As far as we are concerned, we commemorate the Mawlid for no other reason but what Ibn Taymiya said, "Out of love and veneration of the Prophet." May Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala reward us according to this love and effort, and may Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala bless the one who said, "Let alone what the Christians claim about their Prophet, and you may praise Muhammad in any way you want and attribute to his essence all honours and to his status all greatness, for his merit has no limits that any expression by any speaker might reach." [Imam al-Busayri]
Mawlid an-Nabi 12 Rabbi al-Awwal 1432AH - 17.Feb.2011.
In remembrances of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad's s.a.w. It is fixed as the 12th day of the month of Rabbi al-Awwal in the Islamic calendar. Mawlid means birthday of a holy figure and al-Nabi means prophet.The day is commemorated with recollections of Prophet Muhammad's s.a.w life and significance. GCM recognized that some Muslims, do not celebrate it. But to those who do, may the day be not only a joyous occasion but a time to reappraise our observances of the Sunnahs of the Rasulullaah s.a.w.
Allahuma salli ala Muhammadin wa ala Aal-e Muhammad
O God! Shower thy blessings on Muhammad and the descendents of Muhammad
Rasulullah s.a.w was born on the 12th of Rabi al-Awwal into a respected family within the Quraysh tribal aristocracy of Makkah. Orphaned at a young age, he worked as an honest and well-liked shepard and merchant, before receiving a call to prophethood at the age of 40. His life story is dear to Muslims, and he is viewed as the model human being. Throughout the past fourteen centuries, Muslims have studied his sunnah (actions and sayings) in order to emulate him. While this effort is a daily one, the Milad al-Nabi (birthday of the Messenger) provides an opportunity for Muslims worldwide to gather informally to discuss Rasulullah s.a.w teaching and example, to recite poetry and sing praises in his honor, and to reflect on their own spiritual journey.
