Celebrating Independence day in India

Submitted by user2 on Thu, 2022-08-25 07:31

Q: Can a Muslim staying in India celebrate Independence day of India and carry the national flag? Is it against Islam ?

A: Of what benefit will this be to a Muslim? Muslims should be overwhelmed with the pain that they had ruled India for over 700 years. What could have been the factors for them losing control? Obviously it will be because of them moving away from righteousness and virtue, not pondering about their future and aakhirat, and not being concerned about the coming generations. Hence, it is folly for a Muslim to join in these types of celebrations.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

Category:

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