from Hallow'een and other non-Muslim celebrations, such as birthdays, anniversaries,
Christmas, Valentines Day, etc. The Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s.) said: The Final Hour
will not come until my followers copy the deeds of the previous nations and follow them
very closely, span by span, and cubit by cubit (inch by inch). (Bukhari). Islam is a pure
religion with no need to accommodate any custom, practice or celebration that is not a
part of it. Islam does not distinguish between "secular and sacred;" the shari'ah must rule
every aspect of our lives.
"You must keep to my Sunnah and the sunnah of the rightly-guided
Caliphs; cling to it firmly. Beware of newly invented matters, for every new matter is an
innovation, and every innovation is misleading." (Bukhari)
"When the people see a person committing a wrong, but do not seize his hand to restrain
him or her from the deed, it is likely that Allah will punish them both." (Abu Da'oud,
Nasa'i, Tirmidhi)
"Whoever imitates a nation is one of them." (Abu Da'oud)
What to do on Halloween?
We have established, beyond doubt, that the celebration of Hallow'een is
absolutely forbidden in Islam. It is HARAM. The question arises as to what to do on this
night. Muslim parents must not send their kids out "trick-or-treating" on Hallow'een
night. Our children must be told why we do not celebrate Hallow'een. Most children are
very receptive when taught with sincerity, and especially when shown in practice the joy
of their own Islamic celebrations and traditions. In this regard, teach them about the two
Islamic festivals of Eid. (Eid-ul-Fitr is fast approaching, and this is the perfect time to
start preparing them for it.) It must also be mentioned that, even Muslims who stay home
and give out treats to those who come to their door are still participating in this festival.
In order to avoid this, leave the front lights off and do not open the door. Educate your
neighbours about our Islamic teachings.
Inform them in advance that Muslims do not participate in Hallow'een, and explain the
reasons why. (Give them a copy of this flyer if needed.) They will respect your wishes,
and you will gain respect in the process. "A person who calls another to guidance will be
rewarded, as will the one who accepts the message." (Tirmidhi)
Finally, we must remember that we are fully accountable to Allah for all of our
actions and deeds. If, after knowing the Truth, we do not cease our un-Islamic practises,
we risk the wrath of Allah as He himself warned us in the Qur'an: "Then let them beware
who refuse the Messenger's order lest some trial befall them, or a grevious punishment be
afflicted upon them!" (24:63). This is a serious matter and not to be taken lightly. And
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