How do Muslim couples celebrate Eid al Fitr? Muslim couples in different countries may have adopted certain practices in celebrating Eid but celebrations in most countries involve sharing a meal with family and often close friends. When I say family that doesn’t just mean the couple and their children but often includes parents-in-law, grandparents, and possibly the couple’s brothers & sisters.
As a girl can I accept a gift from a guy in Islam?
In Islam, interactions between unrelated men and women (non-mahram) are generally guided by principles of modesty and avoidance of inappropriate situations. Receiving gifts from non-mahram individuals, especially those of the opposite gender, can be discouraged to prevent any potential misunderstandings or impropriety.
However, within the boundaries of the family (mahram relationships), such as receiving gifts from a father, brother, or husband, it is not only permissible but also encouraged. The intentions behind giving and receiving gifts within these family relationships should be pure, fostering love, and kindness, and strengthening family bonds.
It’s important for both men and women to be mindful of their intentions, ensuring that their actions and interactions align with Islamic principles of modesty, decency, and respect for others. If there are specific questions about interactions with non-mahram individuals or concerns about the appropriateness of receiving a gift, consulting with a knowledgeable religious scholar can provide personalized guidance based on Islamic teachings.
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Is it halal to speak to a guy friend as a Muslim girl?
Allah (SWT) asked to guard the gaze and private parts and not to approach adultery. Speaking to a friend, who can be a man or woman isn’t prohibited. You can’t find any such instructions in the Quran. But if you are one who also believes and follows what men devised centuries later (in the name of the Prophet) and cultural doctrine mixed with “presumed as religion” then you may follow those who are knowledgeable in exegesis.
Allah (SWT) wants us to be righteous and have piety. Speaking to a male friend won’t destroy your righteousness or piety unless you don’t guard your gaze or private parts. May Allah (SWT) guide you to the right direction as only HE guides whoever HE wants.
Is there any hadith about retrieving a gift from someone you give to?
Based on the hadith reported on the authority of Ibn `Abbas and Ibn `Umar, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
“It is not lawful for a man to give gift and afterwards to take it back except a father regarding what he gives his child. The parable of one who gives a gift and then takes it back is like the parable of a dog which eats till when it is satisfied, it vomits and then takes his vomiting back.” (Abu Dawud, An-Nasa’i, Ibn Majah, and At-Tirmidhi)
How do Muslim couples celebrate Eid al Fitr?
Firstly it ought to be understood that Muslims live in many countries and in some countries they are the majority faith community but not in others.
It has become a custom and ritual that Muslims attend communal prayers on the morning of Eid. Unfortunately, the women are not always in a position to attend Eid prayers and even when they do they worship in a separate space from where the men worship. Women not attending communal prayers will often pray in the home.
Muslim couples in different countries may have adopted certain practices in celebrating Eid but celebrations in most countries involve sharing a meal with family and often close friends. When I say family that doesn’t just mean the couple and their children but often includes parents-in-law, grandparents, and possibly the couple’s brothers & sisters.
Special food is cooked for the Eid meal and this burden generally falls upon the wife (or on all women in an extended family household.) So while my in-laws were alive my wife and I along with our son travelled from Leicester to Gloucester to join a meal prepared for the family and friends. After the meal was over, many visitors dropped by to offer their Eid greetings and were offered hospitality.
Since the passing of both my wife and my parents, we have developed our own custom/practice of having a celebratory meal and inviting a few close friends.
I know that it a common practice among many Muslim couples from the Indian subcontinent for the husband to gift his wife a present – often with a new outfit (shalwar kameez) and/or jewelry. I have certainly been happy to “have an excuse” to give my wife a valuable gift. (She is good at giving presents, but not so good at receiving them!) Given that she will be heavily involved in cooking the celebratory meal (and I will only be assisting in my sous-chef capacity) I feel no need for her to gift me anything.
Children often receive some money for Eid from their parents and from grandparents. My wife and I have always bought our son new clothes to wear on Eid and also gifted him some money. (Non-Muslims, please note that, unlike Christmas, there is no ritual or practice of gift-giving by children to their parents.) While my parents were alive, they always gave my son (their grandson) some Eid gift which was a smart new outfit and some money. My son also has always received Eid money from some of his uncles and aunts.
On this Eid-ul-Fitre in our household, my wife and son will visit the local mosque and join in Eid prayers. On their return, I will make the customary dessert (from my own family traditions) of Zarda – a sweet, saffron, almond, and sultana-rich rice dish. (Different families may choose to prepare other main dishes or desserts.) My wife will prepare both lamb and potato samosas, and spring rolls, served with coriander chutney, all washed down with some freshly made mango lassi. The evening meal, which is the big meal of the day in our household, will be a rich lamb dish served with naan (bread). This will be followed up with a dessert my wife has made, in addition to the dessert of Zarda that I have made. In the spirit of sharing, the Zarda I made ( and some of the samosas too) will be shared with at least 4 sets of neighbors.
One of my vivid and evocative memories of childhood is of waking up early on Eid morning and wandering into the kitchen to see my mother cooking Zarda and the fragrance of the dish tantalizing my senses. She always timed it so that I could taste some of the Zarda before breakfast. She used to smile at me and quietly slip me some Eid money.