Category: Prohibited Actions

Jealousy and its Cures

Jealousy and its Cures

From As-Sunnah Bi-Monthly Newsletter (issue 19)Compiled by Shawana A. Aziz “Beware of jealousy, for verily it destroys good deeds the way fire destroys wood.” Hasad...

The origin of April Fools’ day

The origin of April Fools’ day

Many theories have been put forward about how the tradition began. Unfortunately, none of them are conclusive. Thus, the origin of the “custom of making April fools” remains as much a mystery to us as it was back in 1708 CE.

Are Muslims allowed to eat cross buns?

Are Muslims allowed to eat cross buns?

As cross buns are usually available in the Easter period, ate usually on Good Friday and explicitly have a cross symbolising Crucifixion, it will be impermissible to buy and eat such items.  It does not befit a Muslim to take part directly or indirectly in the customs of other religions and nations.  Allah Ta’ala has blessed us with a unique identity to be proud of.   Muslims should

Ruling on consuming Easter Eggs & Bunnies

Ruling on consuming Easter Eggs & Bunnies

According to the Encylopaedia Britannica, the easter egg along with the easter bunny are popular customs reflecting many ancient pagan survivals. (britannica.com). Apart from this, the egg and the Easter lamb have deep significance in the Christian faith. (Holy Cross Catholic Church; britannica.com).

Fooling ourselves with Aprils Fool

Fooling ourselves with Aprils Fool

Fooling ourselves with Aprils Fool  Responding to a question regarding Aprils Fool, Khalid Baig writes: The question is why do you want to take part in it? Think about it, research it, ask those who do urge or encourage you to do so. Why? When you do, you will discover that real fools are the persons who foolishly follow this practice while they have no idea why they are doing it.