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6 Simple Ways to Make the Most of Rabi al-Awwal

Rabi al-Awwal begins at Maghrib on 26th September 2022! 12th Rabi al-Awwal, the date of the Prophet Muhammad’s (saw) birth, will thus fall on Saturday 8th October 2022. (Though there are differing opinions on the date of the Prophet Muhammad (saw) birth, Ibn Ishaq and Ibn Katheer both agree that it is 12th Rabi al-Awwal).

Historically, the following events have taken place in this month:

• The birth of the Prophet Muhammad (saw), the final Messenger to whom the Qur’an was revealed.
• The Hijrah of the Prophet (saw) when he emigrated from Makkah to Madinah. The Islamic calendar is dated from this event.
• The death of the Prophet (saw), on 12th Rabi al-Awwal in the eleventh year of Islam.

SubhanAllah, Allah (swt) truly blessed this month by selecting it for these auspicious events! Rabi al-Awwal is definitely a month that we should pay attention to, and it is an excellent time to remind ourselves of the lessons of these events and form some good habits.

With lockdown being initiated once again in the UK, which may continue during this blessed month, here are some simple things that you and your family can do to make the most of Rabi al-Awwal in the comfort of your homes.

One: Fast Sunnah days

Fasting is an excellent way to show our gratitude to Allah for His countless favours, as Allah says, ‘ Every good deed of Adam's son is for him except fasting ; for indeed, it is for Me. And I shall reward (the fasting person) for it’. [Bukhari]

It is Sunnah to fast on Mondays:

This Rabi al-Awwal, why not establish the habit of fasting on Mondays? This way, you can show your gratitude to Allah for sending the Messenger of Allah (saw) into His creation, as well as revealing the Qur’an on this blessed day.

Two: Increase your salutations upon the Prophet (saw)

Arrange a gathering within your home with those that you live with, including children, and recite any salutations upon the Prophet Muhammad (saw), in line with what is commanded in the following powerful verse:

‘Indeed, Allah and His angels send blessings upon the Prophet. O you who believe! Send blessings on him, and salute him with all respect’ . [The Noble Qur’an, 33:56]

The benefit of praying in a gathering is that Allah (swt) will be so pleased with us that He will boast to His angels about us, in sha’ Allah, as indicated in the following beautiful hadith:

Rabi al-Awwal, the month of the Prophet’s (saw) birth and passing away, is an excellent time to establish the habit of sending regular Salawaat upon him. It is especially important to teach children this habit.

Three: Give charity

Spending our wealth for the sake of Allah is also a beautiful way to not only express our gratitude towards Him, but to also prepare for the hereafter. Consider the case of the arch enemy of Islam, the Prophet’s (saw) uncle Abu Lahab, who receives water to drink whilst in the Hellfire every Monday for a simple reason: upon hearing the news of the Prophet’s birth, he freed his slave girl. Thus, he is given water in the same hand he used to show joy at the birth of his nephew :

If even the enemy of Islam was given water for this action, imagine how much reward a believer would earn if they show their gratitude for the Prophet’s (saw) birth by giving charity in Rabi al-Awwal?

To earn as many blessings as possible, we have shortlisted a few projects that were beloved to the Prophet Muhammad (saw) and where your donations can make a huge difference. With Springs of Mercy , you can automate your charity in Rabi al-Awwal to up to five causes:

• Orphans Fund: The Prophet (saw) said, ‘I and the one who cares for an orphan will be together in Paradise like this’, and he (saw) held his two fingers together to illustrate. [Bukhari]
• Water Fund: The Messenger of Allah (saw) was asked, ‘Which charity is best?’ He replied, ‘(Providing) water’. [Abu Dawud]
• Yemen or Syria: On numerous occasions, the Prophet (saw) mentioned the virtues of the people of these blessed lands. He (saw) even made du’a for them, saying, ‘O Allah, bless us in our Yemen! O Allah, bless us in our Shaam!’ [Tirmidhi]
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Four: Learn more about the Prophet Muhammad (saw)

You can only truly love someone if you know who they are. The month of Rabi al-Awwal is the perfect time to pick up a copy of the Seerah and learn about the Prophet Muhammad's (saw) life, his mannerisms and beautiful character.

You can also follow us on social media to receive daily snippets of inspiration from the Seerah, including descriptions of the Prophet’s (saw) appearance and character. Follow @muslimhandsuk on Facebook , Instagram,   Twitter  and YouTube to get daily inspiration!

Five: Follow the Sunnah

As mentioned above, Rabi al-Awwal is the perfect time to start learning more about the Prophet Muhammad’s (saw) life. But it’s also important to learn from his life and strive to emulate it!

‘ There has certainly been for you, in the Messenger of Allah, an excellent example for anyone whose hope is Allah and the Last Day and [who] remembers Allah much’. [The Noble Qur’an, 33:21]

As mentioned above, you can start following the Sunnah by fasting on Mondays and giving generously to the needy . But you should also come up with a personal plan for emulating the Prophet (saw) more . This Rabi al-Awwal, make a list of Prophetic actions you want to do more often. It’s okay to start small: the important thing is to build habits!

Here’s a quick list to get you started:

• Try to be kinder , in speech and actions, towards your friends and family. Ali ibn Abi Talib (ra) said of the Prophet (saw), ‘He was the gentlest of people, and the kindest of them in companionship’. [Tirmidhi]
• Pray at night more often. Ibn Umar (ra) said, ‘The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to pray (voluntary prayers) at night two by two, and he would pray one Rak’ah of Witr’. [Ibn Majah]
• Read the Qur’an with the translation , so you can follow it in your actions. Aisha (ra) said, ‘The character of the Messenger of Allah (saw) was the Qur’an’. [Muslim]
• Seek forgiveness daily. The Prophet (saw) said, ‘By Allah, I ask Allah for forgiveness and I repent each day more than seventy times’. [Bukhari]

These are just a few Sunnah habits you can begin building. It's important to look at your own strengths and weaknesses and set personal goals!

Six: Express joy

The above tips are just a few ways in which you can show your joy and gratitude towards Allah during Rabi al-Awwal. Additionally, why not download our e-message (below) and send to your loved ones on the 12th Rabi al-Awwal? This will remind them to be grateful on this beautiful day, in light of two beautiful ayahs from the Noble Qur’an. 

Above all, it is important to remember to thank Allah for sending us the Prophet (saw), guiding us to His Light, and making us a part of the best Ummah.

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12 Rabi ul Awal: Celebration of Eid Milad un Nabi, Reality & Background, By Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani

12 rabi ul awal and remembrance of the blessed holy prophet ﷺ..

The twelfth of Rabi ul Awal of the Islamic month has assumed the status of regular celebration and festival in our society, in our country, and in the Indo-Pak sub-continent. No sooner does the month of Rabi ul Awal arrives than an endless chain of Seerat (Biography of the Prophet ﷺ) and his Birth-Day celebrations commence. Discourses held on the subject of the biography of the Holy Prophet it is obviously the highest source of blessings for the believers. The difficulty, however, in our society is that we confine these blessed and enlightening discourses and speeches only to the month of Rabi ul Awal, rather, only to the twelfth day of this month. This practice is justified by saying that these celebrations are held on this date because this is the date of the blessed arrival of the Holy Prophet ﷺ in this world.

While doing all this we forget to consider what are the teachings of the reverend personality of the Prophet ﷺ  on whose sacred biography seminars are being held and whose sacred birth-day is being celebrated. Do the Prophet’s teachings contain any hint at the desirability of following such practices?

A Great Event of Human History

No Muslim can have a doubt that the event of the birth of the Holy Prophet ﷺ is the most splendid, blissful, and blessed of all the phenomena that ever occurred on the surface of the earth. It was due to this unprecedented phenomenon that humanity received the light of the Holy Prophet’s teachings and the blessings of his unique personality.

If Islam had allowed the celebration of the birth-day of any person, then the birthday of the Holy Prophet ﷺ  would have been the greatest celebration and the fittest occasion to be declared as an Eid (a joyous festival). The fact, however, is that after having been graced with the Prophetic mission, the Holy Prophet ﷺ lived in this world for twenty-three years and witnessed the day of his blessed birth every year but he never thought of celebrating this day as a festival, as people do nowadays. It also never occurred in the mind of any of his Noble Companions (R.A) that they should celebrate the birthday of the Holy Prophet it with any zeal and fervor.

The Twelfth of Rabi ul Awal and the Companions (R.A)

After leaving behind about one and a quarter Lakh (1,25,000) loyal Companions (R.A) the Holy Prophet ﷺ left this world. The Noble Companions were so faithful, loving, true, and devoted that they were ready to sacrifice even their lives for every breath of the Holy Prophet ﷺ. You will, however, not find a single Companion whoever took care to celebrate the Prophet’s birthday by holding meetings, taking out processions, burning candles or decorating places with flags, and doing such other acts of merriment. Why did the Noble Companions (R.A) not care to do so? This is only because Islam is not. like other religions, a religion of customs and festivals. The very existence of other religions depends on observing some rites, customs, and formal traditions. On the other hand, Islam is a practical religion in which every Muslim is called upon to live his entire life up to the principles of Islam, reforming his conduct, guarding himself against sins, and following the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet ﷺ. It is his lifelong duty from birth till death.

The Origin of Christmas

The idea of celebrating birthdays has crept into our society from the Christians. The birthday of Hazrat Essa (Jesus Christ) is celebrated in the name of Christmas every year on the 25th of December. If you go into the records of history you will find that none thought of celebrating the birthday of Hazrat Essa at least for about three hundred years since the date of his ascension. None of his helpers and companions ever celebrated his birthday. This Bid ah (Innovation) was started three hundred years after his leaving the world, by a section of the Christians. Even at that time, the true Christians objected to this innovation on the ground that there was no hint in the teachings of Prophet Jesus at such celebration. The innovators replied by asserting that there was no harm in this, as during such celebrations and gatherings the Prophet ﷺ would be remembered along with his teachings and this would induce the people to follow them. On the basis of such flimsy arguments this Bid ah started.

The present Condition of Christmas

In the beginning, the Christians used to assemble in a Church and a priest addressed them on the topic of the life and teachings of Hazrat Essa and then the assembly would disperse. This innovation started in a harmless and innocent way. Later on, they felt that it lacked the color and glamour. To give it color and jubilation they added to these innocent celebrations music and recitations of poems and with the passage of time merry-making musical concerts, dancing, even drinking gambling, etc., became the hallmark of this celebration. Thus, all immoral activities and festivities came to the foreground driving into the background the teachings of Hazrat Essa.

The Fate of Christmas

You may be unaware of the havoc played by this so-called Christmas in the western countries. The wine consumed on this one day exceeds the quantity consumed during the full one year. Fatal accidents, rape cases, and other evils that occur on this day far surpass the number of casualties and such crimes during the entire year.

The Beginning of the Milad un Nabi

Almighty Allah is well-Aware of the psychology and weaknesses of man. He knew that if the slightest hint was given to him about celebrating someone’s birthday, he would make a great fuss out of it. So He left no hint for man in this regard. It is very unfortunate that what happened to “Christmas” also happened to the twelfth day of the Rabi ul Awal. This Bid ah was originated by some king in imitation of “Christmas” celebrations to commemorate the birthday of Hazrat Essa In the beginning the celebrations of the twelfth Rabi ul Awal were simple. They contained only some speeches on the Prophet’s biography and the recitation of a few eulogistic poems (Naat). Now think for yourself how formidable form this Bid’ah has assumed.

This is like a Hindu Festival

It must be admitted that as a miracle of the Holy Prophet ﷺ even after the passage of fourteen centuries, matters concerning the celebrations of his birthday, have not yet reached the level of the unbridled festivities of the “Christmas”. Despite this, paper and wooden structures of the Prophet’s mausoleum and of the Ka’bah are set up on the roads and people are seen going around this artificial Ka’bah. Look also at the extensive recordings, expensive illumination of houses and mosques with multi-colored flags. In all respects, these resemble the Hindu and Christian celebrations and have nothing to do with the prophet’s birthday and biography.

This is not an Islamic practice

The worst of this Bid ah is being done in the name of Deen (Faith) and in the sacred name of the Holy Prophet ﷺ. This is being done in the hope that these activities will bring great credit and reward from Allah. They think that by lighting their streets, their houses, and mosques on this day they have paid their due homage to the Holy Prophet ﷺ. If you complain to them about their apathy to Deen they will reply that they celebrate the Prophet’s birthday, decorate every nook and comer with illuminations, and take out processions on this occasion in order to pay tributes to the Holy Prophet This is not the way of Islam, nor that of the Holy Prophet nor of his Noble Companions (R.A). If there had been any good in such celebration then Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq, Hazrat Umar Farooq, Hazrat Usman Ghani, and Hazrat Ali Murtaza (R.A) would never have missed these virtues if they were of any notice.

What was the objective of Prophetic Mission?

The Noble Companions (R.A) did not believe in assemblies and processions, illuminations, flags, and decorations. The distinctive feature of their lives was that they had molded their lives on the pattern of the Holy Prophet’s life and had fully imbibed the essence and spirit of his beautiful teachings. Every day that dawned on them and every moment of their lives was for them a day or moment of the Prophet’s Seerah (the Prophet’s biography). Everything they did, reflected the Prophet’s Sunnah. They knew full well that the Holy Prophet ﷺ had not been sent to this world to popularize the celebration of his birthday, nor to have his own praise sung in eulogistic poems (Naat) composed and recited in his praise – no nothing of this sort. It is well known that the unbelievers of Makkah offered to make him their richest man, to give him in marriage the hand of the most beautiful damsel of Arabia, or even to appoint him their king on the only condition that he $ relinquished the preaching of his new faith. If the Holy Prophet had the slightest inclination towards these offers he would have readily accepted them for the sake of worldly power, fame, and authority. What was the Prophet’s reaction to these attractive offers? His famous reply was:

I am not going to relinquish my divine mission of preaching Allah’s Deen even if you place the sun on my one hand and the moon on the other.

Was it the aim of his mission to enforce the celebration of his birthday? The aim of his mission has been mentioned in the Qur’an in the following words:

لَّقَدْ كَانَ لَكُمْ فِي رَسُولِ اللَّهِ أُسْوَةٌ حَسَنَةٌ لِّمَن كَانَ يَرْجُو اللَّهَ وَالْيَوْمَ الْآخِرَ وَذَكَرَ اللَّهَ كَثِيرًا

That is. in the messenger of Allah, there is a beautiful model .for such of you as looks for Allah and the Last Day and remembers Allah a great deal. (33:21)

Thus this verse makes quite clear the divine intention of the Prophetic mission.

The Light of the Prophet’s teachings is needed

How nicely has the Holy Qur’an expressed this idea in another place!

قَدْ جَاءَكُم مِّنَ اللَّهِ نُورٌ وَكِتَابٌ مُّبِينٌ

A light and a clear Book has come to you from Allah. (5:15)

There is an indication in this verse that if a man has a book, but has no light, whether sunlight, electricity, or candlelight, he cannot benefit from the contents of the book. If a man has sources of natural or artificial lights but is blind, he too, cannot receive any benefit from books. In the same way, Allah sent along with the Qur’an, the guiding light of the Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ without which you can neither fully understand the injunctions contained in the Qur’an, nor can you comply with them according to Allah’s will.

The teachings of the Holy Prophet ﷺ are themselves light

Some ignorant and inconsiderate people interpret the above-quoted Qur’anic verse to mean that the Holy Prophet was not a man in his personal capacity but was a “Light”. Just think, what is the worth of these electric and other artificial lights as compared with the light of the teachings of the Holy Prophet ﷺ? This verse is telling us that the teachings of the Holy Prophet are a kind of light in which you can understand and follow rightly the injunctions of the “Clear Book”, which is the Qur’an. Allah sent His Messenger ﷺ to this world that the light of his teachings may provide a practical explanation and demonstration of the Book of Allah before you. For this purpose, Allah has made the Prophet’s life a complete model, the like of which humanity is unable to produce. You have been commanded to see and follow this model.

Source: Islam aur daur e hazir kay shubhat o mughalty and Islahi Khutbat, Vol 2 , By Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani

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12th of Rabi’ al-Awal (Rabīʿ al-awwal)

According to the opinion of al-Kulayni and al-Mas’udi, the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) was born on the twelfth of Rabi’ al-Awwal.

This is also the unanimous opinion of the other Muslim sects. It is thus recommended to offer a two unit prayer with Surah al-Faatehah once and Surah al-Tawheed three times at the first unit, and Surah al-Faatehah once and Surah al-Kafirun (No. 109) three times at the second.

On this day too, the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) entered the holy city of al-Madinah after he had left Makkah.

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12 Rabi-ul-Awal Importance & Significance

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The significance of the Rabi-ul-Awal, the third month in the Islamic calendar, is directly linked with the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on the 12 Rabi-ul-Awal. He (PBUH) lives in the heart of every Muslim. In this brief, we will look at the significance of 12 Rabi-ul-Awal in the Islamic calendar and see how Muslims anticipate this religious festivity and prepare for it. Read on to find out how you can participate in these celebrations in multiple ways! 

The Life of the Prophet (PBUH)

If one goes through the chronicles of history, it becomes very evident at first glance that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) did not live a life on a bed of roses. Rather, His (PBUH) life epitomizes struggles, hardships, and challenging times. When He (PBUH) first started preaching Islamic teachings, he was the lone voice of truth in the Arab world. No one was prepared to believe Him (PBUH). 

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Yet, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) persisted with His (PBUH) message of the oneness of Allah (SWT). Slowly, His (PBUH) words started to melt the stone hearts of Arabs. Those who did not believe him started finding inspiration in His (PBUH) words. His (PBUH) message started spreading throughout the Arab world. He (PBUH) was forced to migrate from His (PBUH) motherland Makkah, to Medina.

This migration itself is one of the most important topics in Islamic history. There are countless lessons for every Muslim to take from how Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) did not give up on His (PBUH) stance. Those who fought multiple wars with Him and His (PBUH) followers were finally defeated in the conquest of Makkah.

At this point, one truly begins to appreciate the greatness of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and His (PBUH) leadership. Instead of taking revenge on the people who exiled him, subjected His (PBUH) relatives to painful treatments, fought wars against Him (PBUH), and made life as hard as possible for Muslims, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) announced forgiveness for everyone in Mecca. This forgiveness is the biggest lesson for all of us today.

The life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is reflective of inspirations almost lost in today’s materialistic world. The holy month of Rabi-ul-Awal reminds us of all these aspects of the Prophet’s life and how we must never let them fade away from our memory.

12 Rabi-ul-Awal In Pakistan

In Pakistan, Muslims wait for 12 Rabi-ul-Awal with great anticipation throughout the year. When the day is finally here, the excitement is palpable. Celebrations are not confined to the 12 Rabi-ul-Awal only. Instead, the celebratory events start from the very first of this holy month. There are religious conferences, sermons, Naat competitions, Quran recitation events and religious gatherings in which the finer aspects of the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) are highlighted.

Muslims participate in these gatherings with great enthusiasm and pay their respect to the reformer who changed the world most miraculously with His (PBUH) teachings. Darood, i.e., holy salutations for the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), are recited with great delight. People from every age group participate in these gatherings and try to show their love for the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in the best possible manner.

Charity & 12 Rabi-ul-Awal

Compassion and empathy are two integral features of Islamic teachings. Any event in the Islamic calendar is usually associated with giving to others. Whether it is the two Eids, Ramadan, Pilgrimage, Moharram or any other Islamic event, charity seems to be a key theme in the Islamic festivities. 12 Rabi-ul-Awal is no different. Muslims try to show their love for their beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by emulating one of His (PBUH) fundamental teachings, i.e., helping the underprivileged in society.

In the 21st century, the societal gaps between different classes are more prominent than ever. Hence it is over responsibility to take care of those who cannot afford even the basic amenities of life. Muslims donate as much as possible to earn Allah (SWT) ‘s forgiveness and Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) blessings on the day of judgment. The charities of different types, financial charity is, of course, the most important one among these types. If you are looking to donate money to help an underprivileged member of society, one of the options you can consider is Transparent Hands.

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Pakistan’s healthcare sector needs a revolution, and organizations like Transparent Hands are harbingers of this change. All operations conducted by Transparent Hands reflect utmost transparency. One great option for your 12 Rabi-ul-Awal donations for sure!

Final Thoughts

That would be all from this brief. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)and His (PBUH) teachings cannot be encompassed in a single and small brief like this . Volumes of books are not enough to describe His (PBUH) reforming teachings. ! One must not forget that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was sent as a prophet for the whole world, not just Muslims. His (PBUH) teachings are universal for everyone who wants to do well in this life and hereafter.  His (PBUH) words lead us to the ultimate path of righteousness! 

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12 Rabi ul Awal 2022 - Eid Milad un Nabi 2022

Estimated: Saturday, October 08, 2022

Rabi ul Awal 2022

The month of Rabi ul Awal 2022 is expected to start on Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 or Wednesday, September 28th, 2022, and 12th Rabi ul Awal 2022 or Eid Milad un Nabi 2022 will tentatively be observed on 11th or 12th of October, 2022 . However, the exact date of Rabi ul Awal 2022 depends on your location and sighting of the Moon of Rabi ul Awal 1444.

Islamic Calendar 2022

The month of Rabi al Awwal

Rabi ul Awal is the 3rd month in Islamic Calendar, also known as Hijri Calendar.

In Arabic, the word “rabbi” means spring while “al awwal” means the first. Hence Rabbi ul Awwal as a whole translates into 'The First Spring'.

Rabi ul Awal is the most significant month in the Islamic history, because humanity has been blessed in this month by the birth of the Holy Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.), which is the most significant and the most remarkable event in human history. So, this month is known as the month of birth of our beloved Prophet (S.A.W.).

Learn more about “ The blessed month of Rabi ul Awal ”

The month of Prophet’s (S.A.W.) birth

Before the Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.) was born, people were living in a state of ignorance and darkness. They worshiped different deities. They were deviating from the path of Allah. As the Prophet (S.A.W.) was born, he brought with him the Message of Truth, the Message of Allah, His Oneness. This message led the people towards the path of enlightenment, helping them distinguish between right and wrong.

One of the most important merits of our Prophet (S.A.W.) is that he is the last of all Prophets (A.S.) and no Prophet will come after him. Mohammad (S.A.W.) will remain the Prophet for all mankind till the end of days. As Allah says in Quran:

“…. He (S.A.W.) is the Messenger of Allah and the last (end) of the Prophets. And Allah is Ever AllAware of everything.”

(Surah Ahzab 33:40)

The Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) is the epitome of perfection. He is the role model chosen for us by Allah and we are to follow his Sunnah in order to lead an ideal lifestyle which is not only defined to us by religion but is in fact beneficial for all mankind if we were to follow it. Allah Says in Quran:

“Indeed in the Messenger of Allah (Muhammad S.A.W.) you have a good example to follow for him who hopes in (the Meeting with) Allah and the Last Day and remembers Allah much.”

(Surah Ahzab 33:21)

Without any doubt, life of Prophet (S.A.W.) is the most important source of guidance for all the Muslims and Prophet (S.A.W.) is a mercy not only upon us but all worlds and creations of Allah. As Allah Says in Quran:

“And We have sent you (O Muhammad S.A.W.) not but as a mercy for the 'Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists).”

(Surah Anbiya 21:107)

So every Muslim should learn and follow the practical examples set by him in every aspect of life .

Learn about “ Prophet’s Sunnah to follow in Daily Life ”

Life of Prophet (S.A.W.)  

Follow is a brief timeline of Holy Prophet (S.A.W.):

NOTE: The dates may differ by one year in some of the incidents as cited by different historians.

These are some important events took place in the life of Prophet (S.A.W.). There are many other events which have not been covered in the above table.

"Prophet's (S.A.W.) Farewell Sermon"

Eid Milad un Nabi:

Most Muslims believe that the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) was born in the month of Rabi ul Awal, although there is no consensus on the actual date.

In some parts of Europe, USA, Canada, South East Asia, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, most Muslims celebrate 12 Rabi ul Awal as the birthday of Prophet (S.A.W.) and called this day as ‘Eid Milad un Nabi’. They celebrate ‘Eid Milad un Nabi’ with much fervor and enthusiasm. They celebrate this day by holding ‘Milad’ (praising of Prophet S.A.W. by a poet), holding processions, exchanging gifts, illuminating mosques, and other such activities.

In Middle East and other surrounding countries, Muslims do not celebrate this event neither on 12 Rabi ul Awal nor any other day of this month because Prophet (S.A.W.) or his Companions (R.A.) have never celebrated birthday of Prophet (S.A.W.) or any other Prophet (A.S.).

So, some Muslims celebrate the event of Milad un Nabi and some Muslims do not celebrate this day.

Conclusion:  

What is really important for all Muslims is to follow the teachings of Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) and live our lives according to his Sunnah. This requires constant and consistent efforts from all Muslims.

"Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): The Most Humble and Modest"

May Allah direct us all to the blessings of the Glorious Quran and the Sunnah of His Messenger (S.A.W.).

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