I never would have imagined that celebrating Valentine’s Day would be antithetical to the good practice of Islam.
“A Muslim is prohibited from celebrating, approving or congratulating on this occasion,” said the ruling issued by the Fatwa Committee. Supporting others to celebrate the day such as buying or selling Valentine’s items, presenting gifts or making festival food falls in the category of approval.
What do Fatwas like this portend for the prospect of assimilating Muslims into their host cultures, particularly those in Europe?
The occasion seems trivial to youths in Qasim. “I know it but I disdain it,” said a 23-year-old Ahmad Al-Mutairy. “The Internet is full of such triviality. Only fools will fall into such traps,” he added.
“Our religion is very clear in this matter. We only celebrate two occasions every year at the end of Ramadan and during pilgrimage. Anyone who adopts another culture is very weak and misguided,” said another young man.
Well, if adopting another culture is a sign that one is weak and misguided, then I think that Europe will face a Muslim population that is resistant to assimilation.
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