By Paul Salahuddin Armstrong Co-Director, The Association of British Muslims As Muslims, we shouldn't be afraid of Christmas or any other festival. Nowhere in the Holy Qur'an is wishing people a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah or even a Happy Diwali declared haram (forbidden) - it's just not there, if you don't believe me, study your…Read more Is Christmas Haram?
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Happy Beltane!
Wishing everyone a Happy Beltane, from the Association of British Muslims! Beltane is the anglicised spelling of Old Irish Beltain, Scottish Gaelic Bealltainn, the Gaelic name for either the month of May or the festival that takes place on first day of May. Beltane was historically a Gaelic festival celebrated in Ireland, Scotland and the…Read more Happy Beltane!
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The Royal Wedding
IN THE NAME OF GOD THE MOST GRACIOUS THE MOST MERCIFUL: STATEMENT FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH MUSLIMS AND OTHERS We the undersigned congratulate His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales and Ms Catherine Middleton on their forthcoming marriage. We must remember that at the heart of the pomp and ceremony the focus of the…Read more The Royal Wedding
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