They don't love الله and His Messenger ﷺ , they love their own whims and desires.
Umar ibn al-Khattab reported: The Messenger of Allāh, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Do not exaggerate my status as the Christians have done with the son of Mary. Verily, I am only a servant, so refer to me as the servant of Allāh and His Messenger.”
I hope this message finds you well. I’ve noticed that a great deal of effort is often put into criticizing other Muslims, particularly from those who follow Salafism or Wahhabism. This reminds me of the historical Inquisitions, where anyone outside a certain belief system, even fellow Christians, was condemned.
I must admit I didn’t fully understand the purpose of the article. I had a few thoughts and questions:
1. Is the intention to criticize Muslims who may be imperfect or have different beliefs? If so, this could reflect arrogance, and the Prophet (peace be upon him) taught us that no one with even a trace of arrogance will enter Jannah. It’s essential to first safeguard our own hearts.
2. Is it to sow division among Muslims so that we end up fighting or hating each other? We see the consequences of such division in places like Gaza and Lebanon, where some Sunnis remain indifferent to the struggles of Shia Muslims, even though both recite the same kalima.
3. Is the aim to discourage love for the Prophet (peace be upon him)? Allah Himself, in the Qur’an, tells us that He and His angels send peace and blessings upon the Prophet. Salaam is love expressed in its purest form.
4. Could it be an outlet for feelings of envy or resentment toward other Muslims who have found a path to Allah’s love in a way that may seem unfamiliar to you?
5. Lastly, is it to belittle the Prophet (peace be upon him) ( Astighfirullah) by bringing him down to our level? Allah has clearly stated that the Prophet is “Insan-e-Kamil” (the perfect human) and a “Rahmatul-lil-Alameen” (a mercy for all worlds).
Whatever the reasons, I would like to kindly remind you that for every word we speak or write we will be held accountable on the Day of Judgment. If we lead people astray, we bear the weight of their misguidance as long as they act upon it. Do you truly wish to carry such a burden for the sake of expressing animosity toward those who are, in many ways, still growing in their faith?
If you are from the Indian subcontinent please remember with gratitude that it was the Sufis who brought Islam to your ancestors.
One of the reasons Salafi and Wahabi tribes started slamming other Muslims as doing Bidah and Shirk because it allowed them to label them as mushrik and thus kill off those tribes with impunity.
That is the history of the movement you seem to be supporting, otherwise it is nobody’s business how anyone worships in Islam unless you are asked as a scholar.
On a softer note, I would like to share two quotes for reflection. One is from Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him): “Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.” The other is from Imam Shafi: “If something bothers you in another person, look within yourself, and you might find it there.”
May Allah guide your heart and pen, and keep you from writing against people who are merely struggling to be faithful. May we all spend our lives in repentance for our own shortcomings.
Please forgive me if I came on too strongly, as my intention is only to express concern. I, too, have been in your position, influenced by Salafi teachings, and for many years, I missed out on the spiritual significance of Rabi’ al-Awwal and Shabaan, fearing they were bid’ah. It took me years of study to realize that much of the rhetoric around “bid’ah” was based on misunderstandings from misguided hearts. May Allah have mercy on them.
I encourage you to redirect your efforts from these divisive articles and seek knowledge from non-Salafi scholars who may offer different perspectives.
I am just wondering if following someone means imitating his outer appearance, such as wearing the clothes he wears and keeping the beard he keeps, or if it involves practicing the substance of the message he presented. This is where Sufism enters and leads. Sufism is not a heretic, as hardliners claim, but rather a delicate image of religion that generates genuine seekers of Allah.
To those who criticize Sufism and see it as a deviation, it’s important to consider the broader picture of what Sufism contributes to Islam.
While you may highlight certain practices that seem out of line with traditional Islamic teachings, it’s worth remembering that Sufism emphasizes the inner dimension of faith—a deeper connection with Allah, which is often expressed through love, humility, and devotion.
The spiritual energy within Islam, nurtured by practices such as dhikr (remembrance of Allah), meditation, and reflection on the Divine, has historically been integral to many Islamic civilizations.
Sufism, throughout centuries, has been one of the channels through which this spiritual depth is accessed. The essence of Sufism is the purification of the soul, not the innovation of religion.
Its teachings often go beyond the external, reminding Muslims to cultivate sincerity, love, and devotion in their relationship with Allah.
When critics attack the Sufis, especially those who align themselves with traditions such as dhikr, poetry, or meditation, they sometimes overlook the fact that these practices are not meant to replace the Prophet’s Sunnah but to elevate the inner journey toward Allah.
The outward forms of worship are essential, but the spiritual depth—the understanding that worship is more than just following rules, but also about a heart that’s engaged—is equally crucial.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) emphasized not just actions but intentions and inner sincerity.
In today’s world, many Muslims feel disconnected from the spiritual heart of Islam, often reducing religion to a set of rituals devoid of deep inner meaning.
When this spiritual dimension is lost, we are left with only traces of what the Prophet (peace be upon him) taught—words on paper, rather than living, breathing faith that transforms hearts and souls.
It is essential to recognize that Sufism, in its purest form, calls for the remembrance of Allah and the pursuit of Ihsan—excellence in worship, where one worships as though they see Allah, knowing He sees them.
Rather than dismissing Sufism outright, perhaps we should look at the spiritual fruits it has borne over the centuries: a legacy of love, devotion, and connection to the Divine.
In critiquing certain practices, let’s not forget that Islam is both about adherence to the laws and nurturing a heart that’s full of love and consciousness of Allah. By attacking the very traditions that have preserved this spiritual energy, we risk losing what remains of Islam’s inner beauty.
In my studies on Tazkiyah tun Nafs (purification of the soul), it has become clear that many people write or speak sensationally in order to draw more attention, comments, and reactions. As Muslims who will one day stand before Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) with the goal of presenting a Qalb-e-Saleem (a pure heart), we should avoid such intentions, as they can stain the heart.
I don’t understand what is wrong if a person prays whole night on prophet (s.a.w) birthday . It is not like we celebrate by cutting a cake and all that . we pray and pray and pray what is wrong with this ????? And for all the people who says we forbade what Quran says The Qurans first word is Alif Laam Meem can anyone translate its meaning??? Nooo because there are lot of things in Quran which you cant not learn you need to be connected to Allah in order to learn all that i believe in sufism and trust me you know nothing about it.
No. It doesn't. What matters in Islam basically is Quran and Hadith.
Say, "In the bounty of Allah and in His mercy - in that let them rejoice; it is better than what they accumulate." (10:58)
Imam Ibn Hajar Al Asqalani says, “There is no greater mercy than the birth of merciful Prophet, Muhammad SA” (Ref. Al Havi lil Fathava 1:229)
And Quran says,
And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds (21:107)
I made few words in bold for a reason here.
If you haven't got into a wrong conclusion already, referring both the above verses, Imams have concluded that rejoicing over the mercy is nothing but rejoicing over the birth of Prophet SA. Because, Prophet SA is second to none for being mercy. He himself is the greatest mercy of Allah.
Hence, the essence of celebrating birthday of Prophet SA is not just a celebration of birth, but it is conveying shukr or thanks to Allah.
Yeah, on the day Prophet Muhammad SA born, you’re thanking Allah for sending Mercy to the mankind, it’s that simple.
That is the reason Prophet SA fasted on Monday.. to convey thanks to Allah. Now stop wondering why one should celebrate his own birthday by fasting.
Narrated from Abu Qataadah al-Ansaari (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) was asked about fasting on Mondays and he said: “On (that day) I was born and on it Revelation came down to me.” (Muslim (1162)
Why thanking Allah? Because Allah asked to rejoice over his mercy. (Ref. 10:58)
How come Prophet be a mercy? Because Allah said Prophet has been sent as a mercy to mankind. (Ref. 21:107)
Now an important question.
Did Imam Abu Haneefa celebrate mawlid? Did Abubacker RA celebrate? Did other imams celebrate?
Let me ask you,
What is the reference for walima?
There is a Hadith which says:
May Allah bless you (in your marriage), perform a Walima, even if it is only with a goat.” (Sahih al-Bukhari,no. 4872)
After seeing this Hadith, one need not ask, 'Did Usman RA perform walima? Did other imams perform walima?
Hope you understood. When there is already Hadith and Quran reference, nothing else matters.
Let me wrap this up..
Mawlid is allowed in Islam because;
There is no reference against celebrating birthday of anyone leave alone Messenger of Allah
Mawlid is not just a celebration. It is a way of conveying thanks to Allah for showering his mercy. Indeed best of the mercy of Allah is Prophet SA.
Prophet himself celebrated/conveyed thanks to Allah by fasting on his birthday
Bottom line:
Since celebrating Mawlid is not compulsory but a sunnah, it is your choice and its not haram to not to celebrate. But do not conclude yourself or convey others that celebrating Mawlid is haram because there no single reference to claim so.
Having said that, marriage is a sunnah. But a marriage celebration with music and dance will be haram for marriage become haram by the way it was celebrated. Similarly, Mawlid is a sunnah but celebrating Mawlid by dance or music or any other haram ways is haram.
Sunnah is everything that has been related from the Messenger (may the mercy and blessings of Allāh be upon him) of his statements, actions, tacit approvals, personality.
While, Bid’ah is a newly invented way [beliefs or action] in the religion, in imitation of the Sharee'ah (prescribed Law), by which nearness to Allāh is sought, [but] not being supported by any authentic proof - neither in its foundations, nor in the manner in which it is performed.)
The prophet also fasted on Mondays due this:
The Messenger of Allāh (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) said: “Deeds are shown (to Allāh on Mondays and Thursdays, and I like my deeds to be shown when I am fasting.” (Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 747; classed as saheeh by al-Albani in Saheeh al-Targheeb, 1041)
He would have told us to celebrate the date of his birthday yearly but he didn’t and he didn’t celebrate it nor did his companions. Monday is a day not a date. It’s sufficient to fast every mondays like he did and his companions without adding any celebration yearly (because he didn’t do that; it isn’t his sunnah!)
I urge you to read the tafsir of Quran 10:58 and Quran 21:107 by either Ibn katheer or As-sa’di.
And there is a huge difference between Walima and Mawlud. I urge you to go and read more about it. Walima is sunnah of the prophet while Mawlud is bid’ah (newly invented practice) which he told us will be rejected and is a misguidance.
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) stated that whoever innovates something new in the deen (religion) will have his deed rejected, and Allah will not accept it, as is stated in the hadith narrated by 'Aa'ishah (may Allah be pleased with her), who said: "The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: 'Whoever innovates something in this matter of ours that is not a part of it will have it rejected.'" (Reported by al-Bukhaari, Fath al-Baari, no. 2697).
May Allāh guide us to see the truth as it is and falsehood as it is. Āmeen.
There is absolutely nothing wrong in sending lots and lots of salawat to the prophet (peace be upon him) Invoking ṣalāh on the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ is amongst the most fruitful acts you can occupy yourself with. But specifically doing that on his ‘Birthday’ with the intention of celebrating that day, is a newly invented practice (Bid’ah) and He said: Whoever innovates into this matter (religious matters) of ours that which does not belong to it, it will be rejected.”
(Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 2697)
“The evilest matters in religion are those that are newly invented, for every newly invented matter is an innovation, every innovation is misguidance, and every misguidance is in the Hellfire.”
(Sunan al-Nasā’ī 1578)
The prophet didn’t command anyone to celebrate his birthday nor did his companions and household that loved him more than we do and followed him closely more than we do celebrated it after his death. Then why do you celebrate it ? Even after he said:
“He among you who lives long enough will see many differences. So for you is to observe my Sunnah and the Sunnah of the rightly-principled and rightly-guided successors, holding on to them with your molar teeth. Beware of newly-introduced matters, for every innovation (bid'ah) is an error."
(Abu Dawud & Al-Tirmidhi, who says it is an authentic hadith - hasan saheeh)
This religion is completed and perfected (see Q 5:3) and it’s not for any believing man or woman to have any other choice, when Allāh and His messenger decree a matter. The prophet said we should follow his sunnah and the sunnah of his companions! And during their lifetimes non of them practice Mawlud. Now whose instructions are we following if you do what he didn’t command ? Your desires ?
I think it is completely fine to observe birthdays of prophets but it should be spent by discussing their life events and remembrance of Allah. The more one will learn about their lives the better Muslim one can become.May Allah (swt) guide every one of us .
You think. But It’s not! Because the prophet clearly said “every innovated practice is rejected” and He said to beware of these newly invented practices. Observing birthday of the prophet is one of them because he didn’t practice it nor did he command us to practice it nor did his closest companions and household practice it. It’s upon every true follower of his to stick to his ways without adding or reducing anything because we surely don’t know better than him or his companions. If they didn’t do it, then we shouldn’t.
The individual letters in the beginning of some Surahs are among those things whose knowledge Allah has kept only for Himself. This was reported from Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali and Ibn Mas`ud.
It was said that these letters are the names of some of the Surahs.
It was also said that they are the beginnings that Allah chose to start the Surahs of the Qur'an with.
Khasif stated that Mujahid said,
"The beginnings of the Surahs, such as Qaf, Sad, Ta Sin Mim and Alif Lam Ra, are just some letters of the alphabet."
Some linguists also stated that;
they are letters of the alphabet and that Allah simply did not cite the entire alphabet of twenty-eight letters.
For instance, they said, one might say, "My son recites Alif, Ba, Ta, Tha..." he means the entire alphabet although he stops before mentioning the rest of it.
This opinion was mentioned by Ibn Jarir.
The Letters at the Beginning of Surahs
If one removes the repetitive letters, then the number of letters mentioned at the beginning of the Surahs is fourteen:
Why will Allah choose the opening of the Quran with the knowledge he has to kept for himself?? May be we need to be that much valuable for Allah in order to receive that knowledge .
"The individual letters in the beginning of some Surahs are among those things whose knowledge Allāh has kept only for Himself. This was reported from Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali and In Mas'ud. It was said that these letters are the names of some of the Surahs. The wisdom behind mentioning these letters in the beginning of the Surahs, regardless of the exact meanings of these letters, is that they testify to the miracle of the Quran. Indeed, the servants are unable to produce something like the Quran, although it is comprised of the same letters with which they speak to each other." (Ibn katheer)
He choose to keep the knowledge to Himself and no any created thing has a say on that ! There are a lot of knowledge that are beyond our limited minds and so we should make peace with that and stop trying to Interprete something beyond our comprehension!
They don't love الله and His Messenger ﷺ , they love their own whims and desires.
Umar ibn al-Khattab reported: The Messenger of Allāh, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Do not exaggerate my status as the Christians have done with the son of Mary. Verily, I am only a servant, so refer to me as the servant of Allāh and His Messenger.”
Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 3445
Doing exactly what he ﷺ forbade us.
May Allah guide them..
آمين
Salaam,
I hope this message finds you well. I’ve noticed that a great deal of effort is often put into criticizing other Muslims, particularly from those who follow Salafism or Wahhabism. This reminds me of the historical Inquisitions, where anyone outside a certain belief system, even fellow Christians, was condemned.
I must admit I didn’t fully understand the purpose of the article. I had a few thoughts and questions:
1. Is the intention to criticize Muslims who may be imperfect or have different beliefs? If so, this could reflect arrogance, and the Prophet (peace be upon him) taught us that no one with even a trace of arrogance will enter Jannah. It’s essential to first safeguard our own hearts.
2. Is it to sow division among Muslims so that we end up fighting or hating each other? We see the consequences of such division in places like Gaza and Lebanon, where some Sunnis remain indifferent to the struggles of Shia Muslims, even though both recite the same kalima.
3. Is the aim to discourage love for the Prophet (peace be upon him)? Allah Himself, in the Qur’an, tells us that He and His angels send peace and blessings upon the Prophet. Salaam is love expressed in its purest form.
4. Could it be an outlet for feelings of envy or resentment toward other Muslims who have found a path to Allah’s love in a way that may seem unfamiliar to you?
5. Lastly, is it to belittle the Prophet (peace be upon him) ( Astighfirullah) by bringing him down to our level? Allah has clearly stated that the Prophet is “Insan-e-Kamil” (the perfect human) and a “Rahmatul-lil-Alameen” (a mercy for all worlds).
Whatever the reasons, I would like to kindly remind you that for every word we speak or write we will be held accountable on the Day of Judgment. If we lead people astray, we bear the weight of their misguidance as long as they act upon it. Do you truly wish to carry such a burden for the sake of expressing animosity toward those who are, in many ways, still growing in their faith?
If you are from the Indian subcontinent please remember with gratitude that it was the Sufis who brought Islam to your ancestors.
One of the reasons Salafi and Wahabi tribes started slamming other Muslims as doing Bidah and Shirk because it allowed them to label them as mushrik and thus kill off those tribes with impunity.
That is the history of the movement you seem to be supporting, otherwise it is nobody’s business how anyone worships in Islam unless you are asked as a scholar.
On a softer note, I would like to share two quotes for reflection. One is from Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him): “Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.” The other is from Imam Shafi: “If something bothers you in another person, look within yourself, and you might find it there.”
May Allah guide your heart and pen, and keep you from writing against people who are merely struggling to be faithful. May we all spend our lives in repentance for our own shortcomings.
Please forgive me if I came on too strongly, as my intention is only to express concern. I, too, have been in your position, influenced by Salafi teachings, and for many years, I missed out on the spiritual significance of Rabi’ al-Awwal and Shabaan, fearing they were bid’ah. It took me years of study to realize that much of the rhetoric around “bid’ah” was based on misunderstandings from misguided hearts. May Allah have mercy on them.
I encourage you to redirect your efforts from these divisive articles and seek knowledge from non-Salafi scholars who may offer different perspectives.
Wishing you peace and guidance.
I am just wondering if following someone means imitating his outer appearance, such as wearing the clothes he wears and keeping the beard he keeps, or if it involves practicing the substance of the message he presented. This is where Sufism enters and leads. Sufism is not a heretic, as hardliners claim, but rather a delicate image of religion that generates genuine seekers of Allah.
To those who criticize Sufism and see it as a deviation, it’s important to consider the broader picture of what Sufism contributes to Islam.
While you may highlight certain practices that seem out of line with traditional Islamic teachings, it’s worth remembering that Sufism emphasizes the inner dimension of faith—a deeper connection with Allah, which is often expressed through love, humility, and devotion.
The spiritual energy within Islam, nurtured by practices such as dhikr (remembrance of Allah), meditation, and reflection on the Divine, has historically been integral to many Islamic civilizations.
Sufism, throughout centuries, has been one of the channels through which this spiritual depth is accessed. The essence of Sufism is the purification of the soul, not the innovation of religion.
Its teachings often go beyond the external, reminding Muslims to cultivate sincerity, love, and devotion in their relationship with Allah.
When critics attack the Sufis, especially those who align themselves with traditions such as dhikr, poetry, or meditation, they sometimes overlook the fact that these practices are not meant to replace the Prophet’s Sunnah but to elevate the inner journey toward Allah.
The outward forms of worship are essential, but the spiritual depth—the understanding that worship is more than just following rules, but also about a heart that’s engaged—is equally crucial.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) emphasized not just actions but intentions and inner sincerity.
In today’s world, many Muslims feel disconnected from the spiritual heart of Islam, often reducing religion to a set of rituals devoid of deep inner meaning.
When this spiritual dimension is lost, we are left with only traces of what the Prophet (peace be upon him) taught—words on paper, rather than living, breathing faith that transforms hearts and souls.
It is essential to recognize that Sufism, in its purest form, calls for the remembrance of Allah and the pursuit of Ihsan—excellence in worship, where one worships as though they see Allah, knowing He sees them.
Rather than dismissing Sufism outright, perhaps we should look at the spiritual fruits it has borne over the centuries: a legacy of love, devotion, and connection to the Divine.
In critiquing certain practices, let’s not forget that Islam is both about adherence to the laws and nurturing a heart that’s full of love and consciousness of Allah. By attacking the very traditions that have preserved this spiritual energy, we risk losing what remains of Islam’s inner beauty.
Salaam,
I would like to add to my previous comment:
In my studies on Tazkiyah tun Nafs (purification of the soul), it has become clear that many people write or speak sensationally in order to draw more attention, comments, and reactions. As Muslims who will one day stand before Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) with the goal of presenting a Qalb-e-Saleem (a pure heart), we should avoid such intentions, as they can stain the heart.
Allah knows best!
I don’t understand what is wrong if a person prays whole night on prophet (s.a.w) birthday . It is not like we celebrate by cutting a cake and all that . we pray and pray and pray what is wrong with this ????? And for all the people who says we forbade what Quran says The Qurans first word is Alif Laam Meem can anyone translate its meaning??? Nooo because there are lot of things in Quran which you cant not learn you need to be connected to Allah in order to learn all that i believe in sufism and trust me you know nothing about it.
Does my view matter in Islamic law?
No. It doesn't. What matters in Islam basically is Quran and Hadith.
Say, "In the bounty of Allah and in His mercy - in that let them rejoice; it is better than what they accumulate." (10:58)
Imam Ibn Hajar Al Asqalani says, “There is no greater mercy than the birth of merciful Prophet, Muhammad SA” (Ref. Al Havi lil Fathava 1:229)
And Quran says,
And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds (21:107)
I made few words in bold for a reason here.
If you haven't got into a wrong conclusion already, referring both the above verses, Imams have concluded that rejoicing over the mercy is nothing but rejoicing over the birth of Prophet SA. Because, Prophet SA is second to none for being mercy. He himself is the greatest mercy of Allah.
Hence, the essence of celebrating birthday of Prophet SA is not just a celebration of birth, but it is conveying shukr or thanks to Allah.
Yeah, on the day Prophet Muhammad SA born, you’re thanking Allah for sending Mercy to the mankind, it’s that simple.
That is the reason Prophet SA fasted on Monday.. to convey thanks to Allah. Now stop wondering why one should celebrate his own birthday by fasting.
Narrated from Abu Qataadah al-Ansaari (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) was asked about fasting on Mondays and he said: “On (that day) I was born and on it Revelation came down to me.” (Muslim (1162)
Why thanking Allah? Because Allah asked to rejoice over his mercy. (Ref. 10:58)
How come Prophet be a mercy? Because Allah said Prophet has been sent as a mercy to mankind. (Ref. 21:107)
Now an important question.
Did Imam Abu Haneefa celebrate mawlid? Did Abubacker RA celebrate? Did other imams celebrate?
Let me ask you,
What is the reference for walima?
There is a Hadith which says:
May Allah bless you (in your marriage), perform a Walima, even if it is only with a goat.” (Sahih al-Bukhari,no. 4872)
After seeing this Hadith, one need not ask, 'Did Usman RA perform walima? Did other imams perform walima?
Hope you understood. When there is already Hadith and Quran reference, nothing else matters.
Let me wrap this up..
Mawlid is allowed in Islam because;
There is no reference against celebrating birthday of anyone leave alone Messenger of Allah
Mawlid is not just a celebration. It is a way of conveying thanks to Allah for showering his mercy. Indeed best of the mercy of Allah is Prophet SA.
Prophet himself celebrated/conveyed thanks to Allah by fasting on his birthday
Bottom line:
Since celebrating Mawlid is not compulsory but a sunnah, it is your choice and its not haram to not to celebrate. But do not conclude yourself or convey others that celebrating Mawlid is haram because there no single reference to claim so.
Having said that, marriage is a sunnah. But a marriage celebration with music and dance will be haram for marriage become haram by the way it was celebrated. Similarly, Mawlid is a sunnah but celebrating Mawlid by dance or music or any other haram ways is haram.
Mawlud is not sunnah. It is Bid’ah.
Sunnah is everything that has been related from the Messenger (may the mercy and blessings of Allāh be upon him) of his statements, actions, tacit approvals, personality.
While, Bid’ah is a newly invented way [beliefs or action] in the religion, in imitation of the Sharee'ah (prescribed Law), by which nearness to Allāh is sought, [but] not being supported by any authentic proof - neither in its foundations, nor in the manner in which it is performed.)
The prophet also fasted on Mondays due this:
The Messenger of Allāh (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) said: “Deeds are shown (to Allāh on Mondays and Thursdays, and I like my deeds to be shown when I am fasting.” (Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 747; classed as saheeh by al-Albani in Saheeh al-Targheeb, 1041)
He would have told us to celebrate the date of his birthday yearly but he didn’t and he didn’t celebrate it nor did his companions. Monday is a day not a date. It’s sufficient to fast every mondays like he did and his companions without adding any celebration yearly (because he didn’t do that; it isn’t his sunnah!)
I urge you to read the tafsir of Quran 10:58 and Quran 21:107 by either Ibn katheer or As-sa’di.
And there is a huge difference between Walima and Mawlud. I urge you to go and read more about it. Walima is sunnah of the prophet while Mawlud is bid’ah (newly invented practice) which he told us will be rejected and is a misguidance.
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) stated that whoever innovates something new in the deen (religion) will have his deed rejected, and Allah will not accept it, as is stated in the hadith narrated by 'Aa'ishah (may Allah be pleased with her), who said: "The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: 'Whoever innovates something in this matter of ours that is not a part of it will have it rejected.'" (Reported by al-Bukhaari, Fath al-Baari, no. 2697).
May Allāh guide us to see the truth as it is and falsehood as it is. Āmeen.
Assalāmu Alaikum Wa rahmatullāh Wa barakātuhu.
There is absolutely nothing wrong in sending lots and lots of salawat to the prophet (peace be upon him) Invoking ṣalāh on the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ is amongst the most fruitful acts you can occupy yourself with. But specifically doing that on his ‘Birthday’ with the intention of celebrating that day, is a newly invented practice (Bid’ah) and He said: Whoever innovates into this matter (religious matters) of ours that which does not belong to it, it will be rejected.”
(Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 2697)
“The evilest matters in religion are those that are newly invented, for every newly invented matter is an innovation, every innovation is misguidance, and every misguidance is in the Hellfire.”
(Sunan al-Nasā’ī 1578)
The prophet didn’t command anyone to celebrate his birthday nor did his companions and household that loved him more than we do and followed him closely more than we do celebrated it after his death. Then why do you celebrate it ? Even after he said:
“He among you who lives long enough will see many differences. So for you is to observe my Sunnah and the Sunnah of the rightly-principled and rightly-guided successors, holding on to them with your molar teeth. Beware of newly-introduced matters, for every innovation (bid'ah) is an error."
(Abu Dawud & Al-Tirmidhi, who says it is an authentic hadith - hasan saheeh)
This religion is completed and perfected (see Q 5:3) and it’s not for any believing man or woman to have any other choice, when Allāh and His messenger decree a matter. The prophet said we should follow his sunnah and the sunnah of his companions! And during their lifetimes non of them practice Mawlud. Now whose instructions are we following if you do what he didn’t command ? Your desires ?
I think it is completely fine to observe birthdays of prophets but it should be spent by discussing their life events and remembrance of Allah. The more one will learn about their lives the better Muslim one can become.May Allah (swt) guide every one of us .
You think. But It’s not! Because the prophet clearly said “every innovated practice is rejected” and He said to beware of these newly invented practices. Observing birthday of the prophet is one of them because he didn’t practice it nor did he command us to practice it nor did his closest companions and household practice it. It’s upon every true follower of his to stick to his ways without adding or reducing anything because we surely don’t know better than him or his companions. If they didn’t do it, then we shouldn’t.
Āmeen
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Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful says;
الم
Alif Lam Mim.
The individual letters in the beginning of some Surahs are among those things whose knowledge Allah has kept only for Himself. This was reported from Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali and Ibn Mas`ud.
It was said that these letters are the names of some of the Surahs.
It was also said that they are the beginnings that Allah chose to start the Surahs of the Qur'an with.
Khasif stated that Mujahid said,
"The beginnings of the Surahs, such as Qaf, Sad, Ta Sin Mim and Alif Lam Ra, are just some letters of the alphabet."
Some linguists also stated that;
they are letters of the alphabet and that Allah simply did not cite the entire alphabet of twenty-eight letters.
For instance, they said, one might say, "My son recites Alif, Ba, Ta, Tha..." he means the entire alphabet although he stops before mentioning the rest of it.
This opinion was mentioned by Ibn Jarir.
The Letters at the Beginning of Surahs
If one removes the repetitive letters, then the number of letters mentioned at the beginning of the Surahs is fourteen:
Alif,
Lam,
Mim,
Sad,
Why will Allah choose the opening of the Quran with the knowledge he has to kept for himself?? May be we need to be that much valuable for Allah in order to receive that knowledge .
"The individual letters in the beginning of some Surahs are among those things whose knowledge Allāh has kept only for Himself. This was reported from Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali and In Mas'ud. It was said that these letters are the names of some of the Surahs. The wisdom behind mentioning these letters in the beginning of the Surahs, regardless of the exact meanings of these letters, is that they testify to the miracle of the Quran. Indeed, the servants are unable to produce something like the Quran, although it is comprised of the same letters with which they speak to each other." (Ibn katheer)
He choose to keep the knowledge to Himself and no any created thing has a say on that ! There are a lot of knowledge that are beyond our limited minds and so we should make peace with that and stop trying to Interprete something beyond our comprehension!
Exactly that is what sufism is all about it is beyond our comprehension.