were named in accordance with the season that occurred during them; RabīꜤ al-Awwal and RabīꜤ al-ꜤĀkhir. ^[1]

Dear Islamic brothers! Without any doubt, if the final Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم did not enter this world, there would be no Eid, no Laylat al-Barāˈah, and no Universe or any of its splendour. In fact, the splendour of all creation was given to it for the sake of the Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم.

The 12^th of this month is especially distinguished, as the beloved Prophet’s miraculous birth took place on this date.^[2]

This is why Muslims hold gatherings on this date and earn the mercy of Allah. Come! Let’s listen to a story regarding this.

Illumination of the angels

The hadith expert, Shāh Waliullah رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه writes:

I once attended a Mawlid gathering that takes place on the 12^th RabīꜤ al-Awwal, when I was in Mecca. This was held annually at the Prophet’s exact birthplace. As soon as his miraculous birth was mentioned, I saw light beginning to rise from the gathering. I contemplated as to what they were, and concluded they were lights of divine mercy and radiance emitted by the angels that attend such gatherings. ^[3]

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                                     صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

Dear Islamic brothers! This shows how when it comes to Mawlid gatherings; mercy descends upon them, radiance showers down like rain, angels of mercy join, and even cover attendees with their wings!

Allah is pleased with those who celebrate the Mawlid and He bestows his bounties upon them.

Commemorating the Mawlid, arranging and participating in Mawlid