Is receiving gifts from Santa Claus or putting up a Christmas tree at home contrary to Islamic law?
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It is not permissible to place a Christmas tree in homes during the polytheists' holiday, because that is clear imitation of them. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Whoever imitates a people is one of them."
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