Rabi Al Awwal is the third month in the Islamic Lunar Calendar holding a special significance due to our Beloved Prophet Mohammed (Peace be Upon Him).
He was born in Makkah, a city in Arabia on 12th of Rabi Al Awwal more than 1400 years ago.
Allah Subhanabu Wa Ta’ala states in the Holy Quran: “Indeed there has come to you a Noble Messenger from among yourselves. Your suffering is very distressing to Him (when you encounter hardship and things you dislike). He is deeply concerned for you (for your guidance) and he is gentle (with great compassion) and merciful to the believers (desiring good for them). (Quran 9:128).”
The importance of this month is further enhanced as many great events happened such as (a) The main immigration (Hijra) of the Prophet and His followers started in Rabi Al Awwal (b) The first mosque of Islam (Masjid Quba) built in this month and (c) The first Juma was also established in this month.
Hence, Rabi Al Awwal is a joyous month of celebration.
Inspiring Leader
The Prophet’s advent with divine message and glad tidings inspire us to express our love and affection towards Him.
“Say in the Bounty of Allah and His Mercy (that is the Prophet of Allah) in that let them rejoice that is better than the (wealth) they accumulate. (Quran 10:58).”
As the month of Rabi Al Awwal has started, the Muslim world makes celebration of Eid Milad Al Nabi with huge gatherings to discuss and propagate His great teachings and preach about the bounties and favours bestowed by the Almighty Allah.
On this auspicious occasion, Muslims indulge in meditation (Fikar) and remembrance (Dik’r) and what it means to be a follower of the Prophet Mohammed, reciting the Holy Quran and passing salutations and blessings upon the Beloved Prophet.
Muslims also read special Qasidas (long poems praising Rasulullah) and Naths (Islamic hymns). The
blessed Mahfils (gatherings) are also hosted, in which great scholars deliver lectures on the Seerah (the history of Rasulullah).
Maunatul Islam Trust of New Zealand will host daily Milad Mahfils and lectures at its Centre located at 45 Thomas Road Mangere (South Auckland) during the first 12 days of Rabi Al Awwal.
The Trust will also host grand Milad Al Nabi celebrations on Sunday, February 3, 2013 at the Anglican Hall (corner of Cape Road and Wadden Avenue) near Mangere Town Community Centre.
The celebrations will begin at 11 am, leading to Zuhar Salat.
Tahir Samut is Chairman Maunatul Islam Trust of New Zealand. The photograph shows Muslims at the Trust.
