Mohamed Salah, the Liverpool football star, received criticism from some Muslim fans following his post featuring a photo of a Christmas tree.

Liverpool’s standout player, Mohamed Salah, faced criticism from some of his Muslim supporters on social media following his Christmas message to Christian fans. The Egyptian footballer, a devout Muslim, shared a photo featuring a Christmas tree and accompanied it with a caption addressing the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict before extending warm wishes for a ‘Merry Christmas’ to all his followers.

Soon after the social media post, the soccer player received backlash from Muslim supporters due to his conventional Christmas message.

One fan expressed that Salah is ‘a source of embarrassment to the Muslim community,’ while another conveyed their ‘disappointment’ with the Liverpool star.

A different supporter expressed, “Salah, this seems inappropriate. You follow the Islamic faith, not Christianity. Our Christmas is in April. It’s disheartening to see this, brother.”

Someone who identified as an Arsenal supporter shared, “Mo Salah, I admired you as an Arsenal fan. Your skills and inspiration meant a lot to me. However, your recent tweet has left me disappointed. I can no longer see you as my role model. If this tweet isn’t removed, I’ll have to unfollow you.”

Some individuals supported Mo, with one expressing, “As Muslims, it’s not our place to judge. Yet, every Christmas, there’s a rush to criticize Salah. I suppose none of us are flawless. Free Palestine.”

Another Twitter user shared, “This conveys a strong message and serves as a reminder to hold the innocent civilians in our thoughts. Much love, Mo.”

In his message accompanied by a picture of a Christmas tree, Salah wrote, “Christmas is a moment for families to come together and celebrate.”

Amidst the ongoing and devastating conflict in the Middle East, particularly the profound loss and destruction in Gaza, we approach Christmas this year with hearts weighed down by sorrow. Our thoughts and empathy extend to the families grappling with the unbearable pain of losing their dear ones.

Let us not overlook their plight, and may we resist growing accustomed to their suffering. Wishing you a Merry Christmas filled with compassion and solidarity.

Muslims generally do not observe Christmas as a religious celebration, but there are instances where some individuals may engage in the festive activities associated with the December holiday.

Last year, Salah faced criticism from some fans on social media for sharing a photo featuring himself, his wife Magi, and their daughters Makka and Kayan dressed in matching pajamas in front of a Christmas tree.