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Hadith

Sayyiduna Abu Qataadah [radhiallaahu anhu] reports that Rasulullah
[sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] was asked as to why he [sallallahu alayhi
wasallam] would fast on Mondays. He [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] replied,

‘That is the day in which I was born.’ (Sahih Muslim].

Commentary

There are various opinions regarding the exact date of Rabi-ul-Awwal on
which Rasulullah [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] was born. Some scholars
said on the 8th; some say on the 10th, etc.

Hafiz ibn Rajab al-Hanbaliy [ra] has stated that, ‘The famous view and that which is the view of the majority is that Rasulullah [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] was born on Monday the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal.’ (Lataaiful Ma’arif pg.132)

The Hadith quoted above draws our attention to a very important aspect
of our pure religion of Islam, i.e. to observe a fast (or other acts of
worship on significant days or dates like is done on the 10th of
Muharram (the day of Aashura as well).

Our celebration of such significant events should in no way resemble
the manner of the Kuffaar. Muslims observe these acts of worship, i.e.
fasting, etc. as a method of Shukr (thanks) to Almighty Allah.

How unfortunate will it be if one while celebrating these great events contravene the boundaries of the Shari’ah and thus invokes the wrath of Allah upon himself !!!

May Allah Ta’ala grant us all the ability to follow the practise of our
beloved Rasul [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] in every aspect of our
lives, including the method of sanctifying the day or date of his noble
birth, Aameen.

NB. Among other significant events that occured during this blessed
month of Rabi-ul-Awwal is:

[list=1]
[li] Rasulullah [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] was given Nubuwwat
/li in this month.

[li]According to many Ulama, Me’raaj [ascension to the heavens] occured in Rabi-ul-Awwal rather than Rajab.
[/li]
[li]Rasulullah [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] arrived in Madina
[/li]Munawwarah after Hijrah (migration) in Rabi-ul-Awwal.

[li] Rasulullah’s [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] demise was in this
[/li]blessed month as well. (refer to Lataaiful Ma’arif pgs.135-136)

[/list=1]

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Source?

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y do u think i'm lying and made all this up myself! a true believer wouldn't doubt a fellow brother in islam

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:k:

JazakAllah for sharing… If one is doubtful then do your own search to prove it wrong…
-Salman

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Why exactly are you getting so defensive? Knowledge can not be taken from any and everyone who claims to be a "Muslim brother". From what I read, it was quite obvious that this is a copy-paste job, and I was interested in seeing where it came from.

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hold ur horses matey!!! 4 ur kind info’ i ain’t just claiming to be a muslim i am a muslim. did i say it wasn’t a copy 'n paste & i wrote all this by myself :smack2: !!!

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[QUOTE]
*Originally posted by ammarr: *
Why exactly are you getting so defensive? Knowledge can not be taken from any and everyone who claims to be a "Muslim brother". From what I read, it was quite obvious that this is a copy-paste job, and I was interested in seeing where it came from.
[/QUOTE]

Miaan Sahib, no body is getting defensive here. It is not obligatory to provide proof of everything that is posted here. World affairs and other forums on gupshup do require source.

IMO, if one is too paranoid about the authencity of the hadiath then he/she should do a small search and if he/she cant find the validation then ask the thread opener politely. Rather than just poping out of no where and say 'SOURCE ?'.

If you really want your query to be answered show some respect to the thread opener and he/she will give you the same respect back. And no I am not teaching you basics of a forum, its a universal law. 'Give respect Get respect'.
-Salman

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My question is the comment:

*The Hadith quoted above draws our attention to a very important aspect of our pure religion of Islam, i.e. to observe a fast (or other acts of worship on significant days or dates like is done on the 10th of
Muharram (the day of Aashura as well).

Our celebration of such significant events should in no way resemble
the manner of the Kuffaar.

Muslims observe these acts of worship, i.e. fasting, etc. as a method of Shukr (thanks) to Almighty Allah. *

What is meant by Kuffaar?

If Kuffaar meaning pertains to non-muslim I will argue that non-muslims also observe rituals, including fasting, as a method of thanks to God.

I will also argue the matter of dates.

Non-muslim celebrations of thanks to God often vary. Admission that exact date of act owing celebration is not known exact. The admission stems from Lunar month and lack of consistant calender in olden times.

I would argue Monday is observed on different dates depending on the year.

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[QUOTE]
*Originally posted by AvgAmericanGirl: *
My question is the comment:

*The Hadith quoted above draws our attention to a very important aspect of our pure religion of Islam, i.e. to observe a fast (or other acts of worship on significant days or dates like is done on the 10th of
Muharram (the day of Aashura as well).

Our celebration of such significant events should in no way resemble
the manner of the Kuffaar.

Muslims observe these acts of worship, i.e. fasting, etc. as a method of Shukr (thanks) to Almighty Allah. *

What is meant by Kuffaar?
[/QUOTE]

kuffar is the plural term for kaffir i.e a non-muslim/s to be precise.

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[QUOTE]
*Originally posted by #let uz chat#: *

kuffar is the plural term for kaffir i.e a non-muslim/s to be precise.

[/QUOTE]

Why should manner of celebration not resemble Kuffar?

I should have asked this first.

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[QUOTE]
*Originally posted by AvgAmericanGirl: *

Why should manner of celebration not resemble Kuffar?

I should have asked this first.
[/QUOTE]

non-muslims reject the religion of Islam, its beliefs, principles and practices. muslims don't agree with the non-muslim way of life et cetera so i think the writing is on the wall........

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[QUOTE]
*Originally posted by #let uz chat#: *

non-muslims reject the religion of Islam, its beliefs, principles and practices. muslims don't agree with the non-muslim way of life et cetera so i think the writing is on the wall........

[/QUOTE]

What specific way of celebrating is abhored by your original commentary?

let uz chat,

Agree non-muslims reject the religion of Islam... However to me it doesn't mean that non-muslims reject muslims. It doesn't mean non-muslims reject God.

I think non-muslims and muslims even share some teachings.

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Dear People,

Apologize if I offended by commenting on thread.

I commented on the following...

*Our celebration of such significant events should in no way resemble
the manner of the Kuffaar.

Muslims observe these acts of worship, i.e. fasting, etc. as a method of Shukr (thanks) to Almighty Allah*

Because I felt insulted at Kuffaar comment and wanted to advise that non-muslim religious also observe acts of worship as a way of thanking God.

The mention of calender was because mention of day. Monday. And the percieved insult I felt. I thought perhaps was comment on varient dates non-muslims celebrate .

And I apologize for commenting period.

Because I don't even know who Sayyiduna Abu Qataadah is.... or who Rasulullah is.

I should have asked that first.

Had no business commenting on something I have no education in.