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Interfaith

Living alongside Christians, Jews and people of other faiths. Short, honest answers for new Muslims.

Can Muslims eat prasad at a Hindu festival?

No, most scholars say Muslims shouldn't eat prasad, food offered to a Hindu deity, but ordinary festival food that wasn't offered is usually fine.

How do I teach my kids about other religions as a Muslim? Start with shared prophets, be honest about differences, and respect others.

Most scholars say Muslims shouldn't join Holi's rituals; some allow attending as a guest. Either way avoid bhang and opposite-gender color play.

Many scholars let Muslims join a family Passover Seder as a guest, without reciting blessings or drinking the wine; stricter views say skip.

No, Muslims don't have priests. Islam has no clergy or sacraments; imams lead prayer and teach, and every Muslim speaks to Allah directly.

No, Muslims don't celebrate Easter as a religious holiday, since the Quran says Jesus wasn't crucified, but they honor him as a prophet.

Yes, many scholars let Muslims attend a bar or bat mitzvah party as a guest, without joining the prayers, and skipping wine and mixed dancing.

Scholars differ on Muslims attending a christening service; many allow quiet presence for family, but a Muslim can't be a godparent.

Many scholars let Muslims attend interfaith services where each faith prays its own way, but not join blended worship or others' rituals.

Muslims can say amen to a general prayer to God for healing or guidance, but not to prayers in Jesus' name, the Trinity or saints.

Yes, Muslims can read the Bible to learn, compare or understand family, with a clear purpose and a strong base in the Quran first.

Muslims don't make pictures of Jesus or any prophet out of respect and to guard worship from images; Islam honours him as a great messenger.