Q: A few Muslim people that I have come across have said they are going to attend the Durban botanical garden trail of lights event. This is where the whole garden is lit up and there are light decorations and things like that.
Upon looking online I found that there are a variety of lights, and some include a Christmas tree, the animal carrying a cart with Santa Clause, there is even people dressed in crusts outfits and Santa clause. The advert mentions it is in the spirit of the season as well. This is a non Muslim event and there is also music and other things.
These people still insist there is nothing wrong with just seeing lights and say we not going there for the Christmas items just to walk around and see the lights.
Mufti sahab, many Muslims are going for this event, and they believe there is nothing wrong. Please can you check it and provide a ruling stating why it's not permissible to go there and the reasons to get them to understand. I can forward this to all of them.
A: When it has got kufr connotations then Muslims should keep a distance from this. We are commanded to not even slightly incline towards the wrong, otherwise the fire of Jahannam will get you. You start off very innocently and before you know it, you have a liking for Christianity. Can there be anything more disgusting and shameful for a Muslim.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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