The 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal, is the birthday of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), who has lit the light of Islam till the Day of Judgement. This honourable day is called EID MEELAD-UN-NABI which, without doubt, is the greatest day of the year. For those who really love the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), EID MEELAD-UN-NABI, is a more joyous day than Eid-Fitr or Eid-ul-Adha. Allah says: "In the Bounty of Allah, And inHis Mercy - in that let them rejoice that is better than th more...
The 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal, is the birthday of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), who has lit the light of Islam till the Day of Judgement. This honourable day is called EID MEELAD-UN-NABI which, without doubt, is the greatest day of the year. For those who really love the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), EID MEELAD-UN-NABI, is a more joyous day than Eid-Fitr or Eid-ul-Adha. Allah says: "In the Bounty of Allah, And inHis Mercy - in that let them rejoice that is better than the (wealth they hoard)". (Surah 10, Verse 58) Therefore, it is Allah's Will, that mankind must show appreciation for His bounties. Undoubtedly, showing appreciation is a form of thanksgiving, which is a form of worship. No doubt, the greatest Bounty of Allah to mankind is the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) who was not only sent as a Bounty but also as a Mercy to Mankind. Certainly it is the blessing of Allah that we are in the Ummah of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). His Ummah is superior to all other Ummahs, and is called KHAIRUL UMAM (Best of Nations). We are the torch-bearers of the Holy Quran. Our Deen, Islam, is a complete and total way of life chosen by Allah Himself. We have unlimited Bounties. But remember, all these are through the Wasila of His beloved personality.
Regarding Eid-e-Meelad-un-Nabi (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) Allama Muh'iyyudeen Ibn Arabi (radi Allahu anhu) said that the good deeds which are done on this day of Meelad-un-Nabi (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) such as Sadaqah, charity, good feelings, is an expression of love for the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). With these good deeds the request of the needy are fulfilled. Remember that the most important thing in the life of a Muslim is the love of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Therefore, we pray that Allah grant us and all Muslims true love for the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and guide us to follow in his footsteps. Aameen.
It is evident from "Hadith-e-Qudsi" that Almighty Allah states: "If Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and his Ummah were not created, then I would never have created the Heaven, Hell, the moon, the sun, the skies and earth, day and night, humans and Jinns, and Prophets and Angels." If the Prophet was not created, then nothing in the universe would have come into existence. Not only this, but it is the word of Allah that, "O beloved! If I had not created you, I would never have disclosed Myself."
The Noor of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was created before everything. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has stated, "The first creation of Allah was my Noor." His Noor was created when there was nothing. This Noor of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was 4 000 years in a high pedestal close to His Creator. When the Almighty Allah intended to create, then He separated this light into four portions. With the first, He created the "Qalam" or Divine Pen, with the second, He created "Lawhe Mahfooz" or The Protected Tablet, with the third portion He created the "Arsh" or Throne and with the fourth portion He created the rest of creation
To host the Jashn-e Meelad-un Nabi is a sign of love and respect for the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). It is, without doubt, the love for Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) who is the basis of Imaan. If a person claims to love the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), then in no way will he reject the Meelad. It must also be remembered that a person who loves to make the Meelad will also not turn away from the laws and obligations of the Shari'ah, such as Namaaz, Roza, Hajj and Zakaat.
We should not only respect the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) by word of mouth, but we should also obey his commands and teachings by firstly performing our Salaah, which is the command of the Holy Quran and the Ahadith. It is through this that we will gain salvation in the Aakirah. Aameen less...
God save us from imitating muslims from others religious people. Till now there is no evidence, our sahaba celebrated such types of festival other than the two Eidains.
Keep the religion easy to be practiced by all of us and dont create new festivals evry years.
I am a doctor and now the medical world is strongly in favour of evidence based medical practice. Islam from very begining beleives in evidence.So we should search hard evidence from Quran or shahih hadish before starting something more...
God save us from imitating muslims from others religious people. Till now there is no evidence, our sahaba celebrated such types of festival other than the two Eidains.
Keep the religion easy to be practiced by all of us and dont create new festivals evry years.
I am a doctor and now the medical world is strongly in favour of evidence based medical practice. Islam from very begining beleives in evidence.So we should search hard evidence from Quran or shahih hadish before starting something new in religion less...
From Quran and Hadis there are only two festivals for muslims.
1. Eid-ul -fitr (ramzan)
2. Eid- ul -adha ( Bakrid)
without Allah and Mohammed sallahu alaihu sallam permission if you celebrate festival which is not there in QURAN and hadis it is a BIG SIN.
Don't create or innovate new festivals (like Miladunabi, moharam etc) which are not mentioned in quran or Hadis.
Practice what Mohammed sallahu alaihu sallam has advised sahaba.(follwers)by reading Quran and Hadis. Mohammed sallahu more...
From Quran and Hadis there are only two festivals for muslims.
1. Eid-ul -fitr (ramzan)
2. Eid- ul -adha ( Bakrid)
without Allah and Mohammed sallahu alaihu sallam permission if you celebrate festival which is not there in QURAN and hadis it is a BIG SIN.
Don't create or innovate new festivals (like Miladunabi, moharam etc) which are not mentioned in quran or Hadis.
Practice what Mohammed sallahu alaihu sallam has advised sahaba.(follwers)by reading Quran and Hadis. Mohammed sallahu alaihu sallam never celebrated birthday nor his advised us. There is no proof from Hadith to celebrate his birthday. After Mohammed sallahu alaihu sallam left Abbu bakkar siddque, OMAR, HAZRAT ALI, never celebrated prophets birthday. why are you innovating new things in ISLAM? when Prphet sallahu alihu salla told us not to do innovation(BIDDAH)in ISLAM? less...
Dear Bro, Sayedshafi,
hope you are not aware about the hadis. About Gulf Countries ppl.
<b>The Book of Al ? FITAN </b>
Sahih ? Al Bukhari.
7058 ? Narrated Abu Hurairah (ral) I heard the truthful and trusted by Allah (i.e. the Prophet (sal) ) saying, ?the destruction of my followers will be through the hands of young men from Quraish.?
7084 ? Narrated Hudhaifa bin Al-Yaman: people used to ask Allah?s Messenger (sal) about the good but I used to ask him about the evil lest more...
Dear Bro, Sayedshafi,
hope you are not aware about the hadis. About Gulf Countries ppl.
<b>The Book of Al ? FITAN </b>
Sahih ? Al Bukhari.
7058 ? Narrated Abu Hurairah (ral) I heard the truthful and trusted by Allah (i.e. the Prophet (sal) ) saying, ?the destruction of my followers will be through the hands of young men from Quraish.?
7084 ? Narrated Hudhaifa bin Al-Yaman: people used to ask Allah?s Messenger (sal) about the good but I used to ask him about the evil lest I should be overtaken by it. So I said, ?O Allah?s Messenger! We were living in ignorance and an (extremely) worst atmosphere, then Allah brought to us this good (i.e. Islam) ; will there be any evil after this good?? he said, ?Yes.? I asked, ?Will there be any good after that evil?? He replied ?Yes?, but it will be tainted (not pure)?. I asked, ?What will be its taint?? He replied, ?(there will be) some people who will guide others not according to my (legal way of) guidance. You will approve of some of their deeds and disapprove of some others.? I asked, ?Will there be any evil after that good?? He replied ?yes, (there will be) some people calling at the gates of the (Hell) fire, and whoever will respond to their call, will be thrown by them into the (Hell) fire.? I said, ?O Allah?s Messenger! Will you describe them to us?? He said, ?They will be from our own people and will speak our Language.? I said, ?What do you order me to do if such a state should take place in my life?? He said, ?Stick to the group of Muslim and their Imam (Muslim ruler).? I said, ?If there is neither a group of Muslim nor an Imam?? He said, ?Then turn away from all those sects event if you were to bite (eat) the roots of a tree till death overtakes you while you are in that state.?
7094. Narrated Ibn ?Umar (ral) The Prophet (sal) said, ?O Allah! Bestow Your Blessings on our Sham! O Allah! Bestow Your Blessings on our Yemen.? The people said, ?And also our Najd.? He said, ?O Allah! Bestow your Blessings on our Sham (north)! O Allah! Bestow your Blessings on our Yemen.? The people said, ?O Allah?s Messenger! And also on our Najd.? I think the third time the Prophet (sal) said, ?There (in Najd) is the place of earthquakes and Al Fitan (trials and affliction) and from there comes out the side of the head of Satan.? less...
Prophet mohad salla hu alaihu sallam never celebrated his birthday in his entire life nor it is celebrated by sahaba (followers of mohammed s.a.w). We should follow Quran and Hadis & Allah's messanger Mohd salla hu alahu salla's teachings. if people started their new innovation things in islam by calling prophet's birth day as EID. it is Biddah .Only in India and pakistan people are doing biddah.. if you see rest of GULF countries where islam is born they never encourage to do innovation. Ac more...
Prophet mohad salla hu alaihu sallam never celebrated his birthday in his entire life nor it is celebrated by sahaba (followers of mohammed s.a.w). We should follow Quran and Hadis & Allah's messanger Mohd salla hu alahu salla's teachings. if people started their new innovation things in islam by calling prophet's birth day as EID. it is Biddah .Only in India and pakistan people are doing biddah.. if you see rest of GULF countries where islam is born they never encourage to do innovation. According to Quran and Hadis there are only 2 festivals for muslims. 1. RAMZAN (IDUL FITR) 2. Idul Azha . There is no 3rd eid if people are celebrating without Allah's and mohammed salla laha alihu sallam permission then it biddah( innovation) Allah save us from biddah(making innovation in islam) less...
Moulana Abdun Nabi Hamidi
says;-
"Yes, Milad Celebration is Commendable" I would like to quote some texts from it.
No Sunni Muslim believes that Meelad celebration is compulsory. We believe that the Meelad celebration is Mustahab (recommended). Alamma Ismail Haqi (radi Allahu anhu) quotes in ?Tafseer Ruhul Bayaan?: ?Imam Jalaaluddin Suyuti has said that it is Mustahab for us to celebrate Meelad of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) as to thank Allah?. (Ruhul Bayaan, V more...
Moulana Abdun Nabi Hamidi
says;-
"Yes, Milad Celebration is Commendable" I would like to quote some texts from it.
No Sunni Muslim believes that Meelad celebration is compulsory. We believe that the Meelad celebration is Mustahab (recommended). Alamma Ismail Haqi (radi Allahu anhu) quotes in ?Tafseer Ruhul Bayaan?: ?Imam Jalaaluddin Suyuti has said that it is Mustahab for us to celebrate Meelad of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) as to thank Allah?. (Ruhul Bayaan, Vol. 9, pg. 56). Majlisul Ulema claims that Meelad is not even Mustahab (pg. 12).
<b>TWENTY PROOFS ON MEELAD CELEBRATIONS</b>
Abu Lahab set Thuwaiba free being happy for the Meelad of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). It is in ?Bukhari? that Abu Lahab's punishment is made light every Monday as a reward of his act, i.e. of expressing happiness for the birth of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).
Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) used to respect the day of his own Meelad. He use to thank Allah Ta'ala for that great favour. He used to fast in order to respect that day, as it is being reported in ?Muslim? from Abu Qatadah (radi Allahu anhu). In assemblies of Meelad functions, although the manner of respect is different, but the meaning of respect is there.
It is a requirement of the Quraan to show respect on the Meelad of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Allah Ta'ala says: ?In the bounty of Allah Almighty and His mercy, in that, let them rejoice, that is better than the wealth they accumulate?. (Surah Yunus: 58) Almighty Allah had ordered us to rejoice on His Mercy and Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is the greatest Mercy of Allah Ta?ala to all the Worlds.
If any great Deeni event occured in the past and when that period or season returns, then that period or season should be respected. Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) set this rule himself. When Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) saw the Jews fasting on the Day of Ashura and found out the reason for their observing fast on that day - to thank Almighty Allah for freeing them from Firoun (Pharoah) - Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, ?We have more right than the Jews to rejoice on the bases of Allah's Favour upon Moosa (alaihis salaam).?
Although the present form of Meelad is Bid?at (Hasanah) but the origin of Meelad is found in the time of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) himself made mention of his own Meelad by saying, ?I am the Du?a of my father Hazrat Ebrahim (alaihis salaam), I am the good tidings of ?Isa (alaihis salaam), and I am the son of the two slaughtered ones (Hazrat Ismail - alaihis salaam and Hazrat Abdullah - radi Allahu anhu)?.
Meelad celebration causes the recitation of Durood and Salaam. Durood and Salaam are required by Shari?ah. It is the Shari? principle that any thing which leads towards an act which is desired by Shari?ah, then this leading factor (Meelad in this case) is also desired by Shari?ah.
The miracles, excellences and the character of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is mentioned in Meelad gatherings. We are ordered to practice upon his life. In order to practice upon Rasoolullah?s (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) life, we need to learn about his life and the Meelad functions presents one with one of the best means of learning about Rasoolullah?s (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) life.
When certain of the Sahabah used to recite the praises of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) in poetry form, Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) used to rejoice and reward those Sahabah. In the Meelad function, the character and virtues of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) are explained and his praises are recited in poetry and prose form. This will make Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) happy. The happiness of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is the requirement of Shari?ah.
To mention the miracles and character of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) leads towards love and the completion of Iman with him which is required by the Shari?ah.
In the Meelad function there is rejoice, feeding of the people and the praises of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). All this shows the respect for him and the respect for Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is the requirement of Shari?ah.
Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) expressed the virtues of Jummah (Friday) by saying that Hazrat Adam (alaihis salaam) was born on that day. Therefore, imagine the virtue of that day when Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was born! A place where any Nabi is born is respected by Shari?h because at the time of Me?raj, Hazrat Jibraeel (alaihis salaam) indicated to Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) a special place near Baite Lahm. He said, ?Ya Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), please perform two Rakaats Salaah. This is the place where ?Isa (alaihis salaam) was born?.
All the Ulema and Muslims of all the countries have regarded Meelad as Mustahab (recommended). According to the Hadith of Hazrat Ibn Masood (radi Allahu anhu), whichever deed is regarded as good by Muslims is good by Almighty Allah as well, and whichever deed is regarded as evil by Muslims is evil by Almighty Allah as well. Imam Ahmed (radi Allahu anhu) has narrated this Hadith.
To gather in a Meelad function in order to distribute charity to the people and to praise Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is showing respect to Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). All these things are Sunnah and good and desired in Shari?ah.
Almighty Allah says in the Quraan: ?And all that We relate to you of the tiding of the Messengers is for the purpose of strengthening your heart therewith?. (Surah Hud: 20) We are in need of strengthening our hearts with the mentioning of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and other Prophets (alaihihimus salaam).
All those things which did not exist in the time of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) cannot be regarded as evil or Haraam. In fact, it will be examined with Shari? proofs. If there are any necessary expediency in it, then it will be regarded as necessary (Waajib). Similarly, Mustahab, Mubah, Makrooh and Haraam. All these are the various categories of Bid?at.
Any thing which was not present in the first period with its present collective form but its singular members were there is also desired by Shari?ah because any thing whose singular members are required by Shari?ah. Its collective and plural form is also required by Shari?ah.
If every Bid?at is Haraam then the collecting of the Holy Quran as was done by Hazrat Abu Bakr and Hazrat Omar (radi Allahu anhuma), Hazrat Omar (radi Allahu anhu) starting the Salaah of Taraweeh with Jamaat, and the writing of many other useful know ledges will become Haraam. It will then be Waajib upon us to fight the enemies with arrows and spears. The use of guns and canons will become Haraam. It will be Haraam then to give Azaan in Minarets and to build Inns, schools, hospitals, guest houses and orphanages. Remember, that the only factor that makes new things Haraam is if it is based on evil things. Therefore, Meelad is permissible because it is based on good things.
Hazrat Imam Shafa'ee (radi Allahu anhu) said: ?Any thing which opposes (or changes) the Quraan, Sunnah, Ijma (consensus) or the sayings of the Sahabah is Bid?at. Any good deed which is not opposed to them is praiseworthy.? (Meelad celebration does not oppose any of them.)
Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said that anyone who invented a good deed and people later practiced upon it, they will be rewarded.
As in the practices of Haj, the running between Safa and Marwa are legal in order to refresh the remembrance of pious people, similarly, the celebration of Meelad-un-Nabi is also legal to refresh the remembrance of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). (Reference: Al Moure Dur Ravi Fil Moulidin Nabi, summarised pg. 9-17)
Quote: "...23 years of the time of prophecy of the Prophet, did any of his companions celebrate his birthday? Or did they do a Milad. What was there actions?
I think this is a very good point to note. If the celebration of the Prophet's birthday was not done during his prophecy, nor was it done by any of his companions, then there is no sunnah for this, is there???
Then, We sent after them, Our Messengers, and We sent 'Isa (Jesus) ? son of Maryam (Mary), and gave him the Injeel (Gospel). And We ordained in the hearts of those who followed him, compassion and mercy. But the Monasticism which they invented for themselves, We did not prescribe for them, but (they sought it) only to please All?h therewith, but that they did not observe it with the right observance. So We gave those among them who believed, their (due) reward, but many of them are F?siq?n (rebe more...
Then, We sent after them, Our Messengers, and We sent 'Isa (Jesus) ? son of Maryam (Mary), and gave him the Injeel (Gospel). And We ordained in the hearts of those who followed him, compassion and mercy. But the Monasticism which they invented for themselves, We did not prescribe for them, but (they sought it) only to please All?h therewith, but that they did not observe it with the right observance. So We gave those among them who believed, their (due) reward, but many of them are F?siq?n (rebellious, disobedient to All?h). (57:27)
Eid Milad un Nabi is celebrated as a birthday of the Prophet (SAW), and this is done because people claim to do it out of the love of the Prophet (SAW). Why don't we read in the Quran, whoever practices Islam, and then does good work, that work counts. Now lets realize, 23 years of the time of prophecy of the Prophet, did any of his companions celebrate his birthday? Or did they do a Milad. What was there actions? To learn Quran and Sunnah, to apply it in there lives, and to teach others.
What kind of love is this? Most of our actions are like a non-Muslim, and we claim that we love the Prophet, and once a year we remember him by celebrating his birthday. Ask yourself, should the Prophet (SAW) not be remembered every second in our life or should he be remembered only once a year? Are we making him like a normal person, what we are doing since to celebrate birthday, which the Prophet (SAW) taught us that our actions should different from the non-believers. We are trying to say that we love the Prophet (SAW) more than his companions, who gave there assets, status, families, and everything in the path of Allah, and with the call of the Prophet (SAW); What is our sacrifice or actions, towards Allah and his Prophet (SAW)?
Would the Prophet (SAW) be more happy if we make ourselves more practicing, and we teach our children, and we tell the non-Muslims about Islam?
We are making a very big sin to make these innovations, by following culture and customs, which was never done during the period of the Prophet (SAW) which was 23 years. Or it was never done by any of the companions.
All of these types of celebrations started at the time of the fall of Muslim Spain, in order to support there generations, Satan put in there mind that if the Christians celebrate the birthday of Jesus, then they should celebrate the birthday of the Prophet (SAW).
Who loves to read poetry on the Prophet (SAW), he or she should see how much they know the Quran by meanings, and how much they follow the Sunnah, our time should be put more over there, inshallah. In order to come closer to the Prophet (SAW), in this life and in on the day of Judgment. less...
salam happy eid e milad to all friends the day real light of love of aALMIGHTY entered this world and shsll stay till day of jugment INSHAALLAH the coming and passing of prophet on the same day?
Imam Al-Hafiz Al-Suyuti (radi Allahu anhu) in his famous book "Al-Hawii Lil-Fatawii" allocated a special chapter on that topic and named it"The Excellence of Objective in Celebrating the Mawlid" where he said: The question under consideration is what the verdict of the Shari'ah on celebrating the Holy Birthday of the Noble Prophet during the month of Rabbi-ul-Awwal. From the point of view of Shari'ah is this a praiseworthy action or a blameworthy one? And do thos more...
Dear Sis,
Imam Al-Hafiz Al-Suyuti (radi Allahu anhu) in his famous book "Al-Hawii Lil-Fatawii" allocated a special chapter on that topic and named it"The Excellence of Objective in Celebrating the Mawlid" where he said: The question under consideration is what the verdict of the Shari'ah on celebrating the Holy Birthday of the Noble Prophet during the month of Rabbi-ul-Awwal. From the point of view of Shari'ah is this a praiseworthy action or a blameworthy one? And do those who arrange such celebration receive blessings or not?
He said: "The reply to this question is that in my view the Meelad Shareef (Celebration of the Birthday of the Noble Prophet - sallal laahu alaihi wasallam - is in fact such an occasion of happiness on which people assemble and recite the Holy Qu'ran to the extent that is easy. Then they relate the prophecies concerning the appearance of the Noble Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) that have been transmitted in Ahadith and Athar, and the miraculous events and signs that took place on his birth. Then food is set before them and according to their desire they partake thereof to satisfaction. This festival of celebrating the birthday of the Noble Prophet is a Bid'ah Hasanah (good innovation) and those arranging it will get blessing, since in such a celebration is found the expression of joy and happiness at the greatness and eminence of the Noble Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and his birth".
Not everything which the Prophet or his Companions did not do would ultimately make things "Haraam". Since the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) himself said: "He who introduces a new good Sunnah in Islam will be rewarded for it ..."
Imam Shafi'i (radi Allahu anhu) said: "Anything which enjoys the backing of Shari'ah cannot be an innovation even if the Companions did not practice it, because their abstention from doing something may have been due to a particular reason which was there at that time, or they have left it to something which happens to be better, or perhaps news about a particular them did not reach them all".
Is this a Prophetic saying, or the saying of one of the Companions or of the Four Imams? And many other things such as the formation of the committees for "Enjoying what is Good and Forbidding what is Evil", establishment of universities, Association for memorisation of the Holy Quran, Offices of Dawah and "Special Week of Masha'yekh". Hence, we do not raise objections to these things since they are in place for serving Islam. Let us add that these things are all "Bid'ah" but we acknowledge that they are "good Bid'ah".
To end this on a happy note let me draw your attention to the following Hadith: The Noble Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has himself indicated the excellence of this great month and day in reply to a questioner. When the questioner wanted to find out about fasting on Mondays, the Noble Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) replied: "That is the day on which I was BORN
There is no doubt about loving our Prophet (pbuh) but the question about his birthday...
Would it be similar to celebrating Christmas, which is the birth day of Jesus, who is also one of our prophets?
Several friends make elaboarate celebrations to mark the Prophet's birthday which include prayers and feasting. I attended one such event but I felt a little uncertain if I was doing something right because I read that by nature Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)n more...
Salams
I am a bit confused here.
There is no doubt about loving our Prophet (pbuh) but the question about his birthday...
Would it be similar to celebrating Christmas, which is the birth day of Jesus, who is also one of our prophets?
Several friends make elaboarate celebrations to mark the Prophet's birthday which include prayers and feasting. I attended one such event but I felt a little uncertain if I was doing something right because I read that by nature Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)never liked much honour and attention to be given to him. Even when the people stood up when he entered the mosque, he told them not to do so. This is also the reason that personally, I do not stand up for anyone during any social or official events i happen to attend, such as secular weddings, etc, except when the national anthem is said. less...
