Sulayman bin Salim al-Suhaymi

Sulayman bin Salim al-Suhaymi is a contemporary Islamic scholar and researcher best known for his academic treatise on Islamic creed and jurisprudence, al-A'yad wa Atharuha 'ala al-Muslimin (Festivals and Their Impact on Muslims) Nataij al-Buhuth wa Khawa…+1.

Academic Research and Views

Al-Suhaymi authored al-A'yad wa Atharuha 'ala al-Muslimin as a master's thesis, which was subsequently published by the Islamic University of Madinah in 1422 AH Nataij al-Buhuth wa Khawa…+1. He selected this topic to analyze the theological origins and societal consequences of newly introduced holidays, to clarify scholarly positions regarding them, and to counter the notion that celebrations are merely secular customs detached from religious belief al-A'yad wa Atharuha ala ….

In his study, al-Suhaymi defines a festival ('id) linguistically and legally as any recurring gathering instituted or habituated by people at a specific time, place, or both Nataij al-Buhuth wa Khawa…+1. He examines legitimate Islamic temporal occasions—such as Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, the days of Tashriq and Arafah, and Friday—as well as sanctioned spatial observances, detailing how Islamic occasions connect directly to religious obligations and promote social solidarity al-A'yad wa Atharuha ala ….

Al-Suhaymi argues that festivals represent defining theological hallmarks across different religious traditions, concluding that Muslim participation in non-Islamic celebrations—such as Christmas, Nayruz, Sham al-Nassim, or Mother's Day—constitutes impermissible religious imitation Nataij al-Buhuth wa Khawa…+1. His work is frequently referenced in contemporary legal and doctrinal discussions concerning newly introduced celebrations and greetings Fatawa wa Istisharat al-I…+1.