The Commemoration Of The Meelaad Shareef Has Always Been A Cherished Practice Within The Ummah

The Commemoration Of The Meelaad Shareef Has Always Been A Cherished Practice Within The Ummah

When discussing the legitimacy of Meelaad Shareef gatherings, it is particularly noteworthy that the great scholars of Hadith themselves recognized and recorded the mention of the Holy Prophet's blessed birth in their works. Among them is Imam Tirmidhi Alaihir Rahmah, who dedicated an entire chapter in his Jaami' Tirmidhi titled: "Chapter on What Has Been Narrated Regarding the Meelaadun-Nabi."- (Tirmidhi Shareef)

This alone demonstrates that celebrating the Holy Prophet's Meelaad Shareef was not only commendable but widely acknowledged among the pious predecessors. Had it been impermissible, a scholar of Imam Tirmidhi's stature would never have included it, nor would later scholars have left it unchallenged. This shows that remembering Meeladun-Nabi has long been a customary and accepted practice within the Ummah.

The true essence of Meelaad Shareef is to follow the blessed Sunnah of the Holy Prophet, live as his devoted servants, and embody his teachings in our daily lives, thereby attaining success in this world and the Hereafter. May Allah Almighty make us sincere lovers of the Holy Prophet and grant us his noble intercession. Aameen