Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) on this reminded us that "Halloween originates from old Irish pagan practices and is based on concepts belonging to witches; concepts which trample upon religion and sanctity of homes.
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By AMJ Glen Ellyn | November 9, 2015
October 31st is associated with Halloween and people around the world dress up in costumes and ask for treats from random strangers only because they are brought into doing that. However, today most people do not understand the meaning behind Halloween and just believe it to be a fun day. The Fifth Khalifa of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said regarding Halloween, "it is against the dignity of an Ahmadi child to dress up in strange manner and go door to door like beggars, even if it is for chocolates. Ahmadis should have a dignity which should be inculcated from childhood." This should be true for all people, as the upper hand is better than the lower hand, all children and adults should know that we should pose in a dignified manner and begging for candies from strangers lowers their self-respect. In addition, humans are the best creation of God and mutilating our body and face should not be considered fun. It is against our human values to dress up, waste our money on our costumes, only to go beg for candies from people.
Halloween is a holiday that is not accepted by any kind of religion as it degrades the sanctity of God. Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) on this reminded us that "Halloween originates from old Irish pagan practices and is based on concepts belonging to witches; concepts which trample upon religion and sanctity of homes. No matter how much fun it may be considered, its very basis is wrong, and it includes shirk (associating partners with God)". All religions believe that honoring devil and witches in order to be safe from them is pure ignorance and backwardness.
Therefore, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Glen Ellyn Chapter organized a moral Training program for children (Boys and Girls) under age 15 years on the day. It included interactive sessions that reminded them of brotherhood, love for all, sacrifice and other teachings of Islam that can help to build a strong character morally, that would contribute positively in the society. Boys under 15 years were given assignments so that they may learn to become good human beings when they grow up. Girls under 15 years of age were also part of the question and answer session conducted by Imam Shamshad A. Nasir. People over 150 joined this gathering from all suburbs of Chicago. Later, they were joined by adults and together they had dinner and the day ended beautifully upon offering prayers in congregation.
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