Stop taking photos with Xmas deco to avoid misunderstandings, Muslims told

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Penang mufti Sukki Othman, however, says if the intention behind taking pictures is simply for aesthetic reasons, memories or cultural expression, it may be allowed.  Read More: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/12/27/refrain-from-taking-photos-with-xmas-deco-to-avoid-conflict-muslims-told/  Free Malaysia Today is an independent, bi-lingual news portal with a focus on Malaysian current affairs.    Subscribe to our channel - http://bit.ly/2Qo08ry   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check us out at https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com Follow FMT on Facebook: https://bit.ly/49JJoo5 Follow FMT on Dailymotion: https://bit.ly/2WGITHM Follow FMT on X: https://bit.ly/48zARSW  Follow FMT on Instagram: https://bit.ly/48Cq76h Follow FMT on TikTok : https://bit.ly/3uKuQFp Follow FMT Berita on TikTok: https://bit.ly/48vpnQG  Follow FMT Telegram - https://bit.ly/42VyzMX Follow FMT LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/42YytEb Follow FMT Lifestyle on Instagram: https://bit.ly/42WrsUj Follow FMT on WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/49GMbxW  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Download FMT News App: Google Play – http://bit.ly/2YSuV46 App Store – https://apple.co/2HNH7gZ Huawei AppGallery - https://bit.ly/2D2OpNP  #FMTNews #Christmas #Decoration #Islam #Photos

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00:00Panang Mufti Suki Othman has advised Muslims to refrain from taking pictures with Christmas

00:06trees and decorations if it could lead to misunderstandings about their religious stance.

00:12He said, while the permissibility of taking photos with Christmas decorations depends

00:16on the intention and context, it is better to exercise caution in such matters.

00:21Suki said Christmas trees and decorations are generally associated with Christian celebrations

00:26and taking pictures with these decorations might be considered haram if it appears to

00:31support or celebrate another religion as it contradicts Islamic beliefs.

00:36However, he added if the picture is intended solely for aesthetic reasons, memories, or

00:41cultural expression without any intention to endorse the religious celebration, it may

00:45be permissible.

00:48As such, Suki said Muslims should maintain a good image and avoid actions that could

00:52lead to misinterpretations or misconceptions.

00:55Yesterday, PAS Youth Vice Chief Hanif Jamaluddin took issue with a Christmas celebration organized

01:01by the Housing and Local Government Ministry as it involved Muslim staff.

01:05However, a source within the ministry clarified that it did not force any of its personnel

01:10to attend the Christmas function and the Christmas carolers who performed at the event were East

01:15Malaysian Christians.

01:18Dhanusha Jareza, FMT News.

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