Question

                 Some people celebrate Yawm al-Hubb (Valentine's Day)on February 14 [the second month of
                 the Christian Gregorian calendar] every year by exchanging red roses as gifts. They also dress up in
                 red clothing, and congratulate one another (on this occasion). Some sweet shops produce special
                 sweets - red in colour - and draw hearts upon them. Some shops advertise their goods which are
                 specially related to this day. What is the Islaamic view [concerning the following]: 

                    1.Celebrating this day? 

                    2.Buying from these shops on this day? 

                    3.Selling - by shop-owners who are not celebrating - the things which are used as gifts, to those
                      who are celebrating? 

                 (And) may Allaah reward you with all good! 

                 Response 

                 The clear evidence from the Qur.aan and Sunnah - and this is agreed upon by consensus (Ijmaa') of
                 the early generations of the Muslim Ummah - indicates that there are only two 'Eeds in Islaam (days
                 of celebration): 'Eed al-Fitr (after the fast of Ramadhaan) and 'Eed al-Adhaa (after the standing at
                 'Arafah for pilgrimage).

                 Every other 'Eed - whether it is coto a person, group, incident or any other occasion - is an innovated
                 'Eed. It is not permissible for the Muslim people to participate in it, approve of it, make any show of
                 happiness on its occasion, or assist in it in any way - since this will be transgressing the bounds of
                 Allaah: 

                   
                             ...and whoever transgresses the bounds of
                             Allaah, he has wronged his own self, [Soorah
                             at-Talaaq, Aayah 1] 
                                                                  
 

                 If we add to this fabricated 'Eed the fact that it is one of the 'Eeds of the disbelievers, it is sin upon sin.
                 This is because it is Tashabbuh (imitation) of the disbelievers, and a type of Muwaalaat (loyalty) to
                 them. And Allaah has prohibited the believers from imitation of them and having love or loyalty for
                 them in His Mighty Book (Qur.aan). It is also confirmed from the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa
                 sallam) that he said: 

                   
                     Whoever imitates a people is one of them. 
 

                 'Eed al-Hubb (the celebration of Valentine's Day) comes under the category of
                 what has been mentioned here, since it is one of the pagan Christian holidays.
                 Hence it is not permissible for any Muslim, who believes in Allaah and the Last
                 Day, to participate in it, approve of it, or congratulate (anyone on that
                 occasion). On the contrary, it is obligatory to abandon it and stay far away
                 from it - in response to Allaah and His Messenger, and to distance oneself from
                 the anger of Allaah and His punishment.

                 Additionally, it is forbidden for a Muslim to assist or help in this 'Eed, or any
                 other of the forbidden/illegal celebrations in any way whatsoever - whether by
                 food or drink, selling or buying, production, gift-giving, correspondence,
                 announcements, etc. All of these things are considered as co-operating in sin
                 and transgression and disobedience of Allaah and His Messenger. Allaah, the
                 Glorious and Most High, says: 

                   
                             ... and co-operate with one another in
                             righteousness and piety, and do not co-operate in
                             sin and transgression. And fear Allaah! Verily
                             Allaah is severe in punishment, [Soorah
                             al-Maa.idah, Aayah 2] 
                                                                  
 

                 Likewise, it is obligatory for every Muslim to adhere strictly to the Qur.aan and
                 Sunnah in every situation - especially in times of temptations and corruption. It
                 is incumbent that he/she understand, be aware and be cautioned from falling
                 into the deviations of those whom Allaah is angry with (Jews) and those who
                 are astray (Christians) and the immoral people who have no fear of punishment
                 - nor hope of reward - from Allaah, and who give no attention at all to Islaam.

                 It is necessary for the Muslim to flee to Allaah, the Most High, seeking His
                 Hidaayah (Guidance) and Thabaat (Firmness) upon the Path. Verily, there is no
                 Guide except Allaah, and no One Who can Grant Firmness except Him.

                 And with Allaah lies all success and may Allaah send prayers and salutations
                 upon our Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) and his family and his
                 companions.

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