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Nothing in Islam prohibits exchanging Christmas greetings, says head of Muslim World League

Nothing in Islam prohibits exchanging Christmas greetings, says head of Muslim World League

  • Al-Issa says congratulating non-Muslims on their holidays “is an apparent interest that serves the reputation of Islam”
  • “Purpose of these greetings is to promote coexistence and harmony in a world that is in dire need of that,” scholar says
By Arab News ·
Nothing in Islam prohibits exchanging Christmas greetings, says head of Muslim World League video

Nothing in Islam prohibits exchanging Christmas greetings, says head of Muslim World League

By Arab News ·
Special In Christmas greetings, Pakistani leaders say committed to protecting minority rights

In Christmas greetings, Pakistani leaders say committed to protecting minority rights

By Arab News Pakistan ·
Special Lebanese create Christmas holiday spirit defying crippling economic crisis

Lebanese create Christmas holiday spirit defying crippling economic crisis

By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·
Special How Turkiye’s Antiochian Christians are preserving Christmas traditions in their native Arabic tongue

How Turkiye’s Antiochian Christians are preserving Christmas traditions in their native Arabic tongue

By MENEKSE TOKYAY ·
Special Christians in Saudi Arabia get their Christmas fix in era of religious tolerance video

Christians in Saudi Arabia get their Christmas fix in era of religious tolerance

By Nada Hameed - Rahaf Jambi ·
Special A tale of two Christmases in crisis-stricken Lebanon

A tale of two Christmases in crisis-stricken Lebanon

By TAREK ALI AHMAD ·
Special How Saudi chef Hatun Madani came up with Christmas turkey with an Arabic twist

How Saudi chef Hatun Madani came up with Christmas turkey with an Arabic twist

By Jasmine Bager ·
Special In Gaza, Christian and Muslim Palestinians celebrate Christmas together

In Gaza, Christian and Muslim Palestinians celebrate Christmas together

By HAZEM BALOUSHA ·
Special Caution overshadows Christmas celebration in Bethlehem as Palestinians brace for a radical-right Israeli government

Caution overshadows Christmas celebration in Bethlehem as Palestinians brace for a radical-right Israeli government

By Daoud Kuttab ·
Special In Jordan, economic stress dampens Christmas holiday mood

In Jordan, economic stress dampens Christmas holiday mood

By Raed Omari ·
Special Bethlehem puts a cheerful face on daunting challenge of Israeli occupation

Bethlehem puts a cheerful face on daunting challenge of Israeli occupation

By Mohammed Najib ·
Special Cairo embraces Christmas spirit with trees, bazaars and Santa suits

Cairo embraces Christmas spirit with trees, bazaars and Santa suits

By Salma Mohamed ·

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