Is it a sin for a Muslim to celebrate Christmas? – Footballer Asisat Oshoala asks netizens

See how social media users react to Asisat Oshoala question about Muslims celebrating Christmas with Christians below;

@DanielRegha: Muslims don’t celebrate Christmas (or holidays of other religions), but many of ’em honor the holiday by wishing Christians a happy religious festival; Many people don’t know the difference which is why they always criticize unjustly. Regardless our religions, we are still one.

@_AsiwajuLerry:  They celebrate with me during Sallah period, we celebrate together during Christmas too. I choose humanity first before any religion, let the almighty be the judge of that on Yaumu’l Qiyamah. 🫶🏽.

@_davyben:  I’m not entirely sure what the Quran states. But posing in Christmas outfits and wishing non-Muslims a Merry Christmas on social media isn’t wrong in my opinion. I think probably extreme bigots might beg to disagree🤷🏾‍♂️.

@belloridwana:Celebrate: No Rejoicing with them and sending wishes: Yes.

@OnonujuCh: That one concern you people, if you guys like join us to celebrate if you like don’t, we move.

@IdrisAOni1: A Muslim should not celebrate Christmas because: 1. It is a celebration on an understanding that negates the teaching of Islam on the Oneness of God – See Q112; 2. Xmas is a celebration of the birth of “God’s only begotten son” according to Christianity. See Q5: 17, 72 and 73.

@Kekksco:  Capital YES (HARAM)❌ With reference from the Holy Quran; “Qul huwa Allahu ahad. Allahu assamad. Lam yalid walam yoolad. Walam yakun lahu kufuwan ahad”.“Say, “He is Allah, [who is] One. Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born. Nor is there to Him any equivalent.”

@ReubenOshomagbe:  All religions champion the virtue of love, I think we can both tolerate each other. I mean I’m this life what is more than sharing happiness.

@ourt_destiny-  Humanity > Religion.

@Alaome22:  Base on the Quran and the hadith of the prophet (S.A.W) there’s no place where celebrating of Christmas was mentioned for we Muslim….

cbudgetfriendly_store:  I am a Muslim,a practicing one sef and I dey celebrate Christmas o! In fact I attend Christmas parties/carols…ko si big deal at all,we serve the same God! Christmas rice dey sweet pass anything😄.