Before writing the arguments of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Allah’s Grace & Peace be upon Him), I want to clear the meaning of Milad according to literature and Shariah.
Meaning of Milad: “Milad” refers to the birth of the Prophet (PBUH). It is the remembrance of the events surrounding his birth and a time to praise and send salutations (Durood) upon him. Celebrating Milad involves recounting the Prophet’s Seerah (life), virtues, and teachings, which serve as a form of preaching and guidance.
Quranic Evidence:
- Allah Almighty says in the Quran:
“Peace be upon him the day he was born, the day he will die, and the day he will be raised to life again.” (Surah Maryam, Verse 15)
This verse mentions the complete Milad (birth) of Hazrat Yahya (AS), including events before his birth. Similarly, Ahle Sunnat celebrates the Milad of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in the same way, reflecting the Prophet’s life, as Hazrat Isa (AS) celebrated his own Milad.
- Allah Almighty says:
“And peace be upon me the day I was born, the day I will die, and the day I will be raised to life.” (Surah Maryam, Verse 33)
Here, Allah narrates the story of Hazrat Isa (AS), including his birth. This is an example of celebrating Milad, and Ahle Sunnat follows the same tradition for Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), narrating the events before and after his birth.
- Allah says:
“Remind them of the days of Allah.” (Surah Ibrahim, Verse 5)
The “days of Allah” refer to significant events or blessings. Just as the Qur’an highlights the liberation of Musa’s (AS) people from Firawn, the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who brought guidance to the world, is a significant day that deserves celebration.
- Allah Almighty says:
“Then remember the bounties of Allah and do not spread mischief on the earth.” (Surah Araf, Verse 74)
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the greatest blessing for humanity, and remembering his birth is a form of gratitude to Allah.
Hadith Evidence: Celebrating the Prophet’s (PBUH) life aligns with the Quranic command to rejoice in Allah’s grace and mercy (Surah Yunus 10:58). The Prophet (PBUH) is the ultimate mercy to mankind, and his birth is a reason to celebrate Allah’s favor.
Conclusion: The celebration of Milad-un-Nabi is supported by Quranic verses and aligns with the practice of remembering significant events in Islamic history, particularly the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who is the greatest mercy to mankind.
Published in TDF News, September 12, 2024
