Fw: [AllahoAkbarGroup] Reading the Quran but Practicing Something Else...

-------Original Message------- From: Adam Mohomed Sait Date: 11-02-2012 06:30:15 PM Subject: [AllahoAkbarGroup] Reading the Quran but Practicing Something Else... It is said that when the angel of death removes our soul from our body it is very painful and when the dead wake on the Day of Judgment the effect of the soul being removed will still be there. Therefore Allah tells us to recite Ayat-ul-Kursi after every Fard Salah, and as often as we can. It is stated that the soul of whoever recites Ayat-ul-Kursi will be taken out as you take out hair from a pile of flour.  Reading the Quran but Practicing  Something Else... Prevalent culture There is a prevalent culture among Muslims where they only view the Qur'an as a way of gaining reward for reciting out loud the Arabic words correctly. Such people think that they hold the Qur'an in high esteem, but this only keeps them away from studying the Qur'an as they should. Parents teach their children how to pronounce the Arabic words and send their children to evening schools to learn to recite the Qur'an correctly. Such people do not deny the importance of the Qur'an, but their idea of the role of the Qur'an is extremely mistaken and shallow. It is merely to either gain reward for each letter recited or to validate Salah by reciting some short chapters. Members of this majority group may even enjoy listening to recitations of the Qur'an, not because of the message in the Verses, but to appreciate the melody, or for relaxation purposes! What Islam is, is merely everything else they hear outside of the Qur'an. Such people consider themselves highly religious, while they hold such an ignorant approach to the Qur'an. They recite the Qur'an frequently, but the recitation does not have any bearing on them. Then, they take all their religious guidance from outside the Qur'an - they think those practices amount to fulfilling their duty to the Qur'an. Many of such ignorant people's ideas  and practices are even against what the Qur'an has to say, while they are not aware of it - or are aware of it but deliberately ignore thinking about it, laying excuses such as 'I am not knowledgeable enough' or 'I am a layman, more knowledgeable people have said this, who are you and me to question?' Real purpose of the Qur'an is to give guidance The real purpose of the Qur'an is to give guidance to the individual human being who has been created to worship Allah. The Qur'an's guidance is in its meanings, not in the pronunciations of its Arabic letters. The guidance of the Qur'an is a mercy, cure and light for the true believers as it reveals many unknown secrets such as Allah's power, reasons to happening of events around us, and the true nature of Allah's religion. The Qur'an has been necessarily made easy to understand. But this majority have been bereft from this blessing, all while they are deceived into thinking they are following religion perfectly as they are fulfilling their own idea of what the purpose of the Qur'an is. "We have sent down to you a Book containing your message. Do you not understand?" (Qur'an 21:10) Thinking one is fulfilling their obligations toward the Qur'an by simply carrying out rituals such as prayer and fasting, without making the effort to find out what the Qur'an actually says about religion is a great deception. This is because the Qur'an is a Book to reflect upon, to learn from and to gain the necessary insight and wisdom it gives to be a real believer, this is a duty upon anyone who wants to be a Muslim. One cannot possibly be a true Muslim without having necessary knowledge and understanding of the Qur'an. If one only learns about the Qur'an from books written about the Qur'an, written by people, and does not feel the necessity to learn from the Qur'an directly himself, he is only deceiving himself. Allah mentions this ignorant approach in the words, "Or do you have another book which you study?"(Qur'an 68:39). Worship based on make-believing that Qur'an is being followed in the flow of the majority and under blind trust of leaders without a personal attachment to the Qur'an and knowledge of the Qur'an, holds little or no value in Allah's sight. Let us ask ourselves: how much do we know about the Qur'an? Not superficial knowledge like the number of chapters or verses, or which city a chapter was revealed in, but the message in its Verses and their many intricacies and secrets. How much wisdom have you gained from the Qur'an? Have you read the entire Qur'an even once in your own language? How many times a day do you refer to the Verses of the Qur'an as you lead your day to day life? Are you sure whether any of your outlooks are from the Qur'an, or is your religion muddled? "The words of your Lord are complete in its truth and justice. Nothing can change His Words – He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing. If you obeyed most of those on earth, they would lead you away from the path of Allah. They follow nothing but speculation – they are merely guessing." (Qur'an 6:115-116) "This too, is a blessed Book which We have sent down – follow it, and be conscious of your Lord, so that you may receive mercy – lest you say, 'Books were sent to two communities before us: we were not aware of what they studied', or 'if only the Book had been sent down to us, we would have been better guided than them.' Now your Lord has brought you clear evidence, guidance, and mercy. Who could be more wrong than someone who rejects Allah's Revelations and turns away from them? We shall repay those who turn away with a painful punishment." (Qur'an 6:155-157) It is clear that being heedless of the Qur'an will lead to losses in this life and the Hereafter as Allah will call all people into account for their level of adherence to the Qur'an. "Surely, the One who decreed the Qur'an to you will summon you to a predetermined appointment. Say: 'My Lord is fully aware of who it is that brings the guidance, and who has gone astray.' " (Qur'an 28:85) Follow the Book of Allah As stated in the verse, all people are responsible for adhering to the way of life decreed by Allah in the Qur'an. Without direct knowledge of the Verses, practicing alleged claims about the Qur'an and following the majority, may not have any value in the sight of Allah. Many people who do not have any Quranic insight or wisdom spread claims about the Qur'an's verses which are a far cry from the verses' true meanings. They usually get away with it as their audience have also been conditioned to simply follow 'sayings' about the Qur'an, rather than the Qur'an. It is only when one opens his eyes and begins to comprehend the Verses of Allah, can he begin to follow the Book of Allah and hope to become a true Muslim. "...Indeed there has come to you from Allah a Light and a Clear Book. With it Allah guides whoever follows His good pleasure to the ways of peace and brings them out from the darkness into the light by His permission: He guides them onto a straight path" (Qur'an 5:15-16)   All Muslims must consider their position in religion in relation to the Qur'an. Reciting the Qur'an without a sincere effort to understand the verses directly will not enlighten the human soul. If you would like to be added to this mailing group, please contact amsait@gmail.com

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Fw: [AllahoAkbarGroup] Families are like Building Blocks.

-------Original Message-------   From: Latif Date: 11-02-2012 06:27:05 PM Subject: [AllahoAkbarGroup]  Families are like Building Blocks.   In the name of Allah, the Most-Merciful, the All-Compassionate   "May the Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon You"   Bismillah Walhamdulillah Was Salaatu Was Salaam 'Ala Rasulillah                        As-Salaam Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakaatuh              ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Families are the building blocks of a society A building is just as stable as its foundation. If you want to build a high-rise house then you need a strong foundation that can support such a building. It is the same for a society, if you want to have a strong society or nation you need a foundation that can support such a society, give it strength and develop it. As Muslims we are commended by Allah to establish a strong nation, a society that implements the rules and laws of Allah and invites other people to Islam through good examples. "You are the best nation raised up (as an example) for mankind. You enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong and believe in Allah." (Qur'an, 3:110) The Islamic Ummah was raised to command what is right and forbid what is wrong and to believe in Allah. "Let there arise from you a nation inviting to good, enjoining what is right and forbidding what is wrong, and those will be the successful." (Qur'an, 3:104) These commands of Allah remind us that it is the obligation of a Muslim society to raise a generation that can live up to this task, and the groundwork for this task is importing the basic education of the family. It is in the family, that a man and a woman come together to bring a new generation to life, which becomes the future community. It is here, in the family, that the next generation to run our society learns its values, ethics and behavior. The future success of society depends on the performance of each and every single family in raising their kids, and the performance of every generation is just a reflection of the efforts of their parent's generation." Every one of you (people) is a shepherd. And every one is responsible for whatever falls under his responsibility. A man is like a shepherd of his own family, and he is responsible for them." (Bukhari and Muslim) The family is the basis, the backbone of society, and the backbone of the family is the division of labor between husband and wife, and the upbringing of children is the most important function of the family. This job-sharing system within the family is part of Islam. By His wisdom Allah has made the man responsible for providing for the family, an obligation which cannot be passed on to his wife under normal circumstances. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the wife to take care of his house and their children.Such a family provides a perfect environment for the development of Islamic values and moral standards, which can be passed on to the next generation.  Many societies, today, find it more important for women to join the workforce in order to add to the materialistic gains of the nation. In these societies material production is considered more important, more valuable and more honorable than upbringing the children and developing them into good human beings. Women in such societies are encouraged to neglect their duties toward their families and their children in the name of `emancipation' and `ambition'. In such a scenario, life is based on building a career, acquiring wealth and spending it on worldly luxuries, and the task of raising kids is left to others, for example, maids or nannies. Thus, if this is the situation, how can we build a true `Islamic' society based on the true teachings of Allah and His Messenger.  By Tahseen Abu Dijehad .

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Fw: COL-DRINKS :; Real Truth ( in urdu )

-------Original Message-------   From: Adnan Akhtar Date: 11-02-2012 06:20:13 PM Subject: COL-DRINKS :; Real Truth ( in Urdu ) Pls fwd after read .   WWW.BOOSTERGURU.COM صحت   www.boosterguru.com (Talib e ilm, Hyderabad)

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Fw: [AllahoAkbarGroup] Kindness to the Wife brings Joy to Life

-------Original Message------- From: Adam Mohomed Sait Date: 11-02-2012 8:16:12 PM Subject: [AllahoAkbarGroup] Kindness to the Wife brings Joy to Life Turn to Allah before you return to Allah. Kindness to the Wife brings Joy to Life In Islam a husband is required to treat his wife with affection, respect her feelings, and show her kindness and consideration. The husband should not show the wife any aversion or subject her to suspense or uncertainty. These guiding principles are established from the Quran and Sunnah and when implemented, bring about a great deal of peace and harmony in marriage. Wife as a Source of Peace Allah says in the Noble Quran "And among His signs is that He created for you wives from among yourselves, that you may find contentment in them, and He has instilled between you affection and mercy. Verily, in that are indeed signs for people who reflect". (Quran 30:21) For a wife to become a source of peace and contentment she has to be in a peaceful relationship. Therefore the treatment of the husband to the wife is of great significance in realizing this purpose. A husband's treatment towards his wife should reflect a Muslim's good character, which in turn is a reflection of the man's faith. In this regard the Prophet (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasalaam) said "The best among you are those who are best to their family and I am the best to my family." (Tirmizi, ibn Majah) Kind treatment generates true and deep seated love for the husband in the wife's heart. The wife in turn becomes eager and enthusiastic to serve her husband and accords him the honour and respect he deserves. The Wife – A Treasure without Equal For a Muslim, a good wife is the best treasure a man can possess, after belief in Allah and following His commands, she is considered the key to happiness. According to a Hadith, the Prophet (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasalaam) said to `Umar (Radhiyallahu Anhu), "Shall I tell you the best a man can treasure? It is a good wife. If he looks at her, she gives him pleasure; if he orders her, she obeys; and if he is away from her, she remains faithful to him". (Abu Dawood) The Prophet (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasalaam) also said, "Whoever is granted a good wife, he is helped to practice half his faith, let him obey Allah in the second half". (Mishkaat) The potential to become a source of true pleasure is vested in every wife. It is the responsibility of the husband to unlock this potential and utilize it for the benefit of his own life and that of his family. Like any treasure or wealth that one possesses it must be looked after, kept safely and constantly nurtured for it to maintain its value. This principle shall to a greater extent apply to the wife who is regarded as the treasure of all treasures. Any form of misuse, abuse and maltreatment of this treasure will lead to diminishing the good that this treasure delivers and shall become a source of sin and accountability to Allah Ta'ala. Kindness and More Kindness… Allah Ta'ala says "…And live with them (your wives) in kindness…" (Quran 4:19) A Muslim wife occupies a special position in society,  and Islam considers her fulfillment of matrimonial duties as a form of jihad (striving for the sake of Allah). Without physically engaging in the battlefield, a wife is given the opportunity to earn the reward of striving for the cause of Allah Ta'ala. By living with her in kindness, fulfilling her needs and giving her support, the husband becomes instrumental in her achieving this noble reward. The husband by virtue of his kindness earns the happiness of his family and in turn draws closer to Allah Ta'ala. By adopting the correct approach surely the husband can earn the status of being the best among people for his kindness towards his wife. The Prophet (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasalaam) said, "Verily Allah is Most Kind, and He loves kindness in all affairs". (Bukhari & Muslim) The Prophet (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasalaam) also said,"Kindness is not found in anything, but it adds beauty to it and if it is withdrawn (from it) it defects it". (Muslim) Garments Unto Each other Allah says: "They are garments for you and you are garments unto them" (Quran 2:187) The husband and wife are likened to garments unto each other. They guard each other's respect, honour and dignity. They do not divulge their shortcomings and imperfections to others.  The husband should be cautious and particular in this regard and not do or say things that would hurt the wife's feelings. There is much reward in the concealment of a person's shortcomings, more so with regards to the wife. Overall Good Treatment Our Creator knows well that human beings have certain weaknesses and deficiencies and are prone to err. Therefore Allah Ta'ala implores the husband by saying, "…communicate with them (wives) in kindness, for if you dislike them (for some deficiency) then perhaps you may dislike (a trait) wherein Allah has placed in it much good." (Quran 4:19) It is the collective right of the wife to be treated well in all aspects of daily life. The husband should interact with her in a well-mannered way with a flexible attitude, sweet words and a smiling face. The Seerah (life) of the Prophet (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasalaam) is filled with his noble character of gentleness towards his people, his excellent conduct towards his wives, to the extent that he used to help them with their household chores and engaged in lighthearted activities. The true strength of man is not measured by his physical firmness; rather he is gauged by his strength to show character in adverse situations. May Allah Ta'ala grant every husband the ability to treat his wife with kindness and compassion. Aameen  Taken From : www.darulihsan.com   If you would like to be added to this mailing group, please contact amsait@gmail.com   . __,_._,___

Valentine's Day, Baarish ka Pahla Qatra (First Drop of the Rain)

Dua Qubool Kyon Nahin Hoti

Sabr aur Husne Salook

Fw: [AllahoAkbarGroup] Valentines Day : How Halaal is it ?

-------Original Message------- From: Adil ibn Manzoor Khan Date: 09-02-2012 10:27:19 PM Subject: [AllahoAkbarGroup] Valentines Day : How Halaal is it ?   In the name of Allah, the Most-Merciful, the All-Compassionate   "May the Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon You" Praise be to Allaah, we seek His help and His forgiveness. We seek refuge with Allaah from the evil of our own souls and from our bad deeds. Whomsoever Allaah guides will never be led astray, and whomsoever Allaah leaves astray, no one can guide. I bear witness that there is no god but Allaah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger.    Bismillah Walhamdulillah Was Salaatu Was Salaam 'Ala Rasulillah As-Salaam Alaikum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakatuhu Valentines Day : How Halaal is it ? By Asma bint Shameem Okay...so its that time of the year again. When they say that "love" is in the air. The time when you see RED  everywhere.....red hearts, red candy, red flowers and red roses. And when you walk into the stores you see chocolates, and jewelry and gifts for "that someone special you know".   This is the time when the old and the young, and even kids, as young as those in elementary school, exchange valentine cards and love notes amongst themselves. And why is all this? Because it's "Valentine's Day"...that's why. But the sad calamity is, that even us Muslims are doing this. And its not just in the West. Those living in Muslim countries are just as involved. They too, are exchanging cards and gifts and love notes. They too, are celebrating Valentines Day, But what is this "Valentine's Day" after all ? Have we ever thought about it? What is the story behind it? What does celebrating "Valentines Day" really mean? Where does this fit in a Muslims life? In fact, does it even fit in it at all? Looking at the Quraan and Sunnah, one should realize that we should not be celebrating it in the first place, because it is a celebration of the non-Muslims. Whatever we need to celebrate has been prescribed to us by Allaah and His Messenger (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi WA sallam) and it is prohibited to celebrate anything else. That is why And Allaah said: "For every nation We have ordained religious ceremonies which they must follow." [Surah al-Hajj:67] And the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi WA sallam) said: "Every nation has its own Eid (celebration) and this is our Eid (meaning Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha). ' (al-Bukhaari, Muslim)   But, even if this Divine command was not there, it still would not be appropriate for a Muslim to celebrate Valentines Day. Why is that ? Because, if you really think about it, what this day promotes and revolves around, goes against the very basic principles of Islaam. What this day encourages, cuts at the very roots of what our religion teaches us. Let us see what some of these differences are: 1. Allaah commands us to lower our gaze and not look at the opposite gender. "Tell the believing men to lower their gaze and protect their private parts....And tell the believing women to lower their gaze, and protect their private parts..." Surah al-Noor :30-31) But Valentines Day encourages people to deliberately look and stare and seek out the one that you find attractive and pick him/her as your valentine. 2.  Allaah orders the Muslim women not to talk unnecessarily or in a soft manner to strange men. "....then be not soft in speech, lest he in whose heart is a disease (of hypocrisy, or evil desire for adultery) should be moved with desire" (Surah al-Ahzaab :32)   Even for the Sahaabah, Allaah ordered them to screen themselves from the wives of the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi WA sallam) when they need to ask them something.  Who could be purer than the wives of the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi WA sallam) and who could be higher in taqwa than the Sahaabah? "And when you ask (the Prophets wives) for anything you want, ask them from behind a screen, that is purer for your hearts and for their hearts". (Surah al-Ahzaab: 53) Yet, for Valentines Day, you see young men and women who are absolutely not mahram for one another in any way whatsoever, going way beyond this prohibition. Not only are they talking to each other in a soft and flirtatious way, but they are right out expressing their love (in reality, lust) for each other.   3. The Sunnah prohibits a man and a woman from being alone together at any time. The Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever believes in Allaah and the Last Day, let him not be alone with a woman who has no mahram present, for the third one present will be the Shaytaan." (Ahmad -- saheeh by al-Albaani)   But those who celebrate Valentines Day purposely seek to be alone with each other and go out on dates with each other while Allaah says: "And come not near to unlawful sex. Verily, it is a Faahishah (i.e. anything that transgresses its limits: a great sin, and an evil way that leads one to hell unless Allaah Forgives him)" (al-Isra' :32)   4. Islaam prohibits a man to even touch a non-mahram woman. The Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa sallam) said: "If one of you were to be stabbed in the head with an iron needle, that would be better for him than his touching a woman who is not permissible for him." (al-Tabaraani --saheeh by al-Albaani)   But Valentines Day promotes more than just touching. It promotes hugging, kissing, cuddling and much more. May Allaah protect us.   5. Islaam teaches us that real love between a man and a woman, that is acceptable and allowed by Allaah is only that between a husband and his wife. "And of His signs is that He created for you wives from among yourselves, that you might reside with them, and has put love and mercy between you. Surely, there are signs in this for those who think". (al-Room: 21) But Valentines Day endorses haraam relationships between a non-mahram man and woman and encourages illicit love and un-Islaamic affiliations.   6. Islaam tells us that Hayaa (modesty) and bashfulness are a jewel to be treasured. It is a purity and innocence that is a virtue, regardless for a man or a woman. The Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa sallam) said: "Hayaa (modesty) is a branch of faith." (Bukhaari) On the other hand, this Valentines day advocates nothing but shamelessness and immodesty. Young men and women who have no hayaa for Allaah, leave alone for each other, openly and shamelessly, ask each other to be their love or be their valentine. Subhaan Allaah! Conclusion We, as Muslims, should not be celebrating Valentines day, nor is it allowed for us to do so. Everything that this day revolves around and is associated with is totally against the pure and pristine teachings of Allaah and His Messenger (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa sallam). One shouldnt even congratulate one another or commemorate this day in any way or form. Even if this celebration is between a husband and wife, it is not right to do so because it is a celebration of the non-Muslims. And of course, if it is an illicit relationship, then obviously it is haraam.   We should adhere to the limits set by Allaah, and not transgress them just because we see other people doing so. May Allah guide us and enable us to be true Muslims who submit earnestly and sincerely to Allaah and His Orders. Ameen. "O you who believe! Fear Allaah and keep your duty to Him. And let every person look to what he has sent forth for tomorrow, and fear Allaah. Verily, Allaah is All-Aware of what you do." (Surah al-Hashr:18)   Permission is granted to circulate among private individuals and groups, to post on Internet sites and to publish in full text and subject title in not-for-profit publications. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LoveIslam_LiveIslam/ .

Fw: [AllahoAkbarGroup] Substantiation that the blessed birth was on the 12th of Rabi’ al-Awwal Sharif

-------Original Message-------   From: Irfan Edhi Date: 09-02-2012 12:12:37 AM Subject: [AllahoAkbarGroup] Substantiation that the blessed birth was on the 12th of Rabi' al-Awwal Sharif     Some deviant and ignorant people claim that the exact date of birth of the Prophet (SallAllaho Alaihi WA Aalihi WA Sallam) is not known and hence there is little room for the celebration of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SallAllaho Alaihi WA Aalihi WA Sallam) on 12th of Rabi' al-Awwal Sharif. 12 Rabi' al-Awwal is not only accepted as Milad Day from the classical and ancient scholars, it is also confirmed by the governments of the whole Islamic world. Almost three (3) dozen Islamic countries celebrate it and have public holidays on 12th of Rabi' al-Awwal Sharif.   Opinion of Renowned Historians for Authentic Date of Mawlid 1. Ibn-e-Ishaq (85-151 H): Messenger of Allah (SallAllaho Alaihi WA Aalihi WA Sallam) was born on 12 Rabi' al-Awwal in 'Aam al-Feel. [Ibn Jawzi in al-Wafa, Page 87] 2. Allama Ibn Hisham (213 H): Messenger of Allah (SallAllaho Alaihi WA Aalihi WA Sallam) was born on Monday 12 Rabi' al-Awwal in 'Aam al-Feel. [Ibn Hisham in As-Sirat-un-Nabawiya, Vol. 1, Page 158] 3. Imam Ibn Jarir Tabari (224-310 H): Messenger of Allah (SallAllaho Alaihi WA Aalihi WA Sallam) was born on Monday 12 Rabi' al-Awwal in 'Aam al-Feel. [Tarikh al-Umam WA al-Muluk, Vol. 2, Page 125] 4. Allama Abu al-Hasan Ali bin Muhammad Al-Mawardi (370-480 H): Messenger of Allah (SallAllaho Alaihi WA Aalihi WA Sallam) was born 50 days after the event of Ashab-ul-Feel and after the death of His father on Monday 12 Rabi' al-Awwal. [Ailam-un-Nabuwwa, Page 192] 5. Imam Al-Hafiz Abu-ul-Fatah Al-Undalasi (671-734 H): Our leader and our Prophet Muhammad (SallAllaho Alaihi WA Aalihi WA Sallam), the Messenger of Allah, was born on Monday 12 Rabi' al-Awwal in 'Aam al-Feel. [Aayun al-Asr, Vol. 1, Page 33] 6. Allama Ibn Khaldun (732-808 H): Messenger of Allah (SallAllaho Alaihi WA Aalihi WA Sallam) was born on 12 Rabi' al-Awwal in 'Aam al-Feel. It was the 40th year of Emperor Kasra Noshairwan. [Ibn Khaldun in At-Tarikh Vol. 2, Page 394] 7. Muhammad As-Sadiq Ibrahim Arjoon: From various turaq (chains) it has been established as true that the Prophet (SallAllaho Alaihi WA Aalihi WA Sallam) was born on Monday 12 Rabi' al-Awwal in 'Aam al-Feel in the reign of Kisra Noshayrwan. [Muhammad Rasoolullah, Vol. 1, Page 102] 8. Shaykh Abdul-Haq Muhadath Dehlvi (950-1052 H): Know it well, that over-whelming majority of the experts of sayar and tarikh (I.e. Biographers and historians) hold the opinion that the Beloved (I.e. The Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi WA Aalihi WA Sallam) was born in 'Aam al-Feel … It is well known that the month was of Rabi' al-Awwal and its date was 12. Various scholars have shown their agreement with this (date). [Madarij-un-Nabuwwah, Vol. 2, Page 14] 9. Imam Qustallani (Alaihir RaHma) said: Rasoolullah (SallAllaho Alaihi WA Sallam) was born on 12th Rabi ul Awwal and People of Makkah follow it, on this same day they visit (your place of birth).. It is famous that you were born on 12th Rabi ul Awwal, the day was of Monday, Ibn Ishaq and others have narrated this too. [Al Muwahib al Laduniya, Vol. 1, Page 88] Now we will prove from scholars whom even Wahabi/Salafis consider the top most scholar in Tafsir and Tarikh and they not only say 12th is the mainstream opinion but also rely with exact hadith for it: 10. Ibn Kathir writes in his Seerat un-Nabi: ورواه ابن أبى شيبة في مصنفه عن عفان ، عن سعيد بن ميناء ، عن جابر وابن عباس أنهما قالا : ولد رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم عام الفيل يوم الاثنين الثانى عشر من شهر ربيع الاول Ibn Abi Shaybah in his Musannaf narrates from Affan, Sa'id, Jabir and Ibn Abbas (Ridwanullahi Ta'ala Alaihim Ajma'een) who said: Rasoolullah (SallAllaho Alaihi WA Sallam) was born in the year of elephant on Monday, the 12th Rabi al-Awwal [Seerat un-Nabi, Volume 1, Page No. 199] Then he said: وهذا هو المشهور عند الجمهور والله أعلم This is what is famous amongst Majority and Allah knows the best [ibid] 11. Nawab Muhammad Sadiq Hasan Khan Bohapali: The birth (of the Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) was happened in Mecca at the time of Fajar on Monday 12 Rabi' al-Awwal in 'Aam al-Feel. Majority of scholars holds this opinion. Ibn-e-Jawzi has narrated a consensus (of scholars) on it. [Ash-Shumamat al-Anbariya fi Mawlid Khair al-Bariyyah, Page 7] You can see that the historians / scholars from the first / second century of Hijri, as well as the scholars of later times, had been authenticating it. The list also includes the well known leader of Salafis, i.e. Nawab Sadiq Hasan Bohapalvi.   This Date is Officially Recognized by Islamic World Milad-un-Nabi (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) is celebrated throughout the Islamic world, with the exception of a few countries. Interestingly, most of the Muslim countries and few non-Muslim countries celebrate it on 12th of Rabi' al-Awwal. Here is a list of few countries who hold an official holiday on 12th of Rabi' al-Awwal (the actual list is longer than this): Islamic Countries: * Islamic Republic of Pakistan * Afghanistan * Uzbekistan * Jordan * United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) * Bahrain * Bangladesh * Algeria * Al-Jazair * Sudan * Iraq * Kuwait * Morocco * Yemen * Tunis * Syria * Oman * Lebanon * Libya * Egypt * Moritaniya * Palestine * Brunei * Indonesia * Malaysia * Nigeria * Somalia * Turkey (not a public holiday, but mosques are illuminated, special foods and treats are prepared, and you can participate, actively or passively, in the celebrations) Non-Islamic Countries: * India * Sri Lanka * Tanzania The most authentic date of Milad-un-Nabi (i.e. Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam's birth), as agreed upon by the classical and later scholars and historians, and as officially recognized by Islamic countries, is Monday 12 Rabi' al-Awwal. Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala and His Beloved Messenger Knows the Best!! — — — May we be sacrificed at this Merriment O blessed month of Rabi' al-Awwal!! Your joys surpass thousands of 'Eids; All in the world are rejoicing, except Shaytan ..:: Follow us on ::..   . __,_._,___