Should he respond to non-Muslims when they wish him a Happy New Year?

Should he respond to non-Muslims when they wish him a Happy New Year?

Is it permissible for me to say to non-Muslims “And the same to you” when they wish me a Happy New Year or say Best Wishes?.

Praise be to Allaah.

It is not permissible to greet or congratulate the kuffaar on the occasion of Christmas, New Year or any of their other holidays, and it is not permissible to respond to them when they greet us on those occasions, because they are not festivals that are prescribed in our religion, and returning their greeting is an affirmation and approval of them. The Muslim should be proud of his religion and its rulings, and he should be keen to call others and convey to them the religion of Allaah, may He be glorified and exalted.

Is it permissible to celebrate the new year?

Is it permissible for a Muslim to celebrate New Year? How should a Muslim spend the New Year's Eve? 

  

Islam ordains Muslims to treat kindly to non-Muslims, however warns against imitating them

 One of the basic principles of Islam is “Islamic ethics” which is described and emphasized in many Quranic ayahs and sayings of the Blessed Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).  Islamic moral teaches Muslims to “treat kindly and justly” to people no matter where they are from or what they believe as long as they do not fight against them:

“Allah does not forbid you to deal justly and kindly with those who fought not against you on account of religion and did not drive you out of your homes. Verily, Allah loves those who deal with equity.

Ruling on the crime of rape

What is the ruling on the crime of rape in Islam?.

Praise be to Allaah.

The Arabic word ightisaab refers to taking something wrongfully by force. It is now used exclusively to refer to transgression against the honour of women by force (rape). 

This is an abhorrent crime that is forbidden in all religions and in the minds of all wise people and those who are possessed of sound human nature. All earthly systems and laws regard this action as abhorrent and impose the strictest penalties on it, except a few states which waive the punishment if the rapist marries his victim! This is indicative of a distorted mind let alone a lack of religious commitment on the part of those who challenge Allaah in making laws. We do not know of any love or compassion that could exist between the aggressor and his victim, especially since the pain of rape cannot be erased with the passage of time – as it is said. Hence many victims of rape have attempted to commit suicide and many of them have succeeded, The failure of these marriages is proven and they are accompanied by nothing but humiliation and suffering for the woman. 

Dua to seek protection from bad manners and character

The darkness in a deep sea. It is covered by waves - Quran and Scientific Truth

Scientific Discovery Do You Know?

Scientists have discovered this darkness by means of special equipment and submarines that have enabled them to dive into the depths of the oceans.

BEST TIMES TO MAKE DUA

There are certain times Dua is more likely to be accepted by Allah (SWT) as mentioned by Prophet (pbuh). Some of these times are as follows:

1. THE LAST THIRD OF THE NIGHT

The Prophet (pbuh) said: "When it is the last third of the night, our Allah (SWT), the Blessed, the Superior, descends every night to the heaven of the world and says, 'Is there anyone who invokes Me (demand anything from Me), that I may respond to his invocation; Is there anyone who asks Me for something that I may give (it to) him; Is there anyone who asks My forgiveness that I may forgive him?” (Bukhari, Volume 8, Book 75, Number 333)

10 Ways to Concentrate in your Prayer (Salath)

1. Preparing for Salat

The best way to get ready is by making Adhan(call to prayer)and making the du'aa after adhan.
The Prophet (May Peace be upon Him) said: "Whoever after listening to the Adhan says: Oh Allah owner of this perfect call and of the regular prayer which is going to be established! Kindly give Muhammad the right of intercession and superiority, and send him on the day of judgement to the best and the highest place in paradise which you promised him." Then intercession for me will be permitted for him on the Day of Judgement." [Bukhari]

One must put on his best and cleanest clothes. (No pajamas please just because is fajr)

Relief From All Hardships (Solve all your problems using Ayat E Kareema)

In the name of Allah the Most Beneficent, The most Merciful ! The famous dua which is known as Tasbi E Yunus – La ilaha illa anta, Subhanaka, Inni kuntu minaz-zalimin (There is none worthy of Worship besides You, You are far exalted and above all weaknesses, Surely, I’ am from among the wrongdoers) that was recited by Hazrat Yunus AS inside the belly of the fish/whale is described in Surah Al-Anbiya (21) verses 87 and 88 as follows: “And remember Zun-nun, when he departed in wrath: He imagined that We had no power over him! But he cried through the depths of darkness, There is no god but thou: glory to thee: I was indeed wrong! So We listened to him: and delivered him from distress: and thus do We deliver those who have faith.”[21: 87-88]

The benefits of reciting Tasbi E Yunus is highlighted in the following hadith: