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Due to material advantages associated with secular knowledge many people seem to lose sight of the evils in it. As Muslims we must be able not only to distinguish between things of the world and those that pertain to our soul but must have preference at all times for beneficial knowledge.

Within the past hundred years there has been an increase in secular knowledge in every faculty of learning. Almost in all parts of the world schools, colleges, and universities have been founded.

Despite the growth in secular knowledge, people are sinking more and more in crimes, immorality, evil and sinfulness. They are becoming more greedy, miserly, most discontented and unhappy. Robbery, fraud, corruption, adultery, fornication, juvenile delinquency and broken homes have become common features of society. And never before had the world been so plagued with diseases as it is now! This is so because the majority have drifted far from Allah SWT and righteousness.

Judging from a spiritual standard, secular knowledgeable disadvantages far outweigh its advantages. The trend of modern education is more towards materialism and godlessness. Every year colleges and universities turn out young people with Intellectual accomplishment but most of whom have no place in their heads to retain beneficial knowledge.

The evil aspects of secular education have brought it in conflict with Islam. Atheism and agnosticism is interwoven into the fabric of secular education. Blasphemy and denunciation of Allah SWT is regarded as intellectual maturity. Colleges and universities breed agnostics and atheists especially in the sciences.

Secular history textbooks ignore how Allah SWT created man in the best of molds. Most secular history textbooks, influenced by Darwinian evolution, present a lesser view of man. Rather than highlighting mankind real purpose to worship/ work for the Lord, secular textbooks suggest that both man and civilizations are simply the result of evolutionary pressures, with no credit given to Allah SWT. Though Allah bestowed man with many blessings, including skill and intelligence, secular textbooks instead credit these abilities to evolutionary chance. Secular history textbooks also fail to acknowledge Allah’s guiding hand on history, instead insisting that civilization came about haphazardly. It ignores how Allah SWT formed and shaped the nations of the world. Rather than acknowledging the power of Allah to work in the lives of mankind, secular textbooks emphasize that people alone slowly built civilization over time. Allah SWT has moved mightily throughout history. There is a purposeful direction in which all of world history has been guided, and it helps us make sense of the world around us. When we see how Allah SWT shaped the world, we can see so many miraculous and wondrous things.

Instead of addressing the root causes for the collapse of society as a whole, secular text instead merely suggests that society has moved beyond family, subtly brainwashing students into thinking that the removal of the traditional family unit from society is normal and will have no negative effects upon civilization. The evolution of family ignores the damaging effects of single-parent homes, the drastic rise in crime, and the collapse of morality and faith, which is concurrent with the decline of the traditional family unit.

Considering the fact that education begins at an early age of a child and that it takes a process which may last the half or more of one’s life- time, it must be realized that no one can escape from the shackles of agnosticism or the enormous grip of atheism.

Science touches us at almost every point. It is the dominant philosophy of Western civilization. And so science is idolized and worshipped. Science has proven to mislead many people. The dangers underlying its present advancement which has resulted in the inventions of lethal weapons show the extent of its evil.

It is ridiculous that the knowledge world so much praise, downgrades Allah SWT to the background and discredits His SWT words.

One would have thought that those who had the opportunity of studying natural phenomena and other aspects of the universe which shows the greatness of the Creator, should have cause to believe in Allah more than anyone else. However the atheistic ideas in science taught in institutions of higher learning does not make people honor Allah SWT. Secular knowledge does not help mankind know Allah SWT.

There is no coexistence between secular and beneficial knowledge. When one is there, the other one leaves. Because of this conflict many people give up religious beliefs. Secular education is embedded with evils such as are capable of drifting one away from faith.

We should stay away from empty, godless talk that has no spiritual value and only leads people further away from truth and goodness.

Education's purpose is not to produce thieves and robbers. The primary goal of education is to instill moral values, ethics, ideals, and humanity in a person. Secular knowledge has largely failed to create morally and ethically sound individuals. It creates corrupt individuals, who bow to injustice and accepts it, only beneficial knowledge can bring change.

Secular knowledge is meant to worship others as lords. Secular education systems believe in materialistic civilization, thus they mold students into materialists. It does not teach ethical and moral values. As a result, educated people emerge with a blind love for the West, immersed in inferiority regarding our Ummah, and lacking any moral character. For them, material wealth and luxury, and high income are paramount. The purpose of their education is no more than riding in cars.

Due to material advantages associated with secular knowledge many people seem to lose sight of the evils in it. As Muslims we must be able not only to distinguish between things of the world and those that pertain to our soul but must have preference at all times for beneficial knowledge.

Within the past hundred years there has been an increase in secular knowledge in every faculty of learning. Almost in all parts of the world schools, colleges, and universities have been founded.

Despite the growth in secular knowledge, people are sinking more and more in crimes, immorality, evil and sinfulness. They are becoming more greedy, miserly, most discontented and unhappy. Robbery, fraud, corruption, adultery, fornication, juvenile delinquency and broken homes have become common features of society. And never before had the world been so plagued with diseases as it is now! This is so because the majority have drifted far from Allah SWT and righteousness.

Judging from a spiritual standard, secular knowledgeable disadvantages far outweigh its advantages. The trend of modern education is more towards materialism and godlessness. Every year colleges and universities turn out young people with Intellectual accomplishment but most of whom have no place in their heads to retain beneficial knowledge.

The evil aspects of secular education have brought it in conflict with Islam. Atheism and agnosticism is interwoven into the fabric of secular education. Blasphemy and denunciation of Allah SWT is regarded as intellectual maturity. Colleges and universities breed agnostics and atheists especially in the sciences.

Secular history textbooks ignore how Allah SWT created man in the best of molds. Most secular history textbooks, influenced by Darwinian evolution, present a lesser view of man. Rather than highlighting mankind real purpose to worship/ work for the Lord, secular textbooks suggest that both man and civilizations are simply the result of evolutionary pressures, with no credit given to Allah SWT. Though Allah bestowed man with many blessings, including skill and intelligence, secular textbooks instead credit these abilities to evolutionary chance. Secular history textbooks also fail to acknowledge Allah’s guiding hand on history, instead insisting that civilization came about haphazardly. It ignores how Allah SWT formed and shaped the nations of the world. Rather than acknowledging the power of Allah to work in the lives of mankind, secular textbooks emphasize that people alone slowly built civilization over time. Allah SWT has moved mightily throughout history. There is a purposeful direction in which all of world history has been guided, and it helps us make sense of the world around us. When we see how Allah SWT shaped the world, we can see so many miraculous and wondrous things.

Instead of addressing the root causes for the collapse of society as a whole, secular text instead merely suggests that society has moved beyond family, subtly brainwashing students into thinking that the removal of the traditional family unit from society is normal and will have no negative effects upon civilization. The evolution of family ignores the damaging effects of single-parent homes, the drastic rise in crime, and the collapse of morality and faith, which is concurrent with the decline of the traditional family unit.

Considering the fact that education begins at an early age of a child and that it takes a process which may last the half or more of one’s life- time, it must be realized that no one can escape from the shackles of agnosticism or the enormous grip of atheism.

Science touches us at almost every point. It is the dominant philosophy of Western civilization. And so science is idolized and worshipped. Science has proven to mislead many people. The dangers underlying its present advancement which has resulted in the inventions of lethal weapons show the extent of its evil.

It is ridiculous that the knowledge world so much praise, downgrades Allah SWT to the background and discredits His SWT words.

One would have thought that those who had the opportunity of studying natural phenomena and other aspects of the universe which shows the greatness of the Creator, should have cause to believe in Allah more than anyone else. However the atheistic ideas in science taught in institutions of higher learning does not make people honor Allah SWT. Secular knowledge does not help mankind know Allah SWT.

There is no coexistence between secular and beneficial knowledge. When one is there, the other one leaves. Because of this conflict many people give up religious beliefs. Secular education is embedded with evils such as are capable of drifting one away from faith.

We should stay away from empty, godless talk that has no spiritual value and only leads people further away from truth and goodness.

Education's purpose is not to produce thieves and robbers. The primary goal of education is to instill moral values, ethics, ideals, and humanity in a person. Secular knowledge has largely failed to create morally and ethically sound individuals. It creates corrupt individuals, who bow to injustice and accepts it, only beneficial knowledge can bring change.

Secular knowledge is meant to worship others as lords. Secular education systems believe in materialistic civilization, thus they mold students into materialists. It does not teach ethical and moral values. As a result, educated people emerge with a blind love for the West, immersed in inferiority regarding our Ummah, and lacking any moral character. For them, material wealth and luxury, and high income are paramount. The purpose of their education is no more than riding in cars.

Due to material advantages associated with secular knowledge many people seem to lose sight of the evils in it. As Muslims we must be able not only to distinguish between things of the world and those that pertain to our soul but must have preference at all times for beneficial knowledge.

Within the past hundred years there has been an increase in secular knowledge in every faculty of learning. Almost in all parts of the world schools, colleges, and universities have been founded.

Despite the growth in secular knowledge, people are sinking more and more in crimes, immorality, evil and sinfulness. They are becoming more greedy, miserly, most discontented and unhappy. Robbery, fraud, corruption, adultery, fornication, juvenile delinquency and broken homes have become common features of society. And never before had the world been so plagued with diseases as it is now! This is so because the majority have drifted far from Allah SWT and righteousness.

Judging from a spiritual standard, secular knowledgeable disadvantages far outweigh its advantages. The trend of modern education is more towards materialism and godlessness. Every year colleges and universities turn out young people with Intellectual accomplishment but most of whom have no place in their heads to retain beneficial knowledge.

The evil aspects of secular education have brought it in conflict with Islam. Atheism and agnosticism is interwoven into the fabric of secular education. Blasphemy and denunciation of Allah SWT is regarded as intellectual maturity. Colleges and universities breed agnostics and atheists especially in the sciences.

Secular history textbooks ignore how Allah SWT created man in the best of molds. Most secular history textbooks, influenced by Darwinian evolution, present a lesser view of man. Rather than highlighting mankind real purpose to worship/ work for the Lord, secular textbooks suggest that both man and civilizations are simply the result of evolutionary pressures, with no credit given to Allah SWT. Though Allah bestowed man with many blessings, including skill and intelligence, secular textbooks instead credit these abilities to evolutionary chance. Secular history textbooks also fail to acknowledge Allah’s guiding hand on history, instead insisting that civilization came about haphazardly. It ignores how Allah SWT formed and shaped the nations of the world. Rather than acknowledging the power of Allah to work in the lives of mankind, secular textbooks emphasize that people alone slowly built civilization over time. Allah SWT has moved mightily throughout history. There is a purposeful direction in which all of world history has been guided, and it helps us make sense of the world around us. When we see how Allah SWT shaped the world, we can see so many miraculous and wondrous things.

Instead of addressing the root causes for the collapse of society as a whole, secular text instead merely suggests that society has moved beyond family, subtly brainwashing students into thinking that the removal of the traditional family unit from society is normal and will have no negative effects upon civilization. The evolution of family ignores the damaging effects of single-parent homes, the drastic rise in crime, and the collapse of morality and faith, which is concurrent with the decline of the traditional family unit.

Considering the fact that education begins at an early age of a child and that it takes a process which may last the half or more of one’s life- time, it must be realized that no one can escape from the shackles of agnosticism or the enormous grip of atheism.

Science touches us at almost every point. It is the dominant philosophy of Western civilization. And so science is idolized and worshipped. Science has proven to mislead many people. The dangers underlying its present advancement which has resulted in the inventions of lethal weapons show the extent of its evil.

It is ridiculous that the knowledge world so much praise, downgrades Allah SWT to the background and discredits His SWT words.

One would have thought that those who had the opportunity of studying natural phenomena and other aspects of the universe which shows the greatness of the Creator, should have cause to believe in Allah more than anyone else. However the atheistic ideas in science taught in institutions of higher learning does not make people honor Allah SWT. Secular knowledge does not help mankind know Allah SWT.

There is no coexistence between secular and beneficial knowledge. When one is there, the other one leaves. Because of this conflict many people give up religious beliefs. Secular education is embedded with evils such as are capable of drifting one away from faith.

We should stay away from empty, godless talk that has no spiritual value and only leads people further away from truth and goodness.

Education's purpose is not to produce thieves and robbers. The primary goal of education is to instill moral values, ethics, ideals, and humanity in a person. Secular knowledge has largely failed to create morally and ethically sound individuals. It creates corrupt individuals, who bow to injustice and accepts it, only beneficial knowledge can bring change.

Secular knowledge is meant to worship others as lords. Secular education systems believe in materialistic civilization, thus they mold students into materialists. It does not teach ethical and moral values. As a result, educated people emerge with a blind love for the West, immersed in inferiority regarding our Ummah, and lacking any moral character. For them, material wealth and luxury, and high income are paramount. The purpose of their education is no more than riding in cars.

Due to material advantages associated with secular knowledge many people seem to lose sight of the evils in it. As Muslims we must be able not only to distinguish between things of the world and those that pertain to our soul but must have preference at all times for beneficial knowledge.

Within the past hundred years there has been an increase in secular knowledge in every faculty of learning. Almost in all parts of the world schools, colleges, and universities have been founded.

Despite the growth in secular knowledge, people are sinking more and more in crimes, immorality, evil and sinfulness. They are becoming more greedy, miserly, most discontented and unhappy. Robbery, fraud, corruption, adultery, fornication, juvenile delinquency and broken homes have become common features of society. And never before had the world been so plagued with diseases as it is now! This is so because the majority have drifted far from Allah SWT and righteousness.

Judging from a spiritual standard, secular knowledgeable disadvantages far outweigh its advantages. The trend of modern education is more towards materialism and godlessness. Every year colleges and universities turn out young people with Intellectual accomplishment but most of whom have no place in their heads to retain beneficial knowledge.

The evil aspects of secular education have brought it in conflict with Islam. Atheism and agnosticism is interwoven into the fabric of secular education. Blasphemy and denunciation of Allah SWT is regarded as intellectual maturity. Colleges and universities breed agnostics and atheists especially in the sciences.

Secular history textbooks ignore how Allah SWT created man in the best of molds. Most secular history textbooks, influenced by Darwinian evolution, present a lesser view of man. Rather than highlighting mankind real purpose to worship/ work for the Lord, secular textbooks suggest that both man and civilizations are simply the result of evolutionary pressures, with no credit given to Allah SWT. Though Allah bestowed man with many blessings, including skill and intelligence, secular textbooks instead credit these abilities to evolutionary chance. Secular history textbooks also fail to acknowledge Allah’s guiding hand on history, instead insisting that civilization came about haphazardly. It ignores how Allah SWT formed and shaped the nations of the world. Rather than acknowledging the power of Allah to work in the lives of mankind, secular textbooks emphasize that people alone slowly built civilization over time. Allah SWT has moved mightily throughout history. There is a purposeful direction in which all of world history has been guided, and it helps us make sense of the world around us. When we see how Allah SWT shaped the world, we can see so many miraculous and wondrous things.

Instead of addressing the root causes for the collapse of society as a whole, secular text instead merely suggests that society has moved beyond family, subtly brainwashing students into thinking that the removal of the traditional family unit from society is normal and will have no negative effects upon civilization. The evolution of family ignores the damaging effects of single-parent homes, the drastic rise in crime, and the collapse of morality and faith, which is concurrent with the decline of the traditional family unit.

Considering the fact that education begins at an early age of a child and that it takes a process which may last the half or more of one’s life- time, it must be realized that no one can escape from the shackles of agnosticism or the enormous grip of atheism.

Science touches us at almost every point. It is the dominant philosophy of Western civilization. And so science is idolized and worshipped. Science has proven to mislead many people. The dangers underlying its present advancement which has resulted in the inventions of lethal weapons show the extent of its evil.

It is ridiculous that the knowledge world so much praise, downgrades Allah SWT to the background and discredits His SWT words.

One would have thought that those who had the opportunity of studying natural phenomena and other aspects of the universe which shows the greatness of the Creator, should have cause to believe in Allah more than anyone else. However the atheistic ideas in science taught in institutions of higher learning does not make people honor Allah SWT. Secular knowledge does not help mankind know Allah SWT.

There is no coexistence between secular and beneficial knowledge. When one is there, the other one leaves. Because of this conflict many people give up religious beliefs. Secular education is embedded with evils such as are capable of drifting one away from faith.

We should stay away from empty, godless talk that has no spiritual value and only leads people further away from truth and goodness.

Education's purpose is not to produce thieves and robbers. The primary goal of education is to instill moral values, ethics, ideals, and humanity in a person. Secular knowledge has largely failed to create morally and ethically sound individuals. It creates corrupt individuals, who bow to injustice and accepts it, only beneficial knowledge can bring change.

Secular knowledge is meant to worship others as lords. Secular education systems believe in materialistic civilization, thus they mold students into materialists. It does not teach ethical and moral values. As a result, educated people emerge with a blind love for the West, immersed in inferiority regarding our Ummah, and lacking any moral character. For them, material wealth and luxury, and high income are paramount. The purpose of their education is no more than riding in cars.

Due to material advantages associated with secular knowledge many people seem to lose sight of the evils in it. As Muslims we must be able not only to distinguish between things of the world and those that pertain to our soul but must have preference at all times for beneficial knowledge.

Within the past hundred years there has been an increase in secular knowledge in every faculty of learning. Almost in all parts of the world schools, colleges, and universities have been founded.

Despite the growth in secular knowledge, people are sinking more and more in crimes, immorality, evil and sinfulness. They are becoming more greedy, miserly, most discontented and unhappy. Robbery, fraud, corruption, adultery, fornication, juvenile delinquency and broken homes have become common features of society. And never before had the world been so plagued with diseases as it is now! This is so because the majority have drifted far from Allah SWT and righteousness.

Judging from a spiritual standard, secular knowledgeable disadvantages far outweigh its advantages. The trend of modern education is more towards materialism and godlessness. Every year colleges and universities turn out young people with Intellectual accomplishment but most of whom have no place in their heads to retain beneficial knowledge.

The evil aspects of secular education have brought it in conflict with Islam. Atheism and agnosticism is interwoven into the fabric of secular education. Blasphemy and denunciation of Allah SWT is regarded as intellectual maturity. Colleges and universities breed agnostics and atheists especially in the sciences.

Secular history textbooks ignore how Allah SWT created man in the best of molds. Most secular history textbooks, influenced by Darwinian evolution, present a lesser view of man. Rather than highlighting mankind real purpose to worship/ work for the Lord, secular textbooks suggest that both man and civilizations are simply the result of evolutionary pressures, with no credit given to Allah SWT. Though Allah bestowed man with many blessings, including skill and intelligence, secular textbooks instead credit these abilities to evolutionary chance. Secular history textbooks also fail to acknowledge Allah’s guiding hand on history, instead insisting that civilization came about haphazardly. It ignores how Allah SWT formed and shaped the nations of the world. Rather than acknowledging the power of Allah to work in the lives of mankind, secular textbooks emphasize that people alone slowly built civilization over time. Allah SWT has moved mightily throughout history. There is a purposeful direction in which all of world history has been guided, and it helps us make sense of the world around us. When we see how Allah SWT shaped the world, we can see so many miraculous and wondrous things.

Instead of addressing the root causes for the collapse of society as a whole, secular text instead merely suggests that society has moved beyond family, subtly brainwashing students into thinking that the removal of the traditional family unit from society is normal and will have no negative effects upon civilization. The evolution of family ignores the damaging effects of single-parent homes, the drastic rise in crime, and the collapse of morality and faith, which is concurrent with the decline of the traditional family unit.

Considering the fact that education begins at an early age of a child and that it takes a process which may last the half or more of one’s life- time, it must be realized that no one can escape from the shackles of agnosticism or the enormous grip of atheism.

Science touches us at almost every point. It is the dominant philosophy of Western civilization. And so science is idolized and worshipped. Science has proven to mislead many people. The dangers underlying its present advancement which has resulted in the inventions of lethal weapons show the extent of its evil.

It is ridiculous that the knowledge world so much praise, downgrades Allah SWT to the background and discredits His SWT words.

One would have thought that those who had the opportunity of studying natural phenomena and other aspects of the universe which shows the greatness of the Creator, should have cause to believe in Allah more than anyone else. However the atheistic ideas in science taught in institutions of higher learning does not make people honor Allah SWT. Secular knowledge does not help mankind know Allah SWT.

There is no coexistence between secular and beneficial knowledge. When one is there, the other one leaves. Because of this conflict many people give up religious beliefs. Secular education is embedded with evils such as are capable of drifting one away from faith.

We should stay away from empty, godless talk that has no spiritual value and only leads people further away from truth and goodness.

Education's purpose is not to produce thieves and robbers. The primary goal of education is to instill moral values, ethics, ideals, and humanity in a person. Secular knowledge has largely failed to create morally and ethically sound individuals. It creates corrupt individuals, who bow to injustice and accepts it, only beneficial knowledge can bring change.

Secular knowledge is meant to worship others as lords. Secular education systems believe in materialistic civilization, thus they mold students into materialists. It does not teach ethical and moral values. As a result, educated people emerge with a blind love for the West, immersed in inferiority regarding our Ummah, and lacking any moral character. For them, material wealth and luxury, and high income are paramount. The purpose of their education is no more than riding in cars.

Due to material advantages associated with secular knowledge many people seem to lose sight of the evils in it. As Muslims we must be able not only to distinguish between things of the world and those that pertain to our soul but must have preference at all times for beneficial knowledge.

Within the past hundred years there has been an increase in secular knowledge in every faculty of learning. Almost in all parts of the world schools, colleges, and universities have been founded.

Despite the growth in secular knowledge, people are sinking more and more in crimes, immorality, evil and sinfulness. They are becoming more greedy, miserly, most discontented and unhappy. Robbery, fraud, corruption, adultery, fornication, juvenile delinquency and broken homes have become common features of society. And never before had the world been so plagued with diseases as it is now! This is so because the majority have drifted far from Allah SWT and righteousness.

Judging from a spiritual standard, secular knowledgeable disadvantages far outweigh its advantages. The trend of modern education is more towards materialism and godlessness. Every year colleges and universities turn out young people with Intellectual accomplishment but most of whom have no place in their heads to retain beneficial knowledge.

The evil aspects of secular education have brought it in conflict with Islam. Atheism and agnosticism is interwoven into the fabric of secular education. Blasphemy and denunciation of Allah SWT is regarded as intellectual maturity. Colleges and universities breed agnostics and atheists especially in the sciences.

Secular history textbooks ignore how Allah SWT created man in the best of molds. Most secular history textbooks, influenced by Darwinian evolution, present a lesser view of man. Rather than highlighting mankind real purpose to worship/ work for the Lord, secular textbooks suggest that both man and civilizations are simply the result of evolutionary pressures, with no credit given to Allah SWT. Though Allah bestowed man with many blessings, including skill and intelligence, secular textbooks instead credit these abilities to evolutionary chance. Secular history textbooks also fail to acknowledge Allah’s guiding hand on history, instead insisting that civilization came about haphazardly. It ignores how Allah SWT formed and shaped the nations of the world. Rather than acknowledging the power of Allah to work in the lives of mankind, secular textbooks emphasize that people alone slowly built civilization over time. Allah SWT has moved mightily throughout history. There is a purposeful direction in which all of world history has been guided, and it helps us make sense of the world around us. When we see how Allah SWT shaped the world, we can see so many miraculous and wondrous things.

Instead of addressing the root causes for the collapse of society as a whole, secular text instead merely suggests that society has moved beyond family, subtly brainwashing students into thinking that the removal of the traditional family unit from society is normal and will have no negative effects upon civilization. The evolution of family ignores the damaging effects of single-parent homes, the drastic rise in crime, and the collapse of morality and faith, which is concurrent with the decline of the traditional family unit.

Considering the fact that education begins at an early age of a child and that it takes a process which may last the half or more of one’s life- time, it must be realized that no one can escape from the shackles of agnosticism or the enormous grip of atheism.

Science touches us at almost every point. It is the dominant philosophy of Western civilization. And so science is idolized and worshipped. Science has proven to mislead many people. The dangers underlying its present advancement which has resulted in the inventions of lethal weapons show the extent of its evil.

It is ridiculous that the knowledge world so much praise, downgrades Allah SWT to the background and discredits His SWT words.

One would have thought that those who had the opportunity of studying natural phenomena and other aspects of the universe which shows the greatness of the Creator, should have cause to believe in Allah more than anyone else. However the atheistic ideas in science taught in institutions of higher learning does not make people honor Allah SWT. Secular knowledge does not help mankind know Allah SWT.

There is no coexistence between secular and beneficial knowledge. When one is there, the other one leaves. Because of this conflict many people give up religious beliefs. Secular education is embedded with evils such as are capable of drifting one away from faith.

We should stay away from empty, godless talk that has no spiritual value and only leads people further away from truth and goodness.

Education's purpose is not to produce thieves and robbers. The primary goal of education is to instill moral values, ethics, ideals, and humanity in a person. Secular knowledge has largely failed to create morally and ethically sound individuals. It creates corrupt individuals, who bow to injustice and accepts it, only beneficial knowledge can bring change.

Secular knowledge is meant to worship others as lords. Secular education systems believe in materialistic civilization, thus they mold students into materialists. It does not teach ethical and moral values. As a result, educated people emerge with a blind love for the West, immersed in inferiority regarding our Ummah, and lacking any moral character. For them, material wealth and luxury, and high income are paramount. The purpose of their education is no more than riding in cars.

Due to material advantages associated with secular knowledge many people seem to lose sight of the evils in it. As Muslims we must be able not only to distinguish between things of the world and those that pertain to our soul but must have preference at all times for beneficial knowledge.

Within the past hundred years there has been an increase in secular knowledge in every faculty of learning. Almost in all parts of the world schools, colleges, and universities have been founded.

Despite the growth in secular knowledge, people are sinking more and more in crimes, immorality, evil and sinfulness. They are becoming more greedy, miserly, most discontented and unhappy. Robbery, fraud, corruption, adultery, fornication, juvenile delinquency and broken homes have become common features of society. And never before had the world been so plagued with diseases as it is now! This is so because the majority have drifted far from Allah SWT and righteousness.

Judging from a spiritual standard, secular knowledgeable disadvantages far outweigh its advantages. The trend of modern education is more towards materialism and godlessness. Every year colleges and universities turn out young people with Intellectual accomplishment but most of whom have no place in their heads to retain beneficial knowledge.

The evil aspects of secular education have brought it in conflict with Islam. Atheism and agnosticism is interwoven into the fabric of secular education. Blasphemy and denunciation of Allah SWT is regarded as intellectual maturity. Colleges and universities breed agnostics and atheists especially in the sciences.

Secular history textbooks ignore how Allah SWT created man in the best of molds. Most secular history textbooks, influenced by Darwinian evolution, present a lesser view of man. Rather than highlighting mankind real purpose to worship/ work for the Lord, secular textbooks suggest that both man and civilizations are simply the result of evolutionary pressures, with no credit given to Allah SWT. Though Allah bestowed man with many blessings, including skill and intelligence, secular textbooks instead credit these abilities to evolutionary chance. Secular history textbooks also fail to acknowledge Allah’s guiding hand on history, instead insisting that civilization came about haphazardly. It ignores how Allah SWT formed and shaped the nations of the world. Rather than acknowledging the power of Allah to work in the lives of mankind, secular textbooks emphasize that people alone slowly built civilization over time. Allah SWT has moved mightily throughout history. There is a purposeful direction in which all of world history has been guided, and it helps us make sense of the world around us. When we see how Allah SWT shaped the world, we can see so many miraculous and wondrous things.

Instead of addressing the root causes for the collapse of society as a whole, secular text instead merely suggests that society has moved beyond family, subtly brainwashing students into thinking that the removal of the traditional family unit from society is normal and will have no negative effects upon civilization. The evolution of family ignores the damaging effects of single-parent homes, the drastic rise in crime, and the collapse of morality and faith, which is concurrent with the decline of the traditional family unit.

Considering the fact that education begins at an early age of a child and that it takes a process which may last the half or more of one’s life- time, it must be realized that no one can escape from the shackles of agnosticism or the enormous grip of atheism.

Science touches us at almost every point. It is the dominant philosophy of Western civilization. And so science is idolized and worshipped. Science has proven to mislead many people. The dangers underlying its present advancement which has resulted in the inventions of lethal weapons show the extent of its evil.

It is ridiculous that the knowledge world so much praise, downgrades Allah SWT to the background and discredits His SWT words.

One would have thought that those who had the opportunity of studying natural phenomena and other aspects of the universe which shows the greatness of the Creator, should have cause to believe in Allah more than anyone else. However the atheistic ideas in science taught in institutions of higher learning does not make people honor Allah SWT. Secular knowledge does not help mankind know Allah SWT.

There is no coexistence between secular and beneficial knowledge. When one is there, the other one leaves. Because of this conflict many people give up religious beliefs. Secular education is embedded with evils such as are capable of drifting one away from faith.

We should stay away from empty, godless talk that has no spiritual value and only leads people further away from truth and goodness.

Education's purpose is not to produce thieves and robbers. The primary goal of education is to instill moral values, ethics, ideals, and humanity in a person. Secular knowledge has largely failed to create morally and ethically sound individuals. It creates corrupt individuals, who bow to injustice and accepts it, only beneficial knowledge can bring change.

Secular knowledge is meant to worship others as lords. Secular education systems believe in materialistic civilization, thus they mold students into materialists. It does not teach ethical and moral values. As a result, educated people emerge with a blind love for the West, immersed in inferiority regarding our Ummah, and lacking any moral character. For them, material wealth and luxury, and high income are paramount. The purpose of their education is no more than riding in cars.

Due to material advantages associated with secular knowledge many people seem to lose sight of the evils in it. As Muslims we must be able not only to distinguish between things of the world and those that pertain to our soul but must have preference at all times for beneficial knowledge.

Within the past hundred years there has been an increase in secular knowledge in every faculty of learning. Almost in all parts of the world schools, colleges, and universities have been founded.

Despite the growth in secular knowledge, people are sinking more and more in crimes, immorality, evil and sinfulness. They are becoming more greedy, miserly, most discontented and unhappy. Robbery, fraud, corruption, adultery, fornication, juvenile delinquency and broken homes have become common features of society. And never before had the world been so plagued with diseases as it is now! This is so because the majority have drifted far from Allah SWT and righteousness.

Judging from a spiritual standard, secular knowledgeable disadvantages far outweigh its advantages. The trend of modern education is more towards materialism and godlessness. Every year colleges and universities turn out young people with Intellectual accomplishment but most of whom have no place in their heads to retain beneficial knowledge.

The evil aspects of secular education have brought it in conflict with Islam. Atheism and agnosticism is interwoven into the fabric of secular education. Blasphemy and denunciation of Allah SWT is regarded as intellectual maturity. Colleges and universities breed agnostics and atheists especially in the sciences.

Secular history textbooks ignore how Allah SWT created man in the best of molds. Most secular history textbooks, influenced by Darwinian evolution, present a lesser view of man. Rather than highlighting mankind real purpose to worship/ work for the Lord, secular textbooks suggest that both man and civilizations are simply the result of evolutionary pressures, with no credit given to Allah SWT. Though Allah bestowed man with many blessings, including skill and intelligence, secular textbooks instead credit these abilities to evolutionary chance. Secular history textbooks also fail to acknowledge Allah’s guiding hand on history, instead insisting that civilization came about haphazardly. It ignores how Allah SWT formed and shaped the nations of the world. Rather than acknowledging the power of Allah to work in the lives of mankind, secular textbooks emphasize that people alone slowly built civilization over time. Allah SWT has moved mightily throughout history. There is a purposeful direction in which all of world history has been guided, and it helps us make sense of the world around us. When we see how Allah SWT shaped the world, we can see so many miraculous and wondrous things.

Instead of addressing the root causes for the collapse of society as a whole, secular text instead merely suggests that society has moved beyond family, subtly brainwashing students into thinking that the removal of the traditional family unit from society is normal and will have no negative effects upon civilization. The evolution of family ignores the damaging effects of single-parent homes, the drastic rise in crime, and the collapse of morality and faith, which is concurrent with the decline of the traditional family unit.

Considering the fact that education begins at an early age of a child and that it takes a process which may last the half or more of one’s life- time, it must be realized that no one can escape from the shackles of agnosticism or the enormous grip of atheism.

Science touches us at almost every point. It is the dominant philosophy of Western civilization. And so science is idolized and worshipped. Science has proven to mislead many people. The dangers underlying its present advancement which has resulted in the inventions of lethal weapons show the extent of its evil.

It is ridiculous that the knowledge world so much praise, downgrades Allah SWT to the background and discredits His SWT words.

One would have thought that those who had the opportunity of studying natural phenomena and other aspects of the universe which shows the greatness of the Creator, should have cause to believe in Allah more than anyone else. However the atheistic ideas in science taught in institutions of higher learning does not make people honor Allah SWT. Secular knowledge does not help mankind know Allah SWT.

There is no coexistence between secular and beneficial knowledge. When one is there, the other one leaves. Because of this conflict many people give up religious beliefs. Secular education is embedded with evils such as are capable of drifting one away from faith.

We should stay away from empty, godless talk that has no spiritual value and only leads people further away from truth and goodness.

Education's purpose is not to produce thieves and robbers. The primary goal of education is to instill moral values, ethics, ideals, and humanity in a person. Secular knowledge has largely failed to create morally and ethically sound individuals. It creates corrupt individuals, who bow to injustice and accepts it, only beneficial knowledge can bring change.

Secular knowledge is meant to worship others as lords. Secular education systems believe in materialistic civilization, thus they mold students into materialists. It does not teach ethical and moral values. As a result, educated people emerge with a blind love for the West, immersed in inferiority regarding our Ummah, and lacking any moral character. For them, material wealth and luxury, and high income are paramount. The purpose of their education is no more than riding in cars.

Religion also means something that pulls people around common sacred values and creates a type of community.

Pagan Roots

The connection between sports and pagan tradition runs deep. Historically, athletics were rooted in religious rituals, where physical prowess was seen as an offering to false gods and a way to channel the divine.

The origins of this connection can be seen across several historical and cultural milestones:

Ancient Greece: The original Olympic Games were primarily a religious festival held to honor zeus, the king of the Olympian gods. Athletes offered sacrifices and took solemn oaths inside temples before competing.

The Americas: Traditional games like stickball and lacrosse played by Indigenous communities were often highly sacred. They were referred to as "the little brother of war" and were played to heal the sick, resolve conflicts, and appease the spirits.

The Roman Empire: Gladiatorial combat and chariot races originally functioned as funerary rites, intended to honor the dead and appease the underworld deities before evolving into mass public entertainment.

Celtic and British Isles: Folk sports, such as early forms of hurling and football, were frequently tied to seasonal pagan festivals and fertility rites.

Today's, sports following mimics ancient religious rituals. Teams have totemic mascots and specific stadiums that fans treat as modern temples. Athletes and fans alike rely heavily on superstitions and repetitive behaviors to court good luck. Games create a shared tribal identity that unites people in a communal experience.

Religion also means something that pulls people around common sacred values and creates a type of community.

Pagan Roots

The connection between sports and pagan tradition runs deep. Historically, athletics were rooted in religious rituals, where physical prowess was seen as an offering to false gods and a way to channel the divine.

The origins of this connection can be seen across several historical and cultural milestones:

Ancient Greece: The original Olympic Games were primarily a religious festival held to honor zeus, the king of the Olympian gods. Athletes offered sacrifices and took solemn oaths inside temples before competing.

The Americas: Traditional games like stickball and lacrosse played by Indigenous communities were often highly sacred. They were referred to as "the little brother of war" and were played to heal the sick, resolve conflicts, and appease the spirits.

The Roman Empire: Gladiatorial combat and chariot races originally functioned as funerary rites, intended to honor the dead and appease the underworld deities before evolving into mass public entertainment.

Celtic and British Isles: Folk sports, such as early forms of hurling and football, were frequently tied to seasonal pagan festivals and fertility rites.

Today's, sports following mimics ancient religious rituals. Teams have totemic mascots and specific stadiums that fans treat as modern temples. Athletes and fans alike rely heavily on superstitions and repetitive behaviors to court good luck. Games create a shared tribal identity that unites people in a communal experience.

Religion also means something that pulls people around common sacred values and creates a type of community.

Pagan Roots

The connection between sports and pagan tradition runs deep. Historically, athletics were rooted in religious rituals, where physical prowess was seen as an offering to false gods and a way to channel the divine.

The origins of this connection can be seen across several historical and cultural milestones:

Ancient Greece: The original Olympic Games were primarily a religious festival held to honor zeus, the king of the Olympian gods. Athletes offered sacrifices and took solemn oaths inside temples before competing.

The Americas: Traditional games like stickball and lacrosse played by Indigenous communities were often highly sacred. They were referred to as "the little brother of war" and were played to heal the sick, resolve conflicts, and appease the spirits.

The Roman Empire: Gladiatorial combat and chariot races originally functioned as funerary rites, intended to honor the dead and appease the underworld deities before evolving into mass public entertainment.

Celtic and British Isles: Folk sports, such as early forms of hurling and football, were frequently tied to seasonal pagan festivals and fertility rites.

Today's, sports following mimics ancient religious rituals. Teams have totemic mascots and specific stadiums that fans treat as modern temples. Athletes and fans alike rely heavily on superstitions and repetitive behaviors to court good luck. Games create a shared tribal identity that unites people in a communal experience.

Religion also means something that pulls people around common sacred values and creates a type of community.

Pagan Roots

The connection between sports and pagan tradition runs deep. Historically, athletics were rooted in religious rituals, where physical prowess was seen as an offering to false gods and a way to channel the divine.

The origins of this connection can be seen across several historical and cultural milestones:

Ancient Greece: The original Olympic Games were primarily a religious festival held to honor zeus, the king of the Olympian gods. Athletes offered sacrifices and took solemn oaths inside temples before competing.

The Americas: Traditional games like stickball and lacrosse played by Indigenous communities were often highly sacred. They were referred to as "the little brother of war" and were played to heal the sick, resolve conflicts, and appease the spirits.

The Roman Empire: Gladiatorial combat and chariot races originally functioned as funerary rites, intended to honor the dead and appease the underworld deities before evolving into mass public entertainment.

Celtic and British Isles: Folk sports, such as early forms of hurling and football, were frequently tied to seasonal pagan festivals and fertility rites.

Today's, sports following mimics ancient religious rituals. Teams have totemic mascots and specific stadiums that fans treat as modern temples. Athletes and fans alike rely heavily on superstitions and repetitive behaviors to court good luck. Games create a shared tribal identity that unites people in a communal experience.

Religion also means something that pulls people around common sacred values and creates a type of community.

Pagan Roots

The connection between sports and pagan tradition runs deep. Historically, athletics were rooted in religious rituals, where physical prowess was seen as an offering to false gods and a way to channel the divine.

The origins of this connection can be seen across several historical and cultural milestones:

Ancient Greece: The original Olympic Games were primarily a religious festival held to honor zeus, the king of the Olympian gods. Athletes offered sacrifices and took solemn oaths inside temples before competing.

The Americas: Traditional games like stickball and lacrosse played by Indigenous communities were often highly sacred. They were referred to as "the little brother of war" and were played to heal the sick, resolve conflicts, and appease the spirits.

The Roman Empire: Gladiatorial combat and chariot races originally functioned as funerary rites, intended to honor the dead and appease the underworld deities before evolving into mass public entertainment.

Celtic and British Isles: Folk sports, such as early forms of hurling and football, were frequently tied to seasonal pagan festivals and fertility rites.

Today's, sports following mimics ancient religious rituals. Teams have totemic mascots and specific stadiums that fans treat as modern temples. Athletes and fans alike rely heavily on superstitions and repetitive behaviors to court good luck. Games create a shared tribal identity that unites people in a communal experience.

Religion also means something that pulls people around common sacred values and creates a type of community.

Pagan Roots

The connection between sports and pagan tradition runs deep. Historically, athletics were rooted in religious rituals, where physical prowess was seen as an offering to false gods and a way to channel the divine.

The origins of this connection can be seen across several historical and cultural milestones:

Ancient Greece: The original Olympic Games were primarily a religious festival held to honor zeus, the king of the Olympian gods. Athletes offered sacrifices and took solemn oaths inside temples before competing.

The Americas: Traditional games like stickball and lacrosse played by Indigenous communities were often highly sacred. They were referred to as "the little brother of war" and were played to heal the sick, resolve conflicts, and appease the spirits.

The Roman Empire: Gladiatorial combat and chariot races originally functioned as funerary rites, intended to honor the dead and appease the underworld deities before evolving into mass public entertainment.

Celtic and British Isles: Folk sports, such as early forms of hurling and football, were frequently tied to seasonal pagan festivals and fertility rites.

Today's, sports following mimics ancient religious rituals. Teams have totemic mascots and specific stadiums that fans treat as modern temples. Athletes and fans alike rely heavily on superstitions and repetitive behaviors to court good luck. Games create a shared tribal identity that unites people in a communal experience.

Historically, pagan feasts were highly extravagant communal events designed to honor gods, celebrate seasons, and reinforce social hierarchies.The pagan societies relied heavily on the seasons for survival, making seasonal shifts (winter solstice, spring equinox) crucial moments for communal gatherings and feasting. Their celebratory meals were designed to appease deities. Offering the "first fruits" or sacrificed animals to agricultural and sun gods to ensure a bountiful upcoming year. Marking the end of harsh, dark winters with abundant food and drink. Modern holiday feasts [Christmas (Yule), Easter (Ostara/Eostre), Thanksgiving etc] inherited their timing, foods, and extravagance nature from solstices, equinoxes, and harvests.

Islam forbids Extravagance

(Quran 7:31): "Eat and drink, but be not extravagant."

(Quran 17:27): "Indeed, the extravagant are brothers of the devils, and ever has Satan been to his Lord ungrateful."

(Quran 25:67): True believers spend neither extravagantly nor stingily.

Prophet Muhammad pbuh said, “The worst kind of food is the wedding feast, in which the rich are invited and the poor are left out.” Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1432

Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "Eat together and do not eat separately, for the blessing is with the group." (Sunan Ibn Majah 3287)

Companions once said they ate but were not satisfied. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ asked: "Perhaps you eat separately?" When they said yes, he pbuh replied: "Eat your meals together and mention the name of Allah over it, for you will be blessed in it." (Sunan Abi Dawud 3764)

Prophet ﷺ said: "The food of one person is enough for two, the food of two is enough for four, and the food of four is enough for eight." (Sahih Muslim 2059)

Prophet Muhammad pbuh said: "There will be men from my nation who eat a variety of foods, drink a variety of drinks, wear a variety of clothes, and are boastful in their speech. These are the worst of my nation."

(reported in al-Mu'jam al-Kabir 7512)

Unfortunately, extravagant feasting have become a culture across the board. It has been normalized. People waste their time and money on them. Islamic guidelines of less and simple is frowned upon. Boosting is an essential element of this culture.

Extravagant Feasting is a depiction of Pagan Feasts

Historically, pagan feasts were highly extravagant communal events designed to honor gods, celebrate seasons, and reinforce social hierarchies.The pagan societies relied heavily on the seasons for survival, making seasonal shifts (winter solstice, spring equinox) crucial moments for communal gatherings and feasting. Their celebratory meals were designed to appease deities. Offering the "first fruits" or sacrificed animals to agricultural and sun gods to ensure a bountiful upcoming year. Marking the end of harsh, dark winters with abundant food and drink. Modern holiday feasts [Christmas (Yule), Easter (Ostara/Eostre), Thanksgiving etc] inherited their timing, foods, and extravagance nature from solstices, equinoxes, and harvests.

Islam forbids Extravagance

(Quran 7:31): "Eat and drink, but be not extravagant."

(Quran 17:27): "Indeed, the extravagant are brothers of the devils, and ever has Satan been to his Lord ungrateful."

(Quran 25:67): True believers spend neither extravagantly nor stingily.

Prophet Muhammad pbuh said, “The worst kind of food is the wedding feast, in which the rich are invited and the poor are left out.” Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1432

Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "Eat together and do not eat separately, for the blessing is with the group." (Sunan Ibn Majah 3287)

Companions once said they ate but were not satisfied. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ asked: "Perhaps you eat separately?" When they said yes, he pbuh replied: "Eat your meals together and mention the name of Allah over it, for you will be blessed in it." (Sunan Abi Dawud 3764)

Prophet ﷺ said: "The food of one person is enough for two, the food of two is enough for four, and the food of four is enough for eight." (Sahih Muslim 2059)

Prophet Muhammad pbuh said: "There will be men from my nation who eat a variety of foods, drink a variety of drinks, wear a variety of clothes, and are boastful in their speech. These are the worst of my nation."

(reported in al-Mu'jam al-Kabir 7512)

Unfortunately, extravagant feasting have become a culture across the board. It has been normalized. People waste their time and money on them. Islamic guidelines of less and simple is frowned upon. Boosting is an essential element of this culture.

Historically, pagan feasts were highly extravagant communal events designed to honor gods, celebrate seasons, and reinforce social hierarchies.The pagan societies relied heavily on the seasons for survival, making seasonal shifts (winter solstice, spring equinox) crucial moments for communal gatherings and feasting. Their celebratory meals were designed to appease deities. Offering the "first fruits" or sacrificed animals to agricultural and sun gods to ensure a bountiful upcoming year. Marking the end of harsh, dark winters with abundant food and drink. Modern holiday feasts [Christmas (Yule), Easter (Ostara/Eostre), Thanksgiving etc] inherited their timing, foods, and extravagance nature from solstices, equinoxes, and harvests.

Islam forbids Extravagance

(Quran 7:31): "Eat and drink, but be not extravagant."

(Quran 17:27): "Indeed, the extravagant are brothers of the devils, and ever has Satan been to his Lord ungrateful."

(Quran 25:67): True believers spend neither extravagantly nor stingily.

Prophet Muhammad pbuh said, “The worst kind of food is the wedding feast, in which the rich are invited and the poor are left out.” Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1432

Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "Eat together and do not eat separately, for the blessing is with the group." (Sunan Ibn Majah 3287)

Companions once said they ate but were not satisfied. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ asked: "Perhaps you eat separately?" When they said yes, he pbuh replied: "Eat your meals together and mention the name of Allah over it, for you will be blessed in it." (Sunan Abi Dawud 3764)

Prophet ﷺ said: "The food of one person is enough for two, the food of two is enough for four, and the food of four is enough for eight." (Sahih Muslim 2059)

Prophet Muhammad pbuh said: "There will be men from my nation who eat a variety of foods, drink a variety of drinks, wear a variety of clothes, and are boastful in their speech. These are the worst of my nation."

(reported in al-Mu'jam al-Kabir 7512)

Unfortunately, extravagant feasting have become a culture across the board. It has been normalized. People waste their time and money on them. Islamic guidelines of less and simple is frowned upon. Boosting is an essential element of this culture.

Historically, pagan feasts were highly extravagant communal events designed to honor gods, celebrate seasons, and reinforce social hierarchies.The pagan societies relied heavily on the seasons for survival, making seasonal shifts (winter solstice, spring equinox) crucial moments for communal gatherings and feasting. Their celebratory meals were designed to appease deities. Offering the "first fruits" or sacrificed animals to agricultural and sun gods to ensure a bountiful upcoming year. Marking the end of harsh, dark winters with abundant food and drink. Modern holiday feasts [Christmas (Yule), Easter (Ostara/Eostre), Thanksgiving etc] inherited their timing, foods, and extravagance nature from solstices, equinoxes, and harvests.

Islam forbids Extravagance

(Quran 7:31): "Eat and drink, but be not extravagant."

(Quran 17:27): "Indeed, the extravagant are brothers of the devils, and ever has Satan been to his Lord ungrateful."

(Quran 25:67): True believers spend neither extravagantly nor stingily.

Prophet Muhammad pbuh said, “The worst kind of food is the wedding feast, in which the rich are invited and the poor are left out.” Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1432

Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "Eat together and do not eat separately, for the blessing is with the group." (Sunan Ibn Majah 3287)

Companions once said they ate but were not satisfied. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ asked: "Perhaps you eat separately?" When they said yes, he pbuh replied: "Eat your meals together and mention the name of Allah over it, for you will be blessed in it." (Sunan Abi Dawud 3764)

Prophet ﷺ said: "The food of one person is enough for two, the food of two is enough for four, and the food of four is enough for eight." (Sahih Muslim 2059)

Prophet Muhammad pbuh said: "There will be men from my nation who eat a variety of foods, drink a variety of drinks, wear a variety of clothes, and are boastful in their speech. These are the worst of my nation."

(reported in al-Mu'jam al-Kabir 7512)

Unfortunately, extravagant feasting have become a culture across the board. It has been normalized. People waste their time and money on them. Islamic guidelines of less and simple is frowned upon. Boosting is an essential element of this culture.

Historically, pagan feasts were highly extravagant communal events designed to honor gods, celebrate seasons, and reinforce social hierarchies.The pagan societies relied heavily on the seasons for survival, making seasonal shifts (winter solstice, spring equinox) crucial moments for communal gatherings and feasting. Their celebratory meals were designed to appease deities. Offering the "first fruits" or sacrificed animals to agricultural and sun gods to ensure a bountiful upcoming year. Marking the end of harsh, dark winters with abundant food and drink. Modern holiday feasts [Christmas (Yule), Easter (Ostara/Eostre), Thanksgiving etc] inherited their timing, foods, and extravagance nature from solstices, equinoxes, and harvests.

Islam forbids Extravagance

(Quran 7:31): "Eat and drink, but be not extravagant."

(Quran 17:27): "Indeed, the extravagant are brothers of the devils, and ever has Satan been to his Lord ungrateful."

(Quran 25:67): True believers spend neither extravagantly nor stingily.

Prophet Muhammad pbuh said, “The worst kind of food is the wedding feast, in which the rich are invited and the poor are left out.” Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1432

Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "Eat together and do not eat separately, for the blessing is with the group." (Sunan Ibn Majah 3287)

Companions once said they ate but were not satisfied. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ asked: "Perhaps you eat separately?" When they said yes, he pbuh replied: "Eat your meals together and mention the name of Allah over it, for you will be blessed in it." (Sunan Abi Dawud 3764)

Prophet ﷺ said: "The food of one person is enough for two, the food of two is enough for four, and the food of four is enough for eight." (Sahih Muslim 2059)

Prophet Muhammad pbuh said: "There will be men from my nation who eat a variety of foods, drink a variety of drinks, wear a variety of clothes, and are boastful in their speech. These are the worst of my nation."

(reported in al-Mu'jam al-Kabir 7512)

Unfortunately, extravagant feasting have become a culture across the board. It has been normalized. People waste their time and money on them. Islamic guidelines of less and simple is frowned upon. Boosting is an essential element of this culture.

Islam reformed pre-Islamic feasting culture by shifting it from an elite showcase of tribal vanity, excess, and intoxication into a structured, egalitarian act of worship centered on mindfulness and social charity.

Prior to Islam, tribal feasts in the Arabian Peninsula were frequently used to boast about wealth, assert dominance, and indulge in uncontrolled alcohol consumption.

Islamic teachings introduced explicit spiritual, ethical, and behavioral boundaries that reshaped the entire purpose of gathering around food.

1. Codifying the Spirit of Moderation

Islam fundamentally opposed gluttony and food waste. Rather than eating to the point of incapacitation, Muslims were introduced to strict limits regarding physical consumption.

The Rule of Thirds: Prophet Muhammad pbuh advised that a person should fill one-third of their stomach with food, one-third with liquid, and leave one-third for air.

Prohibition of Waste (Israf): The Quran explicitly commands, "Eat and drink, but be not excessive. Indeed, He does not like those who commit excess".

Scraping a plate clean and valuing every grain became a matter of spiritual accountability.

2. Democratizing the Table (Egalitarianism)

Pre-Islamic feasts were inherently exclusionary, tailored primarily to elevate tribal elites. Islam dismantled this hierarchy through several communal laws:

Inclusion of the Less Fortunate: The Prophet noted that the worst kind of feast is a wedding banquet (Walima) to which only the wealthy are invited while the poor are excluded.

Shared Platters: Dining from a single communal tray became standard practice. Everyone—regardless of social rank—ate the same food, with instructions to eat only what was directly in front of them to maintain order and mutual respect.

3. De-linking Feasting from Intoxication

Alcohol and fermented date wines were the bedrock of pre-Islamic poetry and tribal revelry. By placing a strict, absolute prohibition on alcohol and intoxicants (Khamr), Islam permanently decoupled the concept of a "celebration" from drunkenness. Feasts became conscious, sober gatherings.

4. Intertwining Feasting with Fasting

Islam revolutionized the pacing of celebration by introducing Ramadan, a mandatory month-long cycle of daytime fasting followed by nighttime meals (Iftar).

\- This dynamic transforms feasting into a hard-earned reward.

\- It builds psychological discipline over one's base desires.

\- It forces the affluent to personally experience the physical pangs of hunger, directly driving empathy and philanthropic giving during holiday gatherings.

5. Institutionalizing Dining Etiquette (Adab) Islam shifted eating from a thoughtless sensory reflex into a highly structured ritual. Muslims were taught specific physical and mental protocols:

The Remindful Start: Commencing the meal by stating Bismillah ("In the name of Allah") to ground the act in gratitude.

Hygiene Mandates: Enforcing the washing of hands before and after handling food.

Post-Meal Reflection: Concluding with prayers of thanks (Alhamdulillah), framing the digestion of food as a divine blessing rather than a personal luxury.