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Should Muslims celebrate Christmas? (X-posted from Religion) [View all]
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If Christmas is to celebrate the birth of an elite, highly revered Prophet, most Muslims have no problem observing the occasion. If Christmas is to celebrate his message of social justice and reforms, most Muslims have no problem observing the occasion. If Christmas is to celebrate his message to feed the hungry, welcome the immigrants, and love thy neighbor, then the Muslims have no issues celebrating the Christmas.
To read more:
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/askamuslim/2018/12/should-muslims-celebrate-christmas/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Islamic+Wisdom&utm_content=49
I generally find this poster to be quite insightful. Personally, I give the same holiday greetings to others as they initiate with me.
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