Eid Milad-un-Nabi marks the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammed (SAW) and as such is a day to remember his teachings and on this auspicious day muslims across the world show their love and devotion to Prophet (SAW).This day reminds muslims the importance of the message of peace, love, mercy, sacrifice, human dignity, dialogue, diversity, and coexistence delivered by Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Never forget that Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was the last messenger of Allah Almighty and entire humanity has been blessed by his birth. Henceforth the day related to his birth is of great significance for muslims across the world. On this special say day, muslims greet Prophet’s (SAW’s) birthday to show their love and devotion to him as this day is all about remembering and following the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). On this day muslims perform night long prayers and participate in congregational prayer meetings to show their love and devotion towards Prophet Muhammad (SAW) at the mosques and shrines across Jammu & Kashmir and almost all other parts of the world. On this special day, the muslims promise themselves more devotedly to follow the Sunnah of their beloved Prophet (SAW) because it is a fact that their success and progress are hidden only in following their Prophet’s teachings. In Jammu & Kashmir the scholars during night long prayers in the mosques and shrine on this special day significantly highlight the different aspects of Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) that being a Muslim and true follower of him (SAW) how important it is to follow his Sunnah. Muslims also recite Naats with full enthusiasm to send tributes to the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) whole-heartedly and devotedly in mosques and shrines across Jammu & Kashmir. As muslims observe the day across the world, they vow to relive the legacy the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) left behind, one that goes beyond the simple spreading of faith and the other one concerning brotherhood, equality and peaceful co-existence between all communities.
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is a role model for all of us. His teachings work as a beacon of light in the darkness, not only for the Muslim community but whole humanity. This source of light and guidance can lead us towards the righteous path, which is the true path of Almighty Allah the most beneficent and the most merciful.
Muslims have not to forget the huge impact Prophet Muhammad (SAW) has had on the lives of millions, on the imaginations of the generations that followed his propagation of Islam. Islam literally means peace and therefore has no place for violence and intolerance in the lives of muslims. The solemn pledge for this year’s Eid-e-Milad-Un-Nabi (SAW) should be cultivating and practicing tolerance, avoids conflicts , establish peace, and live in harmony with peoples of other faiths in accordance with the spiritual wisdom of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is a role model for all of us. His teachings work as a beacon of light in the darkness, not only for the Muslim community but whole humanity. This source of light and guidance can lead us towards the righteous path, which is the true path of Almighty Allah the most beneficent and the most merciful.
