New baby for our Muslim neighbors, so...

nealallen

I think the OP was just asking if there was a traditional birthday gift for a Muslim. Personally, I think it was a nice idea. Lets not carried away with the subject. Lets just say a Muslim baby would like anything else like any other child in the world.

vansboy, why not just buy a nice little scholl? (sp) It's useful and is something that can be past along.

misscomickat

What's a scholl? I'd say a nice blanket or a little baby santa outfit. Ok, Father Christmas isn't Muslim but babies look so cute in those little Christmas outfits. Maybe a snowman outfit which is a bit more neutral. Or a reindeer.

Violetta_2

misscomickat wrote: »

What's a scholl? I'd say a nice blanket or a little baby santa outfit. Ok, Father Christmas isn't Muslim but babies look so cute in those little Christmas outfits. Maybe a snowman outfit which is a bit more neutral. Or a reindeer.

I think nealallan means a shawl which is a nice thought.
I also think vansboy is very thoughtful I'd 2nd a photoframe can never have too many photo's of your gorgeous lo so any new parent's would appreciate that.

Zziggi

Just about anything will be fine, shawl sounds nice, cute clothes too - anything you would like.

Just as a note though - a bottle of bubbly wouldn't be appropriate and *some* muslims don't put up pictures of people up due to it being believed that Allah doesn't enter rooms where there are images of object with a soul i.e. people.(so a silver photo frame *might* not be appropriate). However, whatever you give I am sure will be appreciated and the kind thought will be appreciated.

sonee2405

Zziggi wrote: »

Just about anything will be fine, shawl sounds nice, cute clothes too - anything you would like.

Just as a note though - a bottle of bubbly wouldn't be appropriate and [HTML]*some* muslims don't put up pictures of people up due to it being believed that Allah doesn't enter rooms where there are images of object with a soul i.e. people.(so a silver photo frame *might* not be appropriate). [/HTML]However, whatever you give I am sure will be appreciated and the kind thought will be appreciated.

Angels do not enter & you are right some people don't put pictures up but everyone I know does.Agree with everything else though!

Kimberley

vaio wrote: »

If you know them well enough & they have a sense of humour maybe a teddy bear?

Ha ha funny and you could suggest they call it Mohammed nah only joking but a Teddy is ok.

Savvy_Sue

Thank you, sonee and zziggi, for confirming my vague notion that not all muslims would want a photo frame, glad to know I'm not going doolally!

achtunglady

How about a photo album for them to keep their pictures of the new baby or are they becoming obsolete in these days of digital cameras?
Are photo albums ok as they aren't on display as a photo in a frame would be???

elaine373

vixarooni wrote: »

perhaps they would like a traditional english gift? after all they are living in england now

Islam is a religion not a race.

To the original person, I am sure you would delight them by buying anything.(bar alcohol or pork) As far as the picture thing goes, this varies from different schools of thought.Also, culture can determine the way a muslim family might practise. There are many different opnions on this. What about an item of clothing for the baby, or a bunch of flowers and a card? A cake even? Bless you for thinking of them.

shays_mum

Vansboy you are such a nice neighbour!!!!!- wish i had some like you i'm sure they will be chuffed whatever you take!