Muslim Leader Issues Fatwa Declaring New Year Celebrations Un-Islamic
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Bareilly, Dec 29 (NationPress) In light of the upcoming New Year, a notable statement was made by Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, who serves as the President of the All India Muslim Jamaat. On Sunday, he addressed a fatwa that condemns participation in New Year celebrations and the exchange of greetings for this occasion.
He urged Muslims to abstain from such activities, asserting that those who do partake would be viewed as criminals under Sharia law. He emphasized the necessity for Muslims to avoid engaging in these practices.
In a video message, he remarked: "The Chashma Darul Ifta Bareilly Sharif has released a fatwa concerning the New Year celebration. The document states that marking the New Year according to the English calendar in January is not suitable for Muslims. It also points out that many Muslim youths celebrate the New Year and exchange greetings, which are religious customs of Christians. Islam forbids participation in or adherence to the religious traditions of other faiths."
He elaborated: "The fatwa underscores that New Year festivities frequently include dancing, loud music, alcohol consumption, gambling, and other actions that are strictly prohibited in Islam. Anyone engaging in such events will be deemed a sinner. Hence, Muslims have been unequivocally advised to steer clear of these activities and avoid celebrating the New Year, as it contradicts Islamic principles. Within the framework of Sharia, individuals who partake in such actions are considered criminals. They must avoid such behaviors and never indulge in them."
In contrast, Kashish Warsi, the national president of the Sufi Foundation, has reportedly criticized the fatwa.
He has labeled it a product of a "fatwa factory" that imposes unnecessary limitations on Muslims. Warsi challenged the selective designation of practices as forbidden, arguing that pressing issues within the community remain unaddressed.
