SHAYKH AL ISLAM | JANASHEEN - MUHADDITH AL A'ZAM AL HIND

Eid Milad an-Nabi (2)

Eid Milad an-Nabi | Eid Milad an-Nabi (3)

In Praise and Commemoration of the Final Messenger of Allah
The Beloved Prophet's Birthday
Salla Allahu Ta'ala 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam

In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate,
Peace & Blessings upon our Beloved Prophet, His Family & Companions

Mawlid : The Facts
Introduction
The oppositions' claims

Allah commemorates the Mawlid of several Prophets:
Birth of Sayyadina Adam
Birth of Sayyadina Yahya
Birth of Sayyadina Musa
Birth of Sayyadina Isa
Births of Sayyadina Ismail & Ishaaq
The Birth of several Prophets

The Birth of others as mentioned in al-Qur'an:
Birth of Sayyida Maryam
Birth of Sayyadina Siddiq al-Akbar

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala Commemorates Mawlid
Allah ta'ala commemorates the Mawlid of Rasulallah
How did Allah ta'ala celebrate this on the Day of the Prophets Birth
Allah ta'ala Gifts to Mankind due to the Coming of Rasulullah
How Allah ta'ala rewarded Muslims after Mawlid an-Nabi
Allah ta'ala exhorts Muslims to remember the Advent of Rasulullah
Allah ta'ala commands the believers to remember all the Prophets
Allah ta'ala sends Salaam to All of His Prophets
Allah ta'ala is the Creator and He exhorts us to remember this too
Allah ta'ala commands us to remember & rejoice upon His Favours & Mercy
The Prophets commemorated the Mawlid of the Beloved, & their Own
Rasulullah commemorated his own Mawlid
The Sahaba commemorated the Mawlid of Rasulullah and he allowed them
By the grace of Almighty Allah it has been proved

The Excellence of Meelad an-Nabi - ''Must Read''

Chapter 1 : Allah made all creation through the Light Of Muhammad
Chapter 2 : Witnessing the Blessed Birth of Prophet Muhammad
Chapter 3 : Ruling of Islamic Law for the Justification of Milad

(1) Milad an-Nabi

(2) Milad Feast

(3) Qiyaam

(4) Salaam

(5) Du'a after Taraweeh

(6) Tarqiyah Questions

Answers to above Questions with 69 Proofs!

Introduction

ALLAH - IN THE NAME OF - THE MOST BENEFICENT, THE MOST MERCIFUL.

Peace & Abundant Blessings Upon Our Master Muhammad
- The Leader Of The Creation
- And Upon His Progeny,
His Companions, And All His Followers.

The issue of the celebrations of the noble birth of our Most Beloved Prophet Muhammad Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam sparks much debate and questions are raised as to whether it is correct or otherwise to observe it. Indeed a lot has been argued on this subject, hence the need to clarify why Muslims from all over the world celebrate this occasion as an "Eid" (literally meaning happy occasion or festival).

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Opponents

Those who oppose the commemoration claim the following:

1. The Prophet Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam never celebrated it.
2. The Sahaba Radi Allahu anhum never celebrated it.
3. There are only 2 Eids in Islam (Eid al-Adha & Eid al-Fitr).
4. It 'copies' the celebration of Christmas.
5. It is mixed with forbidden (Haraam) acts.
6. It is therefore a blameworthy innovation, that leads to misguidance.

The above "conclusion" made by the opponents is extremely crude and unjust - for they base their opinion on just one type of Ahadeeth, while purposely ignoring the other Ahadeeth that support introduction of new ways (Sunnahs) in religion (that are in line with Islamic law), and which do not negate an established Sunnah. It is firmly established from various Qur'anic Verses, Prophetic Ahadeeth, Sunnah of the Companions, historical facts, and by consensus of the Ulema, that innovations could either be blameworthy or meritorious.

This article is not an attempt to define the categories of "Bidat" - (what is a Good Innovation or a Blameworthy Innovation etc) - for that is an entirely different subject. What this article shall prove, with Allah's help, is that this commemoration is not an innovation (Bidat) at all!! So the question of whether such a commemoration is good or blameworthy, simply does not arise!

May Allah subhanahu wa Ta'ala guide them not to purposely hide the truth for it is feared they could then deserve the punishment promised in the Qur'an al-kareem -

"Indeed those who hide the clear proofs and the guidance which We sent down, after We made it clear to mankind in the Book - upon them is the curse of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala and the curse of those who curse. Except those who repent and do reform and disclose (the truth) - so I will accept their repentance; and I only am the Most Acceptor of Repentance, the Most Merciful." [Surah al Baqarah 2:159-160]

The other issue of whether this should be called an "Eid" or not, is very simple. The two Eids mentioned in the Ahadeeth are the COMPULSORY Eids - and on which specific types of worship must be undertaken (Eid Prayers, Sacrifice etc.), and on which Fasting is prohibited. The other type of Eid is NOT COMPULSORY - for example any day on which a great favour was bestowed by Allah (every Friday of every week, the day of Ashura celebrated by the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam, the day of descent of the Noble Qur'an, the day of the last Qur'anic revelation, the day the table-spread "al Maidah" was sent down, etc.). Muslims all over the world commemorate this Eid, as the latter type.

As to the issue of copying Christmas, it is a fact that Christians celebrate this as the birth of Jesus (Prophet Isa - peace be upon him) - whom they believe is the son of God, and therefore one of their three assumed Gods. (May Allah protect us from such blasphemy - Aameen). Whereas, we know that there is only ONE God, ALLAH - Who is neither born, nor does He beget. Our commemoration marks the birth of a Noble Prophet, a human being - thus upholding our firm belief of Tawheed. The commemoration is thus a refutation of the incorrect Christian belief - and this refutation is what we are commanded to do, in the Noble Qur'an as well as in the Ahadeeth. A lot of other religions have forms of worship and rituals that resemble Islamic forms of worship and rituals - for example we read the Noble Qur'an and others read Bible, Torah, Ramayan, Geeta etc; we prostate in our Prayers and others prostrate to idols; we fast, and others also fast; we pay Zakaat and others give charity; we perform Hajj and others assemble for Mass, Kumbh Mela etc; we are commanded to obey parents, speak the truth, be good to neighbours - and so do most other religions command their followers; but that does not mean we have to leave our duties. Outward similarities are one thing - actual beliefs are another.

The issue of mixing these commemorations with forbidden (Haraam) acts is one that applies not only this, but universally to all forms of worship. Needless to say, forbidden acts must be abstained from at all times, not only during these commemorations. We cannot, obviously, leave any sort of worship because some people might mix it with forbidden acts. For example - offering Salaat is compulsory, but if the Niyah (intention) is for showing off (display), then this act of display is forbidden - but not the Salaat. So if the person indulging in these acts (in our example display) is to be advised, he should be advised to abstain from display -; but not advised to forego Salaat altogether. Another example is that if a person steals something from a Mosque, should we try to prevent the theft or should we just stupidly demolish the Mosque.

THE FOLLOWING PAGES WILL MAKE IT AMPLY CLEAR THAT :

1. Allah, the Almighty, has Himself commemorated Mawlid of the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, and that of various other Prophets.

2. Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has gifted mankind with innumerable favours due to the Mawlid of the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, and that these favours shall continue. So this commemoration by Allah is still ongoing.

3. The earlier Prophets commemorated the Mawlid of the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, their own Mawlid, and that of their sons.

4. The Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam has commemorated his own Mawlid.

5. The Sahaba commemorated the Mawlid of the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam.

So when such radiant and undisputable proofs are available from the Noble Qur'an and Ahadeeth, what is the need to search for "historical" evidence as to when and where it was actually done by the Ummah.

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Prophet Adam

CHAPTER 1. (A)

ALLAH COMMEMORATES THE MAWLID OF VARIOUS PROPHETS

The Birth of Sayyadina Adam (Peace be upon him)

Proofs From al-Qur'an

Proof # 1

And it is He Who has created you from a single soul - then you have to stop over in one place and stay entrusted in another; indeed We have explained Our verses in detail for people of understanding. [Surah Ana'am 6:98]

Proof # 2

"So when I have perfected him and breathed into him a spirit from Myself, (you all) fall down before him in prostration." [Surah Saad 38:72]

Proof From Ahadeeth
Narrated Sayyadina Aws ibn Aws radi Allahu anh'':

The Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam said:

Among the most excellent of your days is Friday; on it Adam was created, on it he died, on it the last trumpet will be blown, and on it the shout will be made, so invoke more blessings on me that day, for your blessings will be submitted to me. The people asked: 'O Apostle of Allah, how can it be that our blessings will be submitted to you while your body is decayed He replied: Allah, the Exalted, has prohibited the earth from consuming the bodies of Prophets. (Sunan Abu Daud)

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Prophet Yahya

The Birth of Sayyadina Yahya (Peace be upon him)

Proofs From The Noble Qur'an.

Proof # 1

This is the remembrance of the mercy of your Lord upon His bondman Zakaria. When he softly prayed to his Lord. [Surah Maryam 19:2-3]

Note that Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala has called the birth of Sayyadina Yahya a "mercy", and its mentioning in the Noble Qur'an as a "remembrance". What greater evidence would be required for the remembrance of the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam's birth?

Proof # 2

"O Zakaria! We give you the glad tidings of a son whose name is Yahya (John) - before him, We have not created anyone of this name." He submitted, "My Lord - how can I have a son whereas my wife is barren and I have reached infirmity due to old age" He (the angel) said, "So it is; your Lord says, 'This is easy for Me - in fact I created you before this, at a time when you did not exist.' " [Surah Maryam 19:7-9]

Proof # 3

And peace is upon him the day he was born, and the day he will taste death, and the day he will be raised alive. [Surah Maryam 19:15]

Proof # 4

And remember Zakaria, when he prayed to his Lord, "O my Lord - do not leave me alone, and You are the Best Inheritor. We therefore heard his prayer; and bestowed him Yahya, and cured his wife for him; indeed they used to hasten to perform good deeds, and pray to Us with hope and fear; and used to weep before Us. [Surah Ambiya 21:89-90]

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Prophet Musa

The Birth of Sayyadina Musa (peace be upon him)

Proofs From The Noble Qur'an

Proof # 1

And We inspired the mother of Moosa that, "Suckle him; then when you fear for him, cast him into the river and do not fear nor grieve; We shall indeed return him back to you and make him one of the Noble Messengers." [Surah Qasas 28:7]

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Prophet Isa

The Birth of Sayyadina Isa (Peace be upon him)

Proofs From The Noble Qur'an

Proof # 1

So she conceived him, and she went away with him to a far place. Then the pangs of childbirth brought her to the base of the palm-tree; she said, "Oh, if only had I died before this and had become forgotten, unremembered." [Surah Maryam 19:22-23]

Proof # 2

"And peace is upon me the day I was born, and on the day I shall taste death, and on the day I will be raised alive." This is Isa (Jesus), the son of Maryam; a true statement, in which they doubt. [Surah Maryam 19:33-34]

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Ismail & Ishaaq

The Births of Sayyadina Ismail & Ishaaq (Peace be upon them)

Proofs From the Noble Qur'an

Proof # 1.

They said, "Do not fear - we convey to you the glad tidings of a knowledgeable boy." [Surah Hijr 15:53]

Proof # 2.

"All praise is to Allah Who gave me Ismail and Ishaaq, in my old age; indeed my Lord is the Listener of Prayer." [Surah Ibrahim 14:39]

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Several Prophets

The Births of several Prophets (Peace be upon them)

Proofs From the Noble Qur'an

Proof # 1

And when Moosa said to his people, "O my people! Remember Allah's favour upon you, that He created Prophets among you, and made you kings, and has now given you what He has not given to any one else in this world." [Surah Maidah 5:20]

Note that Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala has mentioned the creation of Prophets' among the Bani Israel, separately from other favours, in order to especially highlight this.

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Maryam

The Birth of Sayyidah Maryam (Allah be Pleased with her)

Proof # 1

So when she gave birth to it, she said, "My Lord! I have indeed given birth to a girl!" And Allah well knows what she gave birth to; and the boy she had prayed for is not like this girl; "And I have named her Maryam and I give her and her offspring in Your protection, against Satan the outcast." So her Lord fully accepted her (Maryam), and gave her an excellent development; and gave her in Zakaria's guardianship; whenever Zakaria visited her at her place of prayer, he found new food with her; he said, "O Maryam! From where did this come to you" She answered, "It is from Allah; indeed Allah gives to whomever He wills, without account." [Surah Aale I'mran 3:36-37]

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Abu Bakr as-Siddiq

The Birth of Siddiq al Akbar (Allah be pleased with him)

Proof # 1

And We have commanded man to be good towards parents; his mother bore him with hardship, and delivered him with hardship; and carrying him and weaning him is for thirty months; until when he reached maturity and became forty years of age, he said, "My Lord! Inspire me to be thankful for the favours you bestowed upon me and my parents, and that I may perform the deeds pleasing to You, and keep merit among my offspring; I have inclined towards you and I am a Muslim." [Surah Ahqaf 46:15]

(This verse was revealed concerning Sayyadina Abu Bakr, the first caliph -; Tafseer Ibn Abbas)

From the above it is amply clear that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has commemorated Mawlid of many of His Noble Prophets, and others who are worthy of His proximity.

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Allah commemorates Mawlid

CHAPTER 1. (B)

Allah Commemorates Mawlid of the Beloved Prophet

Proofs From The Noble Qur'an

Proof # 1

And remember when Allah took a covenant from the Prophets; "If I give you the Book and knowledge and the (promised) Noble Messenger comes to you, confirming the Books you possess, you shall positively, definitely believe in him and you shall positively, definitely help him"; He said, "Do you agree, and accept My binding responsibility in this matter" They all answered, "We agree"; He said, "Then bear witness amongst yourselves, and I Myself am a witness with you." [Surah Aale I'mran 3:81]

"Allah has never sent a Prophet, from Adam alayhis asalam, unless he took from Him the covenant regarding Muhammad : if Muhammad is sent in that Prophet's lifetime, he was to believe in him and support him, and that prophet was to take this covenant to his people as well. (Sayyadina Ibn Abbas )

Proof # 2

And remember when Isa the son of Maryam said, "O Descendants of Israel! Indeed I am Allah's Noble Messenger towards you, confirming the Book Torah which was before me, and heralding glad tidings of the Noble Messenger who will come after me - his name is Ahmad (the Praised One)"; so when Ahmed came to them with clear proofs, they said, "This is an obvious magic." [Surah Saff 61:6]

Proof # 3

'O dear Prophet, did you not see how did your Lord deal with the People of the Elephant [Surah Feel 105:1]

It is well known that Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala' protected the Meccans from the attack of Abraha, and that this took place in the year of the beloved Prophet's birth. This event is an indication of the prestige of the Beloved Prophet [Allah bless him and give him peace], and a clear proof of Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala's great favour in the year of the Beloved Prophet's birth.

Proof # 4

And when the Book from Allah came to them, which confirms the Book in their possession - and before that they used to seek victory through the medium of this very Prophet (Muhammad ) over the disbelievers; so when the one whom they fully recognised came to them, they turned disbelievers - therefore Allah's curse is upon the disbelievers. [Surah Baqarah 2:89]

Proof # 5

By your life 'O dear Prophet (Muhammad ) - they are indeed straying in their intoxication. [Surah Hijr 5:72]

Note here that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has sworn upon the entire life of His Beloved Prophet ; this includes the time of his noble birth!

Proof # 6

By oath of this era of yours ('O dear Prophet Muhammad ). [Surah A'sr 103:1]

For further proofs, see CHAPTER 1 (C) and (D).

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How did Allah Celebrate ?

How did Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala celebrate this on the DAY of the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam's birth?

1) He made the Ka'aba lean in prostration towards the place of the noble birth.
2) Allah caused the idols to fall down.
3) He extinguished the fires of Persia.
4) Only male children were born on that day.
5) The skies were illuminated.
6) Paradise was further decorated on this occasion.
7) Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala removed drought from Makkah, turned the earth green and made the trees bear fruit, and blessings came to the Quraish from every direction
8) Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala stopped sending down torments.
9) He sent down the maidens of Paradise to give company to Sayyida Amina Radi Allahu anha.
10) He sent down Angel Gibreel alayhis salam to carry the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, and announce his birth all over the world.

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Gifts to Mankind

CHAPTER 1. (C )

Allah ta'ala's Gifts to Mankind due to the Coming of the Noble Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam

Proofs from the Noble Qur'an

Proof # 1

The way We have sent to you a Noble Messenger from among you, who recites to you Our verses and purifies you, and teaches you the Book and sound wisdom, and teaches you what you did not know. [Surah Baqara 2:151]

Proof # 2

Allah has indeed bestowed a great favour upon the Muslims, in that He sent to them a Noble Messenger from among them, who recites to them His verses, and purifies them, and teaches them the Book and wisdom; and before it, they were definitely in open error. [Surah Aale I'mran 3:164]

Note that Allah has called the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam - as one of His greatest favours to Muslims.

Proof # 3

"Those who will obey this Noble Messenger, the Herald of the Hidden who is untutored (except by Allah), whom they will find mentioned in the Taurat and the Injeel with them; he will command them to do good and forbid them from wrong, and he will make lawful for them the good clean things and prohibit the foul for them, and he will unburden the loads and the neck chains which were upon them; so those who believe in him, and revere him, and help him, and follow the light which came down with him - it is they who have succeeded." [Surah Aa'raf 7:157]

Note that to honour the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam is part of faith. To disrespect him is blasphemy.

Proof # 4

It is He Who has sent among the unlettered people a Noble Messenger from themselves, who recites His verses to them and purifies them, and bestows them the knowledge of the Book and wisdom; and indeed before this, they were in open error. [Surah Juma'h 62:2]

Proof # 5

And it is not for Allah to punish them while you (O dear Prophet) are amongst them; and Allah will not punish them as long as they are seeking forgiveness. [Surah Anfal 8:33]

Proof # 6

And We did not send you (O dear Prophet) except as a mercy for the entire world. [Surah Ambiya 21:107]

Note that Allah has named the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam "A Mercy unto Mankind".

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Allah rewarded the Muslims

How has Allah rewarded the Muslims after the day of the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam's birth?

1. He sent down the Qur'an al kareem.
2. He sent down the sound Wisdom (i.e. the Prophet's Sunnah)
3. He made the Beloved Prophet as a 'Mercy to all mankind'.
4. He lessened the punishments of Muslims sins.
5. He increased the rewards tenfold for Muslims' good deeds.
6. He lessened the burdens on the necks of Muslims.
7. He accepts forgiveness who seek it from him, and for whom the Beloved Prophet seeks forgiveness.
8. He has kept open the doors of forgiveness till the very end.
9. He has promised first entry in to Paradise for the Muslims.
10. This list is endless.

From the above it is proven that Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala has gifted mankind with innumerable favours due to the Mawlid of the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, and that these favours shall continue. So this commemoration by Allah is still ongoing. This also proves that any day can be chosen to commemorate this auspicious occasion, because the gifts and commemoration from Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala are continuous, every day, every hour, every moment. Muslims usually choose the 12th day of Rabi-ul-Awwal, because that is the day the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam was born, and is the easiest to remember. Any other day can also been chosen. And we all know that unless something is scheduled, it is human nature to keep postponing it or to simply forget it.

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Remember the Advent

CHAPTER 1. (D)

Allah ta'ala exhorts Muslims to remember the Advent of the Beloved Prophet

Proofs from the Noble Qur'an

Proof # 1

It is He Who has sent His Noble Messenger with guidance and the religion of truth, in order that He may make it prevail over all other religions, even if the polytheists get annoyed. [Surah Saff 61:9]

Proof # 2

Indeed there has come to you a Noble Messenger from among you - your falling into hardship aggrieves him, most concerned for your well being, for the Muslims most compassionate, most merciful. [Surah Taubah 9:128]

Proof # 3

Note that the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam is one of Allah's 'Greatest favours to Mankind'!

Proof # 4

O' mankind! Indeed the clear proof from your Lord has come to you, and We have sent down to you a bright light. [Surah Nisa 4:174]

Note here the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam is a mentioned as a "Clear Proof" from Allah.

Proof # 5

O' mankind! This Noble Messenger has come to you with the truth from your Lord, so accept faith for your own good; and if you disbelieve, then undoubtedly to Allah only belongs all whatever is in the heavens and the in earth; and Allah is All Knowing, Wise. [Surah Nisa 4:170]

Proof # 6

O' People given the Book(s)! Indeed this Noble Messenger of Ours has come to you, revealing to you a lot of the things which you had hidden in the Book, and forgiving a lot of them; indeed towards you has come a light from Allah, and a clear Book. [Surah Maidah 5:15]

Note here the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam is a mentioned as a "Light" from Allah.

Proof # 7

O' People given the Book(s)! Indeed this Noble Messenger of Ours has come to you, revealing to you Our commands, after the Noble Messengers had stopped arriving for ages, for you might claim, "Never did any Harbinger of Glad Tidings or Herald of Warning come to us" - so this Herald of glad tidings and warning has come to you; and Allah is Able to do all things. [Surah Maidah 5:19]

Proof # 8

O' mankind! The advice has come to you from your Lord and a cure for the hearts - and guidance and mercy for believers. Say, "Upon Allah's munificence and upon His mercy - upon these should the people rejoice"; this is better than all the wealth they hoard. [Surah Yunus 10:57-58]

This verse clearly states that REJOICING upon the favours and Mercy from Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala is better that all worldly goods. And there is no doubt that the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam is :

(a) A Great Favour from Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala and
(b) Allah's Mercy towards the Entire world.

This general permission from Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala applies to all His favours.

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Remember all the Prophets

CHAPTER 1. (E)

Allah ta'ala Commands the believers to Remember all the Prophets (Peace be upon Them)

Proofs From The Noble Qur'an

Proof # 1

And indeed We sent Moosa along with Our signs that, "Bring your people from the realms of darkness into light - and remind them of the days of Allah; indeed in them are signs for every greatly enduring, grateful person." [Surah Ibrahim 14:5]

Explaining the previous verse, An-Nasa'i and 'Abdullah Ibn Ahmad report in 'Zawayd Al-Musnad' and Al-Bayhaqi in 'Shu'ab Al-Iman' reports on the authority of Ibn Ka'b that he said that the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam said: "The days of Allah" are Allah's Blessings and Signs, and the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam's birth is a great bliss. (Al-Aloosi's Rooh Al-Ma'aani).

Proof # 2

Indeed following the Noble Messenger of Allah is better for you - for one who is confident of Allah and the Last Day, and remembers Allah much. [Surah Ahzab 33:21]

Proof # 3

Proof # 4

Proof # 5

And remember Ibrahim in the Book; he was very truthful, a Herald of the Hidden (a Prophet). [Surah Maryam 19:41]

Proof # 6

And remember Moosa in the Book; he was indeed a chosen one, and he was a Noble Messenger, a Herald of the Hidden. [Surah Maryam 19:51]

Proof # 7

And remember Ismail in the Book; he was indeed true to his promise and was a Noble Messenger, a Prophet. [Surah Maryam 19:54]

Proof # 8

And remember Idrees in the Book; he was indeed very truthful, a Prophet. [Surah Maryam 19:56]

Proof # 9

And remember Dawud and Sulaiman, when they were deciding the dispute of a field, when some people's sheep had strayed into it at night; and We were Present at the time of their deciding. [Surah Ambiya 21:78]

Proof # 10

And remember Ayyub (Job), when he called his Lord that, "Hardship has afflicted me, and You are the Most Merciful of all those who have mercy." [Surah Ambiya 21:83]

Proof # 11

Proof # 12

In order that you, O people, may accept faith in Allah and His Noble Messenger, and honour and revere the Noble Messenger; and may say the Purity of Allah, morning and evening. [Surah Fath 48:9]

Note that we are ordered here to say the Purity of Allah ta'ala, along with honouring and revering the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, morning and evening - that is, without fail.

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Salaam to All Prophets

CHAPTER 1. (F)

Allah ta'ala sends Salaam to All His Prophets

Proofs From the Noble Qur'an

Proof # 1

Indeed Allah and His Angels send Blessings on the Prophet; 'O People who Believe! Send blessings and abundant salutations upon him. [Surah Ahzab 33:56]

(Everlasting peace and unlimited blessings be upon the Most Beloved Prophet Muhammad.)

Proof # 2

And peace is upon him the day he was born, and the day he will taste death, and the day he will be raised alive. [Surah Maryam 19:15]

Proof # 3

Peace be upon Nuh, among the entire people. [Surah Saffat 37:79]

Proof # 4

Peace be upon Ibrahim! [Surah Saffat 37:109]

Proof # 5

Peace be upon Musa and Haroon! [Surah Saffat 37:120]

Proof # 6

Peace be upon Ilyas! [Surah Saffat 37:130]

Proof # 7

And peace is upon the Noble Messengers. [Surah Saffat 37:181]

The above is sufficient proof that the Noble Prophets are alive - and the commemoration of their Noble Births is for those whom Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala has kept alive.

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Allah ta'ala is the Creator

CHAPTER 1. (G)

Allah ta'ala is the Creator, and He exhorts us to remember this too

Proofs from the Noble Qur'an

Proof # 1

O' mankind! Worship your Lord, Who has created you and those before you, in the hope of attaining piety. [Surah Baqarah 2:21]

Proof # 2

And We ordained upon man concerning his parents; his mother bore him enduring weakness upon weakness, and his suckling is up to two years - therefore be thankful to Me and to your parents; finally towards Me is the return. [Surah Luqman 31:14]

Proof # 3

Proof # 4

"Then I will certainly approach them - from their front and from behind them and from their right and from their left; and You will find most of them not thankful." [Surah Aa'raf 7:17]

In this verse Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala warns us of the intention of Shaytan [devil]- that he does not want us to be thankful.

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Allah ta'ala Commands us to remember

CHAPTER 1. (H)

Allah ta'ala Commands us to remember His favours,
To increase His Worship especially on the great Days, and to rejoice upon His Favours & Mercy.

Proofs From The Noble Qur'an

Proof # 1

Therefore remember Me, I will cause you to be spoken of and acknowledge My rights, and do not be ungrateful [Surah Baqarah 2:152]

Proof # 2

Undoubtedly Safa and Marwah are among the symbols of Allah; so there is no sin on him, for whoever performs the Hajj of this House (of Allah) or the Umrah to go back and forth between them; and whoever does good of his own accord, then (know that) indeed Allah is Most Appreciative, the All Knowing. [Surah Baqarah 2:158]

Note here that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has promised excellent reward for those who good deeds of their own accord (increase their non-obligatory worship) - for such Allah will be "Most Appreciative".

Proof # 3

O' Descendants of Israel! Remember My favour which I bestowed upon you, and fulfil your covenant towards Me, I shall fulfil My covenant towards you; and fear Me alone. [Surah Baqarah 2:40]

Proof # 4

O' Descendants of Israel! Remember the favour of Mine, which I bestowed upon you and gave you superiority over others of your time. [Surah Baqarah 2:47]

Note the superiority is by the sending of the Noble Messengers.

Proof # 5

And when you have divorced women, and their term reaches its end, either retain them on good terms within this period or release them with kindness; and do not retain them in order to hurt them, hence transgressing the limits; and he who does so harms only himself; and do not make the signs of Allah the objects of ridicule; and remember Allah's favour that is bestowed upon you and that He has sent down to you the Book and wisdom, for your guidance; keep fearing Allah and know well that Allah knows everything. [Surah Baqarah 2:231]

The favour separately mentioned here is the advent of the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam.

Proof # 6

Note that the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam is one of Allah's greatest favours to mankind.

Proof # 7

And when Musa said to his people, "O my people! Remember Allah's favour upon you, that He created Prophets among you, and made you kings, and has now given you what He has not given to any one else in this world." [Surah Maidah 5:20]

Note that the creation of Prophets is mentioned as a separate favour.

Proof # 8

Proof # 9

And indeed We sent Musa along with Our signs that, "Bring your people from the realms of darkness into light - and remind them of the days of Allah; indeed in them are signs for every greatly enduring, grateful person." [Surah Ibrahim 14:5]

The "days of Allah" refers to days when various favours were bestowed.

Proof # 10

And abundantly proclaim the favours of your Lord. [Surah Duha 93:11]

Note that we are commanded here to keep proclaiming the "favours" of our Lord Allah.

Proofs From The Ahadeeth

Proof # 1

Narrated Sayyadina Abu Hurayrah radi Allahu anhu : The Apostle of Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam said: The best day on which the sun has risen is Friday; on it Adam was created, on it he was expelled (from Paradise), on it his contrition was accepted, on it he died, and on it the Last Hour will take place. On Friday every beast is on the lookout from dawn to sunrise in fear of the Last Hour, but not jinn and men, and it contains a time at which no Muslim prays and asks anything from Allah ta'ala but He will give it to him. Ka'b said: That is one day every year. So I said: It is on every Friday. Ka'b read the Torah and said: The Apostle of Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam has spoken the truth. Abu Hurayrah said: I met Abdullah ibn Salam and told him of my meeting with Ka'b. Abdullah ibn Salam said: I know what time it is. Abu Hurayrah radi Allahu anhu said: I asked him to tell me about it. Abdullah ibn Salam said: It is at the very end of Friday. I asked: How can it be when the Apostle of Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam has said: "No Muslim finds it while he is praying...." and this is the moment when no prayer is offered. Abdullah ibn Salam said: Has the Apostle of Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam not said: "If anyone is seated waiting for the prayer, he is engaged in the prayer until he observes it." I said: Yes, it is so. (Abu Daud)