Can a Christian greet a Muslim on Ramadan?  | | I am a Christian but my sister and her family are Muslim. I would like to greet them this Ramadan but do not know what to say. I also do not know if I should or can greet them a blessed Ramadan since I am a Christian. I do not know if that is proper in Islam. She and my brother-in-law always greet us during Easter and Christmas so this year I wanted to do the same and greet them during or at the end of Ramadan. Can anyone out there help and advice me?
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| | | | | | | | 1. gerald_lian (1061) | 1 year ago | In my opinion and perspective, I don't see any issues in trying to wish your sister and her family a blessed Ramadan. I am sure every religion teaches us to be understanding about other religions and also to try and maintain harmony between peoples of different religions. So, if it's indeed your heartfelt desire to wish or greet them during the Muslim fasting month, I would advise you to be bold and go ahead with it. In fact, back in my home country, my direct neighbors are Muslims and my family, as Christians, always greet and visit them during their religion's celebrations (Ramadan, Aidilfitri, Aidiladha etc.). While we have different religions, we really promote and support racial and religion harmony; at times we even offer food to each other during the religious celebrations! Most importantly, make sure there are no hard feelings and do not greet in a sarcastic or insincere manner, because this can say a lot about your personality and your religion.
Well, on the issue of what to say, I guess it would be best to keep it short and simple. A simple phrase like "A blessed Ramadan to you" or "Happy Ramadan" should suffice. But it's really up to you how you want to say it....be spontaneous but be tactful at the same time. Good luck, and I wish you all the best! 
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| | 2. asselg1984 (370) | 1 year ago | Yes you can greet the Muslim a happy Ramadan since that celebration is the time for them to clean their souls so that Allah could forgive them. Let them feel that you are supporting them and you respect their religious practice. My school's population is 90 percent Muslim so it is no longer new to us, we are one with them, every 6 pm, all my Muslim classmates were excused so that they could eat and we requested them to bring some snacks, hehe..
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| | 3. KrauseHome (13463) | 1 year ago | Personally, I would think there is nothing wrong with wishing the a Blessed Ramadan as they have the right to choose to believe as they want. If they are respective of your Holidays and such, they might find it offensive if you do not. I work with people that are Muslim and I have greeted them, etc. and respect them as well as them me, and I am Christian and they all know it.
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| | 4. niv_musicman (283) | 1 year ago | I am a Muslim. I don't think there is any problem to take greetings from a cristian. But I don't know about your religion. I don't have the answer, if your religion allows you to greet a muslim or not. But I believe you can. Because cristian religion has least bindings for their followers. So it's a high time to greet the muslim and show that you'r generous and don't make any difference between the cristian or religios person. This will also help you to improve your impression among them.
You can also greet them in the next EID DAY. This is a very special day for the muslims. Your sis will be so happy if you greet her on the Eid.
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| | 6. headhunter525 (1447) | 1 year ago | I think it is quite ok to greet a Muslim on Ramadan. Even here we greet Hindus on Deepavali. They also greet us on Easter and Christmas. I think for those living in a multi religious society that is part of interacting with the others.
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| | 7. marzoeki (113) | 1 year ago | ooo,,, it's simple brother.. you are christian,, so be an christian... are christian believe about ramadhan,, is it not,, why u try to greet them,, you just will get sin for that,,
same case with moslem,, in islam,,christmas is not believed,, so the true Moslem will not greet u too,,
my religion are mine,, and your religion are yours,,
ok,...
ciaw
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| paxmundi (62) | 1 year ago | I think it is beliefs like yours that is the cause of so much of the world's problems. Even if my sister and I are of different religions she is still my sister and I her brother. We still have the same blood and the from the same parents. Our mutual love and respect for each other as family does not change. If it is a sin that I greet her because she is Muslim then I'd rather sin. From what I know Islam is a religion of peace. Well, the Christian religion is one of love. If love and peace cannot coexist then something is really wrong because peace without love is not peace and vice versa. If we both sin by greeting one another out of respect then better have no religion. A greeting is a show of love to your neighbor. Why do you have so much hate in you my brother? If Christian and Muslim learn to see eye to eye pass the doctrines and the rituals you would see the we are not different in fact much alike. Did you know I have read parts of the Qur'an and as such became a better Christian for it? Do I condemn Islam if I greet you? No, in fact what I am saying is that I respect you as a person and hold Islam in high esteem. You say I be just be a Christian? Well, as a Christian we are taught to love our neighbors which mean all people even Muslims. We are living in a world where it is easier to hate and condemn rather than love. Would you rather have that than peace? No, I do not understand Ramadan or the Eid but I know it is important to my sister which is why I greet her. I do not have to believe in it I just have to know that she does and that it is important to her. So i show her my respect. As for Christmas, I believe you have heard of Miriam and her son? I believe it is in the Qur'an. Finally to you my brother with all sincerity - Assalamu Alaikum Ramadan Mubarak.
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Harley009 (661) | 1 year ago | Marzoeki, There is no harm in just greeting them. However we may not believe what is behind their festival is, Just want to wish our friends and relatives some good days. Some conservative Muslims like to say "Happy Days"/ "Happy Holidays" on non-Islamic festivals. I used to wish for Christmas, Diwali, etc.
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ronaldinu (7779) | 1 year ago | >you just will get sin for that,, This is a case of a radical Muslim. If you read well the Quran, Muslims should regard Christians with high esteem and even mixed marriage is allowed between the two. (although males are allowed to marry non muslims and women are not allowed to marry non muslims and I don't agree with this!)
He does not have a valid one iota of a proof of what he is saying. Lets promote peace love and unity instead of hate!
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Harley009 (661) | 1 year ago | Ronaldinu,
A Muslim is not supposed to marry a non-Muslim. A good Muslim should chose a good Muslim to marry. However, a Muslim man can marry a Jewish or Christian woman, who believe in ONE God and having tolerance towards Islam, a Muslim man can't marry a Christian or Jew or any other belief not having a clear belief of true ONE GOD. A Muslim woman can't marry a non-Muslim, as Islam identify man as the protectors, giver and guide of the family, it may prevent in believing and following the ONE God and some other facts. Islam teaches family as an institution of Growing up children in a good way by educating them and advising them, and teaching them the aim & purpose of life.
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| | 8. rizzu87 (648) | 1 year ago | I think you can difinately greet them, because what i heard is that chiristians can greet muslims and can be a part of their celebrations. So you can greet them by saying eid mubarak or Happy EID. And if your sister has kids then you can pay them some amount as eidi. Thats how we celebrate and greet people. And spend a nice time with them.
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| | | 9. samuelkd (1) | 1 year ago | The true fasting that pleases God is one that is exercised when we have received Christ as our Lord and personal Saviour. One must confess and acknowledge that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that HE came down from heaven and died(for atonement of his/her sin) and resurrected.
We have loved ones who need to come to the knowledge of Salvation. When a person comes to that knowledge he/she present Christ to others. It becomes obvious in his/her utterances.
Time is running fast and our deep concerns as Christains(born again) is to see the urgency of the importance for people to come to the saving knowledge of God through Jesus Christ who is the image of the invisible God.
Christ shed his blood to wash and cleanse our sins. In the old testament the God of Israel mandated that Animal be sacrificed to cover sins, a routine which was a shadow of the real thing; the reality is the lamb of God who was to be sacrificed so that whoever believes in this atonement will have right standing with God.
Jesus says salvation is of the Jews. In other words the saving Justice of God has come through the instrumentality of the Jewish nation whom God raised prophets to prophesy over the years about the coming Messiah whose death and resurrection will bring many sons and daughters to glory unto the Father. Please, read one of such prophecies in Isaiah 53, Isaiah 9 vrs 6.
It is important that one believes in his heart and confess with his/her mouth about his salvation in Christ, for the scripture says with the heart a man believes unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. This requires faith which comes by hearing the WORD of God. Jesus Christ, the one whom all the prophets wrote about. I love the prophecy about Christ which says "Sacrifices and offering you did not desire and I say lo I am coming in the volume of the scripture written about me" See Isaiah 40.
The scripture says "God has given us life AND that life is in his Son". The scripture further questions "who is a child of God?". The scrpture answers by saying "He who believes that Jesus Christ is the Son of God".
My dear ladies and gentlemen God is recoincilling the who whole world unto himself through Christ.
Jesus says no one comes to the Son except the father draws that person to the Son. ALL the promises of God are Ye and Amen in Christ.
Obedient to the WORD(who is Christ) requires that we repent and be baptised(by submerging). Tomorrow might be too late. Act now.
Jesus you will know the truth and the truth shall set you free. It is not the truth that sets free, but your coming to the knowledge of it, for after all the truth exists but broad is the way that leads to destruction according to Christ.
Look for a living Church. Attend fellowships(Small group Bible studies) and the Lord will reward your obedience and steadfastness.
See www.tbn.org
God bless you. Amen
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Harley009 (661) | 1 year ago | LOL...What about all these in this thread? ...
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| | 10. ronaldinu (7779) | 1 year ago | I don't see anything wrong in it!
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