Eid Milad un Nabi is not actually an ‘Eid’ decreed on the
Muslims, but a choice based celebration made on the birth day of Muhammad Peace
Be Upon Him (PBUH).
Muhammad PBUH was born on 12 Rabiul awal. Muslims around the
sub continent celebrate this prestigious day with great zeal. Many tend to send
halwa (muslim sweet dish) to neighbours and friends while others fast on this
day.
Though, considered a bidat in religion by some scholars, the
actual date of celebration of Milad un Nabi vary from scholar to scholar.
As per Islamic Supreme Council Dot Com, “The oldest source
that mentions a public commemoration of the Mawlid is in Ibn Jubayr’s (540-614)
Rihal (“Travels”), p. 114-115:
But if we take Shariah (Quran, ahadith and Ashaab) as the
sole guidance for muslims, neither there is any specific mention that states
the celebration is prohibited.
Therefore, muslims are divided on the topic.
Few sects of muslims prefer to celebrate the precious day
with zeal, while others prefer to pray silently. Interestingly, both can be
followed by younger muslims as the actions for the deeds will only be answered
by Allah himself.
What to do on Eid Milad un Nabi?
1.Remember poor people: Give them food to eat if
you can, instead of sending that halwa to your neighbor – they can make their
own halwas.
2.Pray for humanity: Pay to Allah for a better
world
3.Try to learn more islam: The best way to learn
Islam is by reading books yourself. Remember, if you listen to one Islamic
scholar, you will go one side, another scholar will say something else. In the
end, it is best to derive your own conclusion in the light of what you have
learned.
Finally, Eid Milad un Nabi can be said as a day of celebration,
and it is celebrated in many countries of all over the world.
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