Light of Prophet Muhammad (s)
The Superlative Eloquence of the Prophet
Allāh swears by the setting star that His Prophet does not stray in the least from what Allāh commands him. Nor does the Prophet speak from his own whims or desires, whether good or bad. Every utterance, every movement, every breath of the Prophet was, in fact, revelation from Allāh and consequently of utmost value in the quest to understand and follow the Qur’ān and the religion of Islam.
The Benefit of the Name ‘Muhammad’ (s)
Shaykh Yusuf an-Nabahani وههنا لطيفة وهي أن اسم محمد الميم الأولى منه إذا قلت ميم كانت ثلاثة أحرف والحاء حرفان حاء وألف والهمزة لا تعد لأنها الألف والميمان المضعَّفان ستة أحرف والدال ثلاثة دال وألف ولام فإذا عددت حروف اسمه كلها ظاهرها وباطنها حصل لك من العدد ثلاثمائة وأربعة عشر الثلاثمائة وثلاثة عشر على عدد […]
Evidence of Acceptability of Mawlid
Shaykh Qardawi Approves of Celebrating Mawlid
"Actually, celebrating the Prophet's birthday means celebrating the birth of Islam..." -- Shaykh Yusuf Al-Qardawi Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, likely the most renowned Salafi scholar of the 20th century, in replying to the question on whether Mawlid should be celebrated replied: We all know that the Companions of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, did not celebrate the Prophet's … [Read More...]
Celebrating Mawlidu ‘n-Nabi (s)
In the Name of Allah, Most Beneficent, Most Merciful PRAISE BE TO ALLAH AND PEACE BE UPON HIS CHOSEN SERVANTS The question under consideration is what is the verdict of the Shari`ah on celebrating the Holy Birthday of the Noble Prophet (s) in the month of Rabi`-ul-Awwal. From the point of view of the Shari`ah, is this a praiseworthy action or a blameworthy one? And do those who arrange such a … [Read More...]
