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When was the Prophet of Islam Born? by Rashduct4luv(op): 10:13am On Sep 06, 2024
When Was the Prophet of Islam - Salallaahu alayhi wa sallam - Born?

Popular but Unreliable Stories Series III

By Aboo Naasir - Hafidhahu-Llaah

There is hard evidence in the books of hadeeth and history that the Prophet, Muhammad (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam), was born on a Monday and that he was born in the Year of the Elephant. As such, no known difference occurs among the people of knowledge on these points. However, that he was born in the month of Rabiu al-Awwal and specifically on its 12th day, although popular, is unreliable! The problem is compounded by the difference in the dates cited in the books of history.

Imam Ibn Katheer (d. 774 AH) – the author of the widely read book of Tafseer – has uniquely compiled the various dates that have been mentioned: Some say he was born on 17th Rabiu al-Awwal, others cite 2nd Rabiu al-Awwal and some others gave 8th Rabiu al-Awwal. 10th Rabiu al-Awwal, 17th Rabiu al-Awwal and 22nd Rabiu al-Awwal were also given in different sources. Other sources even said he was born in the month of Ramadan! Yet, no one of these dates – not any – is transmitted with an authentic chain!

The most deserving of attention is that collected by Ibn Abee Shaybah in his Musannaf from ‘Affan on the authority of Sa’eed bin Meenaa from Jabir bin Abdullah and Abdullah bin Abbass that: “The Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) was born in the Year of the Elephant on the 12th day of Rabiu al-Awwal...” [al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah 2/260]. Apart from the fact that giving the chain of report includes a declaration that this report is weak and unreliable, Imam Ibn Katheer expressly said, “It has a broken chain.” [al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah 3/109]. And this is clear. ‘Affan bin Muslim as-Saffaar, a 10th category reporter cited the report from Sa’eed bin Meenaa, a tabi’ee in the 3rd category. [See Taqreeb at-Tahdheeb no. 2649 and 5200]. Shaykh Muhammad bin Abdullah al-‘Ushan included this date in his book on Maa shaa’a walam yathbut fee as-Seerat an-Nabawiyyah (Popular But Unreliable Reports Cited in the Prophet’s Biography) pg. 5-10, and Dr. Akram Diyaa al-‘Umaree who stipulated to give only reliable reports in his book about the Prophet’s biography did not even mention any of the dates at all.

So, that the Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) was born on 12th Rabiu al-Awwal lacks evidence. He - sallallaahu alayhi wasallam - had said, “It suffices for a man to prove himself a liar when he goes on narrating whatever he hears”. (Muslim 7).

Dear reader, the fact remains that our religion is based on proven facts and Allah the Mighty and Sublime has promised and actually preserved it from any inclusions and deletions. If the actual date of birth of the Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) has any act of worship consequent upon it, it would have been authentically preserved. The message of the Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) is centred upon rejecting every other deity and giving servitude to Allah Alone, FOLLOWING the Messenger (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam), not upon baseless suppositions and religious innovations.

Allahu al-Musta’an.

Sourced here

Also read In Madeenah Singing And Drumming Welcomed The Prophet Salallaahu'Alayhi Wasallam

Re: When was the Prophet of Islam Born? by Rashduct4luv(op): 8:43am On Sep 11, 2024
Antlislaam:
Quran didn't narrates the birth of Muhammad
Yes, it is not Muhammad's biography like the Bible!
Re: When was the Prophet of Islam Born? by Rashduct4luv(op): 9:05am On Sep 13, 2024
Antlislaam:
But quran narrates the birth of your Isa Jesus, so what will you say about that?
It did narrate the birth and whatever is useful from his life!

The Qur'an didn't narrate the biography of Jesus!
Re: When was the Prophet of Islam Born? by etrouble: 11:02am On Sep 13, 2024
Antlislaam:
But you are aware that Muhammad's father was an idolater?
Shey Ogun wan kee you ni? Must you come here if you are mentally unstable? Have the mods too become religious fanatics ni? Or why would the mods allow his id to be registered on Nairaland in the first instance?
Re: When was the Prophet of Islam Born? by Nwaikpe: 11:02am On Sep 13, 2024
When the world still knew PEACE
Re: When was the Prophet of Islam Born? by AmalaAtiEwedu: 11:04am On Sep 13, 2024
I read all the fatwahs of Osama Bin Laden this week.

So inspiring 🥺

I encourage all muslim brothers to read it. 😮‍💨
Re: When was the Prophet of Islam Born? by etrouble: 11:04am On Sep 13, 2024
Nwaikpe:
When the world still knew PEACE
Yes, before Christian Missionaries came to buy your forefathers and exported them to Europe and America
Re: When was the Prophet of Islam Born? by Olympiacos(m): 11:05am On Sep 13, 2024
Mohammed the Founder of terrorism.
Re: When was the Prophet of Islam Born? by santaclaws:
etrouble:
Shey Ogun wan kee you ni? Must you come here if you are mentally unstable? Have the mods too become religious fanatics ni? Or why would the mods allow his id to be registered on Nairaland in the first instance?
Muslim wey dey use 0gun swear for person... LOL

Nairaland ehhhh 🤣🤣🤣
Re: When was the Prophet of Islam Born? by etrouble: 11:05am On Sep 13, 2024
Olympiacos:
Mohammed the Founder of terrorism.
What did your own father found? Mental illness and fake drugs?
Re: When was the Prophet of Islam Born? by etrouble: 11:06am On Sep 13, 2024
santaclaws:
Muslim wey dey use Ogun swear for person... LOL

Nairaland ehhhh 🤣🤣🤣
Just stay in one place among your family members so that Ogun go know where to come direct
Re: When was the Prophet of Islam Born? by ShoeGetSize: 11:07am On Sep 13, 2024
You mean you have been celebrating his birthday all this time and you don't know when he was born? He was born 4 years after the death of his father. Ask AntiChristian and he will tell you. grin
Re: When was the Prophet of Islam Born? by etrouble: 11:07am On Sep 13, 2024
AmalaAtiEwedu:
I read all the fatwahs of Osama Bin Laden this week.

So inspiring 🥺

I encourage all muslim brothers to read it. 😮‍💨
Available. Ask your Christian Missionaries the ones they used to export your forefathers to Europe and America under chains
Re: When was the Prophet of Islam Born? by AmalaAtiEwedu: 11:08am On Sep 13, 2024
Aisha was pimped to prophet mohammed by her very own father abubarkar when she was only 6 years old cry
Re: When was the Prophet of Islam Born? by santaclaws:
etrouble:
Just stay in one place among your family members so that Ogun go know where to come direct
You want to insult me too? That your ogun will still kill you very soon if you don't repent...

You don't know that your ogun trembles when he sees children of the Most High God? Ogun the midget demon of iron rust that drinks dirty palm oil... Tueh! 🤮🤢

Your ogun head scatter for main road, dog chop am!
Re: When was the Prophet of Islam Born? by AmalaAtiEwedu: 11:09am On Sep 13, 2024
Antlislaam:
But you are aware that Muhammad's father was an idolater?
Then he gave birth to a paedophile
Re: When was the Prophet of Islam Born? by BeigJawnson(m): 11:11am On Sep 13, 2024
Rashduct4luv:
When Was the Prophet of Islam - Salallaahu alayhi wa sallam - Born?

Popular but Unreliable Stories Series III

By Aboo Naasir - Hafidhahu-Llaah

There is hard evidence in the books of hadeeth and history that the Prophet, Muhammad (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam), was born on a Monday and that he was born in the Year of the Elephant. As such, no known difference occurs among the people of knowledge on these points. However, that he was born in the month of Rabiu al-Awwal and specifically on its 12th day, although popular, is unreliable! The problem is compounded by the difference in the dates cited in the books of history.

Imam Ibn Katheer (d. 774 AH) – the author of the widely read book of Tafseer – has uniquely compiled the various dates that have been mentioned: Some say he was born on 17th Rabiu al-Awwal, others cite 2nd Rabiu al-Awwal and some others gave 8th Rabiu al-Awwal. 10th Rabiu al-Awwal, 17th Rabiu al-Awwal and 22nd Rabiu al-Awwal were also given in different sources. Other sources even said he was born in the month of Ramadan! Yet, no one of these dates – not any – is transmitted with an authentic chain!

The most deserving of attention is that collected by Ibn Abee Shaybah in his Musannaf from ‘Affan on the authority of Sa’eed bin Meenaa from Jabir bin Abdullah and Abdullah bin Abbass that: “The Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) was born in the Year of the Elephant on the 12th day of Rabiu al-Awwal...” [al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah 2/260]. Apart from the fact that giving the chain of report includes a declaration that this report is weak and unreliable, Imam Ibn Katheer expressly said, “It has a broken chain.” [al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah 3/109]. And this is clear. ‘Affan bin Muslim as-Saffaar, a 10th category reporter cited the report from Sa’eed bin Meenaa, a tabi’ee in the 3rd category. [See Taqreeb at-Tahdheeb no. 2649 and 5200]. Shaykh Muhammad bin Abdullah al-‘Ushan included this date in his book on Maa shaa’a walam yathbut fee as-Seerat an-Nabawiyyah (Popular But Unreliable Reports Cited in the Prophet’s Biography) pg. 5-10, and Dr. Akram Diyaa al-‘Umaree who stipulated to give only reliable reports in his book about the Prophet’s biography did not even mention any of the dates at all.

So, that the Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) was born on 12th Rabiu al-Awwal lacks evidence. He - sallallaahu alayhi wasallam - had said, “It suffices for a man to prove himself a liar when he goes on narrating whatever he hears”. (Muslim 7).

Dear reader, the fact remains that our religion is based on proven facts and Allah the Mighty and Sublime has promised and actually preserved it from any inclusions and deletions. If the actual date of birth of the Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) has any act of worship consequent upon it, it would have been authentically preserved. The message of the Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) is centred upon rejecting every other deity and giving servitude to Allah Alone, FOLLOWING the Messenger (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam), not upon baseless suppositions and religious innovations.

Allahu al-Musta’an.

Sourced here

Also read In Madeenah Singing And Drumming Welcomed The Prophet Salallaahu'Alayhi Wasallam
Okay
Re: When was the Prophet of Islam Born? by BeigJawnson(m): 11:12am On Sep 13, 2024
santaclaws:
You want to insult me too? That your ogun will still kill you very soon if you don't repent... You don't know that your ogun trembles when he sees children of the most high God? Midget god of iron rust... Tueh!

Your ogun head scatter for main road, dog chop am!
grin
Re: When was the Prophet of Islam Born? by BeigJawnson(m): 11:13am On Sep 13, 2024
ShoeGetSize:
You mean you have been celebrating his birthday all this time and you don't know when he was born? He was born 4 years after the death of his father. Ask AntiChristian and he will tell you. grin
grin grin
Re: When was the Prophet of Islam Born? by Ekrenji: 11:16am On Sep 13, 2024
Rashduct4luv:
Yes, it is not Muhammad's biography like the Bible!
That is a lame excuse. How come there are many things in the Quran that has to do with personal affairs Muhammad especially things that had to do with his quarrels with his wives, his privileges to enjoy worldly things like women, and war booties?
Re: When was the Prophet of Islam Born? by chipet67(m): 11:18am On Sep 13, 2024
Antlislaam:
But you are aware that Muhammad's father was an idolater?
Lol. Wetin be this.
Re: When was the Prophet of Islam Born? by Antoeni(m): 11:42am On Sep 13, 2024
What the Gain of Being a Woman in Islam?


Islam is the fastest growing religion because:

1. Muslim women remain at home and their only job is to make babies.

2. If you leave Islam, you are apostate and can get killed.

3. Anyone marrying a Muslim must convert to Islam.

4. In West, more children you have, you get more state benefits.

5. A Muslim man is allowed up to 4 wives.
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