Can we take part in non-Muslim celebration only so that they might be attracted to our celebrations too?
Praise be to Allah.If these celebrations are the festivals of the kuffaar
and mushrikeen, it is not permissible to take part in those innovated festivals, because
doing so implies helping them to commit sin and transgression. Taking part in their
festivals also involves imitating the kuffaar, which is forbidden in Islam. The Prophet
(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever imitates a people is one
of them.” (Reported by Abu Dawood and Ahmad). ‘Umar (may
Allaah be pleased with him) used to say: “Avoid the enemies of Allaah during their
festivals.” (Reported by al-Bayhaqi).
If what is referred to is accepting an invitation to a
meal, for example, and there is nothing involved that is forbidden in Islam, such as
mixing of men and women, or foods forbidden by Allaah such as wine and pork, or dancing
and music and so on, and this participation does not imply that one loves these kuffaar,
then there is nothing wrong with accepting their invitation. He should try to convey the
message of Islam to them. The Prophet
(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)
accepted the invitation of some of the Jews. And Allaah knows best.