Mawlid

Mawlid an-Nabi

Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam

A Tribute to the Prophet Muhammad : Celebrating the Blessed Birth
Islam's First Eid
Mawlid ad Daybai
Yes, Meelad Celebration is Commendable
Kawateen Ki Mehfil-e-Milad
The Prophet - Validity of Mawlid, Ziyara & Ilm al-Ghayb (Refutation of the Wahhabi/Deobandi Sects)
The Morning of LightThe Sun Rises over the Horizon of Prophethood NEW
Mawlid : Celebrating the Birth by Gibril al-Haddad NEW
Milad-un-Nabi : A Critical Analysis -Celebrating the Prophets Birth NEW
The Birth of the Prophet Muhammad: Devotional Piety in Sunni Islam NEW
Intercession & the Recital of Mawlid NEW

Page Last Updated: 25th June 2009

''I have not praised Muhammad with my words;
my words are praiseworthy because of him'' ---HASAN THABIT

A Tribute to the Prophet Muhammad Salla Allahu alayhi wa Sallam :
Celebrating the Blessed Birth

Paperback - 64 pages [Dimensions: 8" x 10"1/2]

An outstanding treasure, a truly beautiful publication devoted to the blessed memory of the Beloved Last Messenger Hadrat Muhammad May Allah Shower His Mercy upon him on the occasion of Mawlid al-Nabi, his birthday.

'' .... [The Prophet] conquered and subjugated minds, spirits, hearts, and souls. He became the beloved of hearts, the teacher of minds, the trainer of souls, and the ruler of spirits.''
---Bediuzzaman Said Nursi

'' I have studied him - the wonderful man - and in my opinion far from being an anti-Christ he must be called the saviour of humanity.'' ---George Bernard Shaw

Articles contributed discuss aspects of the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam and try to present us with a true image, an image that is not duly appreciated in our world today.

Contributions from: M. Fethullah Gulen - Huseyin Algul - Kathleen St. Onge - Sermed Ogretim - Alphonse Dougan - 'Abd al-Hakim Murad - Thomas Petriano - Tahir Taner - Hasan Horkuc - Kerim Balci - Ali Fuat Bilkan - Yetkin Yildirim - Zeki Saritoprak - Mehmet Erdogan - Jane Louise Kandur - & Hakan Kosova

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Mawlid ad-Dayba'i by Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani

Paperback - 124 pages

Book Description : We say, and we are not shy to say it :
     Prophet Muhammad Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam is our Light;
     Prophet Muhammad Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam is our Heart;
     Prophet Muhammad Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam is our Life;
For without our Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam we would never have been guided to know of Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, nor of the Angels, the Prophets, the Books of Revelation nor of the Afterlife.

When our master 'Ali alayhis salaam was asked about the strength of his devotion to Allah's Prophet Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam he replied: "By Allah, we cherished him more than we did our children, our parents, and all of our possessions. He was much dearer to us than fresh water is for a thirsty soul." Such was the esteem and the honour the Prophet Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam was held in by his Companions. By the same token, the hearts of true believers ought to be filled with similar devotion to the Prophet Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam.

Sending blessings on Allah's Beloved Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam is certainly the best way of invoking him, in compliance with the command of the Lord Almighty. In thus blessing him we show him gratitude and acknowledge his countless favours to us. To send blessings on the Prophet Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam is only a negligible payment for the unending benefits and good we have seen through him. In truth, to thank the Prophet Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam is to thank Allah, and Allah Himself is Champion and Supporter of those who honour His Beloved Messenger Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam. Blessing the Prophet Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam is a token of devotion, obedience and the highest form of worship to bring the believer closer to Allah. The Almighty reserves the best of rewards and the most complete forgiveness for those who continually bless His Prophet Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam.

In obedience to the Divine Order and in expression of our love and admiration for the Treasurehouse of Allah's Munificence and the Manifestation of the Reality of The Almighty's Divine Names and Attributes, and in the blessed tradition of our ancestors and predecessors in faith, we present this book of perfumed verse dedicated to the love of our Master, and the Master of All Creation, Prophet Muhammad Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam, upon whom be the choicest of Allah's peace and blessings, and upon his Family, Companions, House and Followers, up to the Day of Rising.

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Yes, Meelad Celebration is Commendable by Mawlana Abdun Nabi Hamidi

A Point to Point reply to the ''majlisul Ulama's'' book - 'Moulood & the Shariah'

Paperback - 55 pages (A Silsila Sarwariah Qadriah Publication).
'' All muslims have always celebrated Meelad functions in the month of Rabi al-Awwal. They always gave charity in the nights of that month and expressed their happiness. It is a common practice of muslims that they particularly make mention events of those incidents which are related to the birth of Rasool-Allah (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam)'' --Shaykh Abd al-Haq Muhaddith al-Dehlwi 'alayhir rahman.

'' The way of this faqeer (Muhaajir Makki) is that I participate in the assembly of Moulood and I celebrate this function every year and regard this assembly as a source for blessing and I find enjoyment in Qiyaam (standing) '' --Hajji Imdadullah Muhaajir Makki 'alayhir rahman.

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Islam's First Eid Eid Meelad-un-Nabi Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam

Booklet - 42 Pages by Allama Kaukab Noorani Okarvi

Allama Kaukab says about Eid Meelad un-Nabi - '' celebrating the birth of the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam is the first and foremost 'Eid of the universe. This Eid concerns a personality but for whose creation there would have been no 'Eid and none to celebrate it. I do not insist that those who refuse to celebrate the birth of the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam do so, but it is beyond me not to punish those detractors who declare celebrating the Beloved of Allah's birthday to be a thing which is both ''pagan and innovative'' (shirk-o-bid'at).

This is so because my unbounded love for the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam prompts not to tolerate such utterances. Showing the mirror to the detractors of the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam is ordained by Allah Himself, and I am happy that my action in exposing such people is in accordance with the tradition set by Allah Himself. ''

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Kawateen Ki Mehfil-e-Milad (Sisters Milad Gathering) [Urdu only]

Paperback - 208 pages by Sajid ul Hashemi

This book in urdu is the ideal companion for all ladies/sisters events and gatherings for Mawlid -commemorating and celebrating the Birth of the Prophet Muhammad May Allah shower His Mercy upon him & Give him peace..

This valuable resource details the station (maqam) of the Beloved Prophet of Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam, as well as providing lyrics for Na'ts: poetry in praise of the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam.

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The Prophet : Commemorations, Visitation, and His Knowledge of the Unseen

Mawlid, Ziyara and Ilm al-Ghayb - Encyclopedia of Islamic Doctrine [Vol 3 ]
Paperback -225 pages by Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani

Excerpt Book Description : Have you ever wondered: What do the Imams and Scholars of mainstream Islam say about the permissibility of commemorating the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam's birthday (mawlid)? What about the view of a handful of modern ''Salafi'' (Wahhabi)scholars like Albani, Bin Baz, al-Jazairi, Mashhur Salman, Uthaymin and their followers who forbid it on the grounds that it is an innovation? Read the evidence and then decide for yourself.

Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds, and Peace and Blessings upon His Prophet and Messenger Muhammad, his family and all his companions. In Islam there are two festivals (eid - id ) : id al-Adha and id al-Fitr. Other commemorations like that of the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam's Birthday (mawlid), are neither obligatory nor forbidden. (Although many reason it should be compulsory). However, we have come to a time in which there is much complaining about the remembrance of the Beloved of Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam's Birthday. These objections stem from the ''Salafi'' (Wahhabi/Deobandi type) movements whose followers search for anything that their scholars might consider doubtful and use it as an excuse to mock and denigrate the faith of other Muslims.

To commemorate the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam's birthday is to celebrate Islam because the Beloved of Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam is the symbol of Islam. This book presents the facts and proofs relating to the commemoration of the Beloved Prophet's Birthday (mawlid) according to the Qur'an, the Sunnah (tradition), and the scholars of Islam... ''

This valuable book also goes into extensive detail about visting (ziyara) the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam's grave in Madina t'ul Munnawara, and provides comprehensive proof of the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam's Knowledge of the Unseen (ilm al-Ghayb).

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The Morning of Light : The Sun Rises over the Horizon of Prophethood

Paperback - 52 pages by Justice Shaykh Muhammad Karam Shah al-Azhari (d. 1419 AH)

THE MORNING OF LIGHT is a scholarly discourse examining the major issues relating to the auspicious birth of the last and final Messenger Muhammad (Allah bless him and grant him peace). The book opens with a narrative account of the events which took place at the time of the blessed birth. It then moves on to an analysis of the exact date as proven from authentic sources. There is an interesting and thought provoking discussion on the permissibility and validity of celebratory gatherings which draws attention to the fallacy of those who reject such celebrations and public manifestations of joy.

JUSTICE SHAYKH MUHAMMAD KARAM SHAH was from amongst the scholars of Al-Azhar and was one of the leading academics, intellectuals and thinkers of the twentieth century. He is the founder of the educational institution of Dar al-‘Ulum al-Muhammadiyyah al-Ghawthiyyah (DMG Bhera) and the Ghawthiyyah Girls College in Pakistan which has over one hundred and fifty branches in the Indian subcontinent. He is the author of the renowned five-volume Qur’anic exegesis Tafsir Diya’ al-Qur’an and the seven-volume masterpiece on the life of the final Messenger Muhammad (Allah bless him and grant him peace) Sirat Diya’ al-Nabi. He was a justice at the Supreme Court of Pakistan from 1982 till his death in 1998. He was a follower and shaykh in the spiritual path of the Chishti tariqah. He served the faith of Islam and the Muslims in many spheres of life including academia, education, journalism, judiciary, literature, oratory and spiritual guidance.

Leading scholars and mystics of his time testified to his spirituality and revivalism. In terms of spirituality, seeking the pleasure of Allah (Most High), possessing tremendous love and devotion towards the blessed Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace), concealing one’s own state and sheer steadfastness upon the Truth were amongst his great attributes. Thus, he was widely known as Diya’ al-Ummat, the luminary and light of the Islamic community.

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Mawlid : Celebrating the Birth of the Beloved Prophet Muhammad Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam

Booklet - 57 pages Shaykh Gibril Fouad. al-Haddad

Extract from the Book Introduction : The Sunni Muslim community should be fully conscious and forewarned of the fitna presently perpetrated by a Deobandi, ''Mufti'' Taqi Usmani, on the internet regarding the issue of celebrating the glorious Eid Mawlid un-Nabi Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam. Mufti Taqi Usmani condemns Mawlid outright. His views must be met with severe opposition and an open condemnation from all circles of the Muslim community.

This 'fatwa' was obviously placed on the internet as an open attack on the imaan and aqeeda of the Sunni Muslims or the righteous followers of the Ahl al-Sunnah w'al Jama'ah, of whose beliefs and teachings the majority of Muslims the world over ascribe to.

Alhamdulilah, it is through the conscientious efforts of scholars such as Shaykh Gibril Haddad yjay he has come to the defense of the Ahl as-Sunnah by providing a well researched answer to Mufti Taqi Usmani. He has also done a great service by silencing the opposition to the celebration of the greatest event in human history, the Birth of the Beloved Prophet Muhammad, Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam.... ---- by Shaykh Abdul Haadi al-Qadiri [Durban, South Africa]

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Milad-un-Nabi - Celebrating the Prophets Birth by Mufti Muhammad Khan Qadri

Booklet - 45 pages Compiled/Translated by Muhammad Sajid Younas

Milad-un-Nabi - A Critical Analysis:
Comprehensive refutation against those misguided few who oppose the the universal Muslim tradition of celebrating the blessed birth of the Beloved Messenger of Allah May Allah Bless him and grant him peace.

Contents:

Chapter One: Milad and the Sunnah of the Prophet May Allah Bless him and grant him Peace

Chapter Two: Views of the Ulema - Includes references in favour of Mawlid from; Ibn Jawzi, al-Sakhaawi, Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti, al-Qastalaani, ibn Taymiyya, Abu Zara' al-Iraaqi, ibn Hajr al-Makki, Mulla Ali al-Qari, al-Naseer al-Din (ba-bin Tabaakh), Jamal al-Din al-Kataani, Shah Abd 'al-Haq Muhaddith Dehlawi, Shah Wali-Ullah Muhaddith Dehlawi, Shah Abd ur Raheem Dehlawi, Abd 'al-Hayy Lakhnawi, Imdad Ullah Muhaajir Makki, Mazhar Ullah Mujaddidi, Muhammad Siddiq Hassan Khan Bhopali.

Chapter Three: Is Milad only Celebrated in the Sub-Continent ?

Chapter Four: Is the Milad gathering a Bid'ah ?

Chapter Five: Is the Day of Milad an Eid ?

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The Birth of the Prophet Muhammad: Devotional Piety in Sunni Islam

Hardback - 275 pages By Marion Holmes Katz

Summary:

In the medieval period, the birth (the Mawlid) of the Prophet Muhammad (May Allah bless him and grant him peace) was celebrated in popular narratives and ceremonies that expressed the religious agendas and aspirations of ordinary Muslims, including women.

This book examines the Mawlid from its origins to the present day and provides a new insight into how an aspect of everyday Islamic piety has been transformed by modernity. The book gives a window into the religious lives of medieval Muslim women, rather than focusing on the limitations that were placed on them and shows how medieval popular Islam was coherent and meaningful, not just a set of deviations from scholarly norms.

Concise in both historical and textual analysis, this book is an important contribution to our understanding of contemporary Muslim devotional practices and will be of great interest to postgraduate students and researchers of Islam, religious studies and medieval studies.

Intercession & The Recital of Mawlid by M.Farook Najmudeen

Paperback - 100 + xviii = 118 pages total

A small cross section of Muslims believe that every person has the ability to ask directly from Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala and that an intermediary is not required to intercede with Allah ta'ala on their behalf.
Using evidence from the Noble Quran and AHadith this book explains the Truth relating to who are eligible to ask Allah Almighty directly and also sets out to identify those persons that Allah Almighty himself has given permission to intercede.

Learned scholars from Al-Azhar University, Cairo have reviewed the material in this book and this institution has given its approval to the contents of this book. To quote an excerpt from their approval “….we would like to inform that the above mentioned book does not carry anything to contradict with the Islamic creed and there is no objection to publish this book”.

The inspiration for this book came when questions were put to a Fakir, who was giving discourse to a group of people.

“Why are people distracted in mind while in the midst of performing Salath?”

“Who are eligible to ask directly from Allah?”

It is the authors' intention to bring light and truth to a question that has been shrouded with confusion and misunderstanding. Insha-Allah. May we all be guided to the truth.

Recommended!!!

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