Why Muslims Don't Celebrate Christmas Despite Reverence for Jesus Christ

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Moneycontrol•20-12-2025, 14:03
Why Muslims Don't Celebrate Christmas Despite Reverence for Jesus Christ
- •Muslims revere Jesus Christ as Prophet Isa, a significant prophet of Allah, mentioned frequently in the Quran.
- •Both Islam and Christianity believe in Jesus's miraculous birth to Mary without a father.
- •Key theological differences exist: Muslims believe Isa was saved from crucifixion and is a prophet, not God, adhering to monotheism (Tawhid).
- •Christmas is linked to Christian beliefs like the Trinity, which conflict with Islamic monotheistic teachings.
- •Islam has its own distinct festivals like Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, and celebrating birthdays in this manner is not an Islamic tradition.
Why It Matters: Muslims respect Jesus as a prophet but don't celebrate Christmas due to differing theological beliefs and traditions.
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