Q: Is it appropriate for students (both male and female) to ask teachers (both male and female) to sign or write their names on the clothes the students are wearing during annual or farewell day celebrations in school? And is it permissible for a teacher to do it?
Q: Is it permissible to celebrate Thanksgiving?
Q: Is it permissible for a Muslim business owner to give his staff Christmas/new year bonuses?
Q: Can a Muslim go out to view the new year's fireworks? Even if it be standing by his room window and watching the fireworks?
Q:
1. Is it permissible for a Muslim business owner to promote his business using adverts with Christmas decorations?
2. Can a Muslim businessman sell Christmas lights, trees, decorations, etc.?
3. What is the ruling regarding a person decorating his business with Christmas lights, Santa Clause etc.?
Q: I know birthdays are not halal but if a close person invites me, I need to go. So if I went to a birthday party where there is no music, only relatives and close friends, I will not eat the cake but it seems bad if I don't eat the food they ordered, so if I eat the food will it halal for me? Only to eat the food.
Q: Is it permissible in Islam to wish someone well on their anniversary?
Also, what about cutting the cake in the presence of close family members? Is this permissible?
Q: Please advise on the new "galentines" trend, it is valentines but for friends. It has become a trend amongst the Muslim youth.
Q: Is it permissible to attend a mendhi ceremony/party or is it imitation of non-Muslims?
Q: At work, non Muslims will give new year messages. I know that new year celebrations and messages are not allowed in Islam.
Is it permissible to respond with a general statement not connected to the new year such as "I hope you enjoyed your break and all the best for the year".