Halloween and Islam
What is Halloween?
A pagan holiday where children wear costumes and go door-to-door asking for candy or treats.
Who is the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community?
Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as)
What is the name of our Holy Prophet (saw)?
Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa (saw)
What does the name of Surah Al Baqarah translate to?
The Cow
What food is famous for being "Canadian"?
Halloween is NOT a Muslim holiday.
What are the 2 holidays Muslim's celebrate?
Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha
What is our community's famous motto?
Love for All, Hatred for None
In which Islamic month do Muslims all around the world fast from dawn until sunset?
The month of Ramadhan.
The Holy Quran mentions several animals.
Can you name three animals mentioned in the Quran?
Mammals
What is Canada's National Animal?
The national animal of Canada is the North American beaver (Castor canadensis)
Often, Halloween costumes involve dressing up as frightening, eerie, or immodest characters.
How does this conflict with the Islamic concept of Haya (modesty)?
Islam encourages modesty, dignity, and beauty in our conduct and appearance for both boys and girls.
Dressing up in terrifying, gory, or immodest costumes goes against the noble character of a Muslim child.
Why are Ahmadi Muslims different from other Muslims?
We believe that the Promised Messiah and Mahdi has already come in the person of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) to rejuvenate Islam, fulfilling the prophecies of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa).
What are the five foundational pillars of Islam?
Shahadah (faith), Salah (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting in Ramadhan), and Hajj (pilgrimage).
The Holy Quran mentions several delicious fruits as blessings from Allah.
Can you name four fruits mentioned in the Quran?
What is/are Canada's national sport(s)?
Canada has two official national sports:
Many Halloween traditions originate from ancient pagan festivals honoring the dead and spirits.
What does Islam teach about superstition, ghosts, and spirits?
We don't believe in monsters or ghosts. Belief in ghosts, or seeking supernatural power outside of Allah (Shirk) has no place in Islam.
What is the significance of Rabwah?
The thriving hub of housing the Jamaat's central offices, educational institutions (such as the historic Talim-ul-Islam College), healthcare facilities (Fazl-e-Omar Hospital) and serves as the global spiritual and administrative headquarters of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
What is the holy pilgrimage to the city of Makkah that every financially and physically able Muslim hopes to perform at least once in their lifetime?
Hajj
Water is a massive blessing in the Quran. Can you name two ways or forms that water falls from the sky or is stored on Earth according to the Quran?
Rain, snow, hail, springs, rivers, or oceans. (Surah Al Mumin. Surah Az Zumar)
What is the famous teaching of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) regarding how a believer should feel about their homeland?
Loyalty to one's country is a part of faith
In Islam, we make sure to GIVE to our communities instead of TAKING. This is another reason why we don't celebrate Halloween.
Which Hadith reflects this reason?
The upper/giving hand is better than the lower/recieving hand.
Where did the FIRST Bai'it happen?
Ludhiana, India
Who was the very first woman to accept Islam, and what was her relationship to the Holy Prophet (sa)?
Hazrat Khadijah (ra), who was his first wife.
Allah has created many types of landscapes and plants on Earth. Can you name three things found in nature that the Quran tells us to reflect upon as signs of Allah's power?
Mountains, trees, gardens, rivers, or the winds/clouds. (Any three valid nature creations!)
As Ahmadi Muslims, how do we show our love for the country where we live (such as Canada)? Give at least 3 examples.
. Excel in Education and Use Knowledge to Help Others
Working hard in school, pursuing knowledge, and using those skills to help tutor peers, assist teachers, or contribute positively to school and community programs.
2. Be Honest, Law-Abiding, and Trustworthy
Following local laws, being truthful in every situation, and showing high standards of honesty (Amanah) so that others know they can always depend on you.
3. Volunteer and Serve the Community
Participating in local community service projects—such as food bank drives, neighborhood clean-ups, charity fundraisers, or helping out at local community centers—to support those in need.
4. Spread Peace and Kindness to Neighbors
Living by the motto "Love for all, hatred for none" by being polite, respectful, and helpful to neighbors, classmates, and fellow citizens of all backgrounds, spreading goodwill wherever you go.