Question: Is it permissible for a Muslim to eat the food
that is distributed by the Kuffaar or the People of the Book (Jews and
Christians) on the days of their festivals? Also, is it permissible to accept
gifts that may be distributed during their festivals?
Answer: It is not permissible for a Muslim to eat from
what has been made by the Jews and Christians or the Mushriks on the days of
their festivals. It is not permissible for a Muslim to accept gifts distributed
by them. This is because if one does this, then they will be cooperating and
honouring symbols and their false beliefs, and this cooperating is a sign that
one is happy for them during these days.
It could also lead to the Muslims incorporating their
festivals with our festivals (days of ‘Eid). Or at the very least, it could
lead to the Muslims taking their days of celebration as well as ours as a day
when we can exchange food and gifts between us and them.
All of this is Fitnah (discord) and an innovation into
the religion.
It is affirmed that the Messenger of Allaah [Peace and Blessings
of Allaah be upon him] said, “Whoever innovates into our religion then it will
be rejected.” [Narrated by al-Bukhaaree (2550) and Muslim (1718)]
Likewise, it is not permissible to give gifts to them in
celebration of their festivals (i.e. gifts that which are specific to their
festivals).
And Allaah is the Source of all Strength. May the Peace
and Blessings of Allaah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and his
companions.
Permanent Committee of Scholars for Research and Iftaa
(Fatwaa No. 2882)
President: Shaykh ‘Abdul-‘Azeez bin Baas
Vice President: Shaykh ‘Abdur-Razaaq al-‘Afeefee
Member: ‘Abdullah bin Qa’ood
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