Aqaaid

Participating in the Hindu Holi festival

Q:

1. I read online that if one plays holi (hindu festival) then they are out of the fold of Islam. Is this true?

2. What if one is walking, not intending to play holi, just going out for work or leisure and colour is thrown on them. Are they out of the fold of Islam?

3. I also read that if one prefers holi or thinks it's fun, etc., then it takes one out of the fold of Islam and their nikah will be nullified, is this true?

4. Does just merely thinking this take the person out of Islam and is their nikah nullified?

5. Does just thinking holi is fun or wanting to play it but actually don't play it as they know it is a kuffar thing, are they out of the fold of Islam and is their nikah nullified?

The person would never actually play holi as they know it is against Islam. They just want to know if they just think it's fun, etc. what affect would it have.

Fortune telling

Q: Can the change in the position of the planets really affects one's fate? I have seen many of my non-Muslim friends prediction being accurate? How can a fortune teller be right?

Celebrating birthdays

Q: I want to ask regarding celebrating family kids birthday parties. My in laws are not very religious so if someone's kid in their family celebrates a birthday party or celebrates a birthday party at home, what should I do?

I tell them that birthdays are not allowed in Islam and they even say "yes we know, we just doing it to keep the kids happy they can get toys or clothes on this occasion". If I don't go then my husband and in laws get upset and they tell me that I am not part of the family.