of the Mistletoe plant growing on the Oak tree was very sacred and was a symbol of fertility.
The Christmas tree, an importation from Germany to England by Prince Albert in the 18th century used to adorn the Roman Saturnalia prior to its inclusion as a very central symbol in the Christmas festivities in England and elsewhere in the world.
Though heathen in origin, their central role in enhancing the beauty of a day we all look forward to in elated anticipation is instrumental. They, in a very special way, bring out that ethereal Christmas spirit that comes once in a year when we remember the birth of a likewise special child. It is indeed true to say that the master plan hatched centuries ago to supersede the cultic practices of ancient civilisations has finally worked. Wouldn’t you say so? Merry Christmas everyone!
“The Truth About Holidays” by Abdullah Hakim Quick Islam On Demand Download Lectures to Your Computer, TV, iPod, iPhone or mp3 Player www.IslamOnDemand.com With many non-Muslims present at this “Islam Awareness Week” lecture in Miami, Abdullah Hakim Quick delivers an enlightening talk about the origins of the major holidays celebrated today. He explains that throughout time there has been a constant struggle between those who believe in one God and those who believe in many gods. And with these struggles, many compromises were made by those who would ultimately influence and shape the major modern day holidays celebrated throughout the world. The result today are rituals not sanctioned by the prophets or scriptures of God, but rather mixed-up beliefs and practices that, essentially, can be attributed to ancient pagan culture. An intellectual analysis of this controversial subject by a well-known Muslim-American historian. The major celebrations analyzed are Christmas, New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, Easter and Halloween. Other topics discussed Muslim holidays, Thanksgiving, Kwanza, the Sabbath, celebrating birthdays, the origins of the Hajj, having non-Muslims as friends, dealing with holidays in public school, and pork being served at the school cafeteria. (Duration: 1 hour, 25 min) Abdullah Hakim Quick was born in the US and accepted Islam in 1970. He received an ijaza from the College of Da’wah and Islamic Sciences in 1979.
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