Fatwa #496514 February 2002United States of America
Is it permissible to purchase and sell gifts specifically prepared for Valentine’s day?
Question
Is it permissible to purchase and sell gifts, cards, tumblers, etc. specifically prepared for Valentine’s day?
Answer
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.
It is not permissible to purchase or sell gifts specifically prepared for Valentines.
And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai