I, being the only muslim in my family, do go to my parents place where they
of course celebrate Christmas, birthdays, etc.  Although I do not believe or
celebrate these holidays myself, I do respect them in their choice as they
respect me in mine.  Perhaps I may be doing them an injustice by supporting
them instead of doing Dawah but I do not wish to cause my family chaos or
hurt feelings.  I think Allah will forgive me, at least this is in my hopes.
I still believe in the deepest part of my heart that there is only one way,
which is Allah's (S.W.T.) way and this is not to be debated.

Thank you,
H. Sukuna

-----Original Message-----
From: Abdoulaye Saine [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2002 1:57 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Celebrating or Participating in Holidays of the
Disbelievers


Yusupha Jow:

I could not agree more.  Well said.

Abdoulaye

Y C Jow wrote

> Christians and Muslims in The Gambia have always enjoyed all religious
> holidays.  We received awesome
> helpings of 'Nan Mburu" from our Christian relatives and friends and
during
> Tobaski we returned the favor with nice portions of the sheep we
slaughtered.
>
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