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Celebrating birthdays

· 7 Safar 1437 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Celebrating birthdays is permissible or impermissible in Islam?

Answer

One should refrain from this. Celebrating birthdays is a custom of the kuffaar. As Muslims, we are commanded to refrain from emulating the kuffaar as well as adopting their ways.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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