Nara e Risalat Ya Rasool ALLAH

12 Rabi ul Awwal, also known as Mawlid al-Nabi, marks the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم, a day of immense significance for Muslims around the globe. This sacred day provides an opportunity to reflect on the life, teachings, and legacy of the Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم, who is regarded as the final messenger of Allah Almighty in Islam. This blog delves into the historical context, the life of the Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم, the spiritual and communal importance of jashn e eid milad un nabi, and how it is celebrated across different cultures.

Birthday of Nabi Muhammad صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم
On the 12th of Rabi ul Awwal at the time of dawn, the Holy Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم was born. He arrived as the light and mercy for distressed and sorrowful humanity, transforming the dark night of miseries, hardships, trials, and tribulations into a radiant and comforting morning of joy.

Immediately upon the birth of the Beloved Rasool صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم, the dark clouds of oppression and disbelief dissipated; the palace of Kisra, owned by the Iranian king, was struck by an earthquake that destroyed its fourteen spikes (i.e., embedded for adding beauty); the non-stop burning flames, which had endured for a thousand years in Iran, were distinguished; the river 'Sava' ran dry; idols tumbled headlong; and the blessed Kabah began to sway.

Born into the noble Quraish tribe, Muhammad's صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم father, Hazrat Abdullah, passed away before his birth, and his mother, passed away when he was just six years old.

He was then raised by his grandfather, Hazrat Abdul Muttalib, and later by his uncle. Despite the challenges of his early life, Muhammad's صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم character, integrity, and honesty earned him the title of Al-Amin (the Trustworthy).

The Purpose of Eid Milad Un Nabi Celebration
O devotees of the Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم, the gatherings of Eid Milad Un Nabi are from amongst the greatest of the preferable and virtuous acts. (Al-Haqq-ul-Mubeen, p. 100) Sayyiduna ‘Allamah Abdul Rahman Bin Jawzi رحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه - states: ‘The disgracing of Satan and the strengthening of the believers lies in celebrating the Mawlid.’ (Subul-ul-Huda Wal Rashad, vol. 1, p. 363)

Sayyiduna Imam Jalal-ud-Deen Abdul Rahman Suyuti رحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه - states: ‘The one celebrating the Prophet’s صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم Eid e Milad earns reward, for this entails respecting the Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم and expressing joy upon his birth. To show our gratitude upon his birth, it is Mustahab [i.e. preferable] for us to conduct gatherings, feed others and carry out other such acts of goodness. In summary, illustrate joy and felicity. (Al-Hawi lil Fatawa, vol. 1, pp. 222-230)