SALAM DEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN ISLAM
Some people celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14, (the second month of the Christian Gregorian calendar) every year by exchanging red roses as gifts. They also dress up in red clothing, and congratulate one another 0n this occasion.
It is forbidden for muslims to celebrate on this day which the kuffar celebrate for many reasons.
1)The clear evidence from the Qur.aan and Sunnah that there are only two 'Eeds in Islaam (days of celebration): 'Eed al-Fitr (after the fast of Ramadhaan) and 'Eed al-Adhaa (after the standing at 'Arafah for pilgrimage) It is not permissible for the Muslim people to participate in any other celebration, approve of it, make any show of happiness on its occasion, or assist in it in any way - since this will be transgressing the bounds of Allaah:
quran: {...and whoever transgresses the bounds of Allaah, he has wronged his own self}, [Soorah at-Talaaq, Aayah 1]
2)the celebration of Valentine's Day comes under the category of one of the pagan Christian holidays. Hence it is not permissible for any Muslim, who believes in Allaah and the Last Day, to participate in it.
hadith: It is also confirmed from the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) that he said: Whoever imitates a people is one of them.
3)Additionally, it is forbidden for a Muslim to assist or help in this 'Eed, or any other of the forbidden/illegal celebrations in any way whatsoever - whether by food or drink, selling or buying, production, gift-giving, correspondence, announcements, etc. All of these things are considered as co-operating in sin and transgression and disobedience of Allaah and His Messenger. Allaah, the Glorious and Most High, says:
quran: {... and co-operate with one another in righteousness and piety, and do not co-operate in sin and transgression. And fear Allaah! Verily Allaah is severe in punishment}, [Soorah al-Maa.idah, Aayah 2]
4)Likewise, it is obligatory for every Muslim to adhere strictly to the Qur.aan and Sunnah in every situation - especially in times of temptations and corruption. It is incumbent that he/she understand, be aware and be cautioned from falling into the deviations of those whom Allaah is angry with (Jews) and those who are astray (Christians) and the immoral people who have no fear of punishment - nor hope of reward - from Allaah, and who give no attention at all to Islaam.
And with Allaah lies all success and may Allaah send prayers and salutations upon our Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) and his family and his companions.
Evidence
The Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Fataawa
Head: Shaykh 'Abdul 'Azeez Aal ash-Shaykh;
Deputy Head: Shaykh Saalih ibn Fowzaan;
Member: Shaykh 'Abdullaah ibn Ghudayyaan;
Member: Shaykh Bakar ibn 'Abdullaah Abu Zayd
Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa.imah lil-Buhooth al-'Ilmiyyah wal-Iftaa. - Fatwa No. 21203
