Celebration of Eid-milad-un-nab-PBUH
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Monday, February 6, 2012
Eid Milad un Nabi
Rebuttal: This is true that Sinni Muslims distribute sweets among the needy and poor but it is not compulsory for those who do not have sufficient sources. One should not doing good deeds for the reason that one could find out an element of showoff in this good deed. It is to be noted all deeds depend on intents and every Muslim should have good feelings for others. Only God knows the intentions and others have no right to critize on others good deeds. Rather this practice is in the guidance provided by the Quran in the following verses:-
Who believe in the Ghaib and perform As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat), and spend out of what We have provided for them [i.e. give Zakat , spend on themselves, their parents, their children, their wives, etc., and also give charity to the poor and also in Allah's Cause - Jihad]. (Al-Baqara, Chapter #2, Verse #3)
To meet the expenses donations are collected from sometimes unwilling people who give money under social pressure. According to the hadith it is not permissible to take any Muslim's money without his willingness.
12th Rabi Awal - The Date of Birth of Holy Prophet (PBUH)
Objection No.5: A particular date (12 Rabi-Awwal) has been designated for this remembrance. There is no evidence supporting this designation during the time of Sahaba (Companions), the tabiyeen (the generation that followed the companions) or taba-tabiyeen (the next generation). This designation is bida'a (innovation).
The element of showoff (riya) is commonly present in these gatherings. This is also true with the gathering of a marriage and such like other events. Then Mufti Sahib should also ban the gathering on the event of marriages. Deobandis also arrange annual congregations. Is it not a bida’at.
If someone does not attend these gatherings, he is looked down upon. This is totally false. In fact, Deobandis are minorities and when they see such a huge gatherings, which are not permissible according to their feelings, they get jealous.
Distribution of sweets is considered an indispensable part of the proceedings.
Reality of Eid Milad Un Nabi
Objection No.4:- There are rules governing the blessed remembrance of the Sirah. For example, also it can take any permissible form. But it is important to stay away from the evils found in the prevalent Milad gatherings.
Rebuttal: What are the permissible forms to celebrate Sirah. Could Deobandis and Wahabis show us by practicing such “permissible forms”? In fact, the Fatwa of Mufti sahibs is again silent. A bare perusal of the above wordings clearly says that the Mufti Sahib has no argument to give Fatwa against Eid Millaat un Nabi with reasons and logic duly supported with Verses of Quran and Ahadith, so he helplessly admitted that remembrance of Sirah can take any permissible form which should include Millat Sharif where Muslims made arrangements to praise the Holy Prophet and thank God on bestowing this greatest blessing for us. Deobandis and Wahbis are persuaded to arrange gatherings to remember the greatness of Holy Prophet (PBUH) according their own ‘permissible forms’ and Sunni Muslims would not show any hesitation to attend such gatherings, even if there is no sweet or delicious food.
Eid Milad Un Nabi
If it is permissible to arrange gathering for the remembrance of teachings of the Holy Prophet than what went wrong with 12th Rabiul Awal, which is the date of birth of Holy Prophet (PBUH). Does any Deobandi or Wahabi has any evidence which says that it is a sin to:-
i. Arrange gathering on 12th Rabiul Awal.
ii. Remembering Holy Prophet on 12th Rabiul Awal.
iii. Distributing sweets among the children, needy and poor on 12th
Rabiul Awal. Milad Ul Nabi
Here is the rebuttal of objections regarding Eid Milad un Nabi. One Fatwas is given by Hazrat Maulana Taqi Usmani. I have selected the wording of the same fatwas and tried to answer the queries raised regarding Eid Milad un Nabi as under:
Rebuttal: What Muslims do on Eid Millaat Un Nabi. They do remember this great blessing of Almighty on the human race that He sent His beloved for the guidance of the humanity. This is the greatest blessing of the Almighty on the inhebitants of earth.
Objection No.1: Usually Anti-Eid Milat un Nabi sects start their discussion that “Remembering the life of Prophet (PBUH) and his teachings is an act of great blessing and virtue but………..
Reality of Eid e Milad un Nabi
Despite significance of 12th Rabi ul Awal, a debate has been started on the topic and an occasion which could prove to be a great source of unity has caused a source of division in the Muslim Ummah. Since the day when someone started to celebrate Eid e Milad un Nabi, a new discussion on the topic has started. There are many arguments in favor and against this occasion. The critics main objection is that this is a bidaat (new invention in the religion). While the others say that though it is bidaat, it is a good one and they derive support from the Taravih, which was declared by Hazrat Umer (R.A.) as bidaat, but he liked it because that was considered as a good bidaat. There are fatwas in favor and against this event.
However, despite all this, one thing every sect of Muslims should keep in mind is 'tollerence'. If they follow this basic principle, there would remain nothing for fighting and teasing each other. Those who think it right should not show discrimination towards those who do not think it right. And those who think it not right should not raise hue and cry on those who celebrate this event with full zeal and zest.
However, despite all this, one thing every sect of Muslims should keep in mind is 'tollerence'. If they follow this basic principle, there would remain nothing for fighting and teasing each other. Those who think it right should not show discrimination towards those who do not think it right. And those who think it not right should not raise hue and cry on those who celebrate this event with full zeal and zest.
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