Ruling on celebrating the Prophet's Mawlid during Rabi' Al-Awwal in his honor
Question :
What is the ruling on celebrating the Mawlid (the Prophet’s birthday) in Rabi‘ Al-Awwal as a tribute to the Prophet (peace be upon him)?
Answer:
Paying tribute to the Prophet (peace be upon him) and respecting him should be expressed by belief in all that was revealed to him from Allah; following his Shari‘ah (Islamic law) in beliefs, words, deeds and manners; and by shunning Bid‘ah (innovation in religion). Among the newly-invented practices introduced into the religion is celebrating the Mawlid.
Muftis
- Chairman: Shaykh Ibn Baz
- Deputy Chairman: Shaykh Abdul-Razzaq Al-Afifi
- Members:
