Every 14th of February is marked for the celebration of Valentine's day. What does Islam say about this? Can Muslims celebrate a Valentine's day?

Praise be to Allaah.

Firstly:

Without doubt, Valentine’s Day is a jaahili Roman festival, which continued to be celebrated until after the Romans became Christian. This festival became connected with the saint known as Valentine who was sentenced to death on 14 February 270 CE. The kuffaar still celebrate this festival, during which immorality and evil are practised widely.

Secondly:

It is not permissible for a Muslim to celebrate any of the festivals of the kuffaar, because festivals come under the heading of shar’i issues which are to be based on the sound texts.

Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: Festivals are part of sharee’ah, clear way and rituals of which Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“To each among you, We have prescribed a law and a clear way”

[Al-Quran al-Maa’idah 5:48]

In essence, Mulsims should not do any of their rituals at the time of their festivals; rather the day of their festival should be like any other day for the Muslims. The Muslims should not do anything specific in imitation of them. ( Majmoo al-Fataawa (25/329). )

Also, many scholars have issued fatawah stating that it is haraam to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Among them is our noble Sheikh:

Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (may Allaah have mercy on him) who was asked:

In recent times the celebration of Valentine’s Day has become widespread, especially among female students. It is a Christian festival where people dress completely in red, including clothes and shoes, and they exchange red flowers. We hope that you can explain the ruling on celebrating this festival, and what your advice is to Muslims with regard to such matters; may Allaah bless you and take care of you.

He replied:

Celebrating Valentine’s Day is not permissible for a number of reasons.

1- It is an innovated festival for which there is no basis in Islam.

2- It promotes love and infatuation.

3- It calls for hearts to be preoccupied with foolish matters that are contrary to the way of the righteous salaf (may Allaah be pleased with them).

It is not permissible on this day to do any of the things that are characteristic of this festival, whether that has to do with food, drinks, clothing, exchanging gifts or anything else.

The Muslim should be proud of his religion and should not be a weak character who follows every Tom, Dick and Harry. I ask Allaah to protect the Muslims from all temptations, visible and invisible, and to protect us and guide us.

End quote from Majmoo’ Fataawa al-Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (16/199)


Say no to Valentine!

May Allah grant us beneficial understanding (Ameen).

IslamQA

laughable

Allahumma Ameen..May the Almighty make us the from the strongest believers protect us Always from hearts that are not humble.

Auzubilahi Minashaytani rajim


Olorun yamiyashaytan ati awon moleyinre

U don start again

1nigeriamyfoot:
U don start again

go to Christian thread and celebrate Val egbon mini ibadan

TeemahBeddings:
go to Christian thread and celebrate Val egbon mini ibadan

Long tym my Angel

here we go

1nigeriamyfoot:



Long tym my Angel

hahaha....you remember me

Mxcheeew hypocrite religion

The origin of Valentine's Day and its symbols are rooted in the worship of false gods. It has no Biblical basis. Those who celebrate the holiday and consider themselves Christians need to take a prayerful look at what they are doing.

I can see you are trying to push this celebration towards Christianity.

Ameen, Jazakallahu khairan

1nigeriamyfoot:
U don start again

one slowpoke spotted

That's how it starts.
From "Valentine is not permissible for muslims" to " Valentine is forbidden for everyone, non- muslims included" then start looking for how to enforce it.

malcom1X:
The origin of Valentine's Day and its symbols are rooted in the worship of false gods. It has no Biblical basis. Those who celebrate the holiday and consider themselves Christians need to take a prayerful look at what they are doing.

I can see you are trying to push this celebration towards Christianity.

.if you are not a christian I dont see how it's your business.

TeemahBeddings:
hahaha....you remember me

I can never forget you now

Omo lepa to pretty

Super Alhaja wey I respect anytime any day

Point of correction. VALENTINE'S DAY IS NOT A CHRISTIAN FESTIVAL!! Don't come here and spread False information!

1nigeriamyfoot:

I can never forget you now

Omo lepa to pretty

Super Alhaja wey I respect anytime any day

Egbon mi. You know say I don marry sha

Jaynom:
Point of correction. VALENTINE'S DAY IS NOT A CHRISTIAN FESTIVAL!! Don't come here and spread False information!

Their main plan is to push it to their followers as a Christian celebration

TeemahBeddings:
Egbon mi. You know say I don marry sha

I'm very happy for you

Yes, you are not too young now

Although u never notify me else I for demand my right from your hubby but no wahala Sha, I go call ur husband make e send dowry

Lukgaf:
Every 14th of February is marked for the celebration of Valentine's day. What does Islam say about this? Can Muslims celebrate a Valentine's day?



IslamQA

who are the Kuffr? the Christians or the traditional worshippers?

I think this section is for Muslim and Muslimah alone but why we have :- of them here just to distract or cause an unnecessary commotion.
It's not a Muslim for a none muslin to comment in the Muslim section the same thing applicable to Muslims that always put an eye on the Christians page on Sunday.
If Islam is against Val celebration and Muslims are ready to dissociate themselves from the Khafrr festival Alhamdulilahi and if Christians or Roman have reference for it in their scripture and which to celebrate it TO GOD BE THE GLORY.
Religion should not cause wahala

Hypocrites....they will come here and support it and go back to taking their wives and girlfriends out during Valentine's Day

Lukgaf:
Every 14th of February is marked for the celebration of Valentine's day. What does Islam say about this? Can Muslims celebrate a Valentine's day?



IslamQA

Ode! Mumu! Show me any evidence that explicitly prohibits valentine celebration from the Quaran or hadith? No one asks you to present Ibn xxxx or Ibn that fatwa. Every scholar is entitled to their opinion! This clearly mean you are following that Ibn X and you follow neither the Quaran nor the Sunna of the beloved Prophet.

Anyway, I don't even celebrate valentine.

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Kherdija:
Allahumma Ameen..May the Almighty make us the from the strongest believers protect us Always from hearts that are not humble.

Amin, Malama

Recently, the government of Saudi Arabia allowed Saudis to celebrate Valentine's Day officially for first time since they have been celebrating it in secret for many centuries.
Maybe Lukgaf, Antichristian and Empiree should go and teach Islam to the owners of Islam

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Auzubilahi Minashaytani rajim.

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Jazakallahu khairan

Muslims are known to be primitive people and should not have anything to do with Valentine

How can you convince a Fulani herdsman to celebrate valentine