Preparing good food on a birthday

· 18 Jumada II 1441 AH1 min readEnglish
AqaaidCelebrations and Customs

Question

Is it OK if I don't cut a cake on my son's birthday but I prepare some good food for family members and few relatives?

Answer

Don't make this an occasion of celebration.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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