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On February 14, around the year 270 A.D., Valentine, a holy priest in Rome in the days of Emperor Claudius II, is said to have been executed. He helped inspire the holiday of Valentine's Day. Islam maintains that Valentine’s Day dates back to the Romans and is not found in Islam at all – which makes it an expression of faith that is exclusive to Christians. Religions, in general, are distinguished by the festivals that are exclusive to them; for example, Eid is widely recognized as a special period for Muslims, which is not ALSO READ: Muslim students protest against Valentine's Day. This is not because Islam frowns at sharing of gift items with loved ones but because Islamically, Valentine's Day is not a day Muslims Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, [1] is celebrated annually on February 14. [2] It originated as a Christian feast day honoring a martyr named Valentine , and through later folk traditions it has also become a significant cultural, religious and commercial celebration of romance and love in VALENTINE DAY- Prof. KH.Yahya Zainul Ma'arif, Lc., M.A., Ph.D, pengasuh Lembaga Pengembangan Da'wah dan Pondok Pesantren Al-Bahjah yang berpusat di Cirebon menegaskan bahwa Islam tidak pernah mengajarkan Hari Kasih Sayang atau Valentine Day. Buya Yahya turut menyinggung kekafiran bagi mereka yang What ISLAM says about Valentine's Day Feb 11, 2020 As Christians and followers of other faiths join the world to celebrate Valentine's Day on Friday next week, Muslims seem not to have a common Q: Kindly explain the Shar’i ruling on married couples exchanging gifts amongst themselves especially on Valentine’s Day? A: Haamidaw wa Musalliyaa. Valentine’s Day has its roots in Christianity. It was established to mourn the death of a Roman – St. Valentine – who was killed more than 1700 years ago. Since it has its roots in Valentine’s Day: How a day known for beheadings, animal sacrifices and criminal activity became a lover’s holiday. On Valentine’s Day, romance reigns supreme. So, how did we get from beheading to betrothing on Valentine’s Day? Early origins of St. Valentine Ancient sources reveal that there were several St. Valentines who died on Feb. 14. For an occasion that celebrates romantic love with the giving of chocolates and roses, Valentine’s Day has surprisingly grisly origins. The day is named after a Christian priest, Valentinus, who lived in the late third century AD and was beheaded on the orders of the pagan Roman emperor Claudius II on 14 February, a date subsequently commemorated by Christians as his feast day. Valentine’s Day comes under this heading because it is an idolatrous Christian festival, so it is not permissible for a Muslim who believes in Allah and the Last Day to observe it or approve of it or congratulate people on it. Rather he has to ignore it and avoid it, in obedience to Allah and His Messenger, and so as to keep away from the Any wise person, even a non-Muslim, who has witnessed life and its trials, will willingly and objectively attest to the absolute absurdity and superficial, flimsy foundation of Valentine’s Day. Businesses, on the other hand, capitalize on this day to earn as much revenue as possible by offering customized products and services, hence the Fatwas of Muslim scholars concerning Valentine’s Day The Fatwa of Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him) Question: In recent times the celebration of Valentine’s Day has become widespread, especially among female students. This is one of the Christian holidays. Over time, Valentine’s Day became associated with romantic love, and in the Middle Ages, it became a common practice to exchange love letters and tokens of affection on this day. Today, Valentine’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world as a day to express love and affection to romantic partners, family members, and friends The question of whether Islam allows Muslims to behead civilians or prisoners of war has been a topic of great concern, particularly in light of recent events. However, it is essential to understand that Islam fundamentally rejects any form of violence or cruelty against innocent individuals, whether they are civilians or prisoners. It is believed that priests Valentine or Valentines were killed on this day. How is Valentine’s Day Celebrated? Valentine’s Day celebrants exchange cards and gifts to express their feelings. According to 2023 statistics, US consumers spent a total of $25.9 billion on Valentine’s Day celebrations, according to the National Retail Islam does recognize happy occasions that bring people closer to one another, and add spice to their lives. However, Islam goes against blindly imitating the West regarding a special occasion such as Valentine’s Day. Hence, commemorating that special day known as the Valentine’s Day is an innovation or bid`ah that has no religious backing Somali terrorist group al Shabab spent Valentine’s Day beheading 25 year old humanitarian aid worker Mansuur Mohammed. Al Shabab is a group of JavaScript and Cookies are required to view this site. As Muslims, we are required to love one another and to wish and inculcate love among people regardless of their colour, race, religion, or identity. However, this does not mean dissolving our identity or blindly copying and imitating others’ traditions and practices. The Origin of “Valentine Day” or “Festival of Love” Misconception 2: Valentine’s Day Is Haram (Forbidden) in Islam. Clarification: The permissibility of celebrating Valentine’s Day in Islam is a subject of debate among scholars. While some consider it harmless, others raise concerns about potential conflicts with Islamic values, such as modesty and avoiding premarital relationships.
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