Traditional & Modern Imitations Of The Disbelievers

Book excerpt: A book outlining various issues faced by Muslims with regards to imitating the disbelievers. This book takes you on a journey explaining their history and Islamic ruling concerning every matter. Imitation of the Kuffaar means imitating their clothing and appearance, and the customs that are unique to them. It does not mean that we should not ride what they ride or wear what they wear. But if they ride in a specific way that is unique to them, then we should not ride in that way. If they tailor their clothes in a certain fashion that is unique to them, we should not do likewise. But if we have cars that are similar to theirs and fabric that is similar to theirs, there is nothing wrong with that. As for customs, the basic principle is that they are permissible, unless there is evidence to prove that they are not allowed. Based on that, if the people are accustomed to something and anyone tells them that it is Haraam, then he is required to produce evidence; it should be said to him: Where is the evidence that it is Haraam? But in the case of acts of worship, if someone tells a person that a particular act of worship is an innovation, and he says that it is not an innovation, we say to him: Where is the evidence that is it is not an innovation? Because the basic principle with regard to acts of worship is that they are not allowed unless there is evidence to prove that they are Islamically prescribed. Topics covered are: Amulets & Talismans Beard & Mustache Celebrations, Events & Festivals - April Fool’s Day - Baby Shower - Birthday - Carnivals - Christmas - Father’s Day - Fiesta De San Fermín - Halloween - Holi - International Women’s Day - International Yoga Day - La Tomatina - Mardi Gras - Mother’s Day - National Day - New Year - Nowruz - SF Pride - Thanksgiving - Valentine’s Day Clapping Clothing & Accessories - Cross-Dressing - Graduation Gown & Cap - Specific Colors - Specific Styles - Wearing High Heels - Women Wearing Trousers Cohabitation Discrimination In Punishment Eating & Drinking With Your Left Hand Eyebrow Shaping & Plucking Excessive Love For Dogs Extreme Decoration Of Mosques Female Infanticide Feminism Greetings - Bowing - Curtsy - Namaste or Namaskar - Sembah - Touching Feet (Charan Sparsh) Growing & Keeping Long Nails Hair Styles Love Bite Meditation Men Wearing Bracelets Men Wearing Chains & Necklaces Moment Of Silence Nationalism Palmistry Piercings Proposing A Toast Proposing On One Knee Rallies & Protests Selfie Culture Shrines Sports Fanaticism Standing Ovation Standing Up For National Anthem Superstition Tattooing Weddings - Bachelor Party - Bridal Shower - Honeymoon Whistling Wife Taking The Husband’s Surname Wigs & Extensions Zodiac Signs