
Celebrate Your Milad in London.
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) is an important festival and
event for the Muslims. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born in Mecca on this day.
Exact date is 12th Rabi' Al-awwal 570 AD. Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) is
celebrated in every country of the world and Holy Seerah of Prophet (PBUH) is
read for conveying message of peace and harmony to others.
Dr. Michael Hart in his book The 100: A Ranking of the Most
Influential Persons in History has ranked Prophet (PBUH) in top of list and has
admired his legacy.
History of Eid
Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH)
Abu al-Abbas al-Azafi
was the ruler of Morocco and he has celebrated it first in history of
world. Muzaffar ad-Din Gökböri was also
important contributor for this specific day. He was the king of Syria and Iraq
at times of Crusades.
Slowly with the passage of time, every Muslim country began
celebrating however scholars in countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar has
banned it. India has the largest population of Muslims in world and therefore
biggest celebrations occur there.
The festival is celebrated with feelings of extreme happiness.
Muslims come out on the roads in the form of processions for demonstrating
their love with Prophet (PBUH). Mosques are decorated with lights and they look
beautiful. Relics of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) are also showed at various places which
could be museums, mosques and other places etc.
Many scholars have disputed celebration of Eid-Milad-un-Nabi
(PBUH). They consider some of the practices as un-Islamic and have compared it
with Christmas which is celebration of Hazrat Isa (AS). Years have been passed
and there have been strong debates between scholars however general public has
celebrated it thus neglecting views of scholars.
Eid Milad-un-Nabi
(PBUH) in London
London has one of the largest Muslim communities in world.
Many people are residents whose elders have immigrated to United Kingdom. Muslims
celebrate Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) in London in a joyful like they celebrate
in Islamic majority counties.
It also gives message of strong harmony between Muslim Ummah
which is observed all over the world. Non-Muslims also participate in these
specific occasions and they are introduced with the holy life of Prophet (PBUH).
Rituals and
Celebrations in London For Day of Mawlid
Worshipers offer special prayers a day before beginning of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi.
Most of people do holiday in London for celebrating this event. People decorate
their houses with various lights and other illuminating substances especially
young boys take part exclusively trimming streets. It is a time taking process
and they feel enjoyed in doing this activity. Banners of Holy Kaaba and Mosque
of Prophet (PBUH) are also displayed higher in the streets.
International Seerah Conferences are held by the largest
Muslim organizations where notable speakers address the audience. Processions
are also held throughout London.
Thousands of people take part in the processions.
Flowers and cards are also given by the Muslims to other
people. There are also some of the important rituals which are to be performed.
1. Obligatory Salat
2. Recitation of Holy Quran
3. Reciting More and More Darood for Holy Prophet (SAW)
4. Giving Charity to Poor
5. Teaching Seerah to others
Salat
There are many grand mosques which are located throughout
London where we can offer our obligatory prayers. Nawafil can be additionally
prayed for thanking Allah Who has sent His Last Messenger for teaching
beneficial knowledge to humanity.
Islam is the only door for entering Paradise. Salat should
be performed with complete discipline because it is the most important
commandment which was given as a gift by Allah to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) on the
night of Isra and Miraj. There are many verses of the Quran which highlight
importance of namaz.
Quran Chapter (2: Verse 153), (2:2-3), (2:227), (4:103),
(5:91), (29:45) are extremely important in this regards.
Recitation of Quran
Quran should be recited on the day of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi.
It is the best way of getting spiritual pleasure and peace rather than wasting
time on useless activities. Quran is the largest miracle of Prophet Muhammad
(PBUH).
Darood
Darood should be recited more and more on the day of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi.
It is only advice which has been given to us by our Prophet (PBUH) and
Commandment in Quran for the praising the Prophet Muhammad (SAW). It is
commanded to us in the Glorious Quran:
''Indeed, Allah confers blessing upon the Prophet, and His
angels [ask Him to do so]. O you who have believed, ask [Allah to confer]
blessing upon him and ask [Allah to grant him] peace.” [Quran, 33: 56''].
Durood Ibrahimi is referred in Sahih Bukhari and Muslim
which means that it the only authentic way for praising the Prophet.
Charity
Charity is also given to the people for purpose of getting
Sawab and nearness of Allah Almighty. It has been references by several times
in the Holy Quran and Hadith.
Quran Chapter 3: Verse 92, 2:215,
2:215, 2:110, 2:261 are very important in this regards.
There are also various hadith on importance. Many poor
people who are living in London and their life is miserable. We also remember
them in the day of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH).
Teaching of Seerah to
Others:
Seerah is taught in various schools, colleges and
universities in London which are particularly Islamic. Special events of Seerah
are held on day of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH).
Muslim television channels broadcast transmissions which
contains specific programs, naats so that viewers should adopt teachings of
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in their lives. It will make them better in the world
and HereAfter.
Travelers Also
Arrive in London for Celebration
Many people who are living away from their families
celebrate Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi. Several notable religious scholars,
intellectuals, educationists, fiqah experts specially travel to the city of
London for attending conferences, seminars and events which are relating to
this special day.
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