Is it permissible to place a Christmas tree in a shop in a foreign country for the purpose of decoration and attracting customers?
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It is not permissible to display the rituals of disbelief or to imitate disbelievers, for the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Whoever imitates a people is one of them." And whoever fears Allah, He will make for him a way out and provide for him from where he does not expect.
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