Ruling on celebrating the Mawlid (Prophet’s birthday)

WasSalaatu WasSalaamu ‘Alaa RasooliLLAH As salaamalaikum Wa RahmatuLLAH   Ruling on celebrating the Mawlid (Prophet’s birthday)   “The Prophet (peace be upon him) is the best of creatures and he is the teacher and advisor, yet he (peace be upon him) did not celebrate his birth. Similarly, his Rightly-Guided Caliphs did not celebrate his birthday, [...]

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Mid-Sha’ba​n Fataawa

WasSalaatu WasSalaamu ‘Alaa RasooliLLAH As salaamalaikum Wa RahmatuLLAH Special Sadaqah on the night of mid-Sha‘ban   Celebrating the Mawlid and mid-Sha‘ban   Mid-Sha‘ban night supplication   “There is not any authentic evidence that supports making a special Du‘a’ or act of worship on the fifteenth night of Sha‘ban” And more on http://www.alifta.com/

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The Ruling on celebrating the birthday of the Prophet (sal Allaahu alaiyhi wa sallam)

Question:  What is the ruling upon celebrating the birthday of the Prophet (Sall Allaahu alaiyhi wa sallam) in the month of Rabee’ ul Awwal, as a means of extolling him – sal Allaahu alaiyhi wa sallam? Answer:  Extolling the Prophet and venerating him is only through: eemaan in everything with which he came from Allaah, and following his sharee’ah – in aqeedah (creed), [...]

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Celebrating Valentine ‘s Day??

  Q: Some people celebrate Valentine ‘s Day on February 14 by exchanging red roses, dressing in red, and congratulating one another on that day. Some cake shops make heart-shaped cakes in red and draw hearts on them and other shops advertise special items on sale for this day. What is your opinion on: First: [...]

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