Mawlid An-Nabiyy
The Birth Month of Prophet Muhammad
During the blessed lunar month of Rabi^ul Awwal, Muslims around the world commemorate the birth month of Prophet Muhammad, sallallahu ^alayhi wa sallam.
Celebrating the Mawlid was neither practiced at the time of the Prophet nor for several hundred years after his death. It was not until the early part of the 7th hijriyy century that this occasion was first celebrated.
This was an innovation – a new practice – that was begun by Al-Mudhaffar, the King of Irbil, in Iraq. Al-Mudhaffar was a grand and generous Muslim king.
He gathered many scholars from near and far to participate in this honorable celebration. The scholars of both the East and the West judged this innovation as a good, rewardable practice that honors the Prophet.
Since that time, Muslims all over the world have been celebrating the Mawlid by gathering together, reciting verses of the Holy Qur’an, reading the story of the Mawlid, telling the stories of some of the marvelous incidents that were associated with his birth, feeding the people and giving charity, showing dedication to the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم , and uniting in their love for him.
Some Facts To Share With Your Little One:
- Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم was born on Monday, the 12th of the month of Rabi^ ul-‘Awwal, in the Year of the Elephant.
- The Prophet was born in the honorable city of Makkah.
- Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم is the son of ^Abdullah, the son of ^Abdul Muttalib, the son of Hashim, the son of ^Abdu Manaf, from the Arab tribe of Quraysh.
- His lineage goes back to Prophet Isma^il, the son of Prophet Ibrahim.
- The Prophet’s father was ^Abdullah, and his mother was Aminah, the daughter of Wahb.
Prophet Muhammad’s Manners
Some tid-bits to share with your family:
Our Prophet was attributed the best of attributes. If someone hurt him, he would not hurt him back; rather, he would pardon and forgive.
He was extremely courageous. In the battles, he would physically lead the Muslims at the front lines, and only the most courageous among the companions would be in line with him. The others would protect themselves behind the Prophet.
He was extremely generous. Once, a man who had just embraced Islam came to the Prophet and asked that he gjve him something. The Prophet gave him a flock of sheep filling the area between two mountains. This man rushed to his people and told them, ‘Embrace Islam, for Muhammad gives things away in the way that one does not fear poverty!”
He was the best of creation, yet he was humble and detached from this world.
He was truthful, trustworthy, kind to his relatives, chaste, generous, and brave. He was obedient to Allah all the time, in every circumstance and situation, and with every breath.
He was profoundly articulate and advised others perfectly.
He was full of mercy and sympathy for others.
He was charitable and full of pity for others.
He was the caretaker of the poor, the needy, the orphans, the widows, and the weak. He loved the needy and attended their funerals, and he visited the sick among them.
He spoke to the people with kindness and gentleness, faced them when he was speaking, and would not turn his face away until they were finished speaking.
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December
AICP Winter Seminar
Annual Islamic Seminar held at our center. Open to our families and community.
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February
Isra' & Mi^raj
School celebration of Prophet Muhammad's night journey and ascension.
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March
15th of Sha^ban & Ramadan
The month of fasting. Daily lessons are offered at our center for our families & community. Dinner served.
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