A
Unique Way to Celebrate 12 Rabiul Awwal The
Holy Prophet of Islam and Allahs Messenger (peace be upon him) was born
on 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal . His birth took place in Makkah on a Monday in the house
known as Dar Al-Mawlid, in the year of the Elephant, which corresponds to 571
C.E. Both his father, Abdullah Ibn Abdul Muttalib, and mother, Amina Bint Wahab,
were well-known individuals. The Holy Prophet never knew his father, who had died
in the months before his birth. It was left to his grandfather to name him Muhammad
(s.a.w.). It is incumbent upon Muslims to know the importance of this noble Prophet
(pbuh) and to abide by the Quran, which was revealed to him |
Rabi'ul-Awwal
is the most significant month in the Islamic history, because humanity has
been blessed in this month by the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad , Sall-Allahu
alayhi wa sallam. Before the birth of the Holy Prophet, (Sall-Allahu alayhi wa
sallam), not only the Arabian peninsula, but also the so-called civilized nations
of Rome and Persia were drowned in the darkness of ignorance, superstitions, oppression
and unrest. The Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, came with the eternal
truth of Tawhid (Oneness of Allah), the only faith which provides a firm basis
for the real concepts of knowledge, equity and peace. It was this faith which
delivered humanity from ignorance and superstitions and spread the light of true
knowledge all over the world. 1)
Shereh Bukhari Imam Ahmad Qistalaani (radi Allahu anhu) states in his
most distinguished work "Mustataab Mawahibul Laduniyah" that Hazrat
Imam Zainul Aabideen (radi Allahu anhu) narrated from His father Hazrat Imam
Hussain (radi Allahu anhu) who narrated from His father Hazrat Ali Mushkil
Kusha (radi Allahu anhu) that the Beloved Prophet (Sall Allaho Alaihi Wa Sallam)
has stated," 14000 years before the creation of Hazrat Adam (Alaihis
Salaam) I was a Noor by my creator." 2) Hazrat Abu Bakr
Siddique (radi Allahu anhu) says, "Whosoever spends one dirham on
the birthday (Moulood) of the Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam), he will
be with me in Jannat." (An Ne'matul Kubra) 3) The Beloved Prophet
Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam celebrated his
own Milad by having fast. When the Beloved Prophet Muhammad Salla Allahu ta'ala
'alayhi wa Sallam was asked about the fast of Monday. He Salla Allahu ta'ala
'alayhi wa Sallam said: "I took birth and the Quran was revealed
upon me in this day." (Mishkat Sharif, Page 179) 4) The
blessed and distinguished Sahabi-e-Rasool Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radi
Allahu anhu) states, "When the beloved Prophet (Sall Allaho Alaihi Wa
Sallam) used to smile then the walls would glow with his Noor."
(Mawahibul Laduniyah pg 271 vol 1, Anwaarul Muhammadiya pg 133, Shifa Shareef
pg 39, Hashia Shamail Tirmizi pg 16, Shara Shifa Mulla Ali Qaari, Madarijun
Nabuiwat (Persian) pg 12, Hujatullahi Alal Alameen pg 689) 5)Hadrat
Abdullah Ibn Abbas Radi Allahu anhu reported that one day at his home
he was discussing with others the events of the birth of our beloved Prophet
Sayyedina Muhammad Mustufa Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam and the listeners
were enhanced by what they heard, they thanked Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala and
sent Durood upon our Beloved Prophet Sayyedina Muhammad Mustufa Salla Allahu
ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam. t that moment our Beloved Prophet S! ayyedina Muhammad
Mustufa Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam came, to them suddenly and said
to them, " My Intercession for you is made accepted" (Kitabul-
Tanweer, p25) 6) It is reported in Tirmizi Shareef that the Prophet
(sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) was great in eyes and grand in heart. His face
was brilliant, shining like a full moon and was brightly coloured. His forehead
was broad, wide and the beard was thick." 7) It is on the authority
of Hazrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari (radi Allahu anhu) that the Prophet (sall
Allaho alaihi wasallam) said, "I am Muhammad and Ahmed and I am the one
who came after all the Prophets (Khaatimun Nabiyeen) and I am the one who
will give Hashr to the creation (in other words all will be present before
the Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) on Maidaan-e-Hashr) and I am the
Prophet of Mercy." (Musnad Imam Ahmed - Muslim) 8) Hazrat
Abi bin Ka'ab (radi Allahu anhu) reports that the Prophet (sall Allaho
alaihi wasallam) said, "On the day of Qiyamaah I will be the Leader and
Khatib of all the Ambia (Alaihimus Salaam) and I will be the master of their
intercession and I do not say this out of pride." 9) Hazrat Abdullah
ibn Ka'ab (radi Allahu anhu) narrated: "I heard Kaab bin Maalik (radi
Allahu anhu) talking about his failure to join (the Ghazwa of) Tabuk. He said,
"When I greeted Allah's Nabi (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) , his face
was glittering with happiness, for whenever Allah's Messenger (sall Allaho
alaihi wasallam) was happy, his (blessed) face used to glitter, as if it was
a piece of the moon, and we used to recognise (his happiness) from his face."
(Bukhari) 10) Hazrat Ali Radi Allahu anhu says, "Whosoever
respects the Meelad Shareef and is a means of motivating a Meelad gathering,
He will take from this world the gift of Imaan and He will enter Jannat without
any questioning." (An Ne'matul Kubra) ************************************************** A
Special Message from Ameer-e-Sunni Dawate Islami **************************************************
Maahe
Rabi-un-Noor Mubarak!!! Assalam u Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu! Hope
you are well by the grace of Almighty Allah and the Blessings of His Beloved Prophet
(Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). The
Blessed Month of Rabi-un-Noor has already begun. May Allah Subhanahu Wa taala
make this month blessed for us. Let
us try to celebrate this Blessed Month in a unique way, a 7-point program mentioned
below. *
Recite Durood Shareef 12000 times or at least 1200 times in 12 Days *
Recite 12 Sipaarahs of the Holy Quran or at least 12 Rukus in 12 Days *
Feed at least 12 needy. *
Visit at least 12 sick people and also try to arrange medicines for them. *
Try to arrange the gathering for Meelad-e-Mustafa (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)
in the form of Noorie Mehfil. *
Visit places where the gatherings for Meelad-e-Mustafa (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)
and Praise of the Beloved Prophet (Sallallahu Alaiahi Wasallam) are arranged in
the form of Noorie Mehfils or Ijtemas. *
Decorate your residence and its surrounding with the special flags of Eid Meelad-un-Nabi
(Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and enlighten it with attractive lights. May
Allah Taala make this month a great blessing for us. ---
Aameen. Kaam
Woh Le Lijiye! Tumko jo Raazi kare! Theek ho naame RAZA! Tumpe Karodo
Durood!
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