How do I greet my Muslim friend at Christmas? (2025 Guide)

How do I greet my Muslim friend at Christmas? (2025 Guide)

Don’t be afraid to greet Muslims as you would anyone else - with a “Happy Christmas!”.

But for those Muslims you may have a more personal connection with, why not consider adding something evangelistic to your conversations or greeting cards this Christmas?

Christmas Cards and Conversations

Looking to give a Christmas card with a difference to share the Gospel with Muslims in a culturally relevant way?

Christianity Explained has put together an evangelistic list of Christmas-related verses from both the Bible and the Qur’an for Muslims. The card contains Christmas greetings and where there are commonalities in the Qur’an.

Here’s a selection:

Examples of Christians celebrating the birth of Jesus (Christmas)

• Mary is "blessed above all women" (Injeel, Luke 1:42)

• Mary was a virgin (Luke 1:34)

• Mary belonged to a blessed nation, chosen by God "beyond all others" (Torah, Deuteronomy 7:6, 14)

• The birth of Jesus is good news announced by angels "that will cause great joy for all people" (Luke 2:10-14)

• The special name, "Jesus", was chosen by God (Matthew 1:21).

Examples of Muslims celebrating the birth of Jesus

• Mary is "chosen above the women of all nations" (Al-Imran 3:42)

• Mary was a virgin whom "no man has touched” (Al-Imran 3:47)

• Mary belonged to a blessed nation, chosen by God "preferred ... over the worlds" (Al-Baqarah, 2:47).

• The birth of Jesus is good news announced by angels and a "sign for the worlds" (Al-Imran 3:45, Al-Anbya, 21:91)

• The special name, "Jesus", was chosen by God (Al-Imran 3:45)

There are a number of ways you can use these verses and ideas, such as creating your own Christmas card, writing some of these verses in your usual cards, or putting them on social media. There are also other resources on their website, including a Christmas crossword with a gospel message!

“Whoever designed the Christmas Card has done a excellent job. The words gets right to the psyche of a Muslim mind… FANTASTIC :-)”

— From a Muslim Background Believer