Prominent Early Scholars and Their Views on Mawlid al-Nabi Here is a list of ten influential early Islamic scholars and their views on the celebration of Mawlid al-Nabi, including quotes and references where available: 1. Imam Abu Hanifa (699-767 CE) Position: Generally Silent View: Imam Abu Hanifa did not explicitly address Mawlid celebrations in his […]
Who Was Ibn Taymiyya? Ibn Taymiyya (661–728 AH / 1263–1328 CE) was a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian of the medieval period. He is widely respected for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence, theology, and philosophy. Born in Harran (present-day Turkey), Ibn Taymiyya was known for his rigorous approach to Islamic scholarship and his advocacy for […]
Mawlid al-Nabi Celebrations Around the World Mawlid al-Nabi, the celebration of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, holds a significant place in Islamic tradition and varies widely in its observance across the globe. In many countries, this auspicious occasion is marked by elaborate festivities, public gatherings, and religious ceremonies, reflecting diverse cultural practices and interpretations […]
Hadith in Favor of Celebrating Mawlid Hadith on Fasting on Mondays English: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was asked about fasting on Mondays, and he replied, “That is the day on which I was born and the day on which I received revelation” (Sahih Muslim). This hadith is often cited to support the […]
In Favor of Celebrating Mawlid 1. Surah Yunus (10:58) English: “Say: In the bounty of Allah and in His mercy – in that let them rejoice; it is better than what they accumulate.” In this verse, Allah Almighty commands believers to rejoice in His bounty and mercy. Many scholars interpret this as an indication to […]
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وَأَقِيمُواْ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ وَءَاتُواْ ٱلزَّكَوٰةَ وَٱرۡكَعُواْ مَعَ ٱلرَّـٰكِعِينَ Transliteration:( Wa aqeemus salaata wa aatuz zakaata warka’oo ma’ar raaki’een ) 43. And establish Prayer (83) and give Zakaat and bow with those who bow (in worship and obedience) (84). The verse you’ve quoted is from Surah Al-Baqarah in the Quran. Let’s delve into its meaning in English: Translation of Surah […]
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وَٱسۡتَعِينُواْ بِٱلصَّبۡرِ وَٱلصَّلَوٰةِۚ وَإِنَّهَا لَكَبِيرَةٌ إِلَّا عَلَى ٱلۡخَٰشِعِينَ Transliteration:( Wasta’eenoo bissabri was Salaah; wa innahaa lakabee ratun illaa alal khaashi’een ) 45. And seek help through patience and prayer. And without doubt, prayer is difficult but to those who are humble and God-fearing Let me delve into the profound meaning of this verse from the […]
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ٱلَّذِينَ يَجۡتَنِبُونَ كَبَـٰٓئِرَ ٱلۡإِثۡمِ وَٱلۡفَوَٰحِشَ إِلَّا ٱللَّمَمَۚ إِنَّ رَبَّكَ وَٰسِعُ ٱلۡمَغۡفِرَةِۚ هُوَ أَعۡلَمُ بِكُمۡ إِذۡ أَنشَأَكُم مِّنَ ٱلۡأَرۡضِ وَإِذۡ أَنتُمۡ أَجِنَّةٞ فِي بُطُونِ أُمَّهَٰتِكُمۡۖ فَلَا تُزَكُّوٓاْ أَنفُسَكُمۡۖ هُوَ أَعۡلَمُ بِمَنِ ٱتَّقَىٰٓ 32. Those who keep away from major (38) sins and indecencies (39), except that they approached sins and kept themselves aloof (40). Surely your […]
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وَوَصَّيۡنَا ٱلۡإِنسَٰنَ بِوَٰلِدَيۡهِ حَمَلَتۡهُ أُمُّهُۥ وَهۡنًا عَلَىٰ وَهۡنٖ وَفِصَٰلُهُۥ فِي عَامَيۡنِ أَنِ ٱشۡكُرۡ لِي وَلِوَٰلِدَيۡكَ إِلَيَّ ٱلۡمَصِيرُ 14. And We have stressed man (25) concerning his parents. The mother bears the child, undergoing weakness upon weakness (26). And his weaning takes two years (27). So be grateful to Me and to your parents (28), And […]
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يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوٓاْ إِذَا نُودِيَ لِلصَّلَوٰةِ مِن يَوۡمِ ٱلۡجُمُعَةِ فَٱسۡعَوۡاْ إِلَىٰ ذِكۡرِ ٱللَّهِ وَذَرُواْ ٱلۡبَيۡعَۚ ذَٰلِكُمۡ خَيۡرٞ لَّكُمۡ إِن كُنتُمۡ تَعۡلَمُونَ Transliteration:( Yaaa ayyuhal lazeena aamanoo izaa noodiya lis-Salaati miny yawmil Jumu’ati fas’aw ilaa zikril laahi wa zarul bai’; zaalikum khayrul lakum in kuntum ta’lamoon ) 9.O you who believe! When the call (23) is made for Salaatul Jumu’ah (24), then hasten (25) to the rememberance of Allah, and leave (26) aside business. That […]