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As gathered from evidences presented by various scholars of Ahlus Sunna Wal Jamaa

The Holy Quran states:
[/b]Say, 'O Prophet,' (sallAllahu alaihi wa sallam) “In Allah’s 'grace' and 'mercy' let them 'rejoice'. That is far better than whatever 'wealth' they amass.”
- Qur'an 10:58

[b]One tafsir of this ayah can be found as follows:

Tafsir:
Regarding this, there is a Hadith from Sayyidina Anas (radi Allahu ta'ala anh) where it has been reported that the Holy Prophet (sallAllahu alaihi wa sallam) said, 'fadl', (grace), of Allah denotes the Qur'an and 'rahmah' (mercy) means that you were blessed with the taufiq (ability) of reciting the Qur'an and acting in accordance with it.'
- Ruh al-Ma`ani from Ibn Marduwayh

Other tafsirs of the same ayah plus corroborating ayahs that strengthen this position can be found as follows:

And Sayyidina Abdullah ibn Abbas (radi Allahu ta'ala anh) narrates that 'fadl' means the Qur'an, and 'rahmah' refers to the Holy Prophet (sallAllahu alaihi wa sallam) [himself]...
- Maarif-ul-Quran

The below verse also refers directly to the holy Prophet (sallAllahu alaihi wa sallam) as the 'mercy' of Allah;

The Holy Quran states:
And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad] (sallAllahu alaihi wa sallam), except as a 'mercy' to the 'worlds'.
- Qur'an 21:107

Sayyidina Ibn 'Umar (radi Allahu ta'ala anh), has reported that the Holy Prophet (sallAllahu alaihi wa sallam) said that is "I am the blessing sent by Allah so that I lift up the people, who obey Allah, and humble the other people, who disobey Allah.
- Ibn Kathir

The declaring of the Holy Prophet (sallAllahu alaihi wa sallam) as the 'mercy' of Allah is 'universal', and was not restricted only to those present there or living with him at the time. Instead, it included even the generations that
will be born right through to the last day of Qiyamah.
- Ruh al-Ma`ni

And as expained by respected elders in the deen highlighting the specific use of the phrace 'mercy on to the worlds', these include the world of the angels, the world we were in, the world we are in now, the world we shall arrive to, and the world of other creatures in any form.

Iblis cried loudly four times, 'first' when Allah declared him as cursed, 'second' when he was thrown out, 'third' when Prophet (sallAllahu alaihi wa sallam) was born and 'fourth' when surah Fatiha was revealed
- Ibn Kathir in Al Bidayah wan Nihayah, Volume 2, Page No. 166.

Thus a muslim should not find himself in the above group of people because shaytan (and his followers) is the only being not happy with the birth of the holy Propphet Muhammad (sallAllahu alaihi wa sallam).

Hence without any doubt the arrival of Prophet (sallAllahu alaihi wa sallam) is mercy not only upon us but all worlds and creations of Allah and it is source of rejoicing for his (sallAllahu alaihi wa sallam) followers.

The days when Anbiya are born are days of 'Salam':

The Holy Quran states:
And 'salam', peace, be upon him the day he was born and the day he dies and the day he is raised alive.
- Qur'an 19:15

Honouring the day the holy Prophet (sallAllahu alaihi wa sallam) is born is rewarding:

Narrated 'Ursa; Thuwaiba was the freed slave girl of Abu Lahb whom he had manumitted (freed), and then she suckled the Prophet (sallAllahu alaihi wa sallam). When Abu Lahb died, one of his relatives saw him in a dream in a very bad state and asked him, "What have you encountered?" Abu Lahb said, "I have not found any rest since I
left you, except that I have been given water to drink in this (the space between his thumb and other fingers) and that is because of my manumitting Thuwaiba."
- Muslims Volume 7, Book 62, Number 38 and Sahih Bukhari

Abu Lahab freed Thuwaiba on the joy of the birth of holy Prophet (sallAllahu alaihi wa sallam) prior to his defiant stance against Islam later. So even the worst of Kufaar and greatest of enemy of Islam is given relaxation from his punishments due to freeing Thawaiba. Therefore imagine the situation of a mu'min who rejoices on Mawlid.
- Sahih Bukhari

The birth of the Prophet (sallAllahu alaihi wa sallam) is among the signs of Allah:

We have learnt many of the miraculous events that happened to herald the birth of the holy Prophet (sallAllahu alaihi wa sallam) such as the 'extinguishing' of the Persion worship fire that had been kept burning for thousand of years, the collapse of 360 idols around the Ka'aba and the shaking of the throne of most of the world kings
of the time, the destruction of Abraha's army among other events.

The Holy Quran states:
By your life, (O prophet) they are wandering blindly in their intoxication (misguidance)...
- Qur'an 15:72

Allahu ta'ala has not bestowed on anyone in the whole creation an honour and rank higher than that of Sayyidna Muhammad Mustafa (sallAllahu alaihi wa sallam). This is the reason why Allahu ta'ala has never sworn by the life of any prophet or angel, while in this verse, He has sworn by the age and life of the Holy Prophet (sallAllahu alaihi wa sallam) - which is the highest conceivable honour and deference accorded him.
- Ibn Abbas (radi Allahu ta'ala anh), Maarif-ul-Quran

Therefore his birth is certainly a major sign from Allahu ta'ala.

What the holy Qur'an says about venerating, honouring, a sign of Allahu ta'ala:

The Holy Quran states:
..whoever respects the signs of Allah, this surely is (the outcome) of the piety of hearts.
- Qur'an, 22:32

So it can be seen that honouring the birthday of the Prophet (sallAllahu alaihi wa sallam) not only is it rewarding, it can also purify our 'eeman' before Allahu ta'ala.

Analogy for "If the Prophet, (sallAllahu alaihi wa sallam) and the sahaba (radi Allahu ta'ala anh) did not do it, then I will not...":

Ibn Abbas "Allah be pleased with him" reported: The Prophet (sallAllahu alaihi wa sallam) came to Madina and saw the Jews fasting on the tenth day of Muharram. They were asked about that. They replied: "This is the day, on which Allah made Moses and the children of Israel emerge victorious over Pharoah. So, we fast on it "OUT OF GLORIFICATION TO IT". The Prophet (sallAllahu alaihi wa sallam) said: "We have more claim over Moses than you." So, he ordered Muslims to fast on it.
- In Sahih Muslim, Volume 2, Page No. 147,
Hadith No. 1130 (Dar ul Kutab al Ilmiyyah).

What is in focus here is the 'basis' for doing the action, not the action that was done. It can be seen that the holy Prophet (sallAllahu alaihi wa sallam) 'validated' the 'basis' for which the (later generation) Jews were performing the fasting even though their prophet, nabi Musa (alaihissalam), and earlier generation, did not do this fasting. In the case of mawlid Nabiy, there is even a stronger 'basis' for marking and honouring it because it is commanded
in the holy Qur'an to rejoice on it.

Creation of Adam (alaihissalam) honoured and connected to the term 'Eid':

Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (saw) as saying:

The best day on which the sun has risen is Friday, on it Adam was 'created', on it he was made to enter Paradise, on it he was expelled from it.
- Sahih Muslim Book 7, Hadith 26

So Allahu ta'ala has attached honour to day prophets are born e.g. Friday as we all know today as a day of 'Eid', that is, of rejoicing among muslims.

It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said: "The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: 'This day is an 'Eid (festival) which Allah has ordained for the Muslims. Whoever comes to Friday (prayer), let him take a bath and if he has perfume then let him put some on. And upon you (I urge to use) is the tooth stick."

Grade : Hasan
(Ibn e majah Book 5, Hadith 1152)

Narrated Abu 'Ubaid:
Then I witnessed the 'Id with 'Uthman bin 'Affan, and that was on a Friday. He offered the prayer before the sermon, saying, "O people! Today you have two Eids together, so whoever of those who live at Al-'Awali (suburbs) would like to wait for the Jumua prayer, he may wait, and whoever would like to return (home) is ranted my permission to do so."

(Sahih al-Bukhari Vol. 7, Book 68, Hadith 479)

Narrated AbuHurayrah:
The Prophet (sallAllahu alaihi wa sallam) said: Two Eids ('Id and Friday) have synchronised on this day. If anyone does not want to offer the Friday prayer, the 'Id prayer is sufficient for him. But we shall offer the Friday prayer. This tradition has been narrated by 'Umar from Shu'bah.

Grade : Sahih
(Sunan Abi Dawud 1073 Book 2, Hadith 684)


UNDERSTANDING THE HADITH OF BID'A:

It was narrated on the authority of Abu Najih al-Irbad bin Sariyah (ra) who said:

"The Messenger of Allah (saw) delivered an admonition that made our hearts fearful and our eyes tearful. We said, "O Messenger of Allah, it is as if this were a farewell sermon, so advise us." He said, "I enjoin you to have Taqwa of Allah and that you listen and obey, even if a slave is made a ruler over you. He among you who lives long enough will see many differences. So for you is to observe my Sunnah and the Sunnah of the rightly-principled and rightly-guided successors, holding on to them with your molar teeth. Beware of newly-introduced matters, for every innovation (bid'ah) is an error."

(Abu Dawud & Al-Tirmidhi, who says it is an
authentic hadith - hasan saheeh)

THE BIRTH DATE OF THE HOLY PROPHET (sallAllahu alaihi wa sallam)

Al-Muttalib bin ‘Abdullah bin Qais bin Makhramah narrates from his father, who narrates from his grandfather, that he said: “I and the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, were born in the Year of the Elephant” Tirmidhi (Sahih)

This is a well known event in Islamic history as occurring in the year 570 CE. The event has also been supported by modern archeological findings as a real event and the year is similarly set at 569 CE. Others are 568CE and 571 CE.

Ibn Kathir (may Allah have mercy on him) said: “It was said that he [PBUH] was born on the twelfth of the month. This was stated by Ibn Ishaq. It was narrated by Ibn Abi Shaybah in his Musannaf from ‘Affan from Sa‘eed ibn Mina that Jabir and Ibn ‘Abbas said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) was born in the Year of the Elephant on
Monday 12th Rabi’ al-Awwal, his mission began on a Monday, he was taken up to heaven on a Monday, and he migrated on a Monday, and he died on a Monday.”
- Ibn Kathir

Researchers have found that this date will more fit 9th of Rabi' al-Awwal when traced by way of calculation back to the year of the Elephant. This is why there is a variation in the dates. This is also not to say that the narration is
wrong because the establishing exact year for the year of the Elephant could be important in getting an exact date also.

However, the month Rabi al-Awwal and the day of Monday are not been in doubt. Therefore, this is why mawlud events are normally organized throughout the month to seek this blessing of honouring the birthday of the holy prophet (saw) and this is not strange to muslims as we similarly seek laylatul Qadr this way.

WHAT OUR UNDERSTANDING SHOULD BE GUIDED BY:

Understanding:
That 'newly-introduced matters' should be understood as 'NOT' having any 'basis' in the religion. In other words, something that has a basis upon which it is built can not be considered a bid'a.

Al-Harith ibn ‘Amr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, sent Mu’adh to Yemen and he said, "How will you judge?" Mu’adh said, "I will judge according to the Book of Allah." The Prophet said, "What if it is not in the Book of Allah?" Mu’adh said, "Then, with the Sunnah of the messenger of Allah." The Prophet said, “What if it is not in the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah?” Mu’adh said, “Then, I will strive to form an opinion.” The Prophet said, “All praise is due to Allah, who has made suitable the messenger of the Messenger
of Allah.”

Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 1327
Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Ibn Abdul
Barr

From the hadith of Jareer (RadiAllahu Anh) in
Muslim:
The one who innovates a good innovation in Islam receives its reward and a reward similar to that of all those who practice with it after him without any lessening in their reward

Moreover, Caliph Umar (RA) said after he gathered the people to be led by one Imam during the Tarawih prayer: “Praised is this innovation”
(Sahih Bukhari).

Through out history, this has been exemplified by other practices, once the basis is established, e.g. an example of one that is not performed by the holy Prophet (sallAllahu alaihi wa sallam) but which the sahaba (radi Allahu
anhum) performed e.g. the compilation of the holy Qur'an into a unified book form because the basis was there as the holy Qur'an was being recorded on animal skins, flat stones etc during the time of the holy Prophet (saw) anyway and as instructed by him also and practices which the early muslims did not perform but which the
latter muslims perform e.g. the use of public address systems during worship in a large mosque.

Happy Eid Mawlid 1447

AntiChristian:
In all your attempt to convince us to celebrate the bid'a of Mawlid you still didn't show us where the Prophet (salallahu alayhi wasalam) or his companions celebrated it.

The case is clear! If celebrating it had any goodness in it the prophet would have recommended it.

We love the prophet of Allah hence we follow his Sunnah and refuse to join you in such celebrations he never did!

You Sabi parambulate o! 'Eid celebration does not need a long post to establish its celebration.

And to cap it all, you quoted weak/fabricated traditions to claim the prophet was born on 12 Rabi Al-Awwal which is false. What is correct is that be died on that date!

tanigororo:
Salam Alaikum,
Please the first Quran Competition, which of the Sahaba, or Tabihun or Tabitabihun hosted it?
What gift was won for the competition?
Where was it hosted?
Who and who are the participants?
And in What Year?

AntiChristian:
And who mentioned Quran competition as being from the sunnah?

Is Quran competition related to the topic?

Abeg stop comparing oranges to apples!

Wa alaikum Salam warahmatullah!

Salam Alaikum,
Please the first Quran Competition, which of the Sahaba, or Tabihun or Tabitabihun hosted it?
What gift was won for the competition?
Where was it hosted?
Who and who are the participants?
And in What Year?

tanigororo:
Well can you please answer my questions please?

AntiChristian:
I never promoted or supported Qur'anic competition in any of my comments. You question is irrelevant to the discuss!

tanigororo:
So therefore you have more to attend to than someone celebrating Maolud Nabiyi.
At Least Maolud is not Haram, Quran Competition is a form of Gambling.
The Prophet himself dedicated fasting on Monday for his birthday.

AntiChristian:
The prophet didn't fast on Mondays because it was his birthday but his birth day! Learn what those two mean!

A birthday is an anniversary where you eat, drink and felicitate with friends and families Celebrating does not include eating and drinking, Celebrate means to appreciate and acknowledge.
while the prophet fasted on his birth day of Monday!
So What does that interprete to you in meaning?

Telling lies on the prophet may give you a fair sabbatical in hell fire.
Nobody lies on the prophet,
Beware of what you say!

Moreso, your last Mawlid was not even Monday! You can't even fast on Friday alone!

And Qur'an competition is not gambling! It's a competition of knowledge and skill. Whether it's from the sunnah is another topic entirely!
Bring evidence it's permissible, what's does gambling mean and what does it entails?

tanigororo:
And you don't consider that celebration?
Or what is the meaning of celebration to you?

AntiChristian:
Celebration is something done often usually yearly with a fixed timing! Muslims in general only have two celebrations and that's the two Eids. Wrong, you mean we have two recognised and accepted festivals, Mauludi Nabiyi is not a Festival. I guess grammar is the problem here, celebration timing is not fixed.
Birthday celebration is bid'a.
For You, I guess. You better celebrate Maoludi Nabiyi Muhammad the Rahamatan Lili Al-amin (The Mercy to all that exists)

Qur'an competition is not gambling! Gambling involves predicting and is not based on anybody's skill or mastery!
Here we go, Dictionary cleared it that Gambling entails expectations of winning something in the end.
Many people learn tajweed and memorization for years to be able participate in such competitions. It's one of the worst Bidia, because you are using Quran to compete for a prize, like bet9ja.

tanigororo:
Quran Competition is Bidia, it has no basis in Islam.

Wrong, you mean we have two recognised and accepted festivals, Mauludi Nabiyi is not a Festival. I guess grammar is the problem here, celebration timing is not fixed.

For You, I guess. You better celebrate Maoludi Nabiyi Muhammad the Rahamatan Lili Al-amin (The Mercy to all that exists)

Here we go, Dictionary cleared it that Gambling entails expectations of winning something in the end.

It's one of the worst Bidia, because you are using Quran to compete for a prize, like bet9ja.

AntiChristian:
That's for you! You called it gambling which is false! Now you call it bid'a! But I don't even know what concerns Qur'an competition in this thread! Celebration of birthdays whether personal, Christmas or Mawlid are all bid'a!
I have no business with Qur'an competition so no need to splash it on my face anymore!
Why shy away from being honest with yourself, if you could be jobless enough to condemn Maulud Nabiyi, you should be jobless enough to condemn Quran Competition too which is another celebrated Bidia.

tanigororo:
The Bone of Contention is Bidia, you are pointing out that Mauludi Nabiyi Muhammad is Bidia, but you won't agree that Quran Competition is another Bidia which people like you see as normal.

If Mauludi Nabiyi Muhammad is tagged Bidia, why is Quran Competition is not tagged Bidia.
Further more, Competition is synonymous to Gambling.

AntiChristian:
Can you define Bid'ah and Gambling according to the Shariah?

tanigororo:
It's your definition, my question still remains.
Is Quran Competition Bidiah or not?

AntiChristian:
Define bid'a and gambling without help first so that we can expose your ignorance.

Have we not been using your definition from onset, even when I came up with a dictionary definition did you accept?

tanigororo:
Here we go, stop shying away from my question. Stop running round the tree, and avoiding the main question

Is Quran Competition a Bidiah or not according to your definition of Bidia?
Is Quran Competition permissible in Islam according to your definition or not?

If you refuse to answer my question then you are just another Alakatakiti, trained to argue unreasonably and without any logical basis.

AntiChristian:
And who mentioned Quran competition as being from the sunnah?
So Quran Competition too is Bidia, as stated above?
Why didn't you Condemn Quran Competition too?

Is Quran competition related to the topic?
Just trying to establish point that there are many unestablished practices not supported by the Sunnah.

Abeg stop comparing oranges to apples!

Please the first Quran Competition, which of the Sahaba, or Tabihun or Tabitabihun hosted it?
What gift was won for the competition?
Where was it hosted?
Who and who are the participants?
And in What Year?
Wa alaikum Salam warahmatullah!

AntiChristian:
Okay! Name calling has started. I will respond to you similarly. Your aimọkan is legendary!
Aimọkan (not knowing) is not a problem, but not wanting to know is the problem.

I didn't ask you for dictionary meaning of words! Dictionary is not what we use in Islam. What does bid'a and gambling mean in the Shari'ah?
So how did you think dictionary was made if it's not based on references like the Quran and Islamic Sharia? So you expect me to use your ignoramous definition?
Let's expose and cure your ignorance one and for all!

tanigororo:
Don't be a Coward!!!
Answer Simple Questions, Islam is not hard.

AntiChristian:
Have you answered my question?

tanigororo:
Because you refused to answer mine.
Please the first Quran Competition, which of the Sahaba, or Tabihun or Tabitabihun hosted it?
What gift was won for the competition?
Where was it hosted?
Who and who are the participants?
And in What Year?

AntiChristian:
Alhamdulillah i told you i don't support Qur'an competition! Can you define bid'a and Gambling now according to the Shari'ah?

AntiChristian:
Alhamdulillah i told you i don't support Qur'an competition!
This is not response to my questions
Can you define bid'a and Gambling now according to the Shari'ah?

AntiChristian:
Your question doesn't matter anymore! It's now clear to even Shaytan that Mawlid as well as Christmas and other birthday celebrations are bid'a!

Whoever wishes to compare Zina with drinking alcohol should continue!

Tanigogoro