12th Rabi ul awwal - yet another festival for some Muslims

12th Rabi ul awwal - yet another festival for some Muslims

Khurshid Imam

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In recent times, the celebration of the 12th Rabi ul Awwal as the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) has gained widespread popularity.  Some people promote this day - in the garb of social work. However, it's crucial to clarify that this date lacks unanimous agreement among Islamic scholars regarding its authenticity as the Prophet's actual birthdate. In fact - authentic proofs clearly indicate that 12th rabi ul awwal can not be birth day of the Prophet.

Truthfulness is a foundational value in Islam, reinforced by the Quran and Hadith, which emphasize honesty and integrity in every aspect of a Muslim's life. Islam strongly condemns lying and conscious support for falsehoods.

As believers, our responsibility is to uphold the truth and avoid spreading unverified information, especially when it concerns the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Rather than blindly following traditions, we should seek knowledge and educate ourselves about historical events and their authenticity.

Promoting falsehood, even with good intentions, can have serious consequences, including the distortion of religious practices and beliefs. This can ultimately impact the faith of future generations.

Blind faith of one generation becomes culture of subsequent generation