Did the journey of the Holy Family to Egypt truly occur, and did the Lord Christ, his mother Mary, and Joseph the Carpenter descend to Egypt as Christians celebrate?
Ibn Kathir mentioned in "Al-Bidayah wa an-Nihayah" that Mary and Joseph the Carpenter traveled from Syria to Egypt. However, there are no authentic hadiths proving this; rather, these are historical narrations. It is sufficient to review the story of Jesus in books of (exegesis), , and history, and the statements of the exegetes regarding verse 50 of Surat Al-Mu'minun. Time should be spent on beneficial knowledge, and one should beware of curiosity that does not lead to action. It is not permissible to participate with Christians in their festivals and celebrations, whether the story is true or not, as it entails an affirmation of evil.
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