13 years ago
Showing posts with label milad un nabi 2012. Show all posts
Showing posts with label milad un nabi 2012. Show all posts
Friday, February 3, 2012
Eid-e-Milad-Un-Nabi
Allahuma salli ala Muhammadin wa - ala - Ale Muhammad
O God! Shower thy blessings on Muhammad and the descendents of Muhammad
Eid-e-Milad is here and its time to celebrate. It is time to remember the teachings of the Prophet and follow the mission the Prophet dedicated all his life to.
Eid-e-Milad is celebrated in the memory of Prophet Muhammed. The Holy Prophet was born on the twelfth day of Rabi-ul-Awwal in 570 C.E Saudi Arabia, Mecca. Rabi-ul-Awwal is the third month of the Muslim year. Eid-e-Milad is both, a time to rejoice and a time to mourn, since the Prophet passed away on the same day.
The tradition of celebrating the Holy Prophet's birthday on a large scale began in Egypt by the Prophet's descendants, through his daughter Fatima. It was celebrated mainly by religious scholars and religious establishments. They gathered to hear sermons, distributed sweets, alms and particularly honey, the Prophet's favourite.
Maulid
Eid-e-Milad is also called Maulid, since it is Prophet Muhammed's Eid and the song sung in praise of the Prophet's birth is called a Maulud. From the Middle Ages, it was believed that, listening to the recitation of Maulud has not only worldly but heavenly rewards too.
Barah Wafat
This festival is also referred to as, 'Barah Wafat' which stands for the twelve days of sickness of the Prophet, before he passed away. The day is for both mourning and celebrating. The Sunni sect and the Shia sect have a different take on the ways of celebrating of this day.
Celebrations by Shia Muslims
Shia Muslims celebrate this day to remember that Prophet Muhammed chose Hazrat Ali as his successor at Gadhir-e-Khumm. This occasion symbolises the Habillah (the chain of imamat or the next leader). Eid-e-Milad and Eid-al-Gadhir are two names for marking the same day, for two different reasons.
Milad-e Nabi - Milad-un Nabi - Maulid
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
"And peace on him on the day he was born, and on the day he dies, and on the day he is raised to life" Holy Quran 19:15
Allahuma salli ala Muhammadin wa Aal-e Muhammad
O God! Shower thy blessings on Muhammad and the descendents of Muhammad
Milad-un Nabi or Maulid (Mawlid) is the birthday celebration of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s.) and is celebrated by Muslims as Eid-e Milad. Prophet Muhammad was born Arabia in the city of Mecca on the 12th day of Rabi-ul-Awwal, which was Monday the 20th day of April, 571 A.C. This falls on Saturday May 25, 2002 and fell on June 4th last year (2001). This is also his death anniversary. The occasion is celebrated by remembering the favors bestowed on the ummah (community), the first is the revelation of the Holy Quran with its instructions, the second, the institution of an Everliving Guide who would advise the mu'mins (believers) according to the needs of the time.
This is why Ismailis are called Ibn'ul Waqt (children of the time) as they are guided by the Imam of the time, Noor Mowlana Shah Karim Al Hussayni Hazar Imam (salwaat), His Highness the Aga Khan. He is the 49th Imam descended from the Holy Prophet's daughter, Fatima and Hazrat Ali (a.s.). For Shia Muslims, this occasion is of even more import and full of symbolism as this was also his death anniversary and, therefore, it endorses the Hablillah (Rope of Imamat) wherein Prophet Muhammad had chosen Hazrat Ali as his successor at Gadhir-e Khumm.
Celebrating Eid-e-Milad
When we celebrate Milad, we gather, in order to send salutations (Esal-e-Swaab) to the Prophet [May Allah bless him and grant Him peace], give charity to the poor (Sadaqah Khairat) and remember wilaadah(Birth) and virtues of the Prophet [May Allah bless him and grant Him peace]. The Ahl as-Sunnah does not say that one must celebrate “Milad” only on 12 Rabee’-ul-Awwal, in fact it can be celebrated at anytime of the year.
Generally Milad-un-Nabi is celebrated, on the 12th of Rabee’ul-Awwal, by Muslims all over the world. In every Muslim country, there is a public holiday for “Milaad-un-Nabee”, except one country, but even in that country, the people celebrate “Milaad” individually. The birth of the Anbiyaa’ has been mentioned in the Qur’an. For example, Adam, Musaa, Eesaa, and Yahyaa (May Allah bless them and grant them peace). If it is wrong to talk about the birth of the Prophet (May Allah bless him and grant him peace), then why has Allah TA’ALA mentioned it in the Qur’an?
Evidence of Milaad-un-Nabi from the Qur’an
Allah Ta’ala says in the Holy Qur’an:
Say: “In the bounty of Allah, and his mercy;- Therein let them rejoice.” That is better then what they Amass.
(Yunus, 58)
In this verse, Allah Almighty tells us that we should be happy when we receive blessings and mercy from Him. Without doubt, the Prophet [May Allah bless Him and grant Him peace] is the greateset mercy and blessing of Allah Almighty
Allah Almighty says in the Qur’an:
“And we sent not to you but a mercy for all the worlds” (Al’Anbiyaa’, 107)
AllahAlmighty says in the Qur’an:
Oh Prophet! The communicator of unseen news. We have sent you as a present beholder and bearer of glad tidings and a warner.
And an inviter towards Allah by His command and a brightening sun.
And give glad tidings to the believers that for them is great bounty of Allah.
(Al-aHzaab, 44-47)
AllahAlmighty says in the Qur’an:
…remind them of the day of Allah…
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Milad un-Nabi - Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad
In the Islamic calendar, the 12th day of Rabi-al-Awwal marks the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
There is a difference of opinion about whether the Milad Un-Nabi should be a time of celebration. There is evidence that the Prophet, his Companions, and the early followers after them did not celebrate or otherwise observe his birthday. On the contrary, Muhammad was careful to warn his people not to imitate other faiths, whose followers elevated their prophets and added to the religion what was not in the original teachings.
Those who disagree claim that although not practiced in the early years of Islam, the remembrance of the Prophet's birthday is a "good innovation." They see it as a time to read the Qur'an, and remember the life, teachings, and example of the Prophet Muhammad.
*************
Milad-un-Nabi
Milad-un-Nabi is also known as Barawafat or Mawlid marks the birth of the Prophet. According to Islamic calendar the birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad occurs in the third month, Rabi’ al-awwal. The celebration of Milad-un-Nabi origin is said to be have been since 11th century in the Fatimid dynasty.
The birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet is remembered on 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal of the Islamic lunarcalendar year by all Muslims.
The Holy Quran was revealed by the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The same day marks the death anniversary of the Holy Prophet.
In India and some other parts of the sub-continent Milad-un-Nabi is popularly known as as ‘Barawafat’. The word ‘barah’ stands for the twelve days of the Prophet’s sickness.
Celebrations of Milad-Un-Nabi
During Milad-un-Nabi festival, the Muslims of different age groups visit Mosques and offer special prayers to Allah for the welfare of the faith and remission of all sins. Also, at the end of the pray, learned men deliver sermons focusing on life and noble deeds of the Prophet. Therefore, on this very day of Milad, the Noble teachings of the Prophet are repeated. On this particular day, Holy Quran is read out and recited and religious meetings are organized in Mosques. The devotees pray all throughout the night in homes and in mosques. They read Holy Quran; invite friends, relatives and offer food and clothing, etc to the poor.
Different scholars staged their views about Milad-Un-Nabi below:
Ibn Tay’ miah in his book “Necessity of the Right Path” published by Dar-Al-Hadith, wrote: “As far as what people do during Milad, either as a rival celebration to that which the Christians do during the time of Christ’s birthday…….Allah Almighty will surely rewarded them for such IJ’tiha.”
“Imam Al-Hafiz Al-Iraqi wrote a book and called it;”The Pure Spring on the Subline Birth”.
Imam Ibn Dahyah wrote a book called “Enlightenment on the Birthday of the Bearer of Good News, the Warner”, etc.
“And the Some peace on me the day I was born and the day I will die and the day I would be raised alive”. (Kanzul Imam the translation of Holy Quran, Sura Al Maryam, Verse 33).
But as far as celebrations of meelad goes; Falsehood is regrettably attributed to such a noble event and mischief is stated as the illegitimacy of celebrating such an honored occasion about Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).
*********
Milad un-Nabi
Many Muslims in India observe Milad un-Nabi, which commemorates the Prophet Muhammad's (or Mohammad's) birthday. Milad un-Nabi is a gazetted holiday in India and is also known as Nabi Day, Mawlid, Mohammad's Birthday or the Prophet's Birthday.
Those who observe Milad-un-Nabi gatherings remember, discuss and celebrate the advent of the Prophet Muhammad's birth and his teachings. Some people send Milad-un-Nabi e-cards to friends and family. Many Sunni Muslims celebrate this event on the 12th of the Islamic month of Rabi' al-awwal, while the Shi'a community celebrates it on the 17th of Rabi' al-awwal.
Many activities include:
Night-long prayer meetings.
Marches and parades involving large crowds.
Sandal rites over the symbolic footprints of the Prophet Muhammad.
Festive banners and bunting on and in homes, mosques and other buildings.
Communal meals in mosques and other community buildings.
Meetings to listen to stories and poems (nats) about Mohammad's life, deeds and teachings.
Exhibitions featuring photos of mosques in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia.
Many people carry green flags or banners or wear green ribbons or items of clothing when taking part in these events. The color green represents Islam and paradise. Many Kashmiri Muslims gather at the Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar, which is in the Indian province of Jammu and Kashmir. It houses a hair that is believed to have come from the Prophet Mohammad. Thousands of people attend prayers at the shrine on the night before Milad un-Nabi. The relic is displayed in the mosque after the morning prayers. It was paraded through the town in previous years.
Public life
Milad un-Nabi is a gazetted holiday in India so government offices, post offices and banks are closed on the day. Islamic stores, businesses and other organizations may be closed or have reduced opening hours. Those wishing to use public transport on the day may need to contact the local transport authorities to check on timetables.
Large prayer meetings, parades and marches may cause local disruption to traffic. This is particularly true of areas of India with a predominantly Muslim population.
Background
This Eid festival commemorates the Prophet Muhammad's (or Mohammad) birth and celebrates his teachings.
**************
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
-
NPCIL Fireman Recruitments Sep, 2012 - *Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited Fireman post vacancies* [image: NPCIL Fireman Post Recruitments Sep, 2012] NPCIL Fireman Post Recruitments Sep...
-
HTC launches windows 8X, 8S smartphones - Latest HTC smartphones with windows 8X, 8S [image: HTC launches 8X, 8S smartphones] HTC launches 8X, 8S smartphones The companies said the HTC devices wo...
13 years ago
