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?
r ll allow to celebrate o recite moulid?
which date is the birthday of prophet Muhammad {saw}?
Ahmad,
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.
Sunni Muslims celebrate Eid-e-Milad on the 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal which is March 20th 2008.Shi’a celebrate this holiday on the 17th rabi-ul-Awwal which is March 25th, 2008.
Zayan,
The term Mawlid is also used in some parts of the world as a generic term for the birthday celebrations.
Some see it as a praiseworthy event and positive development, while others say it is improper and forbid its celebration.
Hamid,
Prophet Muhammad was Muslim. He did not belong to any sect. Those sects emerged after his death.
prophet muhammad ( S A W ) the first and the closer of prophethood send by ALLAH to mankind as a guide to us,12 of Rabiual Awwal mulid celebration which is 9 of march 2009. may his blessing and mercy be with us and ALLAH should give us the wisdom of emulateing him
Ladies & gentlemen,
A couple of very pertinent points should you wish to not only read but understand…
1. Almost all respected Islamic scholars say it is an improper innovation and forbid its celebration.
It is also mentioned in the Quran surah(Imran)3:103 that it is forbidden in Islam to immitate the
Kuf’ar.
2. Although everyone agrees that the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)was the most significant
event in Islamic history, it should be noted that the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
& the next generation of Muslims did not observe this event.
Furthermore, it is highlight that the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) did not observe the birth or death
anniversaries of his family and loved ones, including that of his first wife Khadijah bint Khuwaylid,
(or his sons) nor did he advise his followers to observe his birthday.
Some additional background:-
The earliest accounts for the observance of Mawlid (Milad Un Nabi) can be found in eighth-century
Mecca, when the house in which Muhammad was born was transformed into a place of prayer by
Al-Khayzuran (mother of Harun al-Rashid)
Public celebrations of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) did not occur until four centuries
after his death. It was originally a festival of the Shia ruling class, not attended by the common
people, with the first official Mawlid celebrations occurring in Egypt towards the end of the eleventh
century.
The Fatimids, who were descendants of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) through his daughter
Fatimah. Fatimah nor Ali clebrated this invented festival, which is known as bid’a. The early
celebrations included elements of Christian and Sufic influence, with animal sacrifices and
torchlight processions along with public sermons and a feast. The celebrations occurred during
the day, in contrast to modern day observances, with the Fatimid ruler playing a key role in the
ceremonies.
Emphasis was given to the Ahl al-Bayt with presentation of sermons and recitations of the Qur’an.
The event also featured the award of gifts to officials in order to bolster support for the ruling
caliph.
The first public celebrations by Sunnis took place in twelfth-century Syria, under the rule of Nur
ad-Din. Though there is no firm evidence to indicate the reason for the adoption of the Shi’ite
festival by the Sunnis, some theorise the celebrations took hold to counter Christian influence in
places such as Spain and Morocco. The practice was briefly halted by the Ayoubides when they
came to power, and it became an event confined to family circles.
It regained status as an official event again in 1207 when it was re-introduced by Muzaffar ad-din,
the brother-in-law of Saladin, in Arbil, a town near Mosul, Iraq.
The practice spread throughout the Muslim world, assimilating local customs, to places such as
Cairo, where folklore and Sufic practices greatly influenced the celebrations. By 1588 it had spread
to the court of Murad III, Sultan of the Ottoman empire. In 1910, it was given official status as a
national festival throughout the Ottoman empire.
Today it is an official holiday in many parts of the world.
Is there a lesson to be learned here ? Judge for yourselves.
Alaikum Assalaam
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I find it illogical to celebrate a date in which our prophet died.. Islam made it clear.. we have to aids to celebrate : AlFitr & Aid AlKabir
i’m confused both the year that our nabi life in this world
I don’t understand the dates either.I It is believed that he born and died on the same date but different year.
If he was born on 20th April, 570 AD and died on June 8th, 632 AD - that means he died at the age 62 also i dont understand the islamic calendar…Can someone please help me out here?