Is Valentine's Day Haram? | Halal Check Online

Q: Is Valentine's Day Haram?

Many scholars discourage Valentine's Day because of its non-Islamic origins and its link with relationships outside marriage. Others see no harm in married couples showing love on any day, as long as it is not treated as a religious occasion.

Also asked as: “Can Muslims celebrate Valentine's Day?” · “Can married couples celebrate Valentine's?”

The concerns

The day is commonly linked with dating and relationships outside marriage, which Islam does not permit.

Married couples

Scholars agree that kindness and gifts between spouses are rewarded at any time. Some say there is no need to tie this to a particular day; others see no problem.

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Married couples

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