One Convert’s Struggle to Surrender Christmas as a Muslim
By Duston Barto
For most Americans, Christmas goes far beyond a religious celebration and becomes a culturally integrated part of the American experience. Many people in America who celebrate Christmas may never go to church the whole year or raise their hands for a prayer “in Jesus’ name.” Nevertheless, they will get a twinkle in their eyes and excitement in the heart as the last two pages of the calendar appear. Christmas as a Muslim, especially as a convert, can be a difficult time indeed. It is hard to know where to put yourself. Insha’Allah in this article I can share my own experience and the pattern that has worked for me.