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Celebrating the Birthday of the Prophet
« on: Monday 14 February 2011, 09:58 »
Assalamu 'alaikum wrahmatu allah wbarakatuhu

The commands mentioned in the Qur`aan and Sunnah to follow the laws of Allaah and His Messenger and the prohibitions of introducing innovations into the religion are quite clear. Allaah says that which translates as:
 “Say, [O Muhammad], ‘If you should love Allaah, then follow me, [So] Allaah will love you and forgive you your sins.’ ” (Aal ‘Imraan: 31)
“And [Moreover], this is My path, which is straight, so follow it; and do not follow [other] ways, for you will be separated from His way.”  (l-An‘aam: 153)
 
The Prophet said:
 “The most truthful of speech is the Book of Allaah and the best of guidance is the guidance of Muhammad, and the most evil of things are those which are newly-invented.”
And he said:
 “Whoever innovates anything in this matter of ours (i.e., Islaam), that is not part of it will have it rejected.” (Bukhaari & Muslim)
Among the reprehensible innovations that people have invented is the celebration of the birthday of the Prophet   (Al-Mawlid) in the month of Rabee’ Al-Awwal. They celebrate this occasion in various ways:
•  Some of them simply make it an occasion to gather and read the story of Al-Mawlid, then they present speeches and Qaseedahs (odes) for this occasion.
•  Some of them make food and sweets etc., and offer them to the people present.
•  Some of them hold these celebrations in the mosques, and some of them hold them in their houses.
•  Some people do not limit themselves to the actions mentioned above; they include in these gatherings Haraam and reprehensible things, such as free mixing between men and women, dancing and singing, or committing actions of Shirk such as seeking the help of the Prophet  calling upon him, seeking his support against their enemies and so on.
Whatever form it takes and whatever the intentions of those who do this are, there is no doubt whatsoever that it is an invented, Haraam innovation which was introduced by the Shee’ah Faatimids after the three best centuries of Islaam, in order to corrupt the religion of the Muslims. The next person to do this after them and re-introduce it was King Al-Mudhaffar Abu Sa‘eed Kawkaboori, the king of Irbil, at the end of the sixth century or the beginning of the seventh century AH, as was mentioned by the historians such as Ibn Khalkaan, may Allaah have mercy upon him, and others.

So, this is the origin of this celebration on the occasion of the Prophet’s birthday. More recently idle entertainment, extravagance, and wasting of money and time have become associated with an innovation for which Allaah has not sent down any authority. It is incumbent upon all Muslims to revive the Sunnah and put an end to Bid‘ah (innovation); they should not perform any action until they know the ruling of Allaah concerning it.
Celebrating the occasion of the birthday of the Prophet  is forbidden and is to be rejected for a number of reasons:
1 – It is not part of the Sunnah of the Messenger or of the khaleefahs who succeeded him. Since this is the case, then it is a forbidden innovation, because the Prophet said:
 “I urge you to follow my Sunnah and the way of the rightly-guided khaleefahs after me; adhere to it and cling to it firmly. Beware of newly-invented things, for every newly-invented thing is an innovation (Bid‘ah) and every innovation is a going-astray.” (Ahmad & Tirmidhi)

Celebrating the Mawlid is an innovation introduced by the Shee‘ah Faatimids after the three best centuries of Islaam in order to corrupt the religion of the Muslims. If a person does anything in order to draw closer to Allaah which was not done by the Messenger or enjoined by him, and was not done by the khaleefahs who succeeded him, this action implies that he is accusing the Messenger of not fully explaining the religion to the people, and that he disbelieves in the words of Allaah what translates as:
 “This day I have perfected for you your religion.”(Al-Maa’idah: 3)

…because he is adding something extra and claiming that it is a part of the religion, which the Messenger did not bring.

 2 – Celebrating the birthday of the Prophet  is an imitation of the Christians, because they celebrate the birth of the Messiah. Imitating them is extremely Haraam. The Hadeeth tells us that it is forbidden to imitate the Kuffaar, and we are commanded to differ from them. The Prophet said:
 “Whoever imitates a people is one of them” (Ahmad & Abu Daawood).
3 – Besides being Bid‘ah and an imitation of the Christians, both of which are Haraam, celebrating the birthday of the Prophet  is also a means that leads to exaggeration and excess in venerating him, which even goes as far as calling upon him (making Du‘aa to him) and seeking his help, instead of calling upon Allaah, as happens now among many of those who observe the Bid‘ah of the Mawlid, when they call upon the Messenger  instead of Allaah, and ask him for support, and sing Qaseedahs (odes) of shirk praising him, like Qaseedat Al-Burdah etc. The Prophet forbade going to extremes in praising him, as he said:
 “Do not extol me as the Christians extolled the son of Maryam. For I am just His slave, so call me the slave of Allaah and His Messenger” (Bukhaari)
The Prophet  also said:
 “Whoever among you lives (for a long time) will see many differences. I urge you to follow my Sunnah and the way of the rightly-guided khaleefahs who come after me. Hold on to it firmly. Beware of newly-invented matters, for every innovation is a going astray.” (Ahmad & Tirmidhi)

So the Prophet explained to us in this Hadeeth what we should do when there are differences of opinion, just as he explained that everything that goes against his Sunnah, be it words or deeds, is a Bid‘ah, and every Bid‘ah is a going astray.
If we see that there is no basis for celebrating the birthday of the Prophet , whether in the Sunnah or in the way of the rightly-guided khaleefahs, then it is one of the newly-invented matters, one of the Bid‘ahs which lead people astray. This principle is what is implied by this Hadeeth and is what is indicated by the Aayah which translates as:

 “O you who have believed, Obey Allaah and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you. And if you disagree over anything, refer it to Allaah and the Messenger, if you should believe in Allaah and the Last Day. That is the best [way] and best in result.”(An-Nisaa´: 59)


Referring to Allaah means referring to His Book, and referring to the Messenger  means referring to his Sunnah after he has passed away. The Qur`aan and Sunnah are the reference point in cases of dispute. Where in the Qur`aan or Sunnah does it indicate that it is prescribed in Islam to celebrate the Prophet’s birthday? Whoever does that or thinks that it is good must repent to Allaah from this and from other kinds of Bid‘ah. This is the attitude of the Muslim who is seeking the truth. But whoever is too stubborn and arrogant after proof has been established, then his reckoning will be with his Lord.
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Re: Celebrating the Birthday of the Prophet
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 13 March 2011, 23:22 »
Muslims now make their own rules and living styles. they just find ways to ease their lifes and methods to make money and get fame . All these are restricted in Islam. are they forget what is written in Quran. What our holy prophet says in their life. what is the message of GOD to live simple. no show off.
May ALLAH forgive us all.

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Re: Celebrating the Birthday of the Prophet
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 15 March 2011, 21:17 »
Muslims now make their own rules and living styles. they just find ways to ease their lifes and methods to make money and get fame . All these are restricted in Islam. are they forget what is written in Quran. What our holy prophet says in their life. what is the message of GOD to live simple. no show off.
May ALLAH forgive us all.
You are right sis

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Re: Celebrating the Birthday of the Prophet
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 30 March 2011, 05:16 »
Muslims now make their own rules and living styles. they just find ways to ease their lifes and methods to make money and get fame . All these are restricted in Islam. are they forget what is written in Quran. What our holy prophet says in their life. what is the message of GOD to live simple. no show off.
May ALLAH forgive us all.
You are right sis

I strongly disagree with your opinion. Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him was sent as a mercy and a guidance for us. When we celebrate his birth we are acknowledging this great gift  that God had giving us which resulted by us being Muslims (alhamdu lillah .
And how do we do that : by reciting Quran, have a religious lessons and asking for the unity of Muslims. what is wrong with that?

In the Quran it did not prohibit us from celebrating his birth.. on the contrary you find many verses that praised him... so the one who is praised by the Allah in the Holey book.. it is not wrong for us to praise him on his birthday... and no shame of saying we love you oh prophet of Allah who taught us our religion which going to save us on the day of judgment

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Re: Celebrating the Birthday of the Prophet
« Reply #4 on: Friday 22 April 2011, 00:37 »
Ok then tell me where It is written in the book Quran, any Guidance (Ahadees) book that celebrate birth day of Holy Prophet. Islam give us lesson to live simple life no waste of money. and only two celebrating days Eiden now tell why people start saying this birth day as 3rd Eid where it is written....
Answer with Proofs.

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Re: Celebrating the Birthday of the Prophet
« Reply #5 on: Friday 22 April 2011, 11:53 »
Allah gave us brain to use and the sound mind will tell us that Prophet Muhammad is the best of Allah's creation. He was sent to us to guide us to Islam and encourage us to do what is good for us and refrain from what is harmful

Now Prophet Muhammad asked why the Jews are fasting 3ashura' and they told him because it is the day Allah saved Mussa from the Phaero  and he said what it means if I lived to the next 3ashura I will fast it because we are (أولى ) more closer to you to Mussa. c

Therefore if prophet Muhammad saw the benefit in fasting 3ashura because of how the Jews commemorate this occasion, how can you say that commemorating the birth of the best of Allah's creation is wrong?


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Re: Celebrating the Birthday of the Prophet
« Reply #6 on: Monday 25 April 2011, 23:27 »
I am again on my this point that waste of money is forbidden when 3 ashura fasting it's not waste of money . and we muslims are making new cloths making buildings or little show piece related to our prophet same like shia's doing for Hassan and hussain (9th 10th muharram). Now where is the limit lines of shia's and sunnis.

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Re: Celebrating the Birthday of the Prophet
« Reply #7 on: Wednesday 27 April 2011, 05:36 »
Dear

You are worrying about wast of money .. that should be the last of your worried.
When those people are not spending money on gathering the people to listen about the religion teaching and about what Prophet Muhammad called for.. where you think the money is going ? buying new cars .. buying jewellery .. furniture.. trips ..

I prefer for them to call people to a party where they will remember religion, listen to Quran spend their time  in this party they all get rewards  instead of watching the tv or paying video games or worst.
Inviting people for food is a good and rewarded act and not a wast of money , and our prophet peace be upon him did that.

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Re: Celebrating the Birthday of the Prophet
« Reply #8 on: Wednesday 04 May 2011, 22:22 »
Ok brother finally oi got your point. i just want to clear my views on certain issue that i why i start  a discussion session over it. JAZAKALLAH khair.

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Re: Celebrating the Birthday of the Prophet
« Reply #9 on: Tuesday 24 May 2011, 23:56 »
Ok brother finally oi got your point. i just want to clear my views on certain issue that i why i start  a discussion session over it. JAZAKALLAH khair.
Finally i found the best answer for it and sharing specially for full moon
"PROPHET MUHAMMAD (S.A.W) BIRTHDAY IS AN INNOVATION IN ISLAM

The companion ‘Abdullaah Ibn ‘Abbaas, may Allaah be pleased with him, narrated that the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam said:

“Five matters result when five things happen: If people break their covenant with Allah, He will send an enemy against them; If they rule by other than the Law of Allah, poverty will spread among them; If they become deceptive in trade, Allaah will deprive them of crops and they will be struck with famine; And if they withhold the payment of Zakaah, they will be struck with drought.” (Tabaraani).

In another narration Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam said:

“If they break the covenant of Allaah and His Messenger, Allaah will send an external enemy against them who will seize some of their possessions; If they do not rule by the Book of Allaah, nor attempt to implement everything in it, Allaah will spread enmity among them." (Tabaraani)

These celebrations are usually held on the twelveth of Rabee’ Al-Awwal of every year. According to Islam, these are misguided innovations. It is forbidden for any Muslim to participate in these celebrations for the following reasons:

The Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam never celebrated during his lifetime, nor did his companions after his death.

Allah says:
“[He] who has created death and life to test you [as to] which of you is best in deed …” (Al-Mulk: 2)

The “best in deed” means the most sincere and correct, for example if the deed was sincere and the action is incorrect, then it will not be accepted. Similarly, if the action is correct but insincere in intention, then also it will not be accepted. The correct deed is the one which coincides with the Sunnah of the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam and is performed purely for the sake of Allah.

As Allah says:
“…whoever hopes for the meeting with his Lord, let him do righteous deeds and not associate in the worship of his Lord anyone.” (Al-Kahf: 110).

Aa’ishah, may Allaah be pleased with her, narrated that the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam said:
“He who performs any deed which is not according to what we are upon (i.e., the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam and his companions) then it is rejected.” (Muslim).

This event has no firm historical foundation with regard to the exact date on which it occurred. The books of history have narrated vast differences between the scholars of Islaam regarding the birth-date of the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam. They cannot agree on whether it was on the second, eighth, tenth, twelveth, seventeenth or twenty-second of this month. Also, there is no evidence which makes any of these opinions more correct than others.

Those who celebrate Al-Mawlid are partial to astronomical calculations.
From accurate historical sources we know that Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam was born on a Monday.
Therefore, astronomical calculation show that Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam was born on either the second, ninth, sixteenth or the twenty-third of Rabee’ Al-Awwal, which is not the twelfth as they claim.

The fact that there is such controversy regarding this date is irrefutable proof that neither the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam nor his companions, ever gave any importance to this event whatsoever when it came every year.

We know for sure that the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam died on the twelveth of Rabee’ Al-Awwal in the eleventh Hijri year. Therefore, surely this makes that day worthier of sadness than happiness?

Celebrating birthdays is a Christian tradition.

The Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam said: “He who resembles a people is from them”. It is the Christians who initiated the celebration of birthdays and this custom was adopted by the Muslims when their adherence to Islam became weak and resembling the disbelievers became widespread among them.

These festivals involve many prohibitions even lead to Kufr. For example the poems recited, here are some of its verses which refer to the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam:

“You are the most honourable of all creation
I have none but you to resort to when adversities befall me
From your generosity you have provided this world and the Hereafter
Your know what is in the preserved tablet and you know the divine decree” ASTAGFIRULLAH!

The Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam said, as narrated by ‘Umar ibn Al-Khattaab, may Allaah be pleased with him:
“Do not exaggerate in praising me like the Christians have praised ‘Eesaa Ibn Maryam (Jesus son of Mary). I am but a slave, so call me the slave of Allaah and His Messenger.” (Bukhaari & Muslim).

Every innovation removes a Sunnah - and the innovation of Al-Mawlid has removed much of the Sunnah. Those who celebrate Al-Mawlid think that by doing so, they have fulfilled their duty towards the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam.
If you really want to show love to Prophet sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam then obey him and forbid what he forbade.

As Allah says:
"... And whatsoever the Messenger (Muhammad sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) gives you, take it and whatsoever he forbids you, abstain from it, and fear Allah. Verily, Allah is Severe in punishment." (Al Hashr: 7)

However, you find many of them, after celebrating Al-Mawlid abandoning prayers, committing sins and prohibitions and abandoning their real obligations towards the Messenger sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam.

O Muslims! The Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam has rights upon his nation. Therefore we should express our gratitude to him for the effort he used in conveying Allaah's message to us. He was merciful and compassionate towards the believers, just as Allaah described him to be. Through him, Allah unsealed and unlocked people’s hearts and opened the ears which were previously deaf to guidance.

Allah says:
“Just as [other bounties] We have sent among you a messenger from yourselves reciting to you Our verses and purifying you and teaching you the Book and wisdom [i.e., the Sunnah] and teaching you that which you did not know.” (Al-Baqarah: 151).

Also, Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam was the most truthful and trustworthy person ever, even his enemies, the tribe of Quraysh, confirmed to this when one of them said to Heraclius, the Roman Ruler: "We have never experienced him to lie"
Heraclius replied: "If he does not lie to people, then he would never lie about Allaah."

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