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`Isa (peace be upon him) will descend at the end of time as a follower of the teachings of the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him). Some of the scholars have stated that the reasons for his descent include: So that Islam will prevail at the end of time by virtue of `Isa’s following Islam. So as to expose the lies of the Jews and Christians, who are two large groups who differ from the Muslims. When `Isa descends, the truth of Islam and of the Prophet of Islam will become clear to the entire world.SaveIs the view that the feet may be wiped in wudu instead of being washed valid?
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Festivals of the Non-Muslims
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Greeting Non-Muslims on Their Festivals
Greeting the non-Muslims on Christmas and other religious holidays like Thanksgiving is prohibited by consensus because it implies that one accepts or approves of their rituals of disbelief, even if one would not accept those things for oneself.
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It is not permissible to join in the non-Muslim festivals because this entails imitating or resembling them and taking part in their festivals is a kind of befriending them and showing love for them.
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It is not permissible to eat from the food which the Christians or non-Muslims prepare on Christmas or other festivals. It is also not permissible to accept their invitations to join them in their celebrations.
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It is not permissible for the Muslim to eat foods that the Jews, Christians and disbelievers make for their festivals. It is also not permissible to give them anything on the occasion of their festivals.
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Month of Rajab
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Is ‘Umrah in Rajab Recommended?
There is no report from the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blesisngs be upon him) to suggest that there is any particular virtue in performing ‘Umrah in Rajab, or that it is encouraged. For more, please see the detailed answer.
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Salat al-Raghaib is a bid`ah that has been introduced in Rajab. It is done on the night of the first Friday in Rajab, between Maghrib and `Isha, and is preceded by fasting on the first Thursday of Rajab.
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There is no sound hadith to indicate that there is any special virtue in fasting in Rajab. But there is a report from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) which indicates that it is recommended to fast during the sacred months. For more, please see the detailed answer.
SaveDoes Wearing Silver Rings in Rajab Get You Closer to Allah?
It is permissible in Islam for men and women to wear silver rings. There is no basis for the belief that wearing silver rings in Rajab will get one closer to Allah.
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