To many people, celebrating `Eeds is a non-religious matter. They believe
that one has the choice to participate in celebrating any Eed, for any
nation, religion, or culture, as long as that does not involve engaging in
haraam (prohibited) actions.
Based on this view, many Muslims often engage in various celebrations, and
participate in the holidays of other peoples and religions.
True Muslims approach the celebration of `Eeds with correct understanding
and conception1. They avoid major violations associated with these
occasions:
- They avoid participating in any celebration or festivity that is not
legislated by Allaah (SWT).
- They avoid celebrating the `Eeds in a way similar to that of the
kuffaar2 or the faasiqs (corrupt) who overstep Allaah's boundaries when
they rejoice. They indulge in various acts of disobedience, such as the
mingling of men and women, wearing improper clothing, dancing and
listening to music, committing adultery, drinking alcohol,
etc.
- They avoid performing unjustified practices and bid`ahs done by the
ignorant Muslims during these days, such as visiting graveyards, or
spending the night preceding the `Eed in extended
worship.
- Review Chapter 1.
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- Kuffaar: Plural of kaafir; those who reject Islaam - disbelievers.
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