Abu Usamah – The Truth about Halloween and Other Pagan Festivals

About this lecture

In this lecture, Sheikh Abu Usamah at-Thahabi delivers a detailed and wide-ranging talk on the Islamic ruling on Halloween and similar pagan festivals, situating the discussion within a broader call to build strong religious foundations in aqeedah, tawheed, and al-wala' wal-bara'. Using Quranic ayat, hadith, and historical evidence, he explains the pagan origins of Halloween, its symbols, and why participation in it — and in other non-Muslim holidays such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, and even birthday traditions — is impermissible in Islam. He concludes with a call to Muslim communities and parents to actively nurture their children's Islamic identity by making Islamic celebrations meaningful and engaging.