MASJID AL FAROOQ || [Saying Merry Christmas!] What does tolerance really mean in Islam?

Описание: What does tolerance really mean in Islam? #merrychristmas #tolerance #culture #shirk #youtube

As December 24th approaches and conversations around Christmas increase, many Muslims especially parents find themselves navigating questions of faith, respect, and boundaries. In this important reminder, the imam explains the Islamic concept of tolerance (at-tasāmuh) and clarifies a critical distinction:

👉 Tolerance in interaction, not in belief.

Islam teaches us to be kind, respectful, and just toward others, while remaining firm and uncompromising in our core beliefs. This lecture addresses:

Whether Muslims can say “Merry Christmas”

The difference between coexistence and belief compromise

How cultural pressure can affect Muslim families and children

Lessons from the Qur’an and Sunnah on protecting iman

Why teaching children love of Allah must come before rituals and memorization

Allah warns us of the seriousness of attributing a child to Him:

“The heavens almost rupture, the earth splits open, and the mountains collapse in devastation that they attribute a son to the Most Merciful.”
(Qur’an 19:90–92)

The Prophet ﷺ also taught us that earlier nations fell into shirk gradually by imitation reminding us to be mindful of what we normalize in our homes and communities.

This reminder is especially relevant for Muslims living in pluralistic societies, striving to balance respect, confidence, and faith.

📌 Watch, reflect, and share especially with parents and young Muslims navigating these conversations today.