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Understanding the Origins and Controversy of Halloween Celebrations

Learn about the pagan roots and evolution of Halloween, its integration into Christianity, and the debate within Islam about participating in this festivity. Discover the difference between Halloween and a regular costume party.

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Understanding the Origins and Controversy of Halloween Celebrations

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  1. Celebrations

  2. Celebration social event festival party ceremony remembrance

  3. Most celebrations have roots in religious beliefs 2.Celebrations identify who is celebrating

  4. Pagan celebrations Paganbeliefs

  5. Halloween

  6. Origins of Halloween • Dates back to the Celtics • They celebrated their New Year on November 1st • On October 31st they celebrated Samhain • They believed ghosts roamed the earth

  7. Origins of Halloween • They believed their priests could communicate with the dead and tell the future • The priests built large fires • People burned crops & animals as sacrifices to their gods – Bones + Fire = bonfire • They wore animal heads and skins as costumes

  8. Dressing up in Costumes • This was done so that the “spirits of the dead” would not recognize people. • Also done to imitate supernatural beings

  9. Trick-or-Treating The priests would go from house to house on October 31st and demand food (to offer to the spirits in order to calm them)

  10. Those who did not give to them were believed to be cursed • Good luck was promised to those who donated generously • Hence, the phrase, “trick-or-treat”

  11. Bats and Black Cats • These animals were believed to communicate with the dead. • It was also believed that black cats can house souls of witches

  12. How Halloween came into Christianity • By 800 AD Christianity came to the Celtics • In the 7th century, Pope Boniface IV, declared November 1st as “All Saints Day” to honour saints and martyrs • The celebration was also called All-Hallows or All-Hallowmas • The night before began to be known as All-hallows Eve or Holly Eve • It eventually became Halloween

  13. Halloween Today Consumerism & Superstition Fest!

  14. SO! What is the Harm in CelebratingHalloween

  15. It is a celebration of magical things and evil • Allah says in the Quran: magic only harms and brings no benefit (Surah Al Baqarah, ayat 102)

  16. The Prophet (PBUH) said: “Whoever imitates a people is one of them.” Abu Dawood

  17. By celebrating Halloween we compromise our religious belief

  18. Islam came to cleanse all ignorant & superstitious practices

  19. It is a complete beautiful way of life

  20. By blindly following other people’s celebrations . . .

  21. We may harm our belief in our religion • Become superstitious AND LOSE OUR OWN IDENTITY AS A MUSLIM

  22. Tree looks Healthy and Green Termite Damage Hollow from Inside

  23. Most celebrations have roots in religious beliefs 2.Celebrations identify who is celebrating

  24. The Prophet (PBUH) said: “Be different from the Jews and the Christians.” [Bukhari & Muslim]

  25. So NO FUN for us!!!

  26. WHY NOT!!

  27. Pick the good ingredients from any celebration

  28. Leave the rotten ones

  29. Difference between Halloween and any Costume Party Halloween • October 31st • Copy of pagan ritual • Sinister fun Fancy Dress Party • Anytime! • Just foolin’ around • Simple fun

  30. At a party – Do as MUSLIMS do!

  31. What about Mr. Potter then?

  32. Or

  33. Allah (SWT) has condemned magic in the Qur’an

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