge of history. Christmas's origins is not even Christian it's actually celebrating the pagans Gods birthday. Even if the lady was like what are you talking about. If someone was harming themselves on an annual basis are you going to say happy harming day? This evidences you can't listen to him he's not even consistent to what he says. Islam isn't about fitting in with the wrong things.

[@dokht-eherat8749]

Thank you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻♥️

[@scarfholdgraphicsmedia9501]

The Hajj was a pagan festival. Doing sayee is also rooted in pagan practices. Arafat was also just a market place. The black stone was pagan.

[@sarakarim3468]

Aaaaouthu billahi Minash shaytani ar rajeem bismillahi Ar Rahmani Ar raheem our belief is not to convince people our belief is in Qur'an Al hakim and as beautiful as your speeches are u are very old now . We don't know anything for sure and we must not question only recite and strengthen Insh'Allah. Jazakumullah khayr

[@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia]

I just want to say that not all Christians around the world celebrate Santa Claus and we Do Not think it is part of Christianit ( it came from two countries'myths Germany and the USA with rest of the world taking on for fun). Though Santa was a real saint who gave to poor kids gifts secretly in New York back in the 1800s, it just a fun but not required part of holiday and some Christiabs chose not to take part in too For the most part it's a fun myth that's added to the holiday since Americans are creative in the arts- example: poems, storytelling, music, woodworking etc. Buying things for each other is not Christianity either. However, we used to make things for each other, especially things that one needs when the Christians were much poorer and less materialistic. Likewise, Christians also say that we don't know when Jesus was born for certain. Some think early December while others think early January so it was compromised Dec 25.

[@laylaali5977]

Good explanation

[@emmanuelroosevelt6840]

This is a western Islamic approach to Christmas, because I can remember when Muhammad Salah had a Christmas photograph with his family in front of a Christmas tree, he was condemn and criticised by fellow Muslims.. All Islamic scholars tries to westernise Islamic beliefs, regulations and customs, but once you are in you can nerve check out.. Islam is like the western music " hotel califonia "

[@farhatkhan8363]

What is your qualification brother Shabir Ally in the field of Islamic Education?

[@faizalkarim601]

Why don’t you google,but he is a doctor

[@voidremoved]

Because we wanted a hot turkey dinner in the cold winter

[@mekhimkl2702]

Dr. Safiyyah is very smart.

[@TheTororist]

i love listening to this man even though im an atheist. I find the comparisons and differences fascinating!

[@rpdsouza1957]

Why should do much theology go into wishing Christians on Christmas, it's a date celebrated as the birth of Christ, so how would wishing change that.

[@TM-bw7hh]

There is one thing for sure. Jesus was not born in december. I base this statement on the Quranic verse about the birth of Jesus. He was born in (Betlehem) Jerusalem and when Mary was gonna give birth God told her to sit by the trunk of a palmtree and eat ripe dates that would fall down for her. By this it would seem logical that he was born between July and october because thats the harvest time of dates in israel and since they would fall down, he was probably born closer to october than july. This is nothing more but a guess out from when the dates are harvestet but islam is about logic. ❤️❤️❤️

[@213bleezy]

I like your brand of Islam

[@jasminefernandez1949]

This has brought me so much ease as a muslim revert may Allah bless you thank you so so much for your guidance.

[@faraaq]

Please, please do more research on this matter and avoid this man altogether as he has said things that directly go against what our Prophet, peace be upon him, and what the Quran says.

[@faraaq]

You can watch fatwas from this man but you might not be obeying Allah and His Messenger if you do so. So much of what he says genuinely goes completely against our religion. Please be very careful about watching anything from this man. Great alternatives are Ali Hammuda, Abu Bakr Zoud, Bilal Assad, and Tim Humble In Shaa Allah.

[@dokht-eherat8749]

Do your own research and directly from the Quran and hadiths to get your answers because this is the beginning of misguiding those who have been following him and our children. May Allah (SWT) Guid us to the right path Ameen 🤲🏻♥️

[@jasminefernandez1949]

@@dokht-eherat8749 thank you for the advice and I have done my own research if you aren’t a convert then you can’t begin to imagine the differences we go through than born Muslims. I’m not being miss led thank you though.

[@abdullahaligarcia9501]

I don't be around the Bush... I don't celebrate so-called Christmas...!?!

[@lolyou6676]

Abdullah Ali GARCIA we have to follow what scholars say because they gave us Hadiths, with out scholars we would not have Hadiths today. So listen to scholars, they know best.

[@Chandransingham]

@@lolyou6676 If you follow that rational, you need to follow also the early church fathers to understand Christianity. Learning should not stop at time in history. We are still learning.

[@lolyou6676]

Sydney we learn something new every day.

[@lolyou6676]

Allah The Virgins Vendor Why you trolling? Did someone abuse your........ when you younger? It’s not my fault you bent over in front of your priest😂, that must of hurt 🥴.

[@lolyou6676]

Hasib Abdullah I sometimes listen to mufti abu layth about religious law on what’s haram and halal, he can be helpful in other topics too👍🏻

[@ms.b3509]

Minute 7:10 What to do ? Tell the kids the true . i have 3 kids of 9 8 and 3 and they know santa is not real . you cause damage by fallowing the rest of people do .

[@voidremoved]

cos they had to go to public school with heathens who drink coca cola and dont know whose their daddy

[@Pukerson]

I can only speak for myself but as far as Christmas goes even before I became Muslim I never celebrated Xmas as the day of the birth of Jesus it was just a family get together

[@centric145]

9:08 i have noticed that many radicals muslims become less radicals while they spend more time in searching for knowledge

[@Chandransingham]

Good interview and it has that touch of Christmas. I suppose living in Canada gives that exposure to the joyfulness of Christmas. As a student of comparative religions. in my Catholic daily missal I have a personal note to say that 6th June is the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. It is also the feast day of St Norbert, bishop.

[@vengefulavenger1510]

It is unislamic to celebrate the prophets birthday. God does not want us to celebrate birthdays.

[@Chandransingham]

@@vengefulavenger1510 I think most Non-Muslims may take a different line on this. It must give a good feeling to say thank you God for this day or God bless you on your birthday, may they rest in peace and perpetual light shine upon them.

[@vengefulavenger1510]

Sydney non-muslims can do whatever takes their fancy. I am referring to people who choose to follow the sunnah

[@Chandransingham]

@@vengefulavenger1510 Thanks. Noted. Jewish people also celebrate birthdays particularly some special birthdays. Jesus' parents would have followed that practice as they were Jewish to start with. Prophet Abraham also did it. Perhaps need to research as to how it was all done before the birth of Islam. Arab Christians at the time of Prophet Muhammed would have followed Jewish traditions or similar in 7th century . We are in 21st century. Islam has spread world over incl Canada which now podcasts Quran Speaks. Christmas is on track. Peace be upon all of us - people of good will.

[@vengefulavenger1510]

Sydney there are lots of different sects of jews, its not true that they all celebrate birthdays

[@nyanchonyancho6005]

I love the channel..but let sheikh not answer this question sentimentally or based on the questioner(lady's) liking for the event.. Let it be specific and what is said by quran towards this and what should we not do or do.. in this situation..

[@MrMoondoqq]

Merry christmas...

[@OnePunchMuslim]

Have some shame

[@juliehansda4272]

Therefore go n make disciples, baptising people in the name of father son and the holy spirit.....mathew.

[@lilhammad9214]

Jeremiah 8 8 ' scribes falsified the Bible' bible confessed. and gospels of Matt John. Luke mark. were not written by Matt John Luke mark.....leaves christians without a leg to stand on

[@musaibrahimalfa3539]

I love Dr shabir because of Allah,but I love Allah more than him and those who are more truthful than him in the cause of Allah, and i disagreed with him, in his fatwah he claimed to be,because he also disagree with the majority of scholars whom say you can't wishes happy Christmas because is like you're affirming their belief system,because he is making fatwah( judgment) according to humanity not Islam (which means what the scholars said about it).

[@dokht-eherat8749]

SubhanAllah brother you are completely right and I love Allah (SWT) and Islam and the Quran more than Dr. Shabir and go according to what Allah (SWT) Says in the Quran.

[@ummyousef230]

How can this guy say that Muslims should be happy that Jesus is being honoured at this time of year. Allah our creator is being dishonoured by them associating partners with Him. The Quran says that the mountains shuttered because of them associating partners with Allah swt and these two are saying we should be happy of what they accuse of Allah that he has begotten a son.

[@rafaelgabrielsantos1246]

It would be good if u can personally email him, not in public discourse like this... May allah guide us

[@ummyousef230]

Rafael Gabriel Santos Are you serious? He has put it on a public platform. What about the people he will misguide!

[@ziauddin7948]

We Muslims not only love Jesus but we also & equally Love ❤️ Adam , Noah , Abraham , Issac , Jacob ( Israel ) , Joseph , Moses , Aron , John , King David , Solomon ( Sulaiman ) , Mary ( Mariam ) #