Malawian Muslims Chased at Asian Muslims Milad–un-Nabee Feast

Iam not surprised at all this is how they behave,they feel they are a superior race in the eyes of Allah because of their colour and that Allah blessed them with cash,in such that they can abuse us anyhow.

You agree with me that next year's turn up for their parade will be even much higher after being promised that they will recieve plastic buckets of water.

This practice was never practiced by our beloved Prophet even those who followed him,if it was worth saawad he could have told us on his Last Hajj,please my fellow Muslim we need to wake up he forewarned us not follow the way Christians do,beware of Idolators and bidaah

Tikamati 'amwenye' thats what we mean. They are the worst hypocrites I have ever met. They think they are more closer to Allah than us. Even us sisters when we meet their wives and pass salamu to them, they never respond. Can u imagine a Muslim failing to respond to the beautiful Islamic greeting from another fellow Muslim just because she is black.

May Allah forgive them and us as well. Let these horrible acts of them not affect our iman. InshaAllah we are going to meet on Judgement Day and the Almighty is going to show us who is who. Keep your iman up and continue living your life the Islamic way.

E!E!E! Food food food, I see food is realy important than the teachings of Islam especially to muslims be them black of the other races. So its food now, Keep it up next time shoot them if they will be disturbing you in your foodling sessions.And expect to enter Jannah, sichoncho. oti mwawamana zakudyawo mumakaimanawonso panzere wa swala limodzi inu nkumageya enawo akunjenjemera ndi njala

And the prophet has said something to the effect that

I observe the faston mondays as a manner of thanks to Allah. As this is the day I was brought into this world.

[Surah As-Saf, Verse 6]لَقَدْ جَاءَكُمْ رَسُولٌ مِّنْ أَنفُسِكُمْ عَزِيزٌ عَلَيْهِ مَا عَنِتُّمْ حَرِيصٌ عَلَيْكُم بِالْمُؤْمِنِينَ رَؤُوفٌ رَّحِيمٌAssuredly there has come to you a messenger from among yourselves, heavy upon him is your suffering; ardently desirous of your welfare, and to Muslims is most Kind and Merciful. [Surah Tauba, Verse 128]لَقَدْ مَنَّ اللّهُ عَلَى الْمُؤمِنِينَ إِذْ بَعَثَ فِيهِمْ رَسُولاً مِّنْ أَنفُسِهِمْ يَتْلُواْ عَلَيْهِمْ آيَاتِهِ وَيُزَكِّيهِمْ وَيُعَلِّمُهُمُ الْكِتَابَ وَالْحِكْمَةَ وَإِن كَانُواْ مِن قَبْلُ لَفِي ضَلَالٍ مُّبِينٍUndoubtedly, Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta did a great favor to the Muslims that in them from among themselves sent a Messenger who recites unto them His signs and purifies them and teaches them the Book and wisdom, and necessarily before that they were certainly in apparent error. [Surah Aal-e-Imran, Verse 164]يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ قَدْ جَاءَتْكُم مَّوْعِظَةٌ مِّن رَّبِّكُمْ وَشِفَاءٌ لِّمَا فِي الصُّدُورِ وَهُدًى وَرَحْمَةٌ لِّلْمُؤْمِنِينَ ۔۔۔ قُلْ بِفَضْلِ اللّهِ وَبِرَحْمَتِهِ فَبِذَلِكَ فَلْيَفْرَحُواْ هُوَ خَيْرٌ مِّمَّا يَجْمَعُونَO people! There has come an admonition to you from your Lord, and healing of hearts, and guidance and a mercy for the believers. Say you, 'only Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta' grace and only His mercy, on it therefore let them rejoice. That is better than all their wealth. [Surah Al-Yunus, Verse 57/58]And this is what we do, we celebrate; we rejoice; we do spend our money to show gratitude to Allah Almighty on his greatest mercy and Blessing i.e. celebrations of Milad-un-Nabi because Qur’an Says:وَمَا أَرْسَلْنَاكَ إِلَّا رَحْمَةً لِّلْعَالَمِينَAnd We sent not you, but a mercy for all worlds. [Surah Al-Anbiya, Verse 107

See in the light of Ahadith ::..

Let us have the opinions of Prophet (Peace be with him) who himself celebrated his Birthday. See Muslim Sharif:

عَنْ أَبِى قَتَادَةَ الأَنْصَارِىِّ رضى الله عنه أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ -صلى الله عليه وسلم- سُئِلَ عَنْ صَوْمِ الاِثْنَيْنِ فَقَالَ « فِيهِ وُلِدْتُ وَفِيهِ أُنْزِلَ عَلَىَّAbi Qatada Ansari (Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta be pleased with him) reported that Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta's Messenger (may Peace and Blessings of Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta be Upon Him) was asked about fasting on Monday, whereupon he said: It is (the day) when I was born and revelation was sent down to me.References:1. Sahih Muslim, Book 6 – Fasting, Vol. 7, Page 323, Hadith 28072. Asad al-Gaba fi Ma’arfat as-Sahaba, Vol. 1, Page 21-22, published in Lahore 19873. Sunan al-Kubra lil Bayhaqi, Vol. 4, Page 2864. Musannaf Abd ar-Razzak, Vol. 4, Page 296, Hadith78655. Sunan Abi Dawood, Vol. 7, Page 255, Hadith 24286. Musnad Ahmad, Vol. 49, Page 195, Hadith 23200When beloved Prophet (Peace and Blessings be Upon him) is celebrating his birthday not yearly but every Monday then how it can be labeled as Shirk or Bid’at?Beloved Prophet Muhammad SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam himself commemorated about his birth in numerous Ahadith. Few of them are presented below.ورأت أمي حين حملت بى أنه خرج منها نور أضاء له قصور بصرى من أرض الشامHoly Prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon Him) said: “When my mother gave birth to me she saw a light proceeding from her which showed her the castles of Syria”References:1. Ibn Hisham; Tafsir Ibn Kathir 4:3602. Bayhaqi, Dala’il an-Nubuwwa 1:1103. Haythami, Zawa’id 8:2214. Ibn al-Jawzi ‘al-Wafa’5. Qadi Iyad, ‘al-Shifa’6. Musnad Ahmad 4:127أول ما خلق الله تعالى نوريThe Holy Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam) has stated, "The very first thing which Almighty Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta’ala created was my Noor."References:1. Tafseer Nashyapuri, Page 55, Vol. 82. Tafseer Araa'is ul Bayaan, Page 238, Vol. 13. Tafseer Roohul Bayaan, Page 54 Sharih al-Bukhari Imam Ahmad Qastalani (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) states in his most distinguished work "Muwahib al ladaniyah" that narration has been made by Hadrat Imam Zainul Abedeen (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) who narrates from His father Hadrat Imam Husain (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) who narrates from His father Hadrat Ali Mushkil Kusha (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) that the Holy prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam) has stated,كنت نورا بين يدى ربى قبل خلق آدم باربعة عشر ألف عام“I was a Noor (Light) by my creator 14000 years before the creation of Hadrat Adam (Alaihis Salaam)"References:1. Muwahib al-Laduniyah, Page 10, Vol. 12. Zirkani ala al-Mawahib, Page 49, Vol. 13. Jawahir al-Bihar, Page 7744. Anwaar al-Muhammadiya, Page 95. Tafseer Rooh al-Bayan, Page 370, Vol. 26. Hujjatullahi Ala al-Alameen

Regarding the Blessed Hair of the Messenger (peace be upon him).

The Best way to understand this is to understand how is it that people have th Blessd hair in their possession…

Hazrath Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) states, "I saw the Messenger (peace be upon him) getting his hair shaved, and the companions are placing thir hands so that his bleessd hair dos not touch the ground" (Sahih Muslim.Vol.2, Shifa, Vol.2)

The companions had a tremendous respect for his Blessed hair.

So why did they possess this great respect and honour?

The qur'an has displayed in many occassions that simple and ordinary objects become extraodinary when they are linked to someone or something which is loved by Allah.

The water of ZamZam is the longest flowing spring / well in the history of mankind. This is due to thee fact that the very first drops had touched the body of Nabi Ismaeel (alayhis salaam)

Similarly, muslims are commanded in Surah Al-Baqarah to perform salaah at the Hajr e Aswad. It was just an ordinary stone, but once the Blessed feet of Nabi Ebrahim was placed on it, and his footprint was imprinted on it, it became extroadinaty, to the extent that Muslims from all over the world pay their respect to this Symbol of Allah.

Also, with regards to the distribution of the Baal Mubarak.

Hazrath Anas mentions that during hajj, The Messenger stoned the Jamarah, then Shaved his Hair, from the right side,and then the left, and called for Hazrath Abu Talhah, and gave it to him, thereafter He said, "distribute it to the people" (Sahih Muslim, Vol.1, Mishkaat)

The Summary of the above mentioned hadith can also b found in Sahih Al-Bukhari, Vol.1

Meelaad un Nabi :

History of Celebrating Mawlid an-Nabawi Sharif1. Hadrat Allama Mulla Ali Qari narrating the routine of the people of Madina Munawwarah writes,“The people of Madina Munawwarah (May ALLLAH have Mercy on them) used to arrange and attend mawlid gatherings with great enthusiasm and sincerity on the occasion of Mawlid Sharif.” [Mawrid ar-Rawi Fi Mawlid an-Nabawi, Page 29]2. Ibn Jauzi says:"People of Haramain Shareefain (Makkah and Madinah) and Egypt and Yemen and Syria and of the eastern and western cities of Arabia hold functions in celebration of the birth of the Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam), they rejoice at the sighting of the moon of Rabi al-Awwal, bathe and put on their best dresses adorn themselves in various ways, put on scent, and give alms with great joy, and exert themselves in listening to the Mawlid of the Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam).

‎​‎​By doing so, they themselves attain to success, as it has been proved that by celebrating the Mawlid of the Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam) much good accrues the whole year round, security and comfort, greater means of livelihood, increase in children and in wealth, peace in cities and contentment and peace in homes.

"References:1. Tafsir Ruh al-Bayan by Allama Ismail Hiqqi, Vol. 9, Page 562. Milad al-Uroos – Urdu “Bayan-e-Milad-un-Nabi”, Page 34/35, Published in Lahore.3. Ad-Durr al-Munazzam, Page 100/1014. Al-Milad an-Nabawi, Page 5

‎​Gatherings of Mawlid an-Nabi SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam was switched to Prose in 3rd/4th Hijri then 700 years back from today, A pious and virtuous person named Umer bin Mullah Muhammad Mousli Alaihir RaHma established it on regular basis. Following him the great commander Sultan Salahuddin Ayyubi’s dearly loved Sultan Arbal Malik Abu Saeed Muzaffar al-Din celebrated Mawlid an-Nabi officially. Ibn-e-Khalqaan Arabali Sha’fai was eyewitness of that festival.4. According to “Tarikh-e-Mar’at az-Zaman” billion of rupees were used to spend on those festivities. In the beginning of 7th Century of Hijri Calendar; Great Scholar named Abul Khattab Umer Bin Hasan dah’hia Qalbi Andalusi Balansi wrote a book on the topic Milad an-Nabi SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam named “At-Tanveer Fi Mawlid as-Siraj al-Muneer”. In 1207, He went to Sultan Arbal’s castle and presented his book on Mawlid to him, for which he was awarded thousand Gold Coins from Sultan. This was the status and respect of Mawlid Shareef in hearts of earlier leaders of Islam

Not only Sultan Arbal, King of Egypt celebrated the Mawlid Shareef; Allama Ibne Juzri Alaihir RaHma is one the eyewitnesses. For the celebration of this festival 1000 Mithqal of Gold was spent on it. Sultan Abu Hamu Musa Talamsani and earlier rulers of Aqsa and Andalus used to Celebrate Mawlid an-Nabi SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam. Abdullah Tonsi Summa Talamsani has written the details of these festivals in his book “Raah al-Arwah”.References:1. Subl al-Huda wa ar-Rishaad Fi Seerah Khair al-Ibaad by Muhammad Bin Ali Yusuf Damishqi2. Ad-Durr al-Munazzam Fee Hukmi Mawlidin Nabi Sallalahu Alaihi Wasallam3. Wafyat al-Da’yaan Anba’a Abna az-Zaman, Published in Cairo4. Allama Muhammad Raza Misri’s Muhammadur Rasoolullah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam, Published in Lahore,

Page 335. Ahsan al-Maqsad Fee Amilil Mawlid6. Anwar as-Sati’aa (1307 H), Pg 261, Published from Murad Abadi

6. It is stated in Seerah al-Halabiya that:Muslims have been celebrating gatherings of Mawlid Sharif in large cities for-long. [Seerah al-Halabiyah, Page 80]7. Shaykh Yusuf bin Ismail an-Nabhani states:Dwellers of Makkah visits Birthplace of Prophet Peace be Upon him on the eve of Mawlid an-Nabawi every year and arrange enormous gatherings. [Jawahir al-BiHar, Page 122]8. In "Fuyudh al-Haramain", Shah Waliullah has pointed out,“The birth of the Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam) was celebrated by the people of Makkah who received blessings on account of it.”

The Al-Qibla Newspaper of Makkah al-Mukarrama witnesses:On the eve of Mawlid an-Nabi SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam celebrations are observed in Makkah and dwellers of Makkah name this day as Youm al-Eid Mawlid ar-Rasoolullah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam. People use to cook food. Ameer of Makkah and Commander of Hijaz with their army use to visit birthplace of Prophet Peace be Upon Him and recites Qasida there. Rows of shining candles are positioned from Haram al-Makki to Birthplace and Shops and Houses on the way are also decorated. People use to recite Qasaid whole day at Birthplace. On the night of 11th Rabi al-Awwal after Isha, Mawlid Gathering is organized. From Maghrib prayer of 11th Rabi al Awwal to Asar Prayer of 12th Rabi al Awwal, after every prayer Salutations of 21 tanks is presented.References:1. Al-Qibla Paper – Makkah Mukarramah2. Monthly Tariqat – Lahore, January 1917, Page 2/3

Encyclopedia of Islam verifies:On the Eve of Mawlid an-Nabi; whole Islamic world is observed to be delight and celebrating it. And it is celebrated till now with enthusiasm and integrity. [Encyclopedia of Islam, Vol. 21, Page 824, Published By: Punjab University, Lahore]11. Ibn Jawzi in his book on Mawlid, says:In Haramayn (i.e. Makkah Mukarrama and Madina Munawwarah), in Egypt, Yemen rather all people of Arab world have been celebrating Mawlid for long. Upon sight of the moon in Rabi ul Awwal their happiness touches the limits and hence they make specific gatherings for Dhikr of Mawlid due to which they earn immense Ajr and Success. [Bayan al-Mawlid an-Nabwi, Page 58]12. Shah Waliullah Dhelvi mentions one of his all time wonderful experiences as:I took part in a gathering of Mawlid inside Makkah where people were sending Darood and Salam upon Prophet (Peace be upon him) and commemorating the incidents which took place during the time of the blessed birth (before and after) and those which were witnessed before He was appointed as a Nabi (such as Noor eliminating from Bibi Amina Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anha, she seeing Noor, woman proposing to Sayyiduna Abdullah Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho on sighting the Noor on his forehead etc…) suddenly I saw Noor to have enveloped one group of people, I don’t claim that I saw this with my bodily eyes, nor do I claim that it was spiritual and Allah knows the best regarding these two, however upon concentration on these Anwaar a reality opened upon me that these Anwaar are of those Angels who take part in such gatherings, I also saw Mercy to be descending along with Anwaar of Angels. [Fuyudh al-Haramayn, Pages 80/81]

‎​Shaykh al-Islam Imam Ibn Hajr al Haytami (Rahimuhullah) writes:The gatherings of Mawlid and Adhkaar which take place during our time, they are mostly confined to good deeds, for example in them, Sadaqat are given, Dhikr is done, Darud and Salam is sent upon the Prophet (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam) and he is praised. [Fatawa al-Hadithiyyah, Page 202]

‎​‎​The 7th-century historians Shaykh Abu al-Abbas al-Azafi and his son Abu al-Qasim al-Azafi wrote in their Kitab al-Durr al-Munazzam:pious pilgrims and prominent travelers testified that, on the day of the Mawlid Shareef in Makkah al-Mukarrama, no activities are undertaken, and nothing is sold or bought, except by the people who are busy visiting the noble birthplace, and rush to it. On this day the Holy Ka’abah is opened and visited.15. The famous eighth-century historian, Ibn Battuta relates in his Rihla thatOn every Jum’uah after the Salah and also on the birthday of the Beloved Prophet Alaihis Salat wa as-Salam, the door of the Holy Ka’abah is opened by the head of the Banu Shayba the doorkeepers of the Holy Ka’abah while on the Mawlid Shareef, the Shafi’i head judge of Makkah al-Mukarrama, Najm al-Din Muhammad ibn al-Imam Muhyi al-Din al-Tabari, distributed food to the descendants of the Beloved Prophet Alaihis Salat wa as-Salam and to the people of Makkah al-Mukarrama.

‎​The historian Shaykh Ibn Zahira from his Jami al-Latif fi Fadli Makkata wa-Ahliha; Shaykh al-Haytami from his book al-Mawlid al-Sharif al-Muazzam; and the historian Shaykh al-Nahrawali from al-Ilmam bi-Alam Bayt Allah al-Haram says:Each year on the twelfth of Rabi al-Awwal Shareef, after Maghrib Salah, the four Qadhis of Makkah al-Mukarrma (representing the Four Sunni Schools) and large groups of people including the jurists and notables of Makkah al-Mukarrma, Shaykhayn, Zawiya teachers and students, magistrates and scholars, leave the Mosque and set out collectively for a visit to the Noble Birthplace of the Beloved Prophet Alaihes Salato Salaam, shouting out Dhikr and Tahlil.The houses on the route are illuminated with numerous lanterns and large candles, and a great many people are out and about. They all wear special clothes and they take their children with them.Inside the Noble Birthplace, a special sermon for the occasion of the birthday of the Beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam is delivered. Hereafter the Dua’ for the (Ottoman) Sultan, the Ameer of Makkah al-Mukarrma, and the Shafi’i Qadhi is performed and all pray humbly.Shortly before the ‘Isha prayer, the whole party returns to the Great Mosque, which is almost overcrowded, and sit down in rows at the foot of Maqam Ibrahim.A similar description is given by Shaykh al-Diyar Bakri (d/960) in his Great Sirah entitled Ta'rikh al-Khamis fi Akhbari Anfasi Nafis.

This is more then enough proof that the Meelaadun Nabi is not something new…and was not invented or innovated in the indo-pak.

I congratulate Bro (or is it Sis.) Asmaa. malawimuslim.com will transfer and consolidate your comments into a fully fledged article. I really appreciate the authorities and narrations provided, I think it will now bring the matter (the legality of Meelad celebrations) to rest.

We have been brain washed by these Moulanas from India and Pakistan. In the past, no one celebrated this..

It's people ('s wishes) trying to take over the religion..

And you Asians don't want to associate and eat together with us blacks..

Now tell me, can you make blacks pray salah in one portion?

The people who believe in this gosya katam, melad, and all other things, (to me personally), is an act of bidaat..

You preach unity, so you should demonstrate this by mixing with us blacks in all our mosques..

Is this Islam?

Firstly you are discussing on uniting but are creating divisions ourselves on sunni, wahabbi and najdii's.

All of which is being spoken about is irrelevant and besides the point. Niyaaz and believing in Ghous e Azaam is all personal belief's. Mr Mahomed seems to be fueling unecessary chit chat into this topic.

Can we please stick on to the mainline of racism and not create and mock at our own religon.

It is said on the day (that) our prophet came into this world, (that) the animals, trees, humans, mountains each and everything was rejoicing besides from Iblees – Shaytaan.

As for unity,we need a postmortem amongst muslims to find out what brings/causes this disunity and address it head on.the fact is that there is disunity amongst muslims everywhere.This is more visible if you are made up of most races;Indians,Arabs,White,blacks,etc.Muslims value money more than they value religious ties.Is high time we learnt from our Christian colleagues on unity in an organistion.Islam has the best social teachings and yet we are not impacted by it.Let us forget about money,power and come together and practice this beautiful religion.let the rules apply to each and everyone of us.be it black,white,rich or poor.thus what universal religion means.there should be uniformity amongst us.

May Allah guide and help us achieve unity in Islam.Ameen.

Salaam

Looking at the proofs posted by sister Asma we do not see anywhere a single proof that the Prophet or Sahaaba or Tabieen celebrated this. None of the Quraan ayaat presented have anything to do with it either. The hadith states the day of monday and has nothing to do with the date 12th Rabiulawwal. All the other Hadeeth only state the condition at the time of His birth. Nothing to do with celebration!

On the Hair of the Prophet we do not condone nor do we condemn, but where's the proof that it is really His hair!

On the History of Celebrating Meelad this not from Quraan or Hadeeth but just incidents of what some people did.

In Islam if you are doing a good act(which is Sunnah or Mustahab) and something Haraam is happening due to doing that good act then it is compulsory to stop doing that good act. If we say that celebrating Meelad is good then the inter mingling of sexes, missing of Fard salaat, discriminating and extravagance (30 million kwacha this year) at this function would obviously make it unacceptable.

The best way to celebrate would be to follow His way of life everyday in every action of ours and not once a year.

Jazakallah

This is in response to Sister Asmaa and brother Muhammad.

Muslim (1162) narrated from Abu Qataadah al-Ansaari (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) was asked about fasting on Mondays and he said: “On (that day) I was born and on it Revelation came down to me.”

Al-Tirmidhi (747) narrated, in a hadeeth that he classed as hasan, from Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “Deeds are presented (to Allah) on Monday and Thursday and I like my deeds to be presented when I am fasting.”

Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Tirmidhi.

From the saheeh hadeeths quoted above, it is clear that just as the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) fasted on Mondays out of gratitude for the blessing of his birth on this day, he also fasted it because of its virtue, because the Revelation came down to him on that day, and on that day deeds are presented to Allah. So he (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) liked his deeds to be taken up when he was fasting. The fact that he was born on that day was one of several reasons for fasting that day

If a person fasts on Mondays, as the Prophet did, then its ok. But he should not single out one week for that to the exclusion of others, or one month to the exclusion of others. Rather he should do that as much as he can on a permanent basis. Thus celebrating birthday of the prophet is complete BIDA’H.

First of all not every thing that is printed is authentic.Secondly not every sheikh who writes a book has the right aqeedah(belief).

The reports which say that the first thing created by Allaah was the light of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), or that Allaah grasped a handful of the light from His Face and that this handful was Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), then He looked at it and it formed drops, and from each of these drops He created a Prophet, or He created all of creation from the light of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) – all of these reports and the like are not saheeh, and nothing like this has been narrated from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him).”

This also what the sheikhs in Saudi Arabia said {Al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah li’l-Buhooth al-‘Ilmiyyah wa’l-Ifta’ (Standing Committee for Academic Research and the Issuing of Fatwas). Fataawa al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah, 1/310.}

The narration which you quoted “When my mother gave birth to me she saw a light proceeding from her which showed her the castles of Syria”References:1. Ibn Hisham; Tafsir Ibn Kathir 4:3602 . Does not in anyway mean that he was created from light rather it was a miracle.

It is permissible to seek barakah from the relics of the Messenger , such as his hair, sweat and other things, because there is evidence. But the claim nowadays that this is one of the hairs or relics of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) is a claim for which there is no proof. Shaykh al-Albaani (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: We know that his relics – such as his garments, hair and so on – have been lost, and it is not possible for anyone to prove that any of them exist for certain. Al-Tawassul, p. 147. Based on this, it is not permissible to seek barakah from the water allegedly containing the ‘hair of the prophet’ , unless it is known for certain that what was placed in it is a hair of the Prophet, but there is no way to prove that.

Now let me respond to Meelad un Nabi

You quoted verses from surat yusuf” O mankind! There has come to you good advice from

your Lord and a cure for that which is in your breasts, a guidance and a mercy, Say: "In the bounty of Allah, and in His mercy; therein let them rejoice.That is better than what (the wealth) they amass..'' (10):57-58 . If you read different tafseer of quran (including tafseer ibn katheer) you will see that the word “فليفرحوأ” has been translated as “then let them rejoice” and NOT “then let them celebrate (festivals)”. And Ibn katheer adds “rejoice in what has come from Allah. Let them rejoice in the guidance and the religion of the truth. It is better than anything they might rejoice in”. IT NEVER AND DOES NOT MEAN(S) CELEBRATE THE BIRTHDAY OF THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD (SAW)

Be reminded that there is authentic hadeeth from the prophet that informs us,muslims, that in islam, we have got Two Celebrations only ( ‘eid ul-fitr and ‘eid ul-Udh-ha).

{Of course, there are other joyous occasions for which the Islamic shari’ah dictates appropriate celebration, such as gathering for special meals during weddings or on the occasion of the birth of a child (aqeeqah). However, these days are not specified as particular days in the year; rather, they are celebrated as they happen in the course of a Muslim’s life.}.

Your comment is full of quotes from history books. You have to know that if something has been recorded in History books, then it does not necessarily mean that it is permissible in islam rather it just shows that it started or happened before you.so its illogical to quote historians when trying to authenticate islamic rulings. Rather we should prove whether it is allowed or not NOT whether it is recorded in books or not.

Now because of space I will send you and my other brothers and sisters an email containing the detailed ruling on meelad un nabi by

Shaykh Dr. Saalih ibn Fawzaan al-Fawzaan

Member of the Committee of Senior Scholars, Saudi Arabia.{ Huqooq al-Nabi (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) bayna al-Ijlaal wa’l-Ikhlaal, p. 139}

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THREE NECESSARY CLARIFICATIONS

Before I begin answering those objections which the organisation, Majlisul Ulema, has written against the celebration of Meelad, I feel it necessary to first clarify three important issues. These are:-

1. With reference to the Meelad celebration, only those celebrations or acts are recognied which discusses the Seerat-un-Nabi or noble life of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). In such a celebration a session of Naat (Poems in praise of Rasoolullah – sallal laalhu alaihi wasallam) recitals take place, people are fed, and a sincere effort is made to fill the hearts of Muslims with the love of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).

2. For the permissisbility of Meelad celebrations, we have never meant that one should fix a particular day or night for the Meelad and believe that Meelad is not Ja’iz (permissable) on any other date. It is our view that whosoever does such an act does so out of ignorance because the love and the relation to the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) demands that one should always mention him continuously. Yes, we do say that to mention him in the month of his birth should be increased so that the people could arrange gatherings and congregations to refresh the memories of the Nabawi period.By doing so, the message of the Deen could reach the audience in a strong way through these gatherings. 

3. Thus, the gatherings of Meelad-un-Nabi are indeed a great means for calling people towards Almighty Allah. This is a golden opportunity which should not be wasted at any cost. It is, therefore, compulsory on the lecturers that they should teach people about the virtues, excellences, character, Adab, life, dealings and worship of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). The masses should be invited towards good deeds, success and the fear of Shirk (polytheism), evil, Bid’at and Fitna (mischief) should be instilled in them.

With the blessings of Allah Ta’ala this had always been the tradition or way of our life.We wish to say in no uncertain terms that the purpose of these gatherings are not to merely gather the masses and demonstrate our collectivity. Rather, these functions are the means of achieving great and virtuous objectives.

The Majlisul Ulema have dropped bombs of abuse and unnecessary scandalous accusation in their booklet. Many statements were made which do not make sense to the people of knowledge and wisdom. We will not elaborate much about these in our discussion but we will try to briefly cover them towards the end of our treatise.

We will begin our subject by firstly making the readers aware of the 17 points which the Majlisul Ulema had so erroneously presented in their objections. What are their 17 points?

FACTORS WHICH MAKE THE CUSTOMARY MOULOOD CELEBRATIONS UN-ISLAMIC ACCORDING TO THE MAJLISUL ULAMA

There are many wrongs and evil attendant to the present forms of celebrating Meelad.These are as follows:

1.The Compulsory Nature assigned to Meelad by its votaries.

2. The Practice of Qiyaam or standing in reverence when the Salaami or Salawaat is recited.

3. Meelad functions regarded as being of greater importance than Salaat in Jamaat.

4. Qawwali – Music at Meelad functions.

5. Reciting of verses which transgress the limits of legitimate praise, thus assigning a position of Divinity to our Nabi (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).

6. The congregation of various types of people such as Fussaaq (open and rebellious sinners), immoral people with evil intentions, etc.

7. Singing at these functions by young boys and girls.

8. Intermingling ofthe sexes at such gatherings.

9. Salaat and its performance by Jamaat neglected on a mass scale.

10.Abstention from the command of Amr Bil Ma’roof Nahy anil Munkar when these become necessary at these functions.

11. Israaf or waste of money is unnecessary ventures.

12. Soliciting public funds for the upkeep and organisation of these functions.

13. Tashab’buh Bil Kuffaar.

14. Maintaining a custom which was originated by irreligious persons.

15. Reviling and branding as unbelievers and heretics those who do not participate in these functions.

16. Regarding the distribution of sweetmeats as essential to these functions.

17. The belief that the soul of our Nabi (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) presents itself at these functions.

It is clear that Majlisul Ulema have made several attacks on “The present form of celebrating Meelad”.Before we answer each ofthese 17 points it is important to explain the present manner in which the Meelad is celebrated. The present manner or form in which Meelad iscelebrated consists of the recitation of the Holy Quran, praises of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) in the form of Naats and educational lectures, charity, feeding and Salaatu Salaam which is respectfully recited in the standing position. All the above-mentioned practices are tangibly proven by the great Mohaddithin and pious personalities of Islam who are accepted as authorities amongst us and belong to the school of thought whom even the members of Majlisul Ulema claim to follow.References will be given in the discussion wherever necessary.

REPLY TO THE 17 OBJECTIONS POSED BY

MAJLISUL ULAMA

FIRST OBJECTION

Meelad celebration is declared as Haraam and an evil Bid’at because of the following reasons:

1. The compulsory nature assigned to Meelad by its votaries.

2. It was completely unknown to the Messenger of Allah, hisnoble Sahabah and the great Jurists and Ulema of Islam (pg.12).

OUR ANSWER

1. NoSunni Muslim believes that Meelad celebration is compulsory. We believe that the Meelad celebration is Mustahab (recommended).Alamma Ismail Haqi (radi Allahu anhu) quotes in “Tafseer Ruhul Bayaan”: “Imam Jalaaluddin Suyuti has said that it is Mustahab for us to celebrate Meelad of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) as to thank Allah”. (Ruhul Bayaan, Vol. 9,pg. 56). Majlisul Ulema claimsthat Meelad is not even Mustahab (pg. 12). 

I could present many facts to prove that the Meelad celebration is Mustahab, but would prefer to leave you, the reader, with the view and belief of the great Imam Suyuti (radi Allahu anhu).Let us see what Fatwa Majlisul Ulema will give on Imam Jalaaluddin Suyuti (radi Allahu anhu)!

CHALLENGE

If Majlisul Ulema is honest in their claim that the Ahlus Sunnah Wa Jamaah believe that Meelad celebration is necessary, then they must show us the proof of who wrote that?

2. It is true that in the time of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), the period of the Sahabah and in the period of the Tabi’in, Meelad was not celebrated as it is done in the present form. But the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), Sahabah or Tabi’in did not prohibit it as well. This is an accepted principle of Shari’ah that the performance of something is proof of Jawaaz (permissibility), and not doing it is NOT the proof of it’s prohibition. The same principle has been explained by Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi in “Nashrut-Teeb”, pg.87, published by World Islamic Publishers, Delhi. Your claim that the Sahaba did not celebrate Meelad is destroyed by your own leader! In fact, this style of argument is childish and not academic. Please try to find some other proofs so that you may be heard!

The Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), the Sahabah and the Tabi’in did not have Ijtima, Ghust, forty days or Shab Ghuzari. The present form of “Tableegh” activities are completely unlinked with Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), the Sahabah, Tabi’in and Jurist Imams (radi Allahu anhum). Following the same principles, why don’t you also regard these “Tableegh” related activities as Haraam? I suppose that you have taken Shari’ah as your slave-girl, therefore, Shari’ah must give ruling according to your desire. Allah forbid!

SECOND OBJECTION

The Meelad celebration is declared as Haraam and an evil Bid’at by Majlisul Ulama due to the following reasons:-

1. The practice of Qiyaam or standing in reverence when the Salaami or Salwaat is recited.

2. The votaries of Meelad believe that it is Fardh (compulsory) to make Qiyaam (standing) during these Meelad functions.

3. They proceed further to commit an act of extreme gravity by branding as Kaafir the one who does not make this Qiyaam in the Meelad celebration.

4. Kitaabs written by the votaries of Moulood ambiguously state that the one who does not make Qiyaam (standing) is a Kaafir.

5. Hazrat Anas (radi Allahu anhu) narrates the following Hadith: “There was none whom the Sahabah loved as much as Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). When they saw Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), they did not stand because they knew that he detested this (practice of standing)”.(Tirmizi ; Musnad Ahmed) (pg. 12) In the commentary of this Hadith, Majlisul Ulama writes that the “Sahabah did not stand in respect of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and that Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) disliked such a practice”.(pg. 13)

6. Majlisul Ulama write: Why don’t you people stand when Rasoolullah’s (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) name is mentioned in Tashahud, lectures, reciting of the Kalima, Khutba, etc.? Why you do not stand when the Quraan is recited or when Allah’s name is mentioned? (I have summarised this question) (pg. 13 -14).

7. Others again stand because of a reason which is much more dangerous than the reason for which the majority of people stand.Some cherish the believe that the Soul of our Nabi (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) presents itself at these sessions of Meelad, hence it is necessary to stand in respect.This is a fallacious and a highly misleading belief.This belief leads to Shirk or association with Allah Ta’ala in an attribute which is exclusive in Divinity. Let us assume that A holds a Meelad function in his home, B does the same in his home, C also has a Meelaad celebration and D does likewise also. Meelaad functions are taking place in various masaajids all over the world.Now let us assume that these functions happen to take place at the same time and the Salaami is being recited at these various venues at once at the same time. A is under the impression that Rasoolullah’s (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) Soul is present at his function. B, C, D and the people in the various masaajid all over the world are under the same impression.We have assumed that the Salaami is being recited at the same time in the various places, hence it will follow that our Nabi (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is present at the place of A, B, C, D, etc. at one andthe same time.In other words, this belief means that our Nabi (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is present here, there and everywhere at one at the same time.This is bestowing the Divine Attribute of Omnipresence upon our Nabi (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Thus, this belief assigns to our Nabi (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) Divinity by way of according Omnipresence to our Nabi (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). This is in reality the commission of Shirk which is a capital crime – a crime most heinous in the Eyes of Allah (pg. 15)

OUR ANSWER

1. The Peer-o-Murshid (Spiritual leader) of the Ulema-e-Deoband, Hazrat Haji Imdadullah Muhaajir Makki (radi Allahu anhu) writes: “The way of life of this Faqeer (Muhaajir Makki) is that I participate in the assembly of Moulood, and I celebrate this function every year and regard this assembly as a source for blessings and I find enjoyment in Qiyaam (standing)”. (Faisala HaftMas’ala, pg. 5, printed by Madani Qutub Khana, Multan, Pakistan).

The following issues are proven from the above quotation of Hazrat Haji Imdadullah (radi Allahu anhu): 

A. The Peer-o-Murshid says that Qiyaam is Ja’iz (permissible) and that he finds enjoyment in it. The Mureeds say that it is Haraam and evil Bid’at. I am sure that both cannot be correct. If the Mureeds are correct then it would mean that the Murshid has commited an act which is Haraam and evil Bid’at. But, if the Murshid is correct, then the Mureeds have given a wrong Fatwa on the Murshid for committing a Haraam and an evil Bid’at. Is this the Adab (respect) shown by the Ulema-e-Deoband for their spiritual leader? The Majisul Ulama do not feel ashamed in addressing themselves as spiritual students of such a person, on one hand, yet this noble personality practiced something which they condemned as unacceptable.

B. Committing Haraam makes a person a sinner and to announce the sin makes a person a Fasiq-e-Mo’lin (an open sinner). It is Haraam to make Bai’t (allegiance) on the hand of a Fasiq-e-Mo’lin.The spiritual Silsila (order) of the Majlisul Ulama becomes munqa-te (inconsistent) if theirMurshid committed a Haraam act (which is Qiyaam). Why then do their Mashaa’ikh deceive people by making them their Mureeds, since they have no consistent spiritual order.

2. This is another false and baseless accusation. No one has ever said that the act of Qiyaam in Meelaad functions is Fardh.Aa’la Hazrat, Imam Ahle Sunnat, Moulana Ahmed Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) writes: “Qiyaam is consistently practiced by famous Imams. None of them refuted or denied this. Therefore, it is Mustahab (recommended)”.(Iqaamatul Qiyaamah, pg. 19, Noori Qutub Khana).

CHALLENGE

You are requested to quote from an authentic source to prove that we have declared Qiyaam in Salaato-Salaam as Fardh.

APPEAL

We appeal to the public who follow the Ulema-e-Deoband that they should ask them proof for their claims.If they cannot present a proof, which I am certain that will be unable to, then at least tell them to please stop lying and to stop causing Fitna.

3. Another baseless accusation and an open lie.We have never ever branded anyone as Kaafir just because he does not participate in the act of Qiyaam (standing). Qiyaam is only regarded as Mustahab according to us. One who leaves a Mustahab act is not even a sinner, let alone becoming a Kaafir. Those who stop the people from taking part from Qiyaam or Meelaad are absolutely wrong because they are stopping people from taking part in a Mustahab act.

Aa’la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) or any other Ulema-e-Ahle Sunat have given the Fatwa of Kufr only against those people who were Mirza’i or those who insulted Almighty Allah and His Rasool (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Even till today, their blasphemous statements are being published in their books. 

Now read carefully what Moulana Murtuza Hassen Naazim-e Taaleemat-e Darul Uloom Deoband has to say in this regard: “Khan Bereilvi says that some Ulema of Deoband do not accept Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) as Khaatamun Nabiy’yeen, regard the knowledge of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) equal to animals and the insane, and regard Shaytaan as more knowledgeable than Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), therefore, they are Kaafirs.All the Ulema of Deoband say that this ruling of Khan Saheb is correct.Whoever makes this type of statement is a Kaafir Murtad (apostate) and cursed one.Bring your Fatwa. We will endorse it as well. One who does not regard these type of Murtads (apostates) as Kaafir, he is also Kaafir. These beliefs are indeed blasphemous”.( Ashaddul Azaab, pg.11).

“If, according to Khan Saheb, some Ulema of Deoband were really like that as he thought, than it was Fardh (compulsory) on Khan Saheb to declare them as Kaafirs.If he did not call them Kaafirs, then he himself would have become Kaafir”. (Ashaddul Azaab, Moulana Murtaza Hassen Dar Banghi, pg. 12).

The following issues are proven from the above two statements from “Ashaddul Azaab”:-

A. Aa’la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) did not regard anyone as Kaafir because of not participating in Meelaad or Qiyaam.

B. Aa’la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) only regarded those people as Kaafirs who insulted Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).

C. The principles upon whom the Fatwas of Kufr were given are accepted between Deobandi and Sunni Ulema.

D. Aa’la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) was compelled by the Shari’ah to issue Fatwas of Kufr upon those people, otherwise he himself would have become Kaafir.

E. Aa’la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) had given the Fatwa of Kufr on only few people – those who wrote blasphemous statements, and those who after understanding fully these statements, regarded them as accurate and in the spirit of Islam and Shari’ah.

CHALLENGE

We challenge Majlisul Ulema and all their affiliates to prove that which recognised Sunni Aalim has written that those who do not participate in Qiyaam are Kaafirs.If they can prove their claims, I will leave Sunnism to join them.

APPEAL

I appealto the Tableegi Jamaat: Obtain the proof from your Ulema, because if you are able to obtain this proof from your Ulema, you will win me over in your mission. Lots of others will come with me aswell and your job will become easier as well asyou have been trained to convert people from Islam into the fold of Tableegism. We are prepared to come and join you just with one condition – just obtain the proof for us.If you are unable to do so, then do the real Tableegh and tell your Ulama, “Shame on you.What do you want to achieve through lying?” The people are not fools out there. Please stop lying!

4. This is another lie. If Kitaabs are written by the Meelaad supporters whereby it is stated that those who do not make Qiyaam are Kaafirs,why then did you not give the name of at least one Kitaab? Readers, please phone and write to Majlisul Ulama and the Y.M.M.A. and demand from them at least one of the namesamongst of those Kitaabs.

5. Moulana Mohammed Zakaria, the author of “Tableeghi Nisaab”, explains the Hadith of Hazrat Anas (radi Allahu anhu)in “Sharah Shama’ile Tirmizi”: “This Hadith indicates towards the high degree of humbleness of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) did not like (that people should stand for him), although he is possessor of high glory and is Master of both the worlds. Therefore, the Sahabah sometimes did not stand due to the love because Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) disliked it as it is the requirement of this narration (of Hazrat Anas) and sometimes they used to stand due to the demand of love”.

It is stated in “Abu Dawood” that, “Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) used to talk to us in the masjid. When Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) used to stand, we used to stand up and we used to remain standing till Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) used to get into the home”. (Sharah Shamaa’ile Tirmizi,pg. 342, Maktaba Rahmania , Lahore).

Moulana Zakaria explains the reason for not standing, “Qazi Ayaz (radi Allahu anhu) says that, ‘Qiyaam is prohibited whereby somebody well known is sitting and rest of the people are standing. Therefore, in the Hadith of prohibition (from Qiyaam), it is also said, ‘ do not stand as the Ajmees (non- Arabs) stand for their chiefs’”. (Sharah Shamaa’ile Tirmizi,pg. 342)

Moulana Zakaria writes further: “Imam Nowvi says that it is Mustahab to stand for Ulema, respectful and noble people”. (Sharah Shamaa’ile Tirmizi,pg.342).

Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi has written a long story about Moulana Qassim Nanotwi and Hakim Abdus Salaam. “Hakim Abdus Salaam had a desire to meet Moulana Nanotwi who was at the time sitting with many people. When Hakim Abdus Salaam arrived, everybody stood up to pay respect to him”. (Arwahe Salaasa, pg. 230,story number 215,Islami Academy, Lahore.)

The narration of “Abu Dawood” proves that the Sahabah used to stand for Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and the reason for prohibition was alsodealt with.Imam Nowvi (radi Allahu anhu) said: “It is Mustahab to stand for Ulemaand Moulana Nanotwi and all his fellows stood up to pay respectfor Hakim Abdus Salaam”.

I suppose that Majlisul Ulamaare quick to condemn others and are lazy to study the literature of their own elders. Do we have to teach the Majlisul Ulama about their household matters also!

6. This objection is not worth any consideration. If Allah gives Tawfeeq to someone that every Zikr he recites or listens to from the beginning to the end in a standing position, it is a good practice and we will not stop him. We will not tell him to only stand at the time that the Salaami is recited and to remain seated for the other Ibaadah . It is difficult for people to stand in a Meelad assembly from the beginning to the very end, so they stand up when the birth of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is being mentioned or when the Salaami is read. 

Why did the Ulema of Deoband open a Darul Uloom in Deoband and not in Makkah?Why do South African Tableeghis have Ijtijma during the Easter holidays and not in the December holidays? Why did Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi write “Nashruteeb” in the Zikr of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and not write a separate book about the Zikr of Allah only? Can someone prove Hurmat (prohibition) with thesetypesof silly arguments?

7. Majlisul Ulema’s spiritual guide,Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi,writes: “Mohammed Al Hazrami Majzoob was a possessor of amazing qualities and miracles. Once, he performed Jummah and gave Khutbah in 30 cities at the same time. He could be present in many cities in the same night”.(Jamalul Auliya, pg. 188,Maktaba Islamia, Lahore).

Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi believed and trusted this story, therefore, he has included it in his book, “Jamalul Auliya”. The presence of Mohammed Al Hazrami in many places was accomplished with his physical body. The physical world is a restricted place. Mohammed Al Hazrami was the servant of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). He indeed achieved this station because of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). One can now imagine the powers and the station of the mubarak (blessed) Soul of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) who is the Master and Chief of all the Prophets. So the possibility of his soul being present in many places should not even be an issue of debate amongst Muslims.

If it was Shirk to believe that one person can be present in many places, then according to your own Fatwas, your elder, Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi, is a Mushrik because he believed in the correctness of the story of Mohammed Al Hazrami.Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi mentioned the story in his book and did not refute it. Thisproves that this story is authentic according to himand correct in his view.

Moulana Qassim Nanotwi explains the meaning of this verse “An Nabi Yu Aula Bil Mu’menina Min Anfosihim ….” by saying: “Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has such nearness with his Ummah that even their souls do not have, because in this verse the word ‘Aula’ is in the meaning of ‘Aqrab’ (nearest).”(Tahzeerun Naas, pg.14, Darul Isha’at, Karachi).

According to the explanation of Moulana Nanotwi, the meaning of the verse will be “The Nabi (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is nearer to the Believers then their own lives”. Our lives are “present”. Nobody can deny this fact because if the life is absent then it would mean that we are dead. Our being alive proves that our life is “present”.I cannot seem to understand that when our life itselfis “present” and the one who is nearest to us than our own lives, is regarded as being “absent”. If someone believes that the Nabi (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is “present”,then he is a Mushrik! What logic is this? Will the Majlisul Ulema or any other Deobandi Aalim be able to prove that the one who is nearest to our lives is absent? Let’s see how much logic you can have behind your arguments.

Hazrat Haji Imdadullah Muhaajr Makki (radi Allahu anhu) writes: “Our Ulema fight in the issue of Meelad Shareef. The Ulema believed in its permissibility as well.When the side of permissibility exists, why then is there so much hardness on this issue? For us, it is sufficient to follow the people of Haramain (Makkah and Medina). At the time of Qiyaam one should not have the belief of Tawallud (that Rasoolullah – sallal laahu alaihi wasallam -is born now). The possibility of the arrival of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) in the Meelad assembly is not wrong because the bodily world is restricted to time and place, but the spiritual world is free from both. So the arrival of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is not far from being possible”.(Shamaime Imdaadiya, pg.50,Madani Qutub Khana, Multan).

THE SUBJECT OF “OMNIPRESENT”

This is another false accusation that Sunnis believe Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) to be omnipresent.This is not the belief of the Ahle Sunnah Wa Jamaah, neither is it the meaning of the words “Haazir”and “Naazir”. The word “omnipresent”, according to the Oxford Dictionary, means “present everywhere”.When the word “Haazir” and “Naazir” is used for Almighty Allah it means “Knower” and “Seeir” and does not mean to be present everywhere. (See details in “Fatawa Shami”, Vol. 3, pg. 337). The meaning of the word “Haazir” in the Arabic dictionary is, “one who can be seen with the naked eye.” (For refrence, refer to “Sarrah”, pg. 170; “Mukhtaarus Sihaah”, pg. 159; “Mufreedaat Imam Raaghib”, pg. 372).The meaning of the word “Naazir” is “blackness of the eyeball in which the pupil of the eye is”. Sometimes, the eye itself is called Naazirah ( Reference “Mukhtaarus Sihaah”, pg. 691) 

It is now proven that the words “Haazir” and “Naazir” according to its literal meaning are not suitable for Almighty Allah. Whenever it is used for Allah it is used with Ta’weel (re-interpretation),as explained above.

CHALLENGE

We challenge Majlisul Ulama to prove that the words “Haazir-o-Naazir” means “omnipresent”. (N.B.: not from Urdu to English or modern Arabic dictionaries because they are not based on Quranic Arabic). The literal meaning of the words “Haazir-o-Naazir” has been explained above and the Mu’awwal (re-interpreted) meaning of the words “Haazir-o-Naazir” for Allah is “Knower” and “Seeir”. I have consulted many dictionaries to look for the word “omnipresent” and in all the dictionaries there are no meanings even close to the meaning of the words “Haazir-o-Naazir”. I found that “omnipresent” is not the meaning of the words “Haazir-o-Naazir”at all. 

The words “Haazir-o-Naazir” in its literal meaning is never used for Allah Ta’ala. Therefore, in the 99 Names of Allah, one would not find the Names of “ Haazir” and “Naazir”. Nowhere in the Quraan or Hadith are the names “Haazir” and “Naazir” used as Allah’s Names. No one can prove that the Sahabah or Tabi’in or Jurist Imams have ever used the words “Haazir” and “Naazir” for Allah Ta’ala.

THE USE OF THE WORD “HAAZIR-O-NAAZIR” FOR THE HOLY PROPHET (SALLAL LAAHU ALAIHI WASALLAM)

Since it is proven that “Haazir-o-Naazir” does not mean “omnipresent” nor is it an Attribute of Allah Ta’ala which is impossible to manifest in the servants of Allah, like Uluhiyyat (Divinity). The Ulema have used the words “Haazir-o-Naazir” for Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Haq Muhaddis Delwi (radi Allahu anhu) writes: “Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is Haazir-o-Naazir on the deeds of his Ummah”.(Haashiya Akhbarul Akhyaar, pg. 155).

THE CONCEPT OF “HAAZIR-O-NAAZIR” USED FOR RASOOLULLAH (SALLAL LAAHU ALAIHI WASALLAM)

Imam Ahle Sunnat, Hazrat Sayed Ahmed Sa’eed Qazmi (radi Allahu anhu) states: “When the word Haazir-o-Naazir is used for Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), it does not mean that the physical body of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is everywhere and that he is present in front of everybody. This in fact means that as the soul exists in every part of the body similarly the light filled reality of the Soul of both the worlds (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) exist in every atom of the worlds. Based on that Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) arrives with his spirituality and lightfulness in many places at one time. Many times, the Pious observe the beauty of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) in a state of wakefulness with their physical eyes”. (Taskeenul Khawatir fi Mas’alatil Haazir wan Naazir,pg.13, Maktabah-e-Haamdya,Lahore).

Nowhere in the above definition has it been mentioned that “Haazir-o-Naazir” means “omnipresent”. It seems that the entire research of Majlisul Ulema is based on the issues which they have heard of or assumed.

THIRD OBJECTION

Meelad celebrations are declared as Haraam and an evil Bid’at because of the following reason: “Meelaad functions are regarded as being of greater importance than Salaat and performance of Salaat in Jamaat”.

OUR ANSWER

This is another false accusation. No Muslim ever regards the Meelad function as being more important than Salaat. It is almost 10 years that I am residing in South Africa and I have attended hundreds of Meelad fuctions. Alhumdullilah, I have always found that the Salaat arrangement had been made with Jamaat. Those who are not punctual with their Salaat will miss Salaat even if they are sitting at home or are gone to attend a Tableeghi Ijtima. Now, due to some people not reading Salaat, does this make the Meelad function Haraam? 

It is strange that those who have never attended Meelad functions, to them no arrangement of Salaat is made and people don’t read Salaat at Meelad functions. You are giving testimony of an issue to a place in which you have not been present! Is this correct according to the Law of Shari’ah?This objection is just an excuse to stop people from participating in the Zikr (remembrance) of our beloved Rasool (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).

Sometimes we observe in a Nikah (marriage) assembly that people get delayed due to some reason. Thereafter, some read their Salaat whileothers do not. Will one pass a Fatwa that Nikah functions are Haraam? If a person travellling by car from Johannesburg to Cape Town misses a few of his Salaah or misses the Jamaat, will one pass a Fatwa that travelling in a car from Johannesburg to Cape Town is Haraam?If an assembly of Nikah and travelling remains Halaal, why then does the Meelad function become Haraam?What criteria are you using?

FOURTH OBJECTION

Meelad functions are declared Haraam because of the following reason: “Qawwali – Music at Meelad functions”.

OUR ANSWER

This is another baseless accusation.I have never observed any function of Meelad in which Qawwali is sung.If anyone has Qawwali with music in a Meelad function then he or she should be stopped and told that it is not correct. They should be advised to put a stop to such an activity, butshould not be stopped from celebrating the Meelad function.

Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha are days of worship and collective happiness for the Muslims. Some people have made these days as occasions of merry-making. On Eid-ul-Fitr, people in Johannesburg get together at the Zoo Lake. Inter-mingling of sexes is seen openly. Women wear fancymake- up on their faces. Blaring music is played. No Mufti has ever issued a Fatwa that Eid-ulFitr or Eid-ul-Adha should be stopped based on the non-Shari’ activities, or that the days of Eid should not be celebrated anymore. Eid celebrations are not stopped although many Haraam activities have certainly mixed with the occasion. Why then should the Meelad celebrations be stopped?

FIFTH OBJECTION

Meelad function is declared Haraam because of the following reason: “Reciting of verses which transgress the limits of legitimate praise, thus assigning a position of divinity to our Nabi (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).”

OUR ANSWER

Here is another lie and false accusation. We believe that if anyone writes or says anything which proves Divinity to our Rasool (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), then that person isa Kaafir and Mushrik. Majlisul Ulama failed to furnish any proof of the blasphemous verse being sung. This is another accusation based on assumption. This type of baseless accusation are not suitable at all for those who claim to be learned.

SIXTH OBJECTION

Meelad function is declared Haraam and an evil Bid’at because of the following reason: “The congregation of various types of people such as fussaaq (open and rebellious sinners), immoral people with evil intentions, etc.)”

OUR ANSWER

Before I answer this objection, I would like to ask all the Ulema of Deoband – you say that the Prophet’s and the Awliya do not have Knowledge of the Unseen, since when do you have the Knowledge of the Unseen for you are able to see the good or evil intentions of people? 

Can you say with certainty that not one amongst all those thousands of people who attend the Ijtimais an open sinner?I am sure that you cannot because this type of claim can only be done via Wahi (Revelation). Many sinners definitely attend the Ijtima. Why then you do not issue the Fatwa that Ijtima and partaking in the Ijtima is Haraam and an evil Bid’at?

If an open sinner recites Quraan,will you stop the recitation because the sinner is participating in the recitation of the Quraan? So if any sinner attends the Meelad function,why then does the Meelad function become Haraam and an evil Bid’at?

SEVENTH OBJECTION

Meelad function is branded Haraam, un-Islamic and an evil Bid’at because of the following reason: “Singing at these functions by young boys and girls”.

OUR ANSWER

First and foremost, to describe the beautiful recitation of praises of our beloved Rasool (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) with the word “singing” discloses your hidden agenda. It is a psychological fact that if you describe something with a distasteful or vile term it will definitely not create any importance in the mind of people about what you wish to describe. Your job is to belittle all those things which lead towards the love of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).

If Na-Baligh (immature) boys and girls read in Meelad functions, there is nothing wrong with that. Baaligha (mature) girls do not read at all in Meelad functions.If in any function a baaligha girl reads a Naat in front of the audience, that will not make the Meelad Haraam. Rather, people should be told about the illegitimacy of this act. The reading of Baligh boys in front of an audience is Ja’iz (permissable). There is no proof in Shar’iah against it unconditionally. Therefore, it should not be an issue of debate.

In many Darul Ulooms, Amard (young boys with no beard grown yet) study with adult men and they mix with each other. Sometimes, evil results of that mixing emerge as well. Why then do the Ulema of Deoband not close Darul Ulooms?If they do not wish to close their Darul Ulooms, why then do they ask us to stop the celebration of Meelad in which such danger does not even exist because young children are under the continuous scrutiny of their parents and guardians? Otherwise, explain the reason for your illogical objection!.

EIGHTH OBJECTION

Meelad is Haraam and Bid’at because of the following reason: “Inter-mingling of sexes at such gatherings”.

We may add that Majlisul Ulama published a very interesting ruling: “Even if it is possible to screen the females completely from the man, then too, it is not possible for them to emerge from their homes to attend these functions for the simple reason that the Shari’ah has decreed that they may not emerge from their homes for even Salaah in the Masjid”.(page 17)

OUR ANSWER

This is another false accusation. Women sit in Meelad gatherings separate from men with necessary Shari’ Hijab.

NECESSARY SHARI’ HIJAB (PARDAH)

The Shari’ limit of Hijab for women is that they mustcover the whole body besides the face, both hands and feet. Their hair must be covered and the clothes must not be so thin that the colour of the body may be seen. In the light of the Holy Quraan, Hadith and Fiqh it is not compulsory for woman to cover the face, hands and feet from a Ghair Mahram. (N.B.: It is Mustahab for women to cover the whole face and not Waajib) For further reference consult “Tafseer Mazhari”, Vol. 6, pg. 493; “Tafseer Kabeer”, Vol. 23, pg. 203; “ Roohul Ma’aani”, Vol. 18, pg. 128; “Khazin”, Vol. 6, pg. 68; “Abu Dawood”, Vol. 2, pg. 211; “Mishkaat”, pg. 377; “Muslim”, Vol. 2, pg. 212; “Mu’atta Imam Malik”, pg. 708; “Quduri”, pg. 246; “Kanzud Daqa’iq”, pg. 424; “Mabsoot”, Vol. 10, pg. 152-153; “Badaai-us-Sanaai’”,Vol. 5,pg.121-122

If the women attend the Meelad functions with Shar’i Hijab, which they do, and sit separately from the men, surely this is not called “inter-mingling of sexes”. Even if in a Meelad function, inter-mingling of sexes does occur, the actual Meelad celebration still will not become Haraam or an evil Bid’at. In this case, if such a thing happens then thepeople shouldbe taught the correct manners.

Allama Shaami (radi Allahu anhu) states: “One must not leave visiting the graves just because some illegal activities are taking place, for example, inter-mingling of sexes. Mustahabbaat (recommended acts) should not be left out because of this type of illegal activities. It is necessary for the people to visit the graves and stop the Bid’at”. (Fatawa Shaami: Kitabul Jana’iz – Discussion on visiting the graves)

Allama Shaami (radi Allahu anhu) has stated categorically that inter-mingling of sexes will not make any Mustahab act Haraam or avoided. There were idols in the Kaaba before Makkah was conquered, but Muslims did not leave out performing the Tawaaf (circumbulation) or Umrah because of the idols. Yes,when Almighty Allah gave them the power,they eventually destroyed the idols.

When people go for Haj, there is inter-mingling of sexes at the airport, in the plane, during Tawaaf,at Mina and at Muzdalifah, yet no one puts a stop to Hajj. In Meelad gatherings, at least men and women sit separately and women are with Hijab. In the Nikah assembly, inter-mingling of sexes occurs and most of the women do not come with Shari’ Hijab. Will the Majlisul Ulama issue Fatwas condemning Nikah gathering to be Haraam? If not, why then is your entire effort spent to make Meelaad functions Haraam?

INTERESTING RULING

Please read the eight objection (above) on the ruling of Majlisul Ulama and then read the our answer. There ruling is totally baseless. I wish that Majlisul Ulama could give proof of their ruling that under no circumstances may a woman emerge from her home.

LADIES TA’LEEM BECOMES HARAAM

Women belonging to the Tableeghi Jamaat have ladies Ta’leem programmmes, which takes place sometimes during the day and sometimes during the evenings. The women emerge from their homesand gather at a particular house to have their programme. If, according to the Majlisul Ulama’s argument, they cannot emerge from their homes even for Salaat, how can they emerge from their homes for ladies Ta’leem? According to the Fatwa of Majlisul Ulama, ladies Ta’leem programmes should also be considered Haraam.

NINTH OBJECTION

According to the Majlisul Ulama: “Salaat and its performance by Jamaat neglected in a mass scale”.

OUR ANSWER

To show how seriously they object to the Meelad function, the Majlisul Ulama are merely repeating their objections just to add more condemnation. Please refer to the detailed answer given under objection number 3 earlier in our book.

TENTH OBJECTION

Meelad is declared Haraam and an evil Bid’at because of the following reason: “Abstention from command of Amr Bil Ma’roof and Nahy anil Munkar when these becomes necessary at these funtions”.

OUR ANSWER

This is another baseles accusation. It seems that the Majlisul Ulama translate “light” into “darkness”. We regard Meelad functions as the best opportunity for “Amr bil Ma’roof” and “Nahy anil Munkar”. Our Ulema take full advantage of these functions and command “Amr bil Ma’roof” and “Nahy anil Munkar” (Commanding that which is Good and Forbidding that which is Evil). 

The members of Majlisul Ulama do not attend Meelad functions, so how then can they say “Amr bil Ma’roof” and “Nahy anil Munkar”is not carried out at these functions?

ELEVENTH OBJECTION

Meelad functions are declared Haraam and an evil Bid’at because of the following reason: “Israaf or waste of money in unnecessary ventures”.

OUR ANSWER 

People are served a meal at Meelaad functions. This is regarded as a waste of money by the Majlisul Ulama. On the ocassion ofWalimah and Aqiqah, it is Sunnah to invite people for partaking in food. Why? Because it is an occasion of happiness. When the assembly of Zikr of the beloved Rasool (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) takes place, a Muslim is happy and joyful, therefore, he invites people to partake in the food provided, he gives charity and distributes sweatmeats. To feed people after an important or virtuous deed is the practice of the Sahaba.

Shah Abdul Aziz Muhaddis Delwi (radi Allahu anhu) writes: “Imam Bihqi reports in ‘Sha’bul Iman’ that Ibn Umar narrated that when Hazrat Umar (radi Allahu anhuma) completed the study of Surah Baqarah with all its secrets and hints in twelve years, he slaughtered a camel, prepared lots of food and fed the Sahabah”. (Tafseer Fathul Aziz, pg. 86)

Thus, it is proven that one may feed the people after an important virtuous deed. Meelad is also an important virtuous deed in the eyes of the Believers. Therefore, the distribution of food and sweatmeats is not Israaf (waste).

We wish to remind you of the famous saying of Hazrat Ibn Umar (radi Allahu anhuma). Somebody told Hazrat Ibn Umar (radi Allahu anhuma) that there is goodness in waste. He immediately replied that to spend in goodness is not waste.

TWELFTH OBJECTION 

Meelad is declared Haraam and an evil Bid’at because of the following reason: “Soliciting public funds for the upkeep and organizing of these functions”.

OUR ANSWER

The Wahabi and Deobandi public do not contribute to Meelad functions at all. Why should there be a question of this nature? In most places, Meelad functions are arranged by individual families. They do not collect funds from anybody. In some places, certain organizations arrange massive Meelad gatherings and the members collect funds only from those people who believe in Meelad and thus, contribute happily. So, we ask, what is wrong with that? Don’t you collect funds for your Tableeghi Ijtima, which is, in our view, a waste of time and Muslim resources? Hundreds and thousands of Rands are spent just to erect the structure of the stage and tent, etc. Where does that money come from? Why does the Majlisul Ulama not issue a Fatwa against Ijtima because of the use of public money? Why is the entire effort madeto make Meelad Haraam only?

THIRTEEN OBJECTION

Meelad is declared Haraam and an evil Bid’at because of the following reason: “Tashabboh bil Kufaar, the celebration of birthdays and anniversaries has no connection with Islam. This is an exclusive custom of the Kuffaar. Our Nabi (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) did not celebrate birthdays and anniversaries. Nor did the Sahabah or the great learned Jurists of Islam. Such celebrations have no basis in the Shari’ah. In upholding these innovatory customs, Muslims are in fact imitating the Kuffaar and this our Nabi (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has strictly forbidden”.

OUR ANSWER

A. The Ulama of Deoband celebrated their hundred years anniversary of Darul Uloom Deoband in which they called Indhira Ghandi who was dressed in a Sarrie. She was seated on the stage while hundreds of Ulama were seated on the ground. Was this Islamic? Early Muslims did not celebrate hundred years establishment of Islam which was far more important that the establishment of Darul Uloom Deoband. According to you, our Nabi (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) did not celebrate birthdays and anniversaries. If the Ulama-e-Deoband claim to be true followers of the Sunnah, why then did they celebrate the hundred year anniversary of Darul Uloom Deoband? Was this not a Bid’at? 

According to you, every Bid’at is an evil Bid’at. Well, I suppose that it is permissible in the Shari’ah of Deoband that you mayact upon evil Bid’ats sometimes or maybe there is exemption for Ulema-e-Deoband in Shari’ah as there is exemption for elite Brahaman Caste in Hinduism!

B. It is Sunnah to commemorate happiness. In order to explain this, I would like to quote a Hadith: “Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was asked about fasting on a Monday. He replied, ‘I was born on that day and Wahi (Revelation) began upon me on that day’.” (Mishkat, Kitabus Sawm, Baab Sawmut Tatawwo)

It is now proven that to keep fast on a Monday is Sunnah because Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was born on that day. Two issues are proven from the above Hadith:-

1. To commemorate important things is Sunnah.

2. It is Sunnah to do virtuous deeds and express happiness on the birth of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). These virtuous deeds can be in the form of Badni Ibaadat (bodily worship), such as fasting and Nafil Salaah, or it can be in the form of Maali Ibaadat (worship by utilising one’s wealth for Deen), like charity, feeding and distributing sweatmeats, etc.

To brand Meelad celebrations as being similar to the act of the Kufaar is an insult to Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and an expression of total ignorance.

FOURTEENTH OBJECTION

Meelad is declared Haraam and an evil Bid’at because of the following reason: “MAINTAINING A CUSTOM WHICH WAS ORIGINATED BY IRRELIGIOUS PERSONS.It has already been explained elsewhere in this article that the originators of Meelad custom were irreligious persons. Six hundred years after our Nabi (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), the irreligious ruler of Irbal, assisted by irreligious learned men, invented and established this custom. Thus, those who organize Meelad functions and those who participate in them are in reality assisting to establish a practise introduced by evil men. They are aiding and abetting in the fostering of a custom which is in total conflict with the Shari’ah of Islam. It is a great crime to maintain and encourage customs and practices which were brought into being by those who had no connection with the Deen, more so, when these customs and practices are a conglomeration of un-Islamic elements”.

OUR ANSWER

Some scholars have written that Meelad was invented in the 7th century by the king of Arbal, Abu Sa’eed Muzaffar. Those scholars have explained this with the reference of Haafiz Ibn Kaseer. But this not correct. Haafiz Ibn Kaseer has mentionedAbu Sa’eed Muzaffar in detail in “Al Bidaya Wan Nihaya”. He wrote that King Abu Muzaffar used to celebrate Meelad-un-Nabi with pomp and glory, but nowhere has he mentioned that the King was an inventor of Meelad. 

We present a complete quotation of Haafiz Ibn Kaseer for a clear understanding. Ibn Kaseer writes regarding the events of the year 630 A.H.: “Amongst pious, generous and great Kings, there was a King, Abu Sa’eed Muzaffar. He used to celebrate Meelad in Rabi-ul-Awwal. His assembly of Meelad used to be one of its kind. He was brave, a thinker, pious, just and an Aalim of Deen. Sheikh Abul Khitaab Ibn Dahya wrote a book on the topic of Meelad titled ‘At Tanweer fi Moulidil Basheerin Nazeer’. On this, the King rewarded the Sheikh with one thousand Dinars. His government remained for a long time. He died while besieging Aka. His government and his character was excellent. Those people who attended the Meelad function arranged by King Muzaffar say that in his Meelad function there used to be 5 000 roasted sheep heads, 10 000 chickens, 100 000 pieces of cheese and 30 000 pieces of sweatmeats. Great Ulama and Sufis of that period participated in his Meelad assembly. His food table was open for people of all walks of life and from all areas. He used to give charity in all types of Ibaadah. He used to spend a lot on the Ibaadah of Makkah and Madina. He used to spend 30 000 Dinars in arranging water for Makkah and Madina. Charities which he gave secretly are hidden from us. May Allah send His Mercy upon King Muzaffar. He died in the year 630 A.H. in the fort of Arbal. He made a Wasiyat to be buried in Makkah but it was not carried out. He is buried in the neighbourhood of Hazrat Ali (radi Allahu anhu)”. (Al Bidaya Wan Ni haya, Vol. 13,pg. 136-137,Darul Fikr, Beirut)

The following matters arise from the statement of Haafiz Ibn Kaseer:-

1. King Abu Sa’eed Muzaffar was not the inventor of Meelad celebrations,

2. He was a pious, brave, thinker, just, an Aalim-e-Deen and not an evil man,

3. Great Ulama and Sufisof that time participated in Meelad functions,

4. He was generous and hospitable,

5. Nowhere is it said that he used to spend Baitul Maal money to celebrate Meelad,

6. People like Haafiz Ibn Kaseer regarded King Muzaffar as one of the great kings amongst Muslim Kings.

Note that all the things which the Majlisul Ulama have mentioned about King Muzaffar are without any reference, therefore, making them unreliable. We have given our references in detail. You may check the original source.

FIFTEENTH OBJECTION

Meelad functions are branded Haraam and un-Islamic because of the following reasons: “Reviling and branding as unbelievers and heretics those who do not participate in these functions”.

OUR ANSWER

This is another lie and baseless accusation. This objection has already been answered under the Second Objection earlier in our book. Please see the details there.

SIXTEENTH OBJECTION

Meelad function is branded Haraam because of the following reason: “Regarding the distribution of sweetmeats as essential. This too, is a further transgression committed against the Law of Allah. This custom of distributing sweetmeats at these functions is regarded as compulsory.A gross falsity in the name of Islam”.

OUR ANSWER

This is another lie and baseless accusation. No Sunni Muslim believes, wrote or said that the distribution of sweetmeats is compulsory.If you are certain with your claim, why then are you hiding the proof? It seems that the Deobandi Ulama have qualified in a Masters Degrees in lying, deceiving and making false accusations.Remember,this is an issue of belief. You are unable to ascertain someone’s belief without that person uttering it or writing it. Why not show us who uttered or wrote that the distribution of sweetmeats is compulsory in Meelad functions?

SEVENTEENTH OBJECTION

Meelad functions is branded as Haraam because of the following reasons: “The belief thatthe soul of our Nabi (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) presents itself at the Meelad function. This factor has already been explained under the section dealing with Qiyaam, and it was shown there how crime of Shirk is resultant on this belief”.

OUR ANSWER

The answer to this objection has already been explained in the section of Qiyaam. It was shown how ignorant Mujlisul Ulema are about the teaching of their own Elders.

Alhamdulillah! Thus far, we have answered all the 17 objections of Majlisul Ulema which will provide the reader with the full knowledge of the deception of Majlisul Ulema. Beside these 17 objections there are some other issues which we feel needs to be explained as well. With the Blessings of Allah, we will elaborate on those issues.

REPLY TO MAJLISUL ULAMA’S

OTHER OBJECTIONS

OBJECTION

Majlisul Ulema wrote on page 8:- “Ibn Masood (radi Allahu anhu) heard that some people gathered in the Musjid and were reciting ‘Laa-ilaaha ilallah’ and Durood Shareef aloud. He went to them and said: ‘This (way of recital) was non-existent during the time of the Nabi (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).I regard you as innovators.’ Ibn Masood (radi Allahu anhu) repeated this over and over until the people were rejected from the musjid”.

FATAWA QAADHI KHAN

It must be noted here that these people were only reciting Laa-ilaaha illallah and Durood Shareef, and both these are acts of Ibaadat of a very high order.Despite this, Hazrat Ibn Masood (radi Allahu anhu) had these people ejected from the musjid and described them as innovators because they were reciting these two forms of Thikr in a manner not taught by our Nabi (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and in a manner not practiced by the noble Sahabah of Rasulullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Further, Hazrat Ibn Masood (radi Allahu anhu) said: “This method was not in vogue during the time of Rasulullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam)”.

This statement of Hazrat Ibn Masood (radi Allahu anhu) clearly means that if a form of worship was not instructed by our Nabi (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) then it will be a Bid’ah. If the Sahaba did not entertain any new systems or any new ways of worship then we have no right whatsoever of introducing into Islam any new way or form of worship.

OUR ANSWER

There are two answers to this misleading attempt:-

1. You are also Bid’ati and act upon Haraam as well. You shout “Naara Takbeer” during your Jalsas when the lecturer makes a good point. You do not pass Fatwa against that and do not stop that loud Zikr.

Moulana Rashid Ahmed Gangohi writes: “Zikr is correct in whatever way it may be”. (i.e., loud or soft) (Fatawa Rashidia, pg. 251) According to your Fatwa, MoulanaRashid Ahmed Gangohi has become a Bid’ati. Why then do you people make so much noise about Bid’at? Your Elders are Bid’atis themselves!

2. The qoutation of “Fatawa Qazi Khan” is explained in “Fatawa Bazaazia”: “To make Zikr with a loud voice is permissible as it happens in Azaan, Khutba, Jumma and Haj. This issue is explained in Fatawa Kharia Tharaly. Whatever is mentioned in Fatawa Qazi Khan,it means harmful loudness (is Bid’at)”. (Fatawa Bazaazia, pg. 378)

It became obvious from here that Hazrat Ibn Masood (radi Allahu anhu) called those people Bid’atis who were making Zikr with harmful loudness. It is possible that they may have been making loud Zikr at the time of Jamaat or that this might cause harm to the Deen.

This “proof” which Majlisul Ulema presented to prove that Meelad functions are Bid’at did not help them at all. Rather it made them Bid’atis because Moulana Rashid Ahmed Gangohi wrote eight Fatawa in “Fatawa Rashidia” proving that loud Zikr is permissible.

OBJECTION

On page 7, Majlisul Ulama wrote (N.B. Transliterations were in Arabic):

A man sneezed in the presence of Abdullah Ibn Umar (radhiyallahu anhu) and said: “Al-Hamdu lil laahi was salaamu ‘ala rasoolil laahi”.

Abdullah Ibn Umar (radhiyallahu anhu) immediately rebuked this person and said that our Nabi (Salla lahu alayhi wa sallam) taught us to recite : “Al-Hamdu lil lahi ‘ala qulli haalin” when we sneezed. This Hadith has been narrated by Tirmizi.

The point which we have to ponder here, is Abdullah Ibn Umar’s rebuke because this man recited was, “Salaamu ‘alar rasoolil laah”, after the words “Al-Hamdu lillaahi”. In reality, the recital of the sentence was “Salaamu ‘alar rasoolil laah” is an act of merit. The more we remember Rasulullah Sallal lahi alayhi wa sallam the more thawaab we get. In fact, we have been commanded to constantly offer salutations to our Nabi sallal lahu alayhi wa sallam. However despite this, Hadhrat Abdullah Ibn Umar (radhiyallahu anhu) (one of the great Sahabah) rejected this form of recitation after one has sneezed. And, the reason as explained by Hadhrat Abdullah Ibn Umar (radhiyallahu anhu) was that this formula was not taught to us by Rasulullah sallal lahu alayhi wasallam.

OUR ANSWER

From this Hadith it is proven that people should not add any thing to that what is being proven in Shari’ah. It is stated in “Durre Mukhtaar”: “Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, ‘Do not mention me (my name) at the time of sneezing and at the time of slaughtering’”. (Durre Mukhtaar, Kitaabuz Zabaih)Therefore, the saying of that person’s, “Assalaamo Ala Rasulillah” falls under the prohibited command. It was the duty of Hazrat Ibn Umar (radi Allahu anhuma) to stop that person from committing a prohibited act, and, Alhamdulilah, wealso stop people from performing prohibited acts.

We say that the reason of stopping was because this man established the rule of greeting by saying “Assalaamo Ala Rasulillah” at such an occasion in which there was already a fixed rule of Shari’ah to say “Al hamdo lillah”. This was against the Shari’ah and a change in the Deen. What relation can this incident have with the celebration of Melaad Shareef? The increase and creation of good and virtuous deeds in Islam is in accordance with this Hadith, “Whosoever establishes a virtuous path in Islam will be rewarded.” (Mishkaat, Babul I’lm). This (Melaad) is not against the Shari’ah, and it does not cause a change in the Deen. In fact, it is a virtuous deed in which a person is rewarded.

In conclusion, I wish to state with regards to the Hadith of sneezing that, that person added “Assalamo Ala Rasulillah” which was in contradiction to the Nahi (prohibition) of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Therefore, Hazrat Ibn Umar (radi Allahu anhuma) did his duty and stopped him.

Practices attached to Melaad are not prohibited in Shari’ah, so to make analogy of non-prohibited practices on the prohibited practices isincorrect and based on ignorance.

Majlisul Ulama have used wrong analogies throughout their book, “Moulood and the Shari’ah”, to prove Melaad as Haraam, which makes veryclear the height of their “Islamic knowledge”.

OBJECTION

On pages 8-9, Majlisul Ulama wrote:

“Mujahid says that Urwah Bin Zubair and himself entered the Musjid and saw Abdullah Ibn Umar (radhiyallahu anhu) sitting near to the room of Aishah (radhiyallahu anha). Some people in the masjid were performing the Dhuhaa prayers (the Salaat which is performed sometime after sunrise). We asked Ibn Umar (radhiyallahu anhu) about the Salaat being performed by these people. He replied that it was a Bid’ah innovation”. (Bukhari-Muslim)

It should be remembered that Salaatud-Duhaa has been narrated by many Sahaabah. It is an act of Ibaadat which carries considerable reward. We are encouraged to perform this salaat. The great pious men of Islam hardly omit this salaat. However, despite this fact, Hadhrat Abdullah Ibn Umar (radhiyallahu anhu) described the Dhuhaa Salaat of this particular group of people as Bid’ah. The reason for branding it as Bid’ah is the fact that these people originated a new method of performing this prayer. They congregated and performed this salaat conspicuously in the Musjid, and this method of performing it in congregation form was not instructed by our Nabi sallal lahu alayhi wa sallam”.

OUR ANSWER

This argument is not useful at all for the deniers of Melaad celebration, because Hazrat Ibn Umar (radi Allahu anhuma) regards this Salaat of Dhuhaa as Bid’ate Hasanah. Khaatamul Mohaddeseen, Imam Zurqani (radi Allahu anhu) quotes a narration from Sha’bi in “Sharah Mawaahib”: “I have heard Ibn Umar saying, ‘Muslims have not invented anything better than Salaatud Dhuhaa (Chaasht)’. Ibn Shaiba reports from Hakam Bin Abdullah Bin Ishaaq Bin Al A’raj, who said, ‘I asked Ibn Umar about Salaatud Dhuhaa. He replied, ‘It is Bid’at and what a good Bid’at it is’.” (Sharah Mawaahib Le Zurqaani, pg. 13, with the reference of Anwaare Saate’ah, pg. 84)

The Ulama of Islam said that this was not the denial on Salaatud Dhuhaa itself because this is Bid’ate Hasanah according to Hazrat Ibn Umar (radi Allahu anhuma) as well. In fact, people were reading this Salaat with the proper arrangement in the Masjid like Fardh Salaat, and this was against the Hadith.

Imam Tirmizi reported a Hadith from Hazrat Umar, Jabir, Abu Sa’eed, Abu Hurairah, Ibn Umar, Hazrat Aisha, Abdullah Ibn Mas’ ood and Zaid Bin Khalid (radi Allahu anhum) that Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, “Opeople, read your Nafil Salaat at home”.

Hazrat Ibn Umar (radi Allahu anhuma), through his Ijtihaad (authoritative interpretation), found this practice of some people against the Hadith, and for this reason he declared it as Bid’at. We also say that if anything is being invented against the Quraan and the Hadith (Sunnah) it is an evil Bid’at. 

Therefore, this argument cannot be used against Meelad celebration, because Meelad celebration is not against any commandment of the Quraan or the Hadith.

OBJECTION

Majlisul Ulema writes under the title:- “WHAT THE LEARNED AUTHORITIES OF ISLAM SAY ABOUT MOULOOD – Imam Ahmad bin Muhammed bin Basri Maaliki (radi Allahu anhu) states: “And, the Ulama of the four Mathhabs (Hanafi,Shafi, Hambali and Maaliki) are unanimous in condemning this practice (i.e. Meelaad )”. (Al Qoulul Mu’tamad).

OUR ANSWER

Allama Burhanuddin Halbi (radi Allahu anhu) writes refuting this: “Undoubtedly, Ibne Hajar has originated Meelad from Sunnah, and similarly, did Hafiz Imam Suyuti, and both of them severely refuted the saying of Allama Maliki that Meelaad is evil Bid’at”. (Sirat Halbia, pg. 80). A quotation that had been refuted by great Ulema like Hafiz Ibn Hajar and Imam Suyuti (radi Allahu anhuma) is the kind of proof of Majlisul Ulema against Meelad.

OBJECTION

Majlisul Ulema wrote:- Imaam Ibnul Haaj states: “Among the Bid’ahs (innovations) which these people have introduced is the practice of Moulood during the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal. They believe that the Moulood is among the great acts of Ibadaat (worship) and the customs of Islam. This practice consists of Bid’ahs and Haraam acts”. (Mudkhal, pg. 20)

ANSWER

Imaam Ibnul Haaj did not write anything in “Madkhal” against Meelad itself in the manner that Majlisul Ulema expressed themselves.He only said that Meelad is a Bid’at. We shall elaborate on the point of “Bid’at” later in the book. 

Imaam Qastalaani (radi Allahu anhu) explains the statement of Ibnul Haaj: “Imaam Ibnul Haaj has discussed in detail and refuted those things which people have invented through their carnal desires; adding singing with prohibited instruments in Meelad. Allah reward Ibnul Haaj for his good intentions”. (Mawahibul li Duniya, Vol. 1, pg. 27)

Allama Ibnul Haaj (radi Allahu anhu) did not deny the very celebration of Meelad itself but those actions which are not permissible in Islam.Every Sunni Muslim also disapproves of un-Islamic activities if that take place in Meelad.

Allama Yousuf Salihi (radi Allahu anhu) comments on the statement of Ibnul Haaj: “Allama Ibnul Haaj did not condemn Meelad itself. But, he refuted those assemblies which contain un-Islamic and prohibited activities. He called Meelad Bid’at. This is against what he has first said (he approved of Meelaad). Maybe he meant Bid’at to beBid’at-e Hasannah (good innovation)”. (Sobolul Huda War Rishad, Vol. 1, pg. 453)

OBJECTION

Majlisul Ulema writes: “Shaikhul Islam, Taimiyyah Hambali, rejected this practice in his Fatawa”. ( pg. 21) 

OUR ANSWER

Ibne Taimiyyah was a misled person, so his Fatawa against Meelaad carries no weight in our view.

Hafiz Ibn Hajar Asqalaani (radi Allahu anhu) writes in “Ad Durarul Kaamina” that: “Ibne Taimiyyah wrote in ‘Aqeedah Hamvia’ and in ‘Waastia’ in which mention is made about Allah’s Face and Hand and Shin are real Attributes of Allah, and Allah Ta’ala is sitting on the Arsh (Throne) physically. Some people have regarded Ibne Taimiyyah as Zindiq (heretic) because he used to say that you cannot seek help from Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).

“Some Ulema have said that he was a Hypocrite because he used to say that Hazrat Ali (radi Allahu anhu) made mistakes at 13 occasions and went against the Quraan.His fight was for Government (position) only, he was defeated every time. He tried to gain power again and again but he failed every time. He (Ibne Taimiyyah) said that Hazrat Uthman (radi Allahu anhu) was a lover of wealth; Abu Bakr (radi Allahu anhu) was old and he did not know what he was doing; Hazrat Ali (radi Allahu anhu) became a Muslim in childhood and the Imaan of a person in his childhood is not reliable according t

Evidence of general consensus of Muslim ummah and scholars (Ulema)

1) Imam Al-Hafiz Al-Suyuti in his famous book "Al-Hawii Lil-Fatawii" allocated a special chapter on that topic and named it "The Excellence of Objective in Celebrating the Mawlid" where he said: The question under consideration is what the verdict of the Shari'ah on celebrating the Holy Birthday of the Noble Prophet (Allah's Grace & Peace be upon Him) during the month of Rabbi-ul-Awwal. From the point of view of Shari'ah is this a praiseworthy action or a blameworthy one? And do those who arrange such celebration Receive blessings or not? He said:

"The reply to this question is that in my view the Milad Shareef (Celebration of the Birthday of the Noble Prophet Allah's Grace & Peace be upon Him) is in fact such an occasion of happiness on which people assemble and recite the Holy Qu'ran to the extent that is easy. Then they relate the prophecies concerning the appearance of the Noble Prophet (Allah's Grace & Peace be upon Him) that have been transmitted in Ahadith and Author, and the miraculous events and signs that took place on his birth. Then food is set before them and according to their desire they partake thereof to satisfaction. This festival of celebrating the birthday of the Noble Prophet (Allah's Grace & Peace be upon Him) is a Bid'ah Hasanah (good Innovation) and those arranging it will get blessing, since in such a celebration is found the expression of joy and happiness at the greatness and eminence of the Noble Prophet (Allah's Grace & Peace be upon Him) and his birth".

Even Ibn Tay'miah said in his book "Necessity of the Right Path", p. 266, 5th line from the bottom of that page, published by Dar Al-Hadith, the following:

"As far as what people do during the Milad, either as a rival celebration to that which the Christian do during the time of Christ's birthday or as an expression of their love and admiration and a sign of praise for the Noble Prophet (Allah's Grace & Peace be upon Him), Allah Almighty will surely reward them for such Ijtihad". He then said: "Although Milad was not practiced by (Salaf), they should have done so since there was no objection against it from the Shari'ah point of view".

And we certainly only celebrate Milad out of love and admiration to the Prophet of all Mankind.

2. Imam Al-Hafiz Al-Qastalani, who gave commentary on Sahih Bukhari, said: "May Allah Almighty shower his Mercy upon a person who takes the days of the month of Rabbi-ul-Awwal, in which the Noble Prophet (Allah's Grace & Peace be upon Him) was born, as days of feast and celebration for doing so is the best cure for the heart of an ailing person."

3. Al-Hafiz Ibn Hajar was asked, same reference of Imam Suyuti, about Milad Shareef. His reply was:

"Milad Shareef is, in fact, and innovation, which was not transmitted from any pious predecessor in the first three centuries. Nevertheless, both acts of virtue as well as acts of abomination are found in it (i.e. Sometimes acts of virtue are found therein and sometimes acts of abomination). If in the Milad Shareef only acts of virtue are done and acts of abomination are abstained from, then the Milad Shareef is a Bid'ah Hasanah (good innovation), otherwise not."

He then added "

"To do any virtuous act and to observe it annually as means of recollection for any special day on which Allah Almighty has bestowed any favor or removed any calamity is a form of showing gratitude to Allah Almighty. Gratitude to Allah Almighty is expressed through different kinds of Ibaadah (worship) -prostration and standing in prayer, charity and recitation of the Holy Qu'ran. And what is a greater favor from Allah Almighty can there be than the appearance of the Prophet of Mercy (Allah's Grace & Peace be upon Him) on this day (i.e. 12th of Rabbi-ul-Awwal)?" Some people do not limit it and celebrate the Milad Shareef on any day of Rabbi-ul-Awwal. Nay, some people have extended it even more and increased the period to the whole year. According to the latter, the Milad Shareef can be celebrated on any day of the year. The objective here is the same, i.e. to rejoice at and celebrate the Holy Birth of the Noble Prophet (Allah's Grace & Peace be upon Him).

4. Imam Abu-Bakr Abdullah Al-Dimashqi compiled a number of books on the subject and called them "Collection of Traditions on the Birth of the Chosen Prophet", "The Pure Expression on the Birthday of the Best of Creations" and "The Spring for the Thirsty One on the Birth of the Rightly Guided".

5. Imam Al-Hafiz Al-Iraqi wrote a book and called it "The Pure Spring on the Sublime Birth".

6. Imam Ibn Dahyah wrote a book and called it "Enlightenment on the Birthday of the Bearer of Good News, The Warner".

7. Imam Mulla Ali Qari wrote a book and called it "The Quenching Spring on the Birthday of the Prophet". (Allah's Grace & Peace be upon Him)

8. Imam Shams ul-Din bin Naseer Al-Dimashqi, said in his book: "The Spring for the Thirsty One on the Birth of the Rightly Guided" about the story of Abu Lahab that he will receive a light punishment every Monday for expressing joy at the birth of the Noble Prophet (Allah's Grace & Peace be upon him) on that day. The Imam said the following verse of poetry, the translation is: If such Kafir was denounced in the (Qur'an) and perished are his hands, and in the Flames is his eternal abode It is narrated that every Monday.

His torment is made easy for his Joy at the Birth of Ahmad What is the expectation then of a servant who spent all his life Happy with the Arrival of Ahmad (Allah's Grace & Peace be upon Him) and died on the Oneness of Allah.

9. Imam Shams Ul-Din Ibn aL-Jazri, the Imam of reciters, wrote a book and named it "The Scent of Notification on the Blessed Birthday".

10. Imam Al-Hafiz Ibn Al-Jawzi said in the description of Milad: "Peace and Tranquility takes over during that year and a good glad tiding to obtain your wish and inspiration".

11. Imam Abu-Shamah, The Sheikh of Al Hafiz Al Nawawi, said:

"The best of the innovations of our times is what is carried out on the day of corresponding to the birthday of our Beloved Prophet (Allah's Grace & Peace be upon Him), where people give out donations, practice what is right, express their joy and happiness, in doing so is surely a sign of love and admiration for the Prophet (Allah's Grace & Peace be upon him)"

ithink my beloved sister asmaa go back to islamic studies but go to karache pakistan or india. like you people the way you are, if prophet Muhammad was an asian idont know we could be a muslims to day.just because your selfish.

Reading through sister Asma's so called proofs and evidences,am made to believe that some sections of muslims are no different from Christians in the way they do things.Islam is not a religion where someone can just wake up and say because this looks good so I will be doing it.

As I said in my earlier comment that is important for one to know where he/she belongs.If you are sunni, why are you sunni and what does it mean to be sunni.Allah subhanawataala completed Islam in the life time of prophet Muhammad. we therefore dont miss anything.these so called immam who and who thing is what is destroying Islam.Look at the shias, they always talk about imma what and immam what at end of it all,they even forget that they supposed to practice the sunnah of Muhammad (SAW).

The prophet said, " Pray as you saw me praying". This is a standard procedure in Islam.

Analysing sister Asmma's 20 proofs, I can only see misapplication of quotes.the quotations and how she is applying those quotes are very different.

Allah says in the Qur'an that if we are differing in the matters of Islam (religion), we should go back to Him and His prophet.meaning the Qur'an and Hadith.But what do we do,we give more value,more prominency to these so called ulammas so much that we slowly slipping away from the teaching of The Qur'an and the practice of our Prophet (SAW).

Brothers and sisters,let us study Islam personally.let us not surrender our salvation to these so called ulammas.This is how other religions are infiltrated and this how they have mutilated the pure teachings of their prophets.because of the so called Rabbis,etc.

Aahh a Bambo,

Have you not heard What hapens wen these so called jamaatees go on 40 days / 4 month tabilighs…they leave azimaay aake in india and paki at home to wonder with other men and indulge with our women in the village!

Then they run away…

Koma aamwenye aawaa!!

One Islam One Ummah, rich or poor, black or white. Whoever descriminates, My profound duty will be to expose so that Malawi knows. Gone are days of suppression and cowardice… Wake up Malawian Muslims and fear Allah alone!!!

All of you are talking nonsense…

You wahabi are robots and puppets of saudi arabia…

Dancing to the tunes and enjoying the free monies from ths saudi funding…which is manipulating your minds

You illiterate people can say what you want, each one of you…

Let me ask you a quest:

Who was the devil abdul wahab?

Give me answers…

ANONIMUS whatever bad name you have any good you does you does for your self.iwill come back for u jst wait

Dear all,

Bro Ida is very right…these asians are swindling money of donors and eating it. Then they act all rich with the poor peoples money…

Bilal Trust

Mai Aisha Trust…

They are busy getting all duty free goods and luxury cars, furnishing their homes and acting like the are big givers…

Beware the wrath of Allah…

Brother sulaiman u sound like you payed off

And whoever be friends ALLAH his Rasool and the Mu-mineen(should know)that verily it is the army of ALLAH which will be victorious.O people of IMAAN Do not take as your friends thos from the Ahl-e-kitaat (yahood and nasaaraa)who make your deen a target of mockery and amusement.And fear ALLAH if indeed you are MU-MINEEN.

Its shocking,something not deserving for the practising muslims.Allah knows if the feast met its intended rewards.

The organisers of this event should be ashamed of themselves for inviting only asians for the meal, and treating fellow Malawians as swcond class Muslims. Thank God it is only a minority of asians

whose treat blacks in this way. Recently when I visited Malawi, I did not have a problem standing next to my Malawian Muslim brother or listening to Friday sermon by a Malawian Imam.

"One sister also recalled an incident at Lilongwe’s Area 2 Mosque where Asians would walk out of the Mosque when a Malawian was reading Khutbah (Friday sermon), saying they would not allow to be led by a black man who they believe is cursed."

If this is the type of irresponsible journalism your website is going to be promoting then I am not coming back to this website.

If you guys want pride :

1. stop begging

2. Become honest hardworking and Allah fearing muslims

and

Allah will make you proud.