We recently bid farewell to the month of Rabi ul Awwal, a month of great significance and importance in Islamic history. This is the month when mankind was blessed with the birth of Muhammad (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) .
Once the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) was asked about fasting on Monday, he (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said “That is the day I was born.” I respect the varying practices of celebrating the Prophet’s (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) birthday, but fasting on Monday is an authentic way to celebrate the birth of our beloved prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him). Using this occasion to teach our children about our prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) is also acceptable.
More than ever, now is the time for us as Muslims to study the life of our Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) and mold our lives according to his (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) teachings. The only way to survive in this time of peril and distress is to hold tight to the rope of Allah and the teachings of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him). Our love and respect for our Prophet must be manifested in our daily lives by learning his (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) Sunnah and implementing them in our daily lives. Mere lip service is not part of our faith.
“And whatever the Messenger has given you - take; and what he has forbidden you - refrain from. And fear Allah; indeed, Allah is severe in penalty.” (Surah Hashr, Verse 7)
May Allah make us among those who model our lives according to the teachings of Islam. Ameen.
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