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Rashduct4luv:
Praise be to Allah!
May the peace and blessings of Allah be on the last messenger of Allah, his companions, family and all those who follow him till the the day of resurrection.

Celebrating birthdays is a topic of considerable discussion within Islamic scholarship, and many scholars argue against it for various reasons. Here are five comprehensive reasons why celebrating birthdays is generally considered impermissible in Islam, supported by evidence from authentic sources:

1.Imitation of Non-Muslims:
Celebrating birthdays is seen as an imitation of disbelievers. Many scholars argue that this practice has no roots in Islamic tradition and is borrowed from cultures that do not follow Islam."It is forbidden for people to celebrate birthdays, as this is an imitation of disbelievers because Muslims didn’t know this custom before." Prophet Muhammad (Blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said also:" Whoever imitates some people, he is one of them". Narrated by Abu Dawood from Ibn Umar.

2.Innovation in Religion (Bid'ah):
Birthdays are viewed as a form of Bid'ah, or innovation in religion. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) warned against introducing new practices into Islam that have no basis in the Qur'an or Sunnah. "Muslims do not celebrate birthdays because it is a kind of innovation in religion which has no basis in the pure Shari`ah."

That is because the Messenger (sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “Beware of newly-introduced matters in religion), for every newly-introduced matter is a Bid’ah and every Bid’ah is a Dalalah (deviation from what is right).”

He (peace be upon him) said in his sermon on Friday: Ama Ba’d (Now then), the best of speech is the Book of Allah, the best of guidance is the guidance of Muhammad (sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam), the most evil of matters are those which are newly introduced in religion), and every Bid’ah is a Dalalah (deviation from what is right).

It is sufficient for a Mu’min (believer) to follow the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and carry on his tradition, and keeping far from Bid’ahs. Love for the Prophet (peace be upon him) is not in committing Bid’ahs, but in following his way (peace be upon him), abiding by his commands, avoiding his prohibitions, and invoking peace and blessings upon him whenever he is mentioned. May Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him at all times.

Introducing Bid’ahs is a means that incurs his anger and the wrath of Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He). As for denouncing the people of Bid’ah, Allah (Glorified be He) says: Or have they partners (with Allâh — false gods) who have instituted for them a religion which Allâh has not ordained?

(Part No. 3; Page No. 43) Imam Ibn Baaz

NB: Innovation in Religion does not include technological innovations!

3.Pagan Origins:
Many scholars highlight that the origins of birthday celebrations are rooted in pagan customs. For instance, it is noted that "A quick Google search reveals the pagan origins of birthday celebrations. This is reason enough not to celebrate birthdays." This connection to paganism raises concerns about the appropriateness of such celebrations in Islam.

4.Focus on the Hereafter:
Islam emphasizes the importance of the hereafter and the transient nature of life. Celebrating birthdays can distract individuals from their spiritual duties and the reality of life’s brevity. As stated in various Islamic teachings, the focus should be on preparing for the afterlife rather than celebrating the passage of time.

5.Celebrating a Decrease in Life Span:
The final reason is a philosophical one: celebrating a birthday signifies that one is getting closer to death. This perspective can be seen as backward, as it emphasizes the decrease in life span rather than the blessings of life. Reflecting on this, one might consider whether it is wise to celebrate the inevitable approach of death rather than focusing on the quality and purpose of life itself. Even a person that is to die at 25 will be looking forward to celebrating his 25th birthday!

We ask Allah to guide us to the truth and keep us firm upon it till the end!

Allahuma Aameen

franvincoop:
Na why cholera, typhoid and dysentery dey carry una over 6.5 because una leave toilet roll come dey use hand wash nyash with long long nails.
Talking about brains, what does your brain tell you about an adult marrying a six year old and consummation at 9 years old?

Tell me you don't wash your hands without telling me you don't wash your hands.

No response from your "brains" about the rape of a 9 year old girl by the paedophile butcher of Banu Qurayza? abi?
Na nyash and hands you dey now, u no dey about brains again, very soon u go enter kidney or liver.

Before Mohammed and Islam, Jews owned the whole Mecca and Medina.
Just pray that you don't find yourself in a mosque with the likes of El Rufai, Gumi, Sheriff, Ishaq, etc MURIC or MACBAN crew, when reaper drones go release hellfire missiles for there, that 72 virgins wey dey hungry you, na that day you must collect am, 💯.
Walahi, u no go fit escape am, continue.

beardedboy:
Tell me you don't wash your hands without telling me you don't wash your hands.

Just STFU

franvincoop:
No response from your "brains" about the rape of a 9 year old girl by the paedophile butcher of Banu Qurayza? abi?
Na nyash and hands you dey now, u no dey about brains again, very soon u go enter kidney or liver.

Before Mohammed and Islam, Jews owned the whole Mecca and Medina.
Just pray that you don't find yourself in a mosque with the likes of El Rufai, Gumi, Sheriff, Ishaq, etc MURIC or MACBAN crew, when reaper drones go release hellfire missiles for there, that 72 virgins wey dey hungry you, na that day you must collect am, 💯.
Walahi, u no go fit escape am, continue.

You are just jumping from point to point like a mountain gaot. So much ignorance and h8 in your comment.

Keep ranting. You will be honoured with no response.

omoredia:
But u have holiday to celebrate muhammed birthday

Muslims don't worship that stone and Jesus didn't say he's God

Caseless:
Muslims don't worship that stone and Jesus didn't say he's God

Then why pray towards a stone? Why bow down to it? We should only bow down to God

omoredia:
Then why pray towards a stone? Why bow down to it? We should only bow down to God

It's just a direction we face to pray. While at that point, you might face another direction eastwards from ka'abba.

Caseless:
It's just a direction we face to pray. While at that point, you might face another direction eastwards from ka'abba.

But there is a stone. And we should bow to any image. It is idolatry codedly

Kukutente23:
What basis do you have to remove technological innovations from innovations? Do you have a quranic reference or hadith to rely on or it's just your bias?
The Prophet did not make such distinction so how and why are you doing that

The Prophet was not sent as regards technology but as regards the religion of Islam. Moreso, this is the Islamic section not the Technology section!

Cerebellum:
And you proudly posted this

Must you be led every time??

Yes, we must be led everytime and not by our whims!

Rashduct4luv:
The Prophet was not sent as regards technology but as regards the religion of Islam. Moreso, this is the Islamic section not the Technology section!

But he seemed to have an opinion on everything did he not?
He even prescribed antidotes like Camel urine for ailments? Is the study of medicine part of the reliving religion of Islam?

Kukutente23:
But he seemed to have an opinion on everything did he not?
He even prescribed antidotes like Camel urine for ailments? Is the study of medicine part of the reliving religion of Islam?

Prophets are also send with miracles! Having medical knowledge without being specially thought is a miracle!

So how is technology related with birthday celebrations again in the contexts of this thread?