True love of the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) is manifested by following in his footsteps and supporting his Sunnah, he says
Riyadh: Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh, Saudi Grand Mufti, Friday warned against celebrating the birthday of the Prophet (peace be upon him), saying that the practice is superstitious that was illegally added to the religion.
"It is a bid'a (a sinful religious innovation) that crept into Islam after the first three centuries when the companions and successors of the companions lived. Instead, it is obligatory for Muslims to follow the Prophet's teachings as contained in the Sunnah", according to Arab News, the Sheikh said in his Friday congregational sermon at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah mosque in Riyadh.
The sheikh said that those who urge others to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet are evil and corrupt.
"The true love of the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) is manifested by following in his footsteps and supporting his Sunnah ... that is how the love for the Prophet (pbuh) is expressed", he said.
He said Almighty Allah has said: "Say: 'If you do love Allah, follow me: Allah will love you and forgive your sins.'"
Muslims have a duty to believe in the Prophet (pbuh) as the servant and messenger of Allah, who was sent as a guide to the entire universe, Al-Asheikh said.
It is the duty of Muslims to love and respect him. They should also defend him against those who misinterpret his teachings, the atheists who deny him, and those who abuse or mock him. These are the duties of Muslims who truly love the Prophet (pbuh), the Sheikh said.
He said that Almighty Allah states in the Holy Qur'an: "Say: If it be that your fathers, your sons, your brothers, your mates, or your kindred; the wealth that you have gained; the commerce in which you fear a decline; or the dwellings in which you delight, are dearer to you than Allah, or His messenger, or the striving in His cause, then wait until Allah brings about His decision, and Allah guides not the rebellious."
A section of Muslims in the Indian subcontinent and some parts in the Arab states, celebrate on 12th of Rabi'ul Awwal considering this day is the day when the Prophet (pbuh) was born.
There is a difference of opinion on the exact date of birth of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Some say he was born on 09th of Rabi'ul Awwal, and by some other accounts, he was born on 12th of Rabi'ul Awwal. Historians however are unanimous that the Prophet (pbuh) died on 12th of Rabi'ul Awwal. Considering this also any kind of celebrations on the day when the Prophet (pbuh) died is illogical.
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