Should we celebrate Mawlid (The Prophet’s “Sallalaho Alehe Wasalam” birthday)? - Dr. Isa al-Mani al-Humayri

Should we celebrate Mawlid (The Prophet’s “Sallalaho Alehe Wasalam” birthday)? - Dr. Isa al-Mani al-Humayri

 Should we celebrate Mawlid (The Prophet’s “Sallalaho Alehe Wasalam” birthday)? Yes, we should celebrate it every year And every month and every week And every hour and every moment. Dr. Isa al-Mani al-Humayri,  Department of Awqaaf, Dubai (U.A.E) Office of Religious Endowments and Islamic Affairs,  Dubai Administration of Ifta’ and Research. We find nowadays publications filled with lies and deception which mislead many Muslims into thinking negatively about the honorable Mawlid of the Prophet. These publications claim that to celebrate the Mawlid is an act of innovation that goes against Islam. This is far from the truth, and it is therefore necessary for those who can speak clearly to help clarify and reverse the doubts surrounding this most blessed day. It is with this humble intention that I present the following proofs in support of celebrating our beloved Prophet’s birthday. The Prophet said, “He who innovates something in this matter of ours that is not of it will have it rejected.” He …