Ex-Religious Affairs Minister: It's Haram for Muslims to Participate in the 'Secret Santa' Tradition

Ex-Religious Affairs Minister: It's Haram for Muslims to Participate in the 'Secret Santa' Tradition

Former Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Dato’ Seri Dr Haji Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri, clarified that it is forbidden for Muslims to participate in the ‘Secret Santa’ tradition that many companies hold during the festive Christmas period. This is because participating in such a programme can “plunge individuals into the realm of condemnation from the Muslim community” and make it look “as if the Muslim intends to n…