Today is the blessed birthday of the Prophet of Islam (sallalahu’alayhi was-salam), there are celebrations throughout the traditional Muslim world.

Muhummad (S) was a man of incredible importance to the world at large. This illiterate orphan (S), has deeply impacted the 1 billion Muslims who are alive today and the billions who have passed before us. Michael H. Hart’s book “The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History” lists him as the number 1 most influential person in history.

A reading of his life story is important for every Muslim and non-Muslim alike.

Humza Yusuf writes about him here.

Pysche of Love has a beautiful entry collecting some of the descriptions of the Prophet (S).

Deenport is offering a download of a Mawlid celebration held at Faraz Rabbani’s house (from SunniPath).

A link to a in-depth description of the Prophet’s (S) speech at Deenport.