“O you who believe, strong drink and games of chance and idols and divining arrows are only an abomination of Satan’s handiwork. Leave it aside so that you may succeed.” (Qur’an 5:90)
“Islamic scholar urges Muslims to avoid New Year’s celebrations,” ILKHA, December 23, 2024 (thanks to The Religion of Peace):
Mullah Enver Kılıçarslan, the President of ITTIHADUL ULEMA, called on Muslims to refrain from participating in New Year celebrations, gambling, and other activities associated with the occasion, highlighting their incompatibility with Islamic principles.
According to Kılıçarslan, the practices surrounding the New Year are not only culturally foreign but also prohibited in Islam, emphasizing that Muslims should instead focus on worship and gratitude to Allah.
New Year Celebrations: A Christian Custom
Kılıçarslan firmly asserted that celebrating the New Year is a Christian tradition and, therefore, inconsistent with Islamic values. Drawing on a hadith of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), he warned that “Whoever tries to be like a nation is one of them,” emphasizing the importance of maintaining Islamic identity and avoiding practices associated with non-Muslims. “New Year’s celebration is a Christian custom,” Kılıçarslan remarked. He further criticized the exchange of gifts, viewing it as an act that diminishes one’s good deeds in the eyes of Allah.
The Harm of Gambling and Games of Chance
A significant portion of the New Year celebrations in many cultures includes gambling, particularly with games like the national lottery. Kılıçarslan condemned this, stating that “No one can see good from the money coming from gambling and games of chance,” citing the Islamic prohibition on such activities. He reminded Muslims that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) had forbidden celebrations other than those of Ramadan and Eid al-Adha, further underlining the sinful nature of engaging in activities like gambling during the New Year period….
For Kılıçarslan, the approach to the New Year should not be about indulgence or celebration, but rather about reflection, repentance, and worship. He warned that any involvement in practices such as drinking alcohol, gambling, or preparing special meals for the occasion would be considered haram (forbidden) and a form of disobedience to Allah.
In conclusion, Mullah Enver Kılıçarslan’s message to the Muslim community is clear: the New Year should not be a time for festive indulgence, but for deepening one’s faith through worship and gratitude. Muslims are reminded to avoid activities that are not in line with the teachings of Islam, such as celebrating the New Year and participating in gambling, and instead focus on prayer, reflection, and devotion to Allah.
࿗Infidel࿘ says
Do they even celebrate the islamic new Year? As per the hijra date?
Isabella van der westhuizen says
They are a cheerful lot
40 rounds says
How do Muslims have fun besides murdering, torturing, raping, kidnapping, and destroying things? Just asking
tharmon says
+1
rick says
Please add “having sex” to the prohibited by Islam things to do. That way you will disappear in 30 years and the world will be a better place for everyone.
Unfortunately Muslims seem to have nothing to do except have sex and study how to make a bomb and how to locate synagogues on the internet ( with directions how to get there_ so you can use the bomb that you studied so seriously how to make.
Hudders. says
Don’t worry, you’re not invited anyway, miserable backwards death cultist.
The only reason you & your despicable criminal kind attend any sort of gatherings at new year, is so you can molest the women & young girls there. As has been seen many times before.
I do not wish this so called cleric any happiness of success for 2025. Beast.
Andrew Blackadder says
Could he be signalling to muslims to stay clear of New Year Celebration as he knows there will be some bombing going off during that time of year…
That old rag head in Iran said years ago that there is no joking or fun in islam just bow down and sniff the rectum in front of you is all the joy you need in life.
Brian K says
What as sour pathetic looking Twot!! I have seen people with severe constipation happier looking than that moron. I wonder if he does stand up comedy at funerals?
James Lincoln says
Take a good look at the picture of Mullah Enver Kılıçarslan in this feature article:
“Dead eyes” with a scowl.