Yes it is not only allowed but also highly recommended to celebrate the birth of the most humble servants of Allah who guided people to the Right path and enlightened life of millions of people. The Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) is the greatest human being who guided billions of people to the way of real noble life in this world and hereafter. He was ordered by Allah (SWT) to celebrate the birth of his daughter (So, pray to Your Lord and Sacrifice) Sura 108, verse 2.
Those Wahabis who claim that it is not permissible to celebrate the birth anniversary of the Prophet celebrated the anniversary of their Wahabi state.
Muslims love the Prophet more than any one else and feel happy when they remember him, that it why Muslims celebrated and still celebrate this happy anniversary. Many scholars wrote books in support of this good practice.
Even the Prophet (SAWA) used to celebrate his birthday which was on Monday by fasting on Monday.
Yes. The Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) used to fast the day of his birth which teaches us to celebrate his birthday. The Hadeeths that he used to fast his day of birth are mentioned in many Sunni books like ( Saheeh Muslim, al-Bayhaqi, al-Tirmithi, Ibn Maajah, Al- Nasaa'ee, Ahmad ibn Hanbal and many others.).
'Sunni books narrated also that the Prophet (SAWA) used to celebrate the birthdays of pervious prophets like Moosa. This is another evidence that celebrating his birth anniversary is very good and a prophetic Practice ((Sunna).
We have narrations that the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) used to fast on Monday because it was his birthday in the week. ( Saheeh Muslim, Hadeeth number 1162). Celebrating our birthday should be in this prophetic way to thank Allah (SWT) that He created us and thank His great bounties on us. Celebrating of birthday should not make the person feel proud or think whatever he has is because of his own smartness forgetting the real source of all bounties, Allah (SWT).
Celebrating our birthdays must be thank giving and practicing humbleness. Fasting is a very good way to thank Allah Who created us as well as giving charity and being more nice to our parents and relatives.
The main aim of celebrating the birth anniversaries of the Prophet (SAWA) and his Holy Progeny Ahlul Bayt (AS) is to make us reconfirm our allegiance to them and to make us more near to them and follow their teachings. The best way to celebrate can be by:
1. Checking to be sure that our life and daily practices are according to the teachings of the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS). We need to check our behavior and life style and compare it with what the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS) want us to do.
2. Being sure that our life does not have any behavior which goes against the teachings of the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS).
3. Trying our best to convey the message of the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS) to others especially those who do not know enough about it or those Muslims who do not cae to practice Islamic teachings.
4. Inviting non Muslims to read and know more about the teachings of the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS) and providing them useful publications, links, materials , etc.
5. Sharing he happiness with our families, friends and especially the poor people. Making believers happy will make the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS) happy.
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