Show some Love

Valentine is here once again and I still stand by my position that it is unislamic. If you are already making plans and deciding on what to spend and how to spend, please conduct some thorough research on the position of Islam regarding this pagan practice. And I have a proposal for you. . .instead of spending all that money on a single day's event, how about do something to earn Allah's pleasure. There are so many hungry people in the world and it isn't because the world does not have enough food to feed them but because we are too selfish to care!

Now, how about spending that "Valentine Budget" to spread some love on people who cannot afford to eat. By so doing, you are actually spreading love in the way that Allah will be pleased with you. And guess what you will get all that back at a time when you truly need it. . .

My sister always says we only live twice. Whatever you do this life is an investment into the next. Save a life, make someone happy, earn a reward from Allah. What an offer! I sure won't miss this one! I hope you share in my enthusiasm. Good luck!

Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdik nastagfiruka wa natubu ilaik.

Why Wait For Valentines Day

In trying to trace the origin of Valentines Day, I have stumbled on so many different stories, which makes it extremely difficult to figure out its real origin. But the bottom line is that it is certainly a pagan tradition. Linking with it to St. Valentine is also another debate. While some people try to link it to him (probably to make it acceptable in Christianity) others reject any connection. Whatever the case is, we are NOT allowed to imitate the kuffar in any way. Thereby making the celebration of Valentines Day impermissible in Islam.

Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) says in the Qur'an that, "And if any among you takes them (as Awliyaa' [friends and helpers]), then surely, he is one of them." (Q5:51)