Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh has warned against celebrating the birthday of the Prophet (peace be upon him), saying that it is a superstitious practice that was illegally added to the religion.
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‘Eed Milaad an-Nabee – Celebration of the Prophet’s ﷺ Birthday
al-Hamdu-Lillaahi Rabbil-‘Aalameen was-Salaatu was-Salaamu ‘alaa Ashrafil-Anbiyaa.e wal-Mursaleen, wa ba’d: Once again, the time has come for the ritual celebration of the Prophet’s ﷺ birthday, more commonly known as ‘Eed Milaad an-Nabee (12 Rabee’ al-Awwal [Thursday 21 April 2005]). We have therefore gone as far as publishing 9 fataawa outlining the prohibition of ‘Eed Milaad an-Nabee; […]
Dealing with someone who insists on celebrating the birthday of the Prophet ﷺ
We have a man with us at work who approves of the celebration of the birthday [of the Prophet ﷺ ], and advocates and insists upon this.
Newly invented matters in the Religion
What are “newly invented (introduced) matters” and what is the meaning of this?
Celebrating the birthday of the Prophet ﷺ – no.1
What is the ruling regarding celebrating the birthday of the Prophet ﷺ in the month of Rabee’ al-Awwal in honour of him ﷺ?
Celebrating the birthday of the Prophet ﷺ – no.7
Is it permissible to participate in celebrating the remembrance of al-Mi’raaj (the ascending of the Prophet ﷺ to the heavens)?
Celebrating the birthday of the Prophet ﷺ – no.6
What is the ruling regarding celebrating the birthday of the Prophet ﷺ, and does the Prophet ﷺ attend [physically or spiritually]?
Celebrating the birthday of the Prophet ﷺ – no.5
Celebrating the birthday of the Prophet ﷺ, gathering people together and talking about the life of the Messenger…
Celebrating the birthday of the Prophet ﷺ – no.4
Is celebrating the Prophet’s birthday halaal or haraam?
Celebrating the birthday of the Prophet ﷺ – no.3
Is this gathering Islaamically correct, and what is befitting for us to do on the birthday of the Prophet ﷺ, and when was he born, on which day, month, and year?