In this holy month of Rabi Awwal we are trying to remember and commemorate the birth of our Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings Be Upon Him). We are trying to do this while others are commemorating all sorts of anniversaries, whether it be marriage or birth, school or work related. In today’s times it seems even websites get their own anniversaries. You know where to look to find all these.
But, still, we have come a long way. From being basically banned as rejected ‘bidaa’ to be run and hid from, Mawlid ‘programs’ are being held all across the US.
Modern day Muslims… we like to say to ourselves, “in this month let us learn about the Prophet (Peace and Blessings Be Upon Him)”. Even today’s Wahabis are starting to bend and accept forms of “Mawlid” which solely involves learning. Frankly, when the enemies of the Prophet (S) are agreeing with you on ‘Mawlid’, then that should make anyone think twice about their actions.
Other forms of “Mawlid” involve outrageously loud speaker systems blasting various nasheeds, others include what can only be described as pale imitations of laser light shows and flashy PowerPoint ™ presentations.
Yet, still… Where is the humble, traditional understanding of Mawlid, and why are Muslims abandoning it for one polar extreme of ‘celebration’ or the other? It seems the focus has become the program rather than the reason for the program.
Alas.. probably doing something is better than nothing… isn’t it?
So.. where does that put me and you. It leaves me only with a need for a short, simple dua.
BismillahirRahmanirRahim
Let me put my need for various forms of stimulation, whether it be intellectual, visual or auditory, aside and try to commemorate Mawlid in the most spiritually authentic way possible. The way that is most pleasing to you, Ya Rabbi and best suited to our Prophet (S).
Ya Rabbi, help me remember the significance of the Prophet’s (S) birth and his being sent.
Let me reflect on how far I have fallen from his noble example. Let me learn lessons from the community which has fallen apart. Save us from these disgraceful times, ya Rabbi.
Let me remember the sacrifices that were part of his blessed life.
Let me feel it. Let me make Salawat with meaning, with purpose.
Save me and those I love from the evils of this generation and how they have abandoned the Prophet’s lifestyle. Make this year one which I become closer to that lifestyle. Help my family go towards that lifestyle, in reality and not just words Ya Rabbi. Open more doors up for us Ya Rabbi.
Ameen.
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Assalamu alaikum
Ameen thumma Ameen,
Wassalamu alaikum
As-salaamu Alaikum,
Amin.
wasalaam,
Salaam ‘Alaikum
Mash’Allah.
Salaam ‘alaikum,
A beautiful post.
May Allah bless you and your Sheykh.
Salaam ‘alaykum dear brother,
Alhamdolillah, what a beautiful dua. May God grant you and your family that and more, ameen.
Warmly,
Baraka
Bismillah,
Assalamu alaikum Sidi,
Ameen thumma ameen!
MashaAllah, it was beautifully written. May Allah bless you immensely.
Ma’salama.
Sufyan Yunus
BismillahirRahmanirRahim,
Selam aleykum Sidi,
Amin, Amin, Amin Ya Rabbil alamin.
MashAllah to you for this reminder for us who are far away from the dergah!
Assalamu alaikkum wa rahmathullahi wa barakathhu,
Audhu billahi minshaittan nirrajeem,
Bismillah hirrahman nirraheem…
Dear Brother,
Thanks for such a beautiful post. I was actually thinking of writing something about Mawlid which people should know. I would like to add few things, a piece of information about Mawlid Sherif.
Mawild has been practised from Hijri 12th. Our Prophet sal, RAHMATHUL ALAMEEN, he deserves to be praised in all the possible ways we could think of, anthan shamsun antha badhrun….This universe belongs to him and it is just for him allah subhanatala has made everything, if not for him we will not exist. He is the most affectionate person ever lived and will ever come in this universe. His love for his UMMAH has no words to be described.
Arabs are the best poets in the world and there is no language in the world can string the words (adjectives) like a string of pearl then in Arabic language. It is said that people of our prophet sal time and his immediate followers writes poem on prophet sal, praising him in such a way that our prophet sal happily smiles at it. This has been practised for more than 1000 years and in recent times people are saying this is bi’dah. Now its time for those people to think, Would you believe in something that happened over 1000 years or would you believe someone who came in less than 100 years and says all this is bi’dah ASTHOUFIRULLA.
Insha allah, May Allah subhanatala make our Eman, Ehsan and Taqwa very strong.
May Allah subahanatala guide us all in the right path and protect us from the cursed shaytan.
Al-Fatiha.
MashaAllah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala
Ameen to the beautiful post and the above dua by brother Mohamed Hasan.
and may Allah (subhanahu wa ta’ala) help us to love and follow the Prophet (salAllahu alaihi wasalam) in the way most pleasing to Him. And practice this religion in the way most pleasing to Him (subhanahu wa ta’ala)
ameen.
AA- Yursil,
What a much-needed reminder on the true nature of the Mawlid. But let’s not take digs at the various paths that others have taken to realize the love for their beloved, lest the oppressed become the oppressor.
“Alas.. probably doing something is better than nothing… isn’t it?”
Indeed it is.
I like the dua. Ameen to the dua.
However, im not convinced for the need for mawlid. If there was a real need for it, why didn’t the sahaba do it? Their society was superbly messed up before the Prophet came and made them into an upright community. They should have indeed been the first to commemmorate this if there was something (ican’t think of the word:-)) about it.
BismillahirRahmanirRahim
Salamu’alaykum,
Welcome to you on my website alwaysred. Is the word you are looking for “good”? I think there is plenty good about Mawlid
I think those without exposure don’t have a good understanding of what is meant by Mawlid.
Setting aside any day to remember the Prophet’s birth (S) is a day of Mawlid. For those who love the Prophet (S) it such remembrance is continuous and happens throughout the year. In this month, there are Mawlid programs every weekend when it is convenient, but also there are associations of people remembering the Prophet (S) throughout the year. But also there are Mawlids well after this time period of the anniversary of the Prophet’s (S) birth.
The Prophet (S) celebrated Mawlid every Monday by fasting:
It was narrated from Abu Qutaadah al-Ansaari (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) was asked about fasting on Mondays. He said, “On that day I was born and on that day the Revelation came to me.” (Narrated by Muslim, 1978)
So the Prophet (S) gave importance to the day of his birth. We who are commemorating Maulid personally fast on Mondays throughout the year, as much as possible, to remember his blessed birth. Since there is no limit to the Salawat we are supposed to send on him (as any scholar should tell you), many people find that fasting plus doing Salawat is good as well to help with remembrance.
I think there is a lot of good in it.
Saalam and thanks for the post.
you post is linked to my blog as well.
peace!
As-salamu alaykum sayyidi,
Jazak Allahu khayran, this post was quite nice.
I just want to ask something that I hope doesn’t get taken it the wrong way. But do you think it’s fair to label Wahhabis “the enemies of the Prophet (S)”? Perhaps you didn’t mean that all Salafis are such, but is it not still a bit harsh? What about, for instance, those Salafis who join the Mawlid simply out of love for Sayyiduna Rasul Allah, salla Allahu `alayhi wa alihi wa sallama?
Of course, we condemn what many say to demean his blessed rank, or that of his blessed Family, or that of his blessed Friends, salla Allahu `alayhi wa alihi wa sallama. However, I think that many Salafis highly esteem and venerate the Beloved, salla Allahu `alayhi wa alihi wa sallama, as befits his due right. As such, I don’t think it’s fair to characterize Salafis as “enemies of the Prophet (S).” After all, they are, like us, people of “la ilaha illa Allah, Muhammad Rasul Allah” salla Allahu `alayhi wa alihi wa sallama.
If I am mistaken or have misunderstood your words, please correct me. May Allah ta`ala reward you abundantly in this month and always. Please also keep me in your prayers.
wa salam