Milad-un-Nabi – Holy Prophet Muhammad Birth and Death Anniversary
March 15, 2008
Prophet Muhammad as explained by God was “Mercy for all mankind.” The prophet’s birth and death anniversaries reminds Muslims of the Life and Character that they are instructed to follow and emulate.
The occasion celebrated as Milad-un-Nabi inspires Muslims to pause, take stock of their own lives and reflect upon the standards the Holy Prophet had established by way of example. The occasion also serves as a reminder that whatever trials and tribulations one faces, the prophet of god faced even greater and yet he never allowed anger and hatred to determine his actions. Rather he insisted “love for humanity what you love for yourself.’
Milad un Nabi also known as Youmanabi and is celebrated by Muslims as Eid-e-Milad throughout the world. On this day Muslims will re-tell stories to their families of the holy prophet and send their blessings, prayers and recitation of The Holy Quran in his praise. Lectures are given in Mosques and feast and charity is given to the poor and needy. However, this holiday is not celebrated with style because it’s the death anniversary of the prophet also.
Prophet Muhammad was born on the 12th day of Rabi-ul- Awwal [the third month of the Muslim Calendar] which was Monday 20th April, 570 AD in Mecca, Arabia.
-His mother name was Amina. She was the daughter of Wahb Ibn Abdu Manaf of the Zahrah family
-His father Abdullah was the son of Abdul Mutallib.
-Prophet Muhammad father died before his birth.
-Prophet Muhammad’s mother died when he was six years old.
The orphan was put under the charge of his Grandfather Abdul Mutalib who died two years later. After the death of his Grandfather, his uncle Abu Talib raised him.
-Prophet Muhammad genealogy has been traced to the noble house of Ishmael; the son of Prophet Abraham in about the fortieth descends.
-When he was 25yrs old he went to Syria and was offered Khadija hand in marriage. She was famous for her virtues and wealth among the Arabs. Khadija was a widow, 15 yrs his senior. They had one daughter Fatima.
- Prophet Muhammad did not get any formal education. At age 40 his first revelation came down to him on Monday 21st of Ramadan, at night [August 10th, 610 AC]. His revelations were through dreams by angel Jibrael. He had a vision in which he was commanded to preach. Thereafter, throughout his life he had revelations, many of which were collected and recorded in the Holy Quran.
-His fundamental teachings were: there is one god; people must in all things submit to him in this world and have been amply punished for rejecting God’s prophet and there is a heaven and hell waiting for the present generation. The world will come to an end with great judgment. As religious duties he included frequent prayers, giving charity and forbade usury.
-Two months after performing Hajj [pilgrimage] prophet Muhammad fell ill though he continued to lead the congregation prayers.
-On the evening of the 12 Rabi-ul- Awwal [June 8th, 632 AD] prophet Muhammad passed away at the age of 63. He was buried the next morning at the precise spot he died.
-The prophet daughter Fatima died 6mths after his death.
The Birth and Death Anniversary of our Holy Prophet Muhammad is an invaluable lesson for Muslims young and old to partake in. It’s a celebration of joy and mercy that recounts the compassion of the great Prophet.
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I’ve read this, but here are two things I don’t get: when is “Eid-e-Milad”? and is the birth and the death of the prophet the same date?
The Birth and Death of our Holy Prophet Muhammad is the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal [which is the third month in the islamic calander or March] but on a different year.
The Islamic calandar is a lunar calandar, the corresponding date in the Georgian calandar varies each year.An Islamic month consists of 28-29 days. Islamic year consists of 354.37 sometimes referred to as a lunar year.However the Hebrew calandar consists of 13months.
Sunni Muslims celebrate Eid-e-Milad on the 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal which is March 20th.Shi’a celebrate this holiday on the 17th rabi-ul-Awwal which is March 25th.
SM, whats your perspective on the Islamic Lunar year?
Very nice article about our beloved Prophet Muhammad
The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) had seven children:-
Zainab, Ruqaiyyah, Umm Kulthum, Fatimah, Qasim and Abdullah (also known as Tahir and Tayyib) (Ridhwanullahi Alaihim Ajma’in) were born from Ummul Mumineen Khadijah (Radhiallahu Ta’ala Anha) except Ibrahim who was born to Mariyya Qibtiyyah (Radhiallahu Ta’ala Anhuma).
(Al Bidayah Wan Nihayah Vol. 2 Pg. 294)
Guyana, Suriname, Brazil and Venezuela observe Eid-e-Milad today. Its the biggest holiday weekend in history- Eid-e-Milad, Tomorrow is Good Friday, Hindus will be celebrating Phagwah on Saturday and Christians will be celebrating Easter Monday. These are all national holidays in most of the Caribbean Islands.
Khairun that was very informational.Thank you.
However,most historians are silent about the exact date of birth of our Holy Prophet- those who mention it there are many contadictions.Some muslims throughtout the world observed Eid-e-milad yesterday while some will be celebrating it on the 25th of March.How do we know which is correct and on which day will you be celebrating Eid-e-milad?
In Toronto we celebrated Eid Milad un Nabi on the evening March 19 and March 20th. Many of the Masjids will also be celebrating this weekend. On Sat there was the 16th International Milad un Nabi Conference in Canada. Some pictures of the occasion are posted on http://www.flickr.com/photos/bknb/sets/72157604218078821/
brothers dont eveeeerrrr leave celebrating the prophet muhammed sallallahu alayhe wassallams birthday because we do it to show love and all has also stated in the holy quran
“And publicize well the favor of your lord”
(Kanzul Iman the translation of Holy Quran, Sura Al Duha, Verse 11)
das why we celebrate it with love
2nd
Say: “In the Bounty of Allah and in His Mercy in that let them rejoice”: that is better than the (wealth) they hoard.
sura 10 yunus transalation yusuf ali
We sent thee not but as a mercy for all creatures.(mohammed pbuh)
BE CAREFUL FROM THOSE SALAFI THAT SAY THEYRE SUNNI…THEY AINT SUNNI THE AHLE SUNNAT IS DYING OUTT!
hi, i’m hamid from pakistan
i want to prophet caste (syed-qureshi)
plese tell me caste qureshi history at my email id (ghulamhamid2003@gmail.com)
Hamid
Can you be more specific on what you are looking for?