Halloween is a cultural event in the United States and other countries, featuring children making house calls dressed in costume as shown in this file photo. (Envato Elements pic)PETALING JAYA: A deputy minister has urged Muslims, particularly the young, to avoid taking part in pop culture activities such as Halloween celebrations, which she said were were becoming increasingly popular, particularly among young people.
Marhamah Rosli.Marhamah Rosli, deputy minister for religious affairs, said the public should assess activities against Islamic principles before taking part in them as the activities could undermine their faith and belief in the oneness of Allah.
She said trends spread through social media could encourage people to follow foreign cultural practices without considering their compatibility with religious requirements, Bernama reported.
