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Celebrating Prophet's Birthday

Question

What is the fatwa on reciting Mawleed un Nabi on day of Meelad un Nabi Prophet Muhammad (Blessings and peace of Allah be upon him)?

Answer

All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad  sallallaahu  `alayhi  wa  sallam ( may  Allaah exalt his mention ) is His slave and Messenger.

It is not permissible to celebrate the Prophet's birthday or any other's birthday. If such a celebration were a good thing, the Prophet Muhammad  sallallaahu  `alayhi  wa  sallam ( may  Allaah exalt his mention ) his Companions, and their followers would have done it before us. ( may  Allaah  be  pleased  with  them all). This is a clear indication that every birthday celebration is an innovation.

Allah knows best.

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