Meeladun Nabi Speech in English
All praise belongs to Allah, Who brightened the
universe with the light of His noble prophets and messengers. Peace and
blessings be upon the master of all mankind, our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, His servant and messenger, and upon his
family and all his companions until the Day of Judgement.
فَأَعُوذُ
بِاللهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطانِ الرَّجِيمِ، بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
﴿قَدْ
جاءَكُمْ مِنَ اللهِ نُورٌ وَكِتابٌ مُّبينٌ﴾
"Indeed, there has come to you from Allah
a light and a clear Book." [Qur'an
5:15]
Dear Respected Brothers and Sisters,
It fills my heart with immense joy to extend my
heartfelt greetings and warm congratulations on this blessed occasion as we
commemorate the birth of the Noble Prophet ﷺ.
Today, we gather in this auspicious ceremony on the 12th of Rabi' al-Awwal to
remember and honour the arrival of the Beloved of Allah ﷺ into this world.
Before I begin my humble words, I request you
all to send blessings and peace upon the soul of our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ with utmost respect and honour.
اللهم صلِّ وسلِّم وبارك على نبينا محمد وعلى آله
وصحبه
Subha Taiba mein hui bat’ta hai bara noor ka
Sadqa lene noor ka aaya hai tara noor ka
Nariyoon ka daur tha dil jal raha tha noor ka
Tum ko dekha ho gaya thanda kaleja noor ka
Why Do We Commemorate His Birth?
Let us first understand why this gathering
holds such significance.
When a child is born in any of our homes, the
entire family rejoices, sweets are distributed, and congratulations are
exchanged. Should we not then commemorate the birth of the leader of all
prophets ﷺ, the one who brought light to all
humanity?
The answer lies in understanding what true
commemoration means. It is not mere festivity but rather a spiritual gathering
where we remember his blessed life and character, recite his praises, reflect
on his teachings, and strengthen our love for him in our hearts.
The World Before His Arrival
Before the Prophet ﷺ
blessed this world with his presence, humanity was drowning in darkness—the
darkness of ignorance, oppression, and idol worship. People bowed to stones and
false gods, and society was plagued by injustice and moral corruption.
Then Allah, in His infinite mercy, sent His
Light in the form of our beloved Messenger Muhammad ﷺ
to bring people from the darkness of disbelief to the light of faith, from
misguidance to the straight path leading to Paradise.
Hadith Evidence Supporting Birth Commemoration
1. The Prophet's Own Practice
The Prophet ﷺ
was asked about fasting on Mondays. He replied, "That is the day on which I was born, the day on which I was sent (with the Message of Islam), and the day on which I
received revelation." [Sahih Muslim]
This hadith clearly shows that the Prophet ﷺ himself honoured and marked the day of his
birth through acts of worship and gratitude to Allah.
2. The Story of Abu Lahab
It is authentically recorded that when the
master of the universe ﷺ was born, even his
uncle Abu Lahab—who was a declared enemy of Islam—became overjoyed at the good
news. Out of happiness, he freed his slave girl, Suwaybah, who brought him the
news.
After Abu Lahab's death, he was seen in a dream
where he said, "I receive relief from punishment every
Monday because I rejoiced at the birth of Muhammad ﷺ
and freed Suwaybah on that day." [Sahih Bukhari]
Think about this, dear brothers and sisters! If
even Abu Lahab, a disbeliever, receives relief from punishment for showing joy
at the Prophet's birth, how much greater will be the reward for believers who
commemorate it with love, devotion, and righteous deeds?
3. The Angels' Celebration
It is narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said, "When I was born, I saw a light that
illuminated the palaces of Syria." [Ahmad]
The angels themselves celebrated his arrival,
and miraculous signs appeared throughout the world—idols fell in the Ka'bah,
the palace of the Persian king cracked, and a divine light spread across the
earth.
The True Meaning of Mawlid
Dear brothers and sisters in Islam, the
commemoration of Mawlid is simply an expression of our love for the Beloved
Prophet ﷺ. It involves:
· Expressing sincere joy for his blessed arrival into this world
· Thanking Allah Almighty for granting us this greatest of all
blessings
· Honouring and showing deep respect to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ
· Reciting the Holy Qur'an and sending abundant salutations upon him
· Remembering and reflecting upon his noble character and teachings
· Helping the needy and poor as he taught us
· Avoiding everything Allah and His Messenger ﷺ declared forbidden
· Engaging in every possible good deed
This is the true spirit of Mawlid—love,
gratitude, remembrance, charity, and obedience to Allah and His Messenger.
Quranic Support
Allah says in the Holy Quran: "Indeed
Allah has done the believers a favour by sending among them a Messenger from
themselves." [Al-Imran 3:164]
And He also commands us: "And
proclaim the blessings of your Lord." [Ad-Duha 93:11]
Thus,
Mawlid is nothing but expressing gratitude to Allah for this supreme blessing
and proclaiming His favour upon us.
Following His Example
As we
gather to remember him, let us not forget that true love for the Prophet ﷺ is following his Sunnah. He was known for
his truthfulness and trustworthiness, compassion toward all creation, justice
and fairness, humility and simplicity, and forgiveness and mercy.
Let us
adhere to these qualities in our daily lives.
Conclusion
Dear
believers, commemorating Mawlid is not against Islam—rather, it harmonises
beautifully with Islamic teachings when conducted properly. It is a way of
expressing love, respect, and gratitude for the greatest blessing Allah
bestowed upon humanity.
As we
leave this gathering, let us commit ourselves to:
- Following
his noble example in our daily conduct
- Spreading
his teachings of peace, justice, and mercy
- Strengthening
unity and love among Muslims
- Continuing
acts of charity and kindness throughout the year
- Increasing
our study of his Seerah and the Quran
May
Allah fill our hearts with the love of His Beloved ﷺ.
May He accept our gathering, shower His mercy upon us, and grant us the
intercession of the Prophet ﷺ on the Day of
Judgement.
