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Waisy Asif Attari bhai ne app ky sabhi Aitrazat ka buhat acha answer diya so meri tu koi hasiyat nahi laikin yeh last wali baat per mein thora discuss karna cahon ga ky kuch saboot pesh karain ky Fiqh ko hum Quran o Hadith per tarjeeh daity hein aur fiqh Quran o Hadith say takrata hai ? Aur beshak Mout kar kisi ko ani hai laikin Allah ky Nabi apni Qabron mein zinda hein aur yeh Quran o Hadith say sabit hai.

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Acha tu iss ka koi saboot ky Ghair-e-Sahaba ky sath yeh lafz use nahi kar sakty ? i think app ky papers mein tu yeh bhi shirk ho ga Quran o Hadees say saboot dein ky Ghair Allah ko Maula kehna Shirk hai aur yeh bhi batain ky Maula ka Matlab kya hai ?? Gumrahi ki hadh hai, hum ne Imam-e-Azam Abu Hanifa ko Imam-e-Azam hee kaha naa kuch aur tu nahi kaha... tu yeh bhi sabit karain ky Huzoor ky ilawa kisi ko Imam-e-Azam kehna shirk hai aur haan yeh Quranic Ayaat ka sirf Translation pesh mat kijiye scan pages hon tu woh post kijiye kyon ki app Translation mein khudh say buhat lafz add kar rahai hain. App ki tehkeek ki tu dadd daine paray gi Do you mean ky hum Quran o Hadees ka Inkar kar rahai hain aur sirf Fiqh ko maan rahai hain ? Hum bhi Manty hein Rasool Allah ky zamane mein Deen Mukammal ho gaya aur jo Quran o Hadees say sabit hai uss per hum khudh say nah kuch add karty hein aur nah kabhi kiya hai aghar iss Ayat ki aise Tashreeh li jai jaisy app laity hein tu sab say baray Bid'ati tu app logh khudh hain kyon ki app ky Madhab Ahl-e-Hadith ka name bhi Sahaba ky zamane mein nahi tha aur app khudh logh ajj say kuch years pehly paida howay ho tu aghar app jaisa koi app say pochay ky app tu Huzoor ky zamane mein thay hee nahi so app ISLAM MEIN NAI CHEEZ HO yani Bid'at nahi Bid'ati tu phir ? Saboot woh pesh karain jiss ko saboot kaha jaa sakai sirf Replies nah karty rahiye.

Meine app ko arz kiya naa Ayat-ul-Qursi sab say acha amal hai Shaitan ky shar say bacne kaa aur Shaitan ky shar say bachny ky tu bai shumar amal hain laikin Ayat-ul-Qursi sab say acha amal hai. Aur shaam Gharob-e-Aftab ky waqt say hee start hoti hai yani Shaam ki namaz say. App Subha 1 Dafa aur Shaam ko 1 Dafa Ayat-ul-Qursi par kar yeh dua kar liya karain... '' Aai Allah humara Jan-o-Maal aur har cheez tumhare aur tumhare Pyare Habib ky Hawalay hein, Aai Allah tu apne Habib ky waseelah say humari aur humari har cheez ki hifazat farma aur humein shaitan ky shar say mehfoz rakh aur humein apne Hifz-o-Imaan mein rakh '' Ameen!

ALA HAZRAT REHMATULLAH ALAIH JIHAD AGAINST THE INSULTERS OF SAYYIDUNA RASUULULLAH SALLALLAHU ALAIHI WASALLAM Sayyiduna A'la Hadrat (Radi Allah Anhu) spent much of his time also refuting those who insulted the dignity of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). He left no stone unturned in safe-guarding the dignity and integrity of Holy Prophet, in spite of being personally attacked by the misguided. These personal attacks did not bother him in the least bit! Allamah Abdul Hamid, Vice Chancellor of Al Jamia Al-Nizamiyya(Hyderbad, India), said: "Mawlana Ahmed Raza Khan was a Sword of Islam and a great commander for the cause of Islam. He may justifiably be called an invicible fort that helped to defend the bsic tenets and ideas of the Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat." It is on accord of his untiring efforts that due respect and regard for the Messenger of Allah, Holy Prophet Muhammad and other Sufis and Saints of Islam is still alive in the Muslim Society. His opponents had to mend their ways. No doubt he is the Imaam (Leader) of the Ahle Sunnah. His written and compiled works reflect immense depth and vision." Justice Allamah Mufti Sayyid Shuja'at Ali Qadri (Radi Allah Anhu), Shariah Court, Government of Pakistan (Islamabad), said: "He was pious like Ahmad bin Hambal (Radi Allah Anhu) and Sheikh Abdul Qaadir Jilani (Radi Allah Anhu). He had true acumen and insight of Imam Abu Hanifa (Radi Allah Anhu) and Imam Abu Yusuf (Radi Allah Anhu). He commanded the force of logic like Imam Razi (Radi Allah Anhu) and Imam Ghazzali (Radi Allah Anhu), bold enough like Mujaddid Alf Thaani (Radi Allah Anhu) and Mansoor Hallaj (Radi Allah Anhu) to proclaim the truth. Indeed, he was intolerant to non-believers, kind and sympathetic to devotees, and the affectionates of the Holy Prophet ." The adversaries of A'la Hadrat (Radi Allah Anhu) levelled many accusations and tried desperately in defending their Kufr statements. After much proofs, when it became absolutely clear to A'la Hadrat (Radi Allah Anhu) that certain misguided individuals were not prepared in withdrawing their Kufr statements and making Tauba, and in order to protect Islam, he passed Kufr Fatawas against those persons. We should remember that he passed the "Fatawa-e-Takfeer" (Kufr Fatawa) against those persons who insulted the status and dignity of Almighty Allah and His Rasool . He passed the Fatawa-e-Takfeer on persons such as Ashraf Ali Thanwi, Rasheed Ahmed Gangohi and Khalil Ahmad Ambetwi and others because, through their writings, it was evident that they had insulted the Holy Prophet . We will quote some of the following blasphemous statements that were made by them: In page 51 of "Baraahin Qatia", Khalil Ahmed Ambetwi says: "After looking at the condition of Satan and the Angel of Death, it can be gained that they possess a great depth of knowledge and this has been proven from Quran and Ahadith. To prove such knowledge for Fakhre Aalam (Muhammad) without proof from the Quran and Ahadith, but from common sense, is a false thought. If, to do so is not a Shirk, then in which category of faith does it fall?" In page 6 of "Hifzul Imaan", (Printed in Mazahirul Uloom), Ashraf Ali Thanvi says: "If Knowledge of the Unseen refers to partial knowledge, then what speciality is there in Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). Such knowledge is possessed by Zaid and Amr (any Tom, Dick and Harry), every child, insane people and all types of animals." In page 5 of "Tahzeerun Naas", (Published in Makhtaba Fayz Nazd Jami Masjid Deoband), Qasim Nanotwi says: "Prophets are superior to their followers only in Knowledge, but in good deeds, followers sometimes seem equal and occasionally even become superior to them." In Part 2, page 12 of "Fatawa Rasheedia", (Published Makhtaba Rasheedia Jami Masjid Delhi), Rasheed Ahmed Gangohi says: "The word 'Rahmatul lil A'lameen' is not a speciality of Rasool (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). But other Prophets, Saints and great Ulema are also cause for mercy unto the worlds, even though Rasool (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) is the highest of them all. Therefore, to use this word on others, is also permissible." If one examines the original books that were written by such persons, one will find other similar disrespectful statements found in their writings. Sayyiduna A'la Hadrat's (Radi Allah Anhu) cautiousness in declaring a person a Kaafir is to be noted in many of his books. In his book, "Subhaanus Subooh", he academically destroys the arguments of Molwi Ismail Dehlwi. Yet, at the end of the book, A'la Hadrat (Radi Allah Anhu) says, "The Ulema have not termed this individual as a Kaafir, therefore, one has to be careful." Once again, refuting the arguments of Molwi Ismail Dehlwi and a few of his "infamous" followers in another book, "Al Kaukabatush Sha'haabiya"A'la Hadrat (Radi Allah Anhu) says, "In our opinion (the opinion of Islam), to term a person a Kaafir and to control one's tongue is an act of extreme precaution and analysis." In another treatise entitled, "Sallus Suyooful Hindiya", A'la Hadrat (Radi Allah Anhu) states: "There is indeed a difference between accepting words of Kufr and branding a person a Kaafir. We have to be extremely careful. We have to remain silent. If there is the minutest possibility that he is still a Muslim, we should fear terming that person a Kaafir." In his book, "Subhaanus Subooh", Sayyiduna A'la Hadrat (Radi Allah Anhu) says, "We do not give any comment on the Kufr of Molwi Ismail Dehlwi, simply because Sayyiduna Rasulullah has warned us against terming the Ahle Qibla as Kaafirs. (It is only possible) to term a person a Kaafir if his Kufr becomes clear as the sun and the minutest indication does not remain that he is a Muslim." (Tamheed-e-Imaan, pg. 42-43) From the above statements, we clearly see how careful A'la Hadrat (Radi Allah Anhu) was, in terming a person a Kaafir. He was merely fulfilling his duty as a conscientious and responsible Muslim. The fault was indeed of those individuals, who even after being warned, remained steadfast in their own beliefs and words of Kufr.1 2 3As we have already stated earlier, Imam Ahmed Raza Khan (Radi Allah Anhu) sent many of the blasphemous and insulting statements to the Ulema of Makkatul Mukarramah and Madinatul Munawwarah for clarification. They did not hesitate in passing the Fatawa of Kufr against such people who insulted Almighty Allah Azzowajal and the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam).

MAULANA MUSTAFA RAZA KHAN AL-QADERI (Radi Allah Anhu) Maulana Mustafa Raza Khan (Radi Allah Anhu), commonly known among the Muslims of the Indian sub-continent as "Mufti-e-Azam Hind" was born in Bareilly (India) in 1892. His father, Maulana Ahmed Raza Khan (1856 - 1921) (Radi Allah Anhu), and grandfather, Maulana Naqi Ali Khan (d. 1880) (Radi Allah Anhu), were recognised as great scholars of Islam in Islamic academic circles all over the world. Educational Background He was born into a scholarly atmosphere. His family was reputed for its services in Islamic Traditional Sciences. His father especially, a "Mujaddid" of the 14th century A.H., is profoundly respected in the Muslim world for his struggle in social, political, educational and spiritual fields for the resurgence of "Deen". Maulana Mustapha Raza Khan (Radi Allah Anhu) completed his religious education under the guidance of his learned father as well as other great Ulema. Academic Status Maulana Mustapha Raza Khan (Radi Allah Anhu) was well versed in more than twenty branches of oriental learning, including Tafseer, Hadith, Fiqh, Sarf, Nahv, Tajweed, Balghat, Tassawuf, Mantiq, Seerah, Tareekh, Kalam, Aqa'id, Reyazvi, Touqeet, Jafar and Hayat. Sufism (Bai'ah) He (Radi Allah Anhu) was a Sheikh of the Qadriya order. His own spiritual guide, Sheikh Shah Abul Hussain Noori (1839-1906) (Radi Allah Anhu), of Mahrehra Shareef (India) was a great Sufi and spiritual guide. It is estimated that nearly ten million Muslims received spiritual guidance from Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam Hind (Radi Allah Anhu). Pilgrimage (Visit to Haramain Sharifain) He visited Haramain three times. During his two pilgrimages in 1905 and 1945, photographs were not introduced for the Haj journey. But on his last visit in 1971, although visa and passport photographs were introduced, he was given special permission to travel to Saudi Arabia without providing his photograph for passport or visa by the governments of India and Saudi Arabia. This event showed the strict adherence of Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam Hind (Radi Allah Anhu) to the Shariah. A Great Mufti and Faqih He started issuing Fatawa while he was only a boy of 13 years old. His first Fatawa was on "Raza'ah". At the age of 13 he became a recognised "Mufti" and it is estimated that he issued more than 50 000 Fatawas during his lifetime. All the contemporary Ulema and Fuqaha respected his opinion on current issues and accepted his Fatawa as the most reliable religious verdict in the sub-continent. Collections of his Fatawa have been published in Urdu in two volumes under the title "Fatawa Mustafawiya". As a Teacher He started teaching in Jamia Manzare Islam, Bareilly in 1910. He served in this prominent institution for a period of about 27 years. He was a proficient scholar of Hadith and Fiqh. Several famous Islamic teachers of the sub-continent who were his pupils went on later to teach in the prominent Darul Ulooms of India and Pakistan. Some of them are Maulana Sardar Ahmed Razvi, Maulana Ejaz Wali Khan, Maulana Hashmat Ali Khan and Maulana Mufti Shareef-ul-Haq (Radi Allah Anhuma). Hundreds of his students are serving all over the sub-continent and other parts of the world as Heads of Religious Institutions and Muslim organisations. As an Author In spite of his round the year journeys all over India, and his deep commitment to his Central Darul Ifta, he wrote many books and commentaries on some of the books of Fatawa and Fiqh. It is estimated that he has left about 40 books on a variety of subjects and important issues. He followed the methodology of his great father in his writings. His style was straight and clear. He was very bold and strong while expressing his views and presenting his ideas. His books mainly consists of refutations against the invalid views and heretical ideas of deviant sects and groups of the Ummah. He mainly targeted "Wahabi" institutions in the sub-continent. As a Religious Leader He offered a dignified and powerful leadership to Muslims throughout his life. He was a man of principle and high morals. He never agreed to such proposals or plans that might harm the interests of the Muslim Ummah, and he never remained silent on such occasions when the reputation of Islam and Muslims came under threat. He was at the forefront during the movement to restore the Shahid Ganj Mosque at Lahore in 1935 and declared that participation in this movement was Fard for Muslims. Similarly in 1976 when the programme of compulsory sterilization (Vasectomy) was forced upon Muslims along with other Indian communities, by the Central Government of India, Mufti-e-Azam Hind (Radi Allah Anhu) was the only Muslim leader to oppose the campaign vigorously and publicly. He issued his Fatawa against the government and arranged its distribution all over India. At that time he took all the possible risks and proved to be a practical leader of Muslims and a true servant of Islam and lover of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). Last Days He passed away on the eve of the 14th of Muharram 1402 A.H. in Bareilly Shareef. It was estimated that over two and a half million Muslims from all over the world attended his funeral prayer. He is buried in Bareilly Shareef beside his father, A'la Hazrat, Imam Ahmed Raza Khan (Radi Allah Anhu). His Urs Shareef is held every year in Bareilly Shareef and in various other countries around the globe. He left behind six daughters and one son. His son, Hazrat Anwar Raza (Radi Allah Anhu), passed away during child

Some Writings of Imam Ahmad Raza Khan (Rahmatulla 'Alaih) The following is a brief description and a list of some of the writings of Ala Hazrat Imam Ahmad Rida Khan RA. For a complete list of his works on numerous sciences, one may consult Mohjam al-Muaddid li-Talifaat al-Mujaddid by Malikul-Ulama Maulana Sayyid Zafar ul-Deen Bihaari Al-Qadiri. Imam Ahmad Rida RA was a writer of unparallel abilities. He started writing at an early age and his first book was the Arabic commentary of Hidaya al-Nahw, which, he wrote at the age of ten. The second book was Dau’al-Nihaya in Arabic, which he wrote in 1285/1868 at the age of thirteen. He wrote numerous books and treatise in Arabic, Persian, and Urdu on diversified topics. These are estimated to be more than 1000 dealing with more than 50 branches of knowledge1. In 1305/1887 at the age of 30 years he had completed seventy five books and treatises2. In 1327/1909 this number increased up to five hundred3. Apart from these contributions he had written annotations4 and commentaries on more than 150 books pertaining to various branches of learning5. Investigations have shown that pamphlets written by him are comparable to typical post-graduate research papers of today's standard in which each one contains a bibliography of innumerable books and references. He wrote some fifty pamphlets on controversial subjects6. In the branches of Islamic knowledge, there are more than 500 works by Imam Ahmad Rida RA. Mr. Shams Al-Din a contributor to the voluminous history of literature of the Muslim of Indo-Pakistan confesses that Imam Ahmad Rida RA, "Wrote hundreds and thousands books on various controversial and scientific topics"7. The most voluminous work is the collection of Verdicts i.e. Fatawa-e-Radawiyya. In 1324/1904, he had completed its 7 volumes, which afterwards increased up to 12 volumes of more than 1000 pages each. When Shaikh Isma’il Khaleel, the curator of the library in Makka al-Mukarramah read the specimen of these Fatawa (verdicts) he was puffed up with joy and wrote to Imam Ahmad Rida: "By Allah, if Abu Hanifa Nu’mani would have gone through these Fatawa undoubtedly it could have been his heart’s delight and granted its writer among his pupils8." A prominent figure from the opposite camp and a famous writer Hakeem Abda-Hayy of Lucknow (d. 1341/1923) admits: "During his stay in Makka al-Mukarramah and Madina al-Munawwarah (1324/1906) he wrote several treatises and gave verdicts to some questions received from the scholars. They were dumb stricken to see his rapid writing and intelligence on the vast information on the text of books on Muslim Jurisprudence and disputed dogmas he possessed9." A renowned theologian and a great saint of Delhi, Hadrat Maulana Zayd Abu al-Hassan Farooqi who completed his education at Al-Azhar, Cairo acknowledged the unrivalled mastery of Imam Ahmad Rida RA over jurisprudence and other branches of learning in the following words: “None can deny the erudition of Maulana Ahmad Rida RA in the field of Fiqh. He was, no doubt the greatest Faqhi (jurist) of his time”. He also added: “Kifaayat al-Mufti" of Maulana Kifayat-Allah (compiled and published by Maulana Hafiz Al-Rahmaan Wasif at Delhi) is simply of little value to me, as it provides no reference or citation. Hence its validity is questionable. On the contrary the Fatawa of Imam Ahmad Rida RA are not only argumentatively convincing and rational but are supported by authentic references. They are unique in depth and magnitude and broaden ones horizons of vision. They are assets to be known and be remembered with scores of references. One should not look at that image of Imam Ahmad Rida RA, which the pseudo-scholars have conspired to project. There was no equal to him in scholarship and the profound knowledge of jurisprudence among his contemporaries." (Quoted from a dispatch of Maulana Muhammad Mukarramah, Fathpuri-Mosque Delhi, dated 18th December 1975). Even the antagonists of Imam Ahmad Rida RA referred to these Fatawa. For instance, a Mufti of opposing views, Molvi Kifayat-Allah (d. 1327/1925), consulted and rationalised these Fatawa10, and admitted that Imam Ahmad Rida RA had full command over the subtleties of Muslim Jurisprudence as stated by Mufti Muhammad Mehmood of Alwar (Hyderabad-Pakistan). The second important work, which Imam Ahmad Rida RA contributed towards religious knowledge, is the translation of the Holy Qur'an in Urdu language. It has its own characteristics. This translation was published under the title of Kanzul-Imam with marginal notes by his Caliph Maulana Muhammad Na’eem al-Din RA under the title Khaza’n al-Irfan in 1330/1911. There are many complete and incomplete translations of the Holy Qur'an in the Urdu language. More than 25 translations had been compiled before Kanzul Imaan while more than 50 have been compiled after its publication. But in all these translations, Kanzul Imaan seems to stand out first and foremost. The translator passes smoothly from such delicate places where it was impossible for others to do justice. His books and treatises are in Bareilly, UP lying largely unpublished. So far few of his writings have been published in Bareilly, Muradabad, Lahore, Karachi, etc. Among some of his works are included in the following: Qur'an Tafseer 1. Al-Nofha Al –Faha (1315/1897) 2. Jalib Al-Jinan (1322/1904) 3. Kanzul-Iman (1330/1911) Traditions (Hadith) 1. Al-Nudjum al-Thawaqi (1296/1878) 2. Al-Raud al-Bahij 3. Madarij-e-Tabaq at al-Hadith (1313/1895) Jurisprudence 1. Rahiq al-Ihqaq (1311/1893) 2. Al-ka’s Al-Dihaq (1313/1895) 3. Al-Shir’a al-Bahiyya (1317/1897) 4. Rad al-Qudat (1323/1905) 5. Djad al-Mumtar (1326/1908) 6. Al-Ataya Al-Nabawi fi Al Fatawa (1326/1908) al-Radawiyya (12 volumes) Sufism 1. Bawariq-e-Taluh (1311/1893) 2. Nika al-Sulafa (1319/1901) Law of Inheritance 1. Al-Maqsad al-Nafi (1315/1897) 2. Tib al-Imaan (1317/1899) Scholasticism 1. Al-Sa’i al-Mushkur (1290/1873) Logic 1. Maqam al-Hadid (1304/1886) Mathematics 1. Azm al-Bazi (1319/1901) 2. Kalam al-Fahim (1319/1901) 3. Jadawil al-Riyadi (1319/1901) 4. Al-Mauhibat (1319/1901) 5. Al-Budur (1323/1905) 6. Kitab al-Arithmatic (1325/1907) Fractions 1. Ata’b al-Iksir (1296/1878) Geometry 1. Al-Ishkal al-Uqlaydis (1306/1888) 2. A’ali al-Ataya (1319/1901) 3. Adjmal al-Dara (1320/1902) Algebra 1. Hal al-Muadilat (1325/1907) Cryptography 1. Al-Thawaqib al Radiwiyya (1321/1903) 2. Al-Djadawil Al Radiwiyya (1321/1903) 3. Al Adjwiba Al Radiwiyya (1321/1903) Astronomy 1. Aqmar al-In-Shirah (1319/1901) 2. Al-Sura al-Mudjaz (1319/1901) 3. Al-Kalimat al-Mulhima (1338/1919) 4. Fauz-e-Mubeen (1339/1920) 5. Nuzul-e-ayat-e-Furqan (1339/1920) 6. Djada Al-Tulu (1925/1907) Timings 1. Al-Andjab al-Aniq (1319/1901) 2. Kashfal-Ula (1324/1906) 3. Dur al-Qubh (1326/1908) Horoscopes 1. Musaffir ul-Matal (1324/1906) Astrology 1. Zaki al-Baha (1325/1907) Poetry 1. Hada’q-e-Bakshish (Two Volumes) (1325/1907) Phonetics 1. Al-Djam al-Dad (1317/1900) Chemistry 1. Al-Matr al-Sa’id In Feb. 1975/1395, Dr. Mukhtaar-ud-Deen Aarzu, Head of the Department of Arabic, Muslim University, Aligarh relayed a speech on Imam Ahmad Rida RA on "All India Radio". I think the time has come and the scholars should unveil the facts; The time of unveiling has come, the beloved Will be seen by all. The secret which was Veiled by silence shall now become manifest. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mas’ud Ahmad (MA, Phd.) Karachi, Pakistan. Footnotes: 1. For chronological details of Imam Ahmad Rida's RA writings see:- (a) Muhammad Zafar al-Deen, ibid. Vols. I and II ( Muhammad Zafar al-Deen, al-Mudjmal al-Mu’did le Talifat al-Mujaddid, 1327/1909, (Lahore 1974) © Rahmaan Ali, ibid, (Lucknow 1914/1327), p. 18 (d) Nizami Badayuni, Qamus al-Mashahir, Vol. I, p.66. (e) Abd al-Haqq, Qamus al-Kutub, (Karachi; 1961) Vol. I, pp. 146, 218, 382, 463, 883, 910, 924 and 1063. The complete list of his published works is available at Khanqah-e-Barakatiyya Mahrehra (India). 2. Rahmaan Ali, ibid, p. 18. 3. Muhammad Zafar al-Deen, al-Mudjmal etc. 4. Recently his annotation al-Mustanad al-Mu’tamad Bena Nadj at al-Abad (1320/1902) on the book; Al Mu’taqid al-Muntaqid (1270/1853) by Shah Fadl-e-Rasul has been published along with the text from Istanbul (Turkey) 1976. 5. Muhammad Mas’ud, ibid, p. 83 (marginal note by Abd al-Hakim Akhtar). 6. S.M Ikram, ibid, p. 116. 7. Fayyad Mahmood and Ibadat Bareilvi, Tarikh-e-Adabiyyat-Musalmanan-e-Pakistan-o-Hind (Lahore 1972) Vol. IX, Chap. I, p.29. Also see Imam Ahmad Rida Fatawa-e-Radiwiyya Vol. I, p.4. 8. Haamid Rida, ibid, letter dated 16 Dhil Hij 1325/1907. 9. Abd al Hayy, Nuzhat al-Khawatir, (Hyderabad Deccan 1390/1971) Vol. VIII, p.39. 10. Muhammad Mas’ud Ahmed Mawa’z-e-Mazhari, (Karachi 1969) p. 31.

Ra'ees-ul-Qalam Hazrat 'Allama Maulana Arshadul Qadri Rahmatullah 'alaih INTRODUCTION Hazrat 'Allama Maulana Arshadul Qadri Rahmatullah 'alaih was, beyond doubt, one of most prolific scholars of the latter half of twentieth century whose contribution to Islam was mainly aimed at differentiating between haq (truth) and batil (falsehood). Because of some of his literary accomplishments he is thus considered as one of the leading scholars of the Ahle Sunna wal Jam'aat of this age. Hazrat 'Allama Maulana Arshadul Qadri Rahmatullah 'alaih worked tirelessly to defend the pristine teachings of Islam by virtue if his intellectual prowess and his literary skills. In his literary masterpieces he has managed to explain so convincingly to both scholars and to the Muslim masses, the errors of the heretical sects within Islam. Such works include: "Tableeghi Jama'at", "Zer-o-Zabar", "Lala Zar", "Zalzala", "Daawate Insaf" (A Call for Justice) and so forth. After reading these concise books, one is immediately forced to decide between truth and falsehood and to quickly cast aside the mendacious and misguided ideas of the heretical sects of recent times. His knowledge was so vast that Hafiz-e-Millat 'Allama Abdul Azeez Saheb Rahmatullah 'alaih, stated that when Hazrat 'Allama Maulana Arshadul Qadri Rahmatullah 'alaih was studying under his supervision at a young age, at the famous university of Al-Jamiatul Ashrafia, in Mubarakpur, U.P. India; his natural ability as an original thinker and his uncanny ability to instantaneously grasp the essence of a new subject was so strikingly obvious, that if someone searched deeply, one would be as forced to recognize that he possessed the innate qualities of a brilliant and gifted scholar. BIRTH AND GENEALOGY Hazrat 'Allama Maulana Arshadul Qadri Rahmatullah 'alaih was born in 1924, in a town "Sayyidpura", in the district of Balya, U.P., India. His father, Maulana Abdul Latif, was a humble, modest and a very pious scholar of Islam. EDUCATION AND TRAINING Hazrat 'Allama Maulana Arshadul Qadri Rahmatullah 'alaih attained his basic and intermediate education under the supervision of his learned father, 'Allama Maulana Abdul Latif. Then, continuing these Islamic studies, Hazrat 'Allama Maulana Arshadul Qadri Rahmatullah 'alaih enrolled at Al-Jamiatul Ashrafia, where he studied under the careful guidance and supervision of Huzoor Hafiz-e-Millat, 'Allama Shah Abdul Azeez Saheb Rahmatullah 'alaih. Huzoor Hafiz-e-Millat's endeavours and striving for the establishment of an Islamic University was so successful that in 1352 Hijri, a huge group of students enrolled, amongst them were Hazrat Sharih Bukhari, 'Allama Maulana Mufti Sharif-ul-Haq Rahmatullah 'alaih (The Annotator of the Bukhari), and also Hazrat 'Allama Maulana Arshadul Qadri Rahmatullah 'alaih himself. It was during the earlier stages of his childhood, when he was attaining Islamic knowledge, that signs emerged of his intellectuality and his discernment: Huzoor Hafiz-e-Millat, 'Allama Shah Abdul Azeez Saheb Rahmatullah 'alaih used to always remember 'Allama Arshad's educational childhood, with the following words: "Throughout the whole of my life, I have not yet met anyone so intellectual in understanding the Sahih Bukhari Shareef, as 'Allama Arshadul Qadri." In 1365 Hijri he graduated with the Honours, from Al-Jamiatul Ashrafia. After this he moved to Madressa Islamia Shamsul Uloom, Nagpur, India where he taught the future great scholars of Islam, such as 'Allama Maulana Mufti Jalaluddin Ahmed Amjadi Rehmatullah 'alaih. MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS In 1950, he moved to Jamshedpur, India to propagate Islam and for a continuous 5 years under the open sky, on the side of a bridge, he taught his students, and despite many problems, he did not utter a word of complaint, but kept steadfast on teaching and propagating Islam. Until, after years of hard work, he established "Darul Uloom Faiz-ul-Uloom", on a parcel of land purchased from the Tata company at that time. He did not stop at this, but, by his full commitment and his efforts, a technical institute department had also been set up, where students from Bengal, Bihar, and all other parts of India, arrived to gain knowledge. In 1954, he gained great victory over the famous deobandi debator, Molvi Abdul Latif Nu'mani, the Shiekh-ul-Hadith of "Miftahul Uloom" in Mau, U.P., India. Hence, he was given the title "Fateh Jamshedpur" or the 'Conqueror of Jamshedpur'. In 1972 Hazrat 'Allama Maulana Arshadul Qadri Rahmatullah 'alaih performed his second hajj, in which he and other eminent scholars of Ahle Sunna wal Jam'aat established the World Islamic Mission or Al-Da'wat-ul-Islamiyyat-ul-A'lamiyyah. He was chosen to be the first Secretary General of WIM with its head office located in Bradford, England. He later spent time in the United Kingdom where he worked tirelessly. As 'Allama Qamaruz-zaman Azmi of Manchester-UK, his successor and the current Secretary General of WIM stated: 'Allama Arshadul Qadri's work in England was to lay the proper foundations of Ahle Sunna wal Jam'aat which would give rise to an intellectually sound and spirtually based Islam in Europe'. DEMISE On the 29th of April 2002, Hazrat 'Allama Maulana Arshadul Qadri Rahmatullah 'alaih left this worldly existence as a true lover of the Holy Prophet Sallahu Ta'ala Alaihi wa sallam. Overall, this great scholar who has made such an immense effort in the service of Islam, is indeed and will continue to be for all Muslims a Beacon of Light, which has enlightened countless numb and dull hearts and who has guided so many to the Straight Path. May Almighty Allah Jalla Jalalahu reward him bountifully for his every effort. May Allah Jalla Jalalahu sanctify his soul, and place him in the highest of heavens, and may we gain benefit from the vast ocean of knowledge that he has left behind. Ameen

ZIKRAY MUSTAFA REMEMBRANCE OF BELOVED PROPHET MUHAMMAD A lecture by Qaid-e-Ahl Sunna Hazrat Maulana Shah Ahmad Noorani Siddiqui A'uzu billahi minash-shaytaan-ir-rajeem. Bismillah-ir-Rahmaan-ir-Raheem. Alhamdu lillah. Al-hamdu lillahi nahmaduhu, Wa nasta'eenuhu, Wa nastaghfiruhu, Wa nu'minu bihi, Wa natawakkalu alaih. Wa na-uzu billahi min shururi anfusina, Wa min sayyi'ati a'maalina. Man yahdillahu falaa mudhillalah Wa man-yudhlil falaa hadi yalah. Wa ash-hadu an laa-ilaaha illallaahu Wahdahu laa sharikalah. Wa ash hadu anna Syedina Wa Nabiyyana, Wa Habeebina Wa Maulana Muhammad, Sallallahu Ta'ala alaihi, 'abdahu wa rasuluh. Alladhi yursila 'alaa khalqi kaaffatan Bashiran wa Nazeera, Wa daa-i-yan ilallahi bi-idhnihi, Wa Siraajam-Muneera. Wa bash-shiril mu 'mineena Bi anna lahum min Allahi fadhlan kabira. Yaa Rabi salli wa sallim daa-i-man sarmadaa 'alaa Habeebika khairil khalqi kullihimi. Allah humma salli 'alaa Habeebika Syedina wa Maulana Muhammad, Saahibil wajhil, Anwar wa Jami-il az'har. Salaatan wa Salaaman alaika Yaa Sayyidi Yaa Rasulallah. Distinguished ulama-ikram, learned scholars, our great scholar from the Holy Land, Dr. Syed Alawi al- Maliki, my dear brothers and sisters in Islam: Assalaamu alaikum wa Rahmat-ullah wa Barakatuh. First of all I must congratulate World Islamic Mission Canada for organizing this Eid Milaad-un-Nabi Conference, their second such conference. I hope, Insha Allah, that they will continue in their struggle to organize such sacred gatherings like this Eid Milaad-un-Nabi conference for the birth of our Holy Prophet Sallallahu alaihi wa Sallam. I must congratulate you, the audience, as well our brothers and sisters in Islam, for sacrificing your valuable time to attend this conference thereby making it such a success. Your presence here today demonstrates that although you are very far away from the Holy Land of Islam and the holy city of Madina; the love you have for the Holy Prophet is evident. Despite there is a physical distance of more than 10,000 miles, spiritually you are very near to the Holy Prophet Sallallahu alaihi wa Sallam. To me this would seem to indicate that Madina is present in the hearts of Muslims here in this country. Your presence at this Milaad-un-Nabi Conference for the Beloved Prophet Sallallahu alaihi wa Sallam, shows the strength of your Iman and faith in your beloved Prophet Mustafa Sallallahu alaihi wa Sallam. You have been in this gathering now for more than seven hours listening to lectures by various learned scholars. Some of you may not be aware that our beloved Prophet Syed-ul-aalameena Muhammadur Rasoolulaahi Sallallahu alaihi wa Sallam is very much aware that you are present here. Although you cannot see him, he sees you. There is no question about this. It is mentioned by Allah Sub'hanhu wa Ta'ala in the Holy Qur'an: An-Nabbiyyu awlaa bil mu'mineena min an-fusihim... (Sura Ahzab, 6) This is a very important verse of the Holy Qur'an, especially for Muslims who are living very far from the Holy City of Madina and may be thinking whether or not the Holy Prophet knows about their lives, and their love and attachment for him. We are faced with these questions from time to time. And Allah Sub'hanhu wa Ta'ala has answered it once and for all in the Holy Qur'an. You can read the Holy Qur'an and satisfy yourself with the solution to this problem which is: 'The Holy Prophet is closer to the believers than their own selves'. (Sura Ahzab, 6) This is a very important point. We know that our souls and our physical beings are a part of our existence and thus we are very close to them. But, Rasoolullaah Sallallahu alaihi wa Sallam is closer to the believers than their own selves. An Urdu poet has translated this verse of the Holy Qur'an: Sanaa hai, rahtay aqaa faqat Madinay mein. Ghalat hai, rahtay woh ashiqon kay Seenay mein. The First Milaad-un-Nabi Conference Today we are here attending this gathering or conference which was called by the World Islamic Mission Canada. But, the first such conference was called by whom? The first gathering of this kind was called by no less than Allah Sub'hanhu wa Ta'ala himself, in which were present all of the Prophets. The first such conference of its kind in which the audience were the souls of the Prophets (al arwah Anbiyaa-wal Mursaleen) was called by Allah Sub'hanhu wa Ta'ala and I quote a verse from the Holy Qur'an: Wa idha khazallahu meethaaq annabiyyeena Lamaa aataitukum min kitaabin wa hikma tin thumma jaa-akum rasoolum. (Al- Im ran, 81) In this verse we see that Allah Sub'hanhu wa Ta'ala has called all the souls of the Prophets to make a covenant or an agreement. The purpose of this meeting or conference was to inform all the prophets that they will be sent as messengers to lead humanity to The Right Path. They will tell their respective nations (ummah) to worship Allah only and at the same time to inform them that if this prophet comes in your presence you will have to believe in him and support him. So we see that The Conference was called to introduce Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu alaihi wa Sallam to all 124,000 prophets. This was the first Milaad-un-Nabi conference and it was called by Allah Sub'hanhu wa Ta'ala in which he praised the name of His Beloved Rasoolulaah Sallallahu alaihi wa Sallam and the audience were the prophets. Another such conference did take place, and I quote as an example, Syedina Ibrahim Khaleelullaah when he finished renovating the Holy Ka'aba he made the following dua: Rabbana wab'ath feehim rasulamminhum yatlu alaihim ayatika' wayu 'allimuhumul kitaba wal hikmata wayu zakki him innaka antal azeezul hakeem. (Al-Baqara,129) (And, Our Lord, raise up in their midst a messenger from among them who shall recite to them Thy revelations and teach them then the Book and the wisdom and purify them, surely You are the Mighty, the Wise) We see here how Prophet Ibrahim Khaleelullah remembered (an act of zikr) the name of Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu alaihi wa Sallam. Another Prophet, Hazrat Isa ibn Mariam alayhissalam - Jesus son of Mary called the Bani Israil (The Children of Israel) to another such conference or gathering in which the name of Rasoolullah Sallallahu alaihi wa Sallam was mentioned: Wa iz qaala Isabnu Maryama Yaa bani Israila innee Rasululaahi ilaikum musaddiqalilma bayna yadayya minattawraati wa mubash-shiran birasulin ya’tee min ba'dismuhu Ahmad. (As-Saff, 6) Here we see how Hazrat Isa alayhissalam called a conference in which he declared that he is the messenger and he is here to give glad tidings; stating that after him there will come a messenger and his name will be Ahmad. So that was essentially a mehfil--e-maulood where the birth of the Prophet Muhammad Saalaahu alaihi wa Sallam was being discussed by Hazral Isa alayhissalaam and the audience was the Bani Israil or the Children of Israel. Zikray Rasool - The Remembrance of The Prophet So, in all of these incidents Zikray Mustafa Sallallahu alaihi wa Sallam took place where the name of Prophet Muhammad Sallaalahu alaihi wa Sallam was praised and remembered. First Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala called all the Prophets to praise him. The last such conference called by a prophet was by Hazrat Isa ibn Mariam alayhissalaam Similar conferences were also called by all 124,000 prophets. Now try to understand the meaning of the following verses of the Holy Qur'an: Alam nashrah laka sadrak, wa wada'na anka wizrak allazee anqada dhahrak. Wa rafa'na laka zikrak. (Al-Inshirah,1-4). (Have we not expanded for you, your breast. And removed from you, your burden which weighed down your back. And exalted for you, your rememberance). We see at the beginning of creation when there was nothing, no earth and moon, Allah Sub'hanhu wa Ta'ala praised and exalted the name of Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu alaihi wa Sallam. He himself did Zikray Muhammad Sallallahu alaihi wa Sallam with all the Prophets as the audience. And he is continuing to do so until now, believe me. Therefore, if today there is no Eid Milaad-un-Nabi in Canada or Pakistan or anywhere else, does this mean that there will be no Zikray Rasool? If no one remembers the Holy Prophet nor sends praises to him, who will perform Zikray Rasoo!? If we do not remember and praise Sycd-ul-aalameena Muhammadiir Rasoolulaahi Sallallahu alaihi wa Sallam it is clear that his remembrance (zikr) will continue. Allah Sub'hanhu wa Ta'ala says in the Holy Qur'an: Innallaha wa malaaikatahu yusalluna alan Nabi Yaa ayyuhallazeena aamanu sallu alaihi wa salimu tasleema (al-Ahzab,56). In this well known verse we see that Allah Sub'hanhu wa Ta'ala is all the time exalting and praising his Beloved Prophet. So, if no one else does it; his name will still be continued to be praised by Allah himself. This verse brings out a very important point. It tells us what activity Allah Sub'hanhu wa Ta'ala is currently involved with at this very moment in time. Is He performing salat five times a day?' No. Allah does not pray since He Himself is The Creator. We as His creation and Muslims pray to him five times a day. Does Allah fast in the month of Ramadan? No. This form of ibadat are for believers, not for Allah. So what is Allah doing right now? For those believers who would like to know, Allah says that all of the time He is sending praises to his Beloved Rasool Sallallahu alailii wa Sallam. This is an on-going and continuous activity of Allah Sub'hanhu wa Ta'ala! Zikray Rasool - an act of 'ibadat Allah Sub'hanhu wa Ta'ala has exalted the name of Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu alaihi wa Sallam by attaching it to His Name. Five times each day in the Adhan, the muaddhin declares that there is no God but Allah and that Muhammad Sallallahu alaihi wa Sallam is his prophet. We know that the calling of the Adhan is an act of worship or 'ibadat and the name of Muhammad Sallallahu alaihi wa Sallam is present in it. And since this involves the remembrance or the zikr of Rasoolulaah we can only conclude that zikray rasool is 'ibadat. The same applies to the iqaamat. Salat which is for Allah, consists of ruku, sajda, tilawat and cannot be completed until we send salaams and durood to the Holy Prophet. This shows how Allah Sub'hanhu wa Ta'ala has exalted the name of his beloved Rasool Sallallahu alaihi wa Sallam. That is, without his zikr you cannot complete your salat. So worshippers or namazees all over the world, whether in a mosque or outside of a mosque must perform zikray rasool because Allah Subhanhu wa Ta'ala promised His Beloved that he will exalt and raise his name. (Al-Inshirah, 1-4) Salaams sent to all Prophets Imam Zarkani and Imam Jalaluddin as-Suyuti(RA) - two great muhaddithin have quoted that Allah Subhanhu wa Ta'ala sent His Salaams to His Prophets through the messenger Angel Jibril: Inna rabbuka yusraka alaikum salaam... Your Lord and Sustainer sends His Salaams to you bv saving 'As-Salaamu alaikum Yaa Nabiy Allah’ - Peace on you, 0 Prophet of Allah! According to Imam Zarkani , Allah Subhanhu wa Ta'ala, for example, sent His Salaams 12 times to Syedina Adam, 4 times to Syedina Idris, 50 times to Syedina Nuh. and 42 limes to Syedina Ibrahim. Angel Jibrail came down and delivered these Salaams to the prophets. And according to the verse: Sub'hana rabbika rabbil izatti 'amma yasifoon. Wa Salaamun alal mursaleen Wal Hamdu Lilaahi Rabbil 'aalameen (37: 180-182). Allah sent his salaam through Jibrail 10 times to Hazrat Isa Alayhissalam, 4 times to Hazrat Yacoob. 3 times to Hizratt Ayub alayhissalam. Subhan Allah. Imam Zarkanai wrote that no prophet ever received more than 100 Salaams from Allah Subhanhu wa Ta'ala. Imam Zarkani has also wrote that our beloved Prophet Syedul aalameena Muhammadur Rasoolulaahi Salllallahu alaihi wa SaIIam received Salaams through Jibril 24,000 times. Just picture the role of Jibril . He would come down to earth and bring Salaams and The Message of Allah to the Holy Prophet, then would returned to Allah. This took place at least 24,000 times. Here we see Allah Subhanhu waTa'ala fulfilling his words: Innallaha wa malaaikatahu yusalluna alan Nabi. Yaa ayyuhallazeena aamanu sallu alaihi wa salimu tasleema. (al-Ahzab, 56). So here we can see for ourselves the real meaning of this verse because Allah has sent and is continuously sending His Salaams on his beloved Prophet Sallallahu alaihi wa Sallam and from the believers He commands the same. For non-believers, there is no necessity. This is why I send my salaam to Rasoolullaah Sallallahu alaihi wa SaIIam and this is why you send your salaams to Rasoolullahi sallallahu alaihi wa Sallam. Subhan Allah! [Durood was recited]. So we have been celebrating Eid MiIaad-un-Nabi for our beloved Prophet Sallallahu alaihi wa Sallam and for the above reasons I hope, Insha Allah, we will all continue to do so until the Day of Qayamah. Through the celebration of Milaad-un-Nabi we continue to get the blessings of our beloved Prophet Sallallahu alaihi wa Sallam. Wa aakhiru da'wana anil hamdulilaahi Rabbil ‘ aalameen.

The Celebration of Eid-e-Milaad-un-Nabi ﷺ PROF. SHAH FARIDUL HAQUE Translator of al-Quran (Kanzul Iman) - Vice-president of World Islamic Mission This article has been written in response to the views which were expressed in an article written by Maulana Taqi Usmani, printed in The News International, Pakistan - August 18, 1994 “Say you, only because of Grace of Allah, and only of His Mercy, therefore let them rejoice over it. That is better than all of their wealth.” (al-Qur’an) Muslims of this region particularly, and the Muslims of the world generally express their pleasure on the birth date of the Beloved Prophet (ﷺ) and celebrate this occasion calling it as Eid-e-Milaad-un-Nabi. Muslims prove themselves to be the true followers of the Prophet (ﷺ). Paying highest respect to the last Prophet is the basic faith. The slightest disinclination towards the Prophet (ﷺ) and his disrespect knowingly or unknowingly through connivance or openly, destroys a Muslim's entire faith (iman). Milaad-un-Nabi is celebrated for creating love and respect of the Prophet (S.A.W.) and through him the love and respect of Allah Almighty, the only Creator and Sustainer of the world. A prominent 'alim belonging to Deobandi school of thought has expressed his views about celebration of Milaad on 12th of Rabiul Awwal and has termed the celebration an innovation as there is no religious authenticity behind it. The first plea taken by the learned author is that anything not done in the period of the Prophet ﷺ) and his Companions cannot be allowed to enter religion and all such things shall be termed as bida or innovations. These people divide bidat (innovation) into worldly and religious while Islam as a religion is a complete code of life. If this notion is taken as correct then a Muslim has the right to ask about those many things that are being done these days, though they were not done during the days of the Prophet (ﷺ) and his Companions and they are considered good and are being appreciated. For example, the publication of Qur’an in present shape with Urdu or English translation and explanation adding vowels in beautiful bounded shape is appreciated, though this was not done in the period of the Prophet (ﷺ) and his Companions. I do not know whether this action would be termed as a religious or non-religious innovations by this school of thought. Establishing big dar-ul-ulums and imparting Dars-e-Nizami and awarding degrees of 'Alim in a congregation mainly organized for celebrating the occasion known as "Jalsa Taqseem-e-Asnad", were not done during the days of the Prophet (ﷺ) and his Companions. But these functions are performed with religious fervor hoping good rewards from Allah. Then the decoration of mosques and holding Mahafil-e-qirat and naat are considered by all as good and appreciated. Then many Mahafil-e-zikr and Seerat-un-Nabi gatherings are organized by the opponents of Milaad. These venues are fully decorated and illuminated. Would Maulana Sahib prove that these things were done in the time of the Prophet (S.A.W.) and his Compainions? Would he stop awarding Dars-e-Nizami degrees to his students in specially organized jalsas(gatherings)? The key issue here is there is difference among 'ulama regarding the definition of bidat (innovation). Ulema-e-Ahle Sunnat say that every new things is not an innovation, only a new thing which is against the fundamental of the Shari’ah and its roots are not traceable in Qur’an and Sunnah and it directly effects any prevailing tradition of the Prophet (S.A.W.), is to be called innovation in Shari’ah. The definition given by Ulama-e-Deoband would stop the march of Islam altogether. I am sure that the following tradition of the Holy Prophet (ﷺ) would surely resolve the confusion in people’s mind: “One who begins a good tradition he would get its reward and the reward of those who would practice it till the Day of Judgment and the rewards of the persons practicing it would not be curtailed”. The learned writer would have also heard this saying of Hadrat Umar(Radhiyallahu Anhu) about Tarawih prayers in congregation, ‘What a good innovation it is”. In fact while performing or abstaining from any work, a Muslim is to see whether such action has been prohibited in the religion, or not. If it is not, then the performance is allowed and in Shari’ah it is known as jaiz and mubah. No person has said that the celebration of the Milaad is obligatory or wajib, but it is appreciable, as rejoicing at the time of getting any favour from Allah is natural and Islam allows it, even the Qur’an allows rejoicing at the time of getting any favour from Allah. It is said in the Qur’an that: “And publicise well the favours of Allah.” The greatest favour of Allah to mankind is the birth of the Prophet (ﷺ). Another point which has been raised by the learned writer is that many evil and bad practices have entered in such celebration. No doubt some innocent and illiterate people commit such things, but no learned 'alim has ever appreciated these things. Therefore, bad practices should be stopped. If children make noise and play in the mosque or make fun, they would not be stopped from going to the mosque, rather they would be admonished politely to leave such things. In Milaad-un-Nabi, people participate in peaceful procession, hurl banners, shower flowers; naats are recited, slogans of Allah-o-Akbar and Ya Rasullah are raised and then gatherings are held in which 'ulama deliver speeches about the conduct and character of the Prophet(ﷺ). The writer has himself called the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal as blessed so the Blessing should be celebrated and be made known to others. I would request the learned writer to go through the books of his predecessors such as Haji Imdadullah’s booklet “Haft Masala” and the book “Islahe Mafaheem” in Urdu by Shaikh Syed Muhammad Alawi al-Malaki and "Madarej-un-Nabuwat” by Allama Jalaludin al-Suyuti. The writer allows celebration and description of the biography (Seerat of the Prophet) anytime and in every month, not only in Rabi-ul-Awwal. It should be made known to the learned and honourable writer that Milaad functions have not been fixed for this month only. Muslims celebrate such functions throughout the year irrespective of any particular month. An objection has also been raised for fixing 12th of Rabi-ul-Awal as there is a difference of opinion about the authenticity of the actual date. Most of the jurist and 'ulama have agreed upon 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal as the Holy Prophet’s (S.A.W.) birthdate. The fixing of a date for any good work is not prohibited in Islam rather it has been approved by Qur’an and Sunnah. “And remind them of the Days of Allah”. (5:14). What would be the method of reminding, if the dates are not fixed? Then the date of Lailat-ul-Qadr is not fixed, it occurs on any odd nights during the last ten days of the sacred month of Ramadan, but usually Muslims consider the 27th night of Ramadan as Shab-e-Qadr and celebrate it in a befitting manner. Should this practice should be stopped or be allowed? Then again the question would arise according to the writer’s notion whether Seerat function and gatherings in present shape were organized and publicised in the days of the Prophet (ﷺ) and his Companions? The writer himself allows such meetings with some limitation that it should be held in complete conformity to the rules of Shari’ah. 'Ulama-e-Ahle Sunnat do so accordingly. No one allows irreligious (ghair Shari'ah) actions in such meetings. For expressing pleasure if Allah provides and making illuminations, this would not be termed as extravagance. No one denies the rules of Shari’ah, i.e., mixed gathering of men and women are not allowed. No woman is allowed to recite naats before the male audience. I would request the writer to write and wage practical war against evils and such innovations which are corrupting the moral fabric of society. In this day and age, when our faith is in danger and Muslims are being converted and made murtad. By celebrating the Milaad no Muslim commits haram. There is not a slightest chance of going out of Islam by doing this. Such gatherings enhance faith. The works and sacrifices of the Prophet (ﷺ) and his Companions are eulogized in such meetings. What if some hours are spent by Muslims in celebrating the Milaad, reciting and listening to naat and religious speeches of ulama? At least during this period they are saved from rebuking, quarelling, backbiting and doing any sinful act. May Allah bestow us sagacity to think and ponder. source: http://www.wimnet.or...id-e-milaad.htm