Introduction:
Rabi-Ul-Awwal Mubarak is the most significant month in the Islamic history, because humanity has been blessed in this month by the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) . It is the third (3rd) month in the Islamic calendar. Muslims all over the world observe Eid Milad-un-Nabi on 12th of this month.
The month of Rabi al-awwal is well known in the entire Muslim world due to Birth of Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W).The Holy Prophet of Islam and Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) was born on 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal. His
birth took place in Makkah on a Monday in the house known as Dar
Al-Mawlid, in the year of the Elephant, which corresponds to 571 C.E.
Thus the birth of the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, was the most
significant and the most remarkable event in human history. Had there been room in Islamic
teachings for the celebration of birthdays or anniversaries, the birthday of the Holy
Prophet, (S.A.W.W), would have undoubtedly deserved it more than the
birthday of any other person. But that is against the nature of Islamic teachings. That is
why, unlike Judaism, Christianity, and Hinduism, there are very few festivals in Islam,
which provides for only two Eids (Eidul-fitr and Eidul-Adha) during
the whole year. The dates of these two Eids do not correspond to the birthday of any of
the outstanding persons of Islamic history, nor can their origin be attributed to any
particular event of history that had happened in these dates.
Both of these two Eids have been prescribed for paying gratitude to Allah on some happy events that take place every year. The first event is the completion of the fasts of Ramadan and the second event is the completion of Hajj, another form of worship regarded as one of the five pillars of Islam.
The manner prescribed for the celebration of these two Eids (festivals) is also different from non-Islamic festivals. There are no formal processions, illumination or other activities showing formal happiness. On the contrary, there are congregational prayers and informal mutual visits to each other, which can give real happiness instead of its symbols only.
The Companions of the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, remained alive after him for about a century, but despite their unparalleled and profound love towards the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, they never celebrated the birthday or the death anniversary of the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam. Instead, they devoted their lives for promoting the cause of Islam, for bringing his teachings into practice, for conveying his message to the four corners of the world and for establishing the Islamic order in every walk of life.
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Islamic Celebrations:
Thus the birth of the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, was the most
significant and the most remarkable event in human history. Had there been room in Islamic
teachings for the celebration of birthdays or anniversaries, the birthday of the Holy
Prophet, (S.A.W.W), would have undoubtedly deserved it more than the
birthday of any other person. But that is against the nature of Islamic teachings. That is
why, unlike Judaism, Christianity, and Hinduism, there are very few festivals in Islam,
which provides for only two Eids (Eidul-fitr and Eidul-Adha) during
the whole year. The dates of these two Eids do not correspond to the birthday of any of
the outstanding persons of Islamic history, nor can their origin be attributed to any
particular event of history that had happened in these dates.Both of these two Eids have been prescribed for paying gratitude to Allah on some happy events that take place every year. The first event is the completion of the fasts of Ramadan and the second event is the completion of Hajj, another form of worship regarded as one of the five pillars of Islam.
The manner prescribed for the celebration of these two Eids (festivals) is also different from non-Islamic festivals. There are no formal processions, illumination or other activities showing formal happiness. On the contrary, there are congregational prayers and informal mutual visits to each other, which can give real happiness instead of its symbols only.
No Birthdays:
On the other hand, Islam has not prescribed any festival for the birthday of any person, however great or significant he may be. The prophets of Allah are the persons of the highest status amongst all human beings. But the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, or his noble companions never observed the birthday or anniversary of any of them. Even the birthday of the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, which was the most happy day for the whole mankind was never celebrated by the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, himself, nor by his blessed Companions.The Companions of the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, remained alive after him for about a century, but despite their unparalleled and profound love towards the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, they never celebrated the birthday or the death anniversary of the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam. Instead, they devoted their lives for promoting the cause of Islam, for bringing his teachings into practice, for conveying his message to the four corners of the world and for establishing the Islamic order in every walk of life.
Message of Rasul (S.A.W):
What is really important with regard to the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, is, first, to follow his teachings, and second to make his pious Seerah available to every Muslim, to preserve it in the hearts of the Muslims from the very childhood, to educate the family members to run their lives according to it and to hold it as the most glorious example of the human conduct the universe has ever witnessed -- and all this with utmost love and reverence, not manifested by some formal activities only, but also through actual behavior of following the Sunnah. This cannot be done by merely holding processions and illuminating the walls. This requires constant and consistent efforts and a meaningful program of education and training..Recite Durood Shareef once >>
اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ، وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ، كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ
اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ، وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ، كَمَا بَارَكْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَ، وَعَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ
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