Celebrations and Customs

Q: Is it permissible to wish Hindus "happy Diwali" on the occasion of Diwali?

Q: If a Muslim celebrates birthdays or anniversaries, does he/she become a kaafir? Does he/she need to renew the shahaadah again?

Q: Can I put up a Christmas tree in my house? My intention is not to celebrate Christmas, but I am just doing it because my kids like it. Also, is it permissible to gather with family on Christmas day and have a celebratory dinner with the intention of seeing each other?

Q: What is the ruling with regard to wishing someone "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" in Islam? What was the sunnah of Nabi (sallallahu alaihi wasallam)?

Q: I bought a donut from Dunkin Donuts because I was hungry and it ended up being heart shaped because of Valentine’s Day. I do not celebrate Valentine days and did not know that it would be heart shaped. I was not sure if I should return the doughnut but did not want to waste food so I ate it. Did I commit kufr or a sin ?

Q: Is it OK if I don't cut a cake on my son's birthday but I prepare some good food for family members and few relatives?

Q: Is it permissible to wish one another "Happy New Year" when the new english year starts? Some people say that the New Year's celebration has some kufr connotations. Is this correct?

Q: What is the ruling with regards to participating in Christmas celebrations? Is it permissible for a person to give gifts to the kuffaar on this occasion to promote his business?

Q: What is the ruling with regards to Christmas celebrations?

Q: Is it allowed for Muslim businessmen to promote their business through having Black Friday sales?