assalamoalkum 
somebody has raised a question that muslims shouldn’t celebrate milad-un-nabi (s.a.w) as prophet (s.a.w) didn’t celebrate it in their time?
how do i reply… 
a well-debated issue....
celebrating the event is not right....
not in any way cud it be regarded as Islamic to celebrate the day....
a waste of time and money, and resources, and am definite no reward is to be expected in the life after death, but am not sure of the punishment....
if it brings you closer to your faith..then why not?
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if it brings you closer to your faith..then why not?
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Because Allaah - subhaana wa ta'aala - says:
"** Indeed in the Prophet you have a beautiful example to follow, for whosoever hopes in Allaah and the Last Day, and remembers Allaah plentifuly.**"
And the Prophet - salallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam - said:
"Whoever introduces into this affair of ours, that which is not part of it, will have it rejected." [Al-Bukhaaree 2/166 and Muslim 5/133]
It is known that our Prophet - salallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam - is the best of all the prophets and the last of them and the most perfect of them with regards to conveying the Message and advising the people. So if celebrating the milaad (birthday) was a part of the Religion that Allaah - the Most Perfect - chose, then the Messenger - salallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam - would most certainly have explained it to the Ummah, or he would have celebrated it himself, or his noble Companions - radhiAllaahu anhum - would have celebrated it. However, since nothing like this happened, then we know that the celebration of milaad has nothing to do with Islaam whatsoever. Rather, it is from those innovations which the Messenger - salallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam - warned his Ummah from, when he said in his Jumu'ah khutbah (Friday sermon):
"Indeed, the best speech is the Book of Allaah, and the best guidance and example is that of Muhammad. And the worst affairs are the newly-invented ones, and every newly-invented matter is an innovation, and every innovation is misguidance." [Muslim no. 1844]
And in another narration ...
"... And the worst affairs are the newly-invented ones, and every newly-invented matter is an innovation, and every innovation is misguidance, and every misguidance is in the (Hell) Fire."
... and Allaah knows best.
regards
Salam to all brother and sisters
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".
Therefore, whosoever alleges that this thing is Haraam on the basis that the Noble Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) did not practice it, then surely he has alleged something which has no foundation or backing in Shari'ah and thus his allegation is refuted and rejected.
FINALLY
It should be noted that, according to your allegations you have stated, i.e. That every person who innovates or brings about into action that which the Prophet or the Companion did not do, means that this person has in fact introduced something bad into the religion, will be interpreted that the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) did not fulfil "the Deen" for his "Umah" and the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) did not convey what was ought to be conveyed to the Muslims! and whoever believes in that is a "Kaafir".
I say, "I condemn you from your own words", because you have brought and practised so many innovation which the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) or the Companions never practised nor preached, not even "Salaf" ever do them.
To name just a few and not all:
To gather collectively the Muslims to pray behind one Imam during "Tarawih Prayers", at the two Sacred Mosques and other Mosques.
Reading the "Du's" at the conclusion of finishing the recitation of the Holy Qur'an during "Tarawih Prayers" and "Tahajjud Prayers".
Allocating the 27th night of Ramadaan to recite the whole Quran at the two Sacred Mosques.
The Caller for Azaan saying when announcing to the people the commencement of the Tarawih Prayers the following, "Raise up for Tarawih Prayers, May Allah reward you".
Claiming that "Tarawih Prayers or Divinity" is divided into three Parts.
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, I 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".
It is alleged that since the Birthday of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is the same as his demise, therefore, expressing joy on that day is no better than expressing grieve over his demise and if the religion of Islam was to be applied on the basis of one's opinion, then we are bound to show grief during this day and not happiness!
I will leave the rebut of such crooked argument to none other than Imam Suyuti (radi Allahu anhu) himself, where he said in his famous book "Al-Hawaii Lil-Fatawii", p. 193, the following: "The birthday of the Noble Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is the greatest favour of Allah granted to us, and that his demise is the greatest affliction for us. However, Shari'ah has encouraged us to show gratitude for favours and has taught us to observe patient perserverence, silence and calm in the face of afflictions. The Shari'ah has ordered us to offer "Aqiqa" on the birth of a child which is an expression of happiness and gratitude for favours and has taught us to observe patience, silence and calm in the face of afflictions. But the Shari'ah has not ordered us to sacrifice an animal on the death of someone nor to do such action. On the contrary, it has prohibited wailing and lamentation. Thus, the laws of Shari'ah indicate that to exhibit happiness in this Holy month in connection with the birth of the Noble Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), is better than showing grief at his demise."
CONCLUSION
The Noble Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasalalm) foretold about the coming of such people in the Hadith narrated by "Abu-Yaa'li" on the authority of "Huzaifah" who said:
The Noble Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said: "What I fear most for you, is a man who reads the Qur'an until such time when the blessing of Qur'an is reflected on him and he takes Islam as his Cloak ... he then turns around and strips himself off from Islam and then tosses it away behind his back, then he heads quickly towards his neighbour with his sword unsheathed and he calls him a 'Mushrik'" I said: "O, Prophet of Allah! Who is more worthy of being called a Mushrik the one being attacked or the attacker". He replied, "It is indeed the attacker."
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".
PEACE To ALL Brothers
Zein, would you be kind enough to provide references for above quotations from Prophet(saws), Imam Shafai, etc.
FN
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"He who introduces a new good Sunnah in Islam will be rewarded for it ..."
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NOw this dosen't really make sense to me. HOW CAN YOU INTRODUCE A NEW SUNNAH AFTER THE PROHPET (P.B.U.H) has passed out ? You can discover a sunnah, not introduce.
I bet that is not the actual hadith, you might have twisted it (unintentially). You must learn to quote them properly Zein.
don't through tantrums lad and lasses (if any) just tell is it allowed in islam and not and if not y not allowed.
most of us celebrate it so their must be a good valid reason which says y we can't.
just do it, don't worry what the ultra-wahhabis say. let the joy of the prophet fill your heart and soul. it has been celebrated for hundreds of years. in a day and age when most people talk badly about our prophet (s), we must embrace this day and share its noor with our families.
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just do it, don't worry what the ultra-wahhabis say. let the joy of the prophet fill your heart and soul. it has been celebrated for hundreds of years. in a day and age when most people talk badly about our prophet (s), we must embrace this day and share its noor with our families.
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Sure, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday Mohammed PBUH.
right?
Taliaannnnnnnn.
assalamoalikum
changez_like do u think this is a joke mate, you might get gunnah for the way you said what you said.
Salam brother
Lets keep it simple.
Anything good in Islam i.e. something from which we can benefit from in a postive way is cool. If its not cool by you its ur problem. Dont follow it.
Every year when its MILAD , i learn new things. By listening to Naat and daruud i really get satisfaction. I feel Good about my religion. I also try following Sunah as much as i can. And i am not making any new Sunah , its just a Gr8 gr8 day and i love celebrating it, tats all. Allah says: "In the Bounty of Allah, And in His 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.
And on the Day of Judgement, it will be through his KAUSAR that we will quench our thirst; and through his intercession we will gain salvation. Imam Malik (radi Allahu anhu) has stated that the Birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is superior to Lailatul Qadr, because on the night of Qadr the Holy Quran was revealed and during this night, the personality who introduced the Quran was born. Therefore, those who are the lovers of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and those who are hopeful for the intercession of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) must rejoice fully on the birth of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), so that not only our fellow Muslims, but also the non-Muslims must witness that Muslims are not ungrateful to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), but Muslims do have overwhelming contact, love and respect for him.
Accordingly, prepare for Eid Meelad-Un-Nabi. On the eve of the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal, take a bath, if possible wear new or clean clothes, and use perfume. After Esha Salaah perform Khatam-ul-Quran, listen to Zikr-e-Rasool, give hearing to the Ulema who will talk on the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). For the rest of the night read Durood as much as possible. Also read Nafil Salaah. Make Du'a for yourself,for us and everybody all through the Wasila of the Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Pray to the fullest. Certainly Allah will accept our prayers. Beg of Him and ask Him for forgiveness. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was born before Fajr Salaah. The Durood and Du'a of this auspicious time is certainly accepted by Allah. Therefore, Durood and Salaam should be offered at this auspicious time in your home and in the Musjid. After Fajr Salaah, during the whole day, where ever we meet our Muslim brothers, greet them and bless them. Promote love and goodwill by embracing each other. On this day, giving charity on behalf of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and to invite each other and to accept invitation of each other are all acts of virtue. Believe that you will be rewarded by Allah and hope for the Mercy of Allah. If possible, fast on this day as this is the Sunnah of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).
Before the arrival of Nabi Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), the condition of the world was very delicate. Everything was in turmoil. Infidelity and polytheism was spreading from all directions. Alcoholism, gambling, the taking of interest and bribery was common. The streets were full of major corruptions such as adultery, homosexuality, jealousy, back-biting, enmity and hatred. Vulgarism, theft and murder was a part of daily life. There was not even the scent of love, respect and reverence among people. There was never any protection for the lives and property of individuals. Communities became so corrupt that fathers buried their children alive. In a time of such corruption and deterioration, hope for the helpless, a mercy from Allah, our beloved Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was born, on the morning of the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic year.
On the birth of Nabi Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), the entire universe became enlightened, the pillars of infidelity began to crumble, the flame of Persia was extinguished, the Arcade of Choroes began to tremble and fourteen of it's blocks fell over, sweet winds of faith began to blow, the faith of humanity began to glitter, the flag of Tauheed was hoisted, the rays of Noor from the light of guidance began to spread and many who had once worshipped 360 idols now turned to the worship of One Allah.
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.
When Allah desired to send His Viceroy to earth, He created the mould of Adam (alaihis salaam) and placed on his forehead and back (spine) the Noor of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) himself said: "I was a Nabi when Nabi Adam (alaihis salaam) was between water and clay." Travelling from forehead to forehead, this Noor was embedded on the forehead of Hazrat Abdullah (radi Allahu anhu), the father of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). This Noor then travelled into the womb of Sayyadah Bibi Aamina (radi Allahu anha).
She states that in the nine months of pregnancy, she felt neither any burden nor did she feel symptoms that are felt by any other pregnant women. She also states that during every month, she received glad tidings from various Prophets of Allah. Sayyadah Aamina (radi Allahu anha) states that as time for the birth of Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) arrived, the night passed and the day arrived. It was the during the early hours of a bright Monday morning that she saw a group of people descend from the skies. They had with them three white flags. They placed one flag in the courtyard of her home, one on the roof of the Holy Kaaba, and one on Masjidul Aqsa. She states that a few women then came to her. She questioned them about their identity. Then, one from among them answered that she was Maryam, the mother of Hazrat 'Isa (alaihis salaam). The second said that she was Aasiya, the wife of Firaun and the third said that she was Hajrah, the wife of Hazrat Ebrahim (alaihis salaam). All the rest of the women were maidens (Hoors) of Jannah. They said that they had come to serve her.
After these events, the light of the worlds, Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was born. The Quran announced: "Verily came towards you from Allah a Light and a Bright Book." The distinguished Ulema have stated that the Shabbe Wilaadat is greater than Shabbe Qadr and that Rabi-ul-Awwal is more exalted that Ramadaan. The reason for this is that on Shabbe Qadr the Holy Quran was revealed and on Shabbe Wilaadat, the one on whom the Quran was revealed, was born. Shabbe Qadr is a means of blessings for the Ummah, whereas Shabbe Wilaadat is a means of blessings for humanity.
The entire creation rejoiced on the birth of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and, Alhamdulillah, even to this day, the true lovers rejoice on this most joyous ocassion. However, there are those enemies of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) who say that to make Niaz, etc is wasteful and lavish. To host the 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.
This topic has been discussed thoroughly. Search the archive.
Oaa ..... MAMAY ......
Kidhar say copy paste kiya hai yeh sab. And by the way, aren't you going off topic. The question here is not what we are supposed to do on Milad, but if its right to celebrate it or not.
Gawar .... Mama
Check this out.
http://www.islam.tc/ask-imam/view.php?q=2967
This should explain to you why its not liked and still if you don’t believe in it then its because You don’t want to admit it.
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Oaa ..... MAMAY ......
Kidhar say copy paste kiya hai yeh sab. And by the way, aren't you going off topic. The question here is not what we are supposed to do on Milad, but if its right to celebrate it or not.
Gawar .... Mama
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If you feel you learn something good about ur religion, if it gives ur soul satisfaction go for it. Zikar-E-Musatfa in milad can only bring belssing upon the person. So abs. nothing wrong with it. Now if you dont think its not RIGHT keep ur FAtwa and ur arrogant remarks to urself. You are now warned dude. Lets keep the discuusion clean. You PROOOVE nothing by calling another person GANWARR, learn the basics of islam first.
Zein
Am I missing something here? Are you saying that people who celebrate Prophet’s birthday will get gunah? How?
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just do it, don't worry what the ultra-wahhabis say. let the joy of the prophet fill your heart and soul. it has been celebrated for hundreds of years. in a day and age when most people talk badly about our prophet (s), we must embrace this day and share its noor with our families.
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Mashallah very good thinking Brother, totally agree with you. In todays soceity such gatherings brings muslim brothers together and one learns sooo much. Shaire Mashriq nein kya khoob kaha hai :
Ki Muhammad sey wafa tu nein to ham teray hein
Jahan cheez hai kya Looh-o-kalam teray hein
Zein
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Am I missing something here? Are you saying that people who celebrate Prophet's birthday will get gunah? How?
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Changez_like
I think the way in which you said Happy birthaday , followed by the clapping just sounded a bit disrespectful. Its just that one you love someone very much from deep inside of ur heart. If anyone says or does anything which is in a bit of disrespectful manner the person could get hurt . Thats all.
Zein
Dear Zein,
You haven't provided any evidence from the Qur'aan or the Sunnah or the authentic narrations of the Companions - radhiAllaahu anhum - to suggest that celebrating the Milaad is from the Deen.
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Our Deen, Islam, is a complete and total way of life chosen by Allah Himself.
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This too is my point. If Islaam is 'complete' and a 'total' way of life, then how can we relate it to the Deen when it was not a part of it when Allaah - subhaana wa ta'aala - perfected the Deen?
This day i have perfected for you your Religion and completed My favour upon you and have approved for you Islaam as your way of life." [Soorah al-Maa'idah 5:3]
So by particpating in the Milaad, one is inventing and introducing something new into the Deen. Either that, or the Deen was not complete!