What is the view of Islam regarding the wearing of a poppy in Britain to commemorate the soldiers of the world wars?
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What is the view of Islam regarding the wearing of a poppy in Britain to commemorate the soldiers of the world wars?
Answer
It is haraam (strictly prohibited) for a Muslim to wear a poppy to commemorate the soldiers of World Wars. That is not even permissible to do in honour of the Mujaahideen, who are greatly honoured in the sight of Allah due to sacrificing their lives for the pleasure of Allah. Very often, world soldiers have been used as tools by the enemies of Islam to attack Islam, as is also the present situation in Afghanistan. The soldiers of the coalition forces are being used as a tool by the enemies of Islam. It is also ironical that world soldiers of the past are being honoured now. The purpose may well be to motivate the soldiers of the coalition forces in Afghanistan. It is therefore haraam for any Muslim to participate in the commemorating ceremony.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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