Kozhikode: Samasta Kerala Jamiatul Ulama General Secretary Kanthapuram A.P. can participate in the celebrations of other religions. Abubakar Musliar. Just be careful not to copy their culture. Kantapuram said that it is our tradition to maintain friendship with other religions, including our own.
Sunni youth group state secretary Hamid Faizi Ambalakadavan’s statement that Muslims should not celebrate Christmas had created a big controversy. It is in this context that Kanthapuram AP. Abu Bakr Musliyar’s response.
A picture of Muslim League state president Panakkad Sadikhali Thangal cutting the cake along with Kleemis Bawa Thirumeni was released at the Christmas celebration held at KCBC headquarters.
After this, Sunni youth group state secretary Hamid Faizi came to Ambalakada demanding that Muslims should not celebrate Christmas.
In a Facebook post, Hamid Faizi asked how a Muslim can participate in Christmas celebrations and worships where Jesus Christ is seen as the Son of God.
Islam enjoins friendship and tolerance towards people of other religions. But Hameed Faizi explains that Islam does not allow them to participate in their worships and celebrations.
Hamid Faizi says that we should be careful against the spread of rituals, celebrations and worship like Christmas star, Christmas tree, Santa Claus, grass hut, Christmas cake cutting to the Muslim community.
Hamid Faizi’s response was heavily criticized on social media. Criticism came against him from among Muslim believers.