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If this is done by the disbelievers in their festivals, of course it is not permissible for Muslims to imitate them! 

QUESTION: Is it haram to have a ramadan advent calendar? So you open a door to a chocolate each day of ramadan. is this imitating the kuffar?

Halal/Haram Matters | January 15, 2025 10:29 am
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QUESTION: In India on 14th Jan Hindu’s celebrate their festival of Makar Sankaranti. On this day it is a part of their culture to fly kites. What is the ruling on flying kites on this day just for fun keeping in mind this does not interferes with our salah and duties?
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QUESTION: I converted to Islam and catfished a Pakistani man for 6-7 months, pretending to be a woman. He has become emotionally dependent on me and expressed suicidal thoughts. I’m torn between revealing my true identity, which could harm him, or continuing the deception, even though it’s haram. Please advise.