Youman Nabi
March 20, 2008

Youman Nabi is the observance of the birth anniversary of the Muslim Prophet Muhammed. Some Muslims (not all Muslims observe this occasion) around the world observe this occasion by attending special prayer services at the Masjids. Although Muslims reflect on the life of the Prophet regularly (if not daily), Youman Nabi is usually marked by discourses that focus on His life and teachings and how Muslims can emulate the Prophet.

As a kid, I was always complaining because my ustad would assign me Qur'anic verses for my participation in the youman nabi functions at the masjid while my peers would get to do cool stuff like tell Islamic stories and sing kaseedas. I later reflected on that as complaining about that which I grew to love for the Qur'an has become extremely dear to me.

I know those guyanese turn saudi ( and who think they are arab) dont celebrate Youman Nabi

What does Saudi and Youman Nabi non-observance have to do with each other? Some of us simply see it as an empty ritual...wherein everybody thinks that for a day of saying things that sometimes verge on the idolatrous, they get special blessings. Since the rule of worship in Islam is that one is not allowed to make up new rituals, some stay away. Others simply say M never did it. Others, as I do, don't celebrate it at home, but take no positin on it in public. Matter of fact, were I not travelling on April 5, I would be giving the speech at one mosque.
Inasmuch as I deplore much of the Saudi puritanism, one has to admit that in scholarship, they do have provenance for much of their stuff. It is when they take it as the ONLY interpretation that it becomes bad--of coursze if there are other valid interps.
In some cases, as in the Youman Nabi, based on cultural interpolations, some of us, especially thru urdu, sing things that are not allowed.
"For u only Muhammad, did God create the world." Many of us in Guyana simply sing without paying attentin to the meaning...a thinking Muslim does not do this.

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Originally posted by dara shikoh:
What does Saudi and Youman Nabi non-observance have to do with each other? Some of us simply see it as an empty ritual...wherein everybody thinks that for a day of saying things that sometimes verge on the idolatrous, they get special blessings. Since the rule of worship in Islam is that one is not allowed to make up new rituals, some stay away. Others simply say M never did it. Others, as I do, don't celebrate it at home, but take no positin on it in public. Matter of fact, were I not travelling on April 5, I would be giving the speech at one mosque.
Inasmuch as I deplore much of the Saudi puritanism, one has to admit that in scholarship, they do have provenance for much of their stuff. It is when they take it as the ONLY interpretation that it becomes bad--of coursze if there are other valid interps.
In some cases, as in the Youman Nabi, based on cultural interpolations, some of us, especially thru urdu, sing things that are not allowed.
"For u only Muhammad, did God create the world." Many of us in Guyana simply sing without paying attentin to the meaning...a thinking Muslim does not do this.

the point is who is right and who is wrong?

I don't think there is a right and wrong in this. The "wrong" comes up when people take strongly dogmatic positions...and when non-jurists, as are most guyanese, try to argue the matter from a juristic/hadith standpoint. Forgetting that religions are morphed by cultural interpretations.

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Originally posted by dara shikoh:
What does Saudi and Youman Nabi non-observance have to do with each other? Some of us simply see it as an empty ritual...wherein everybody thinks that for a day of saying things that sometimes verge on the idolatrous, they get special blessings. Since the rule of worship in Islam is that one is not allowed to make up new rituals, some stay away. Others simply say M never did it. Others, as I do, don't celebrate it at home, but take no positin on it in public. Matter of fact, were I not travelling on April 5, I would be giving the speech at one mosque.
Inasmuch as I deplore much of the Saudi puritanism, one has to admit that in scholarship, they do have provenance for much of their stuff. It is when they take it as the ONLY interpretation that it becomes bad--of coursze if there are other valid interps.
In some cases, as in the Youman Nabi, based on cultural interpolations, some of us, especially thru urdu, sing things that are not allowed.
"For u only Muhammad, did God create the world." Many of us in Guyana simply sing without paying attentin to the meaning...a thinking Muslim does not do this.

Thank you Dara...could not have said it better myself...

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Originally posted by dara shikoh:
Forgetting that religions are morphed by cultural interpretations.

so based on that I guess the older folks in guyana lived in ignorance

????. Morphed by cultural interpretations is not ascribing error to anyone. But that brings up another point...some saudis do, some saudis don't celebrate. As is the pattern in the entire middle east.
There is no monolith religion...only the new evangelist christianity, salafi islam, hindutva hinduism, women in green judaism try that...

Thank you Dara...could not have said it better myself...[/QUOTE]
Thanks bhai. that being said, last night i listened to dat bhai from Pakistan...recently died...dat brudda got a voice like a nightingale..but i did not understand a word of what he was saying. In the naats etc, the Muslims often try to upstage the christians..ascribing to the prophet the things that chri. ascribed to jesus...

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Originally posted by dara shikoh:
????. Morphed by cultural interpretations is not ascribing error to anyone. But that brings up another point...some saudis do, some saudis don't celebrate. As is the pattern in the entire middle east.
There is no monolith religion...only the new evangelist christianity, salafi islam, hindutva hinduism, women in green judaism try that...

you have a way of answering questions .... anyway, if each culture is doing something different, is it still correct?

U rass wutliss. Difference is permissible as long as elemental aspects of a religion are not changed. For Islam, it is its concept of monotheism...which is why i pointed out only that certain words of ode are forbidden. The aspect of birthday celebration..that is not an element of islam, and one is allowed to do as he pleases...without making the issue one of halaal and haraam...

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Originally posted by dara shikoh:
U rass wutliss. Difference is permissible as long as elemental aspects of a religion are not changed. For Islam, it is its concept of monotheism...which is why i pointed out only that certain words of ode are forbidden. The aspect of birthday celebration..that is not an element of islam, and one is allowed to do as he pleases...without making the issue one of halaal and haraam...

so why is it many muslims are saying that youman nadi is haraam?

seerah, bai, seerah!

I think that, as is their right, they are looking at it , not of the observation itself, but what is often done as part and parcel of the celebrations.
The terms used by many guyanese when it comes to haraam and halaal are often used in a hyperbolic fashion, and not mirroring the juristic terminology.

Milad-un-Nabi – Holy Prophet Muhammad Birth and Death Anniversary

Prophet Muhammad as explained by God was “Mercy for all mankind.” The prophet’s birth and death anniversaries reminds Muslims of the Life and Character that they are instructed to follow and emulate.

The occasion celebrated as Milad-un-Nabi inspires Muslims to pause, take stock of their own lives and reflect upon the standards the Holy Prophet had established by way of example. The occasion also serves as a reminder that whatever trials and tribulations one faces, the prophet of god faced even greater and yet he never allowed anger and hatred to determine his actions. Rather he insisted “love for humanity what you love for yourself.’

Milad un Nabi also known as Youmanabi and is celebrated by Muslims as Eid-e-Milad throughout the world. On this day Muslims will re-tell stories to their families of the holy prophet and send their blessings, prayers and recitation of The Holy Quran in his praise. Lectures are given in Mosques and feast and charity is given to the poor and needy. However, this holiday is not celebrated with style because it’s the death anniversary of the prophet also.

Prophet Muhammad was born on the 12th day of Rabi-ul- Awwal [the third month of the Muslim Calendar] which was Monday 20th April, 570 AD in Mecca, Arabia.

-His mother name was Amina. She was the daughter of Wahb Ibn Abdu Manaf of the Zahrah family

-His father Abdullah was the son of Abdul Mutallib.

-Prophet Muhammad father died before his birth.

-Prophet Muhammad’s mother died when he was six years old.

The orphan was put under the charge of his Grandfather Abdul Mutalib who died two years later. After the death of his Grandfather, his uncle Abu Talib raised him.

-Prophet Muhammad genealogy has been traced to the noble house of Ishmael; the son of Prophet Abraham in about the fortieth descends.

-When he was 25yrs old he went to Syria and was offered Khadija hand in marriage. She was famous for her virtues and wealth among the Arabs. Khadija was a widow, 15 yrs his senior. They had one daughter Fatima.

- Prophet Muhammad did not get any formal education. At age 40 his first revelation came down to him on Monday 21st of Ramadan, at night [August 10th, 610 AC]. His revelations were through dreams by angel Jibrael. He had a vision in which he was commanded to preach. Thereafter, throughout his life he had revelations, many of which were collected and recorded in the Holy Quran.

-His fundamental teachings were: there is one god; people must in all things submit to him in this world and have been amply punished for rejecting God’s prophet and there is a heaven and hell waiting for the present generation. The world will come to an end with great judgment. As religious duties he included frequent prayers, giving charity and forbade usury.

-Two months after performing Hajj [pilgrimage] prophet Muhammad fell ill though he continued to lead the congregation prayers.

-On the evening of the 12 Rabi-ul- Awwal [June 8th, 632 AD] prophet Muhammad passed away at the age of 63. He was buried the next morning at the precise spot he died.

-The prophet daughter Fatima died 6mths after his death.

The Birth and Death Anniversary of our Holy Prophet Muhammad is an invaluable lesson for Muslims young and old to partake in. It’s a celebration of joy and mercy that recounts the compassion of the great Prophet.

Apsana

Milad-un-Nabi – Holy Prophet Muhammad Birth and Death Anniversary

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There is a mistake in the article above

The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) had seven children:-

Zainab, Ruqaiyyah, Umm Kulthum, Fatimah, Qasim and Abdullah (also known as Tahir and Tayyib) (Ridhwanullahi Alaihim Ajma’in) were born from Ummul Mumineen Khadijah (Radhiallahu Ta'ala Anha) except Ibrahim who was born to Mariyya Qibtiyyah (Radhiallahu Ta'ala Anhuma).
(Al Bidayah Wan Nihayah Vol. 2 Pg. 294)

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Cinta Rasul - Ya Nabi Salam Alaika

Ya Nabi Salamu Alaika, Salam by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Beautiful QASIDA BURDAH Recitation with English قصیدۃ البردۃ

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KHURSHID AHMAD:

DAROOD SHAREEF:

The message of Allah Ta'ala to Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim) has come down to us in the form of the Holy Quran and the teachings of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim) have reached us in the form of the Ahadith. Let us see what both the Holy Quran and Ahadith say about Durood Shareef (Salawat):

"Innal llaha wa Malaa'ikatahu Yu salluna allan nabiyi.
Ya Ayyuhal lazeena aamanu sallu alaihi wasallimu tasleema." (Surah Ai-Ahzab, Verse 56)

Almighty Allah says: "Surely Allah and His Angels send blessings on the Holy Prophet (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim). O you who believe! Send Blessings (Durood) and Salutations (Salaams) on the Prophet with worthy Salutation". (Surah al-Ahzab: 56)

In this verse of the Holy Quran, Almighty Allah, His Malaa'ikah and the Muslims have been mentioned as sending Durood upon Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim). So, Durood Shareef is actually "a Du'a in praise of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim)."
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ASJ: the word darood does not occur in the ayah. Next: the exegesis does not allow for this..in fact some purists say that is only during his life. Which is why for some, the "dua" in prayer is not "assalamu alaika" but "assalamu ala an-nabi." Just a point. If it comes to using the Qur'an as proof, the darooders will lose out big. Which does not necessarily make them WRONG in their ritual...it just means they should not go for proof where there is none. And use that fact to support them...

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Originally posted by dara shikoh:
ASJ: the word darood does not occur in the ayah. Next: the exegesis does not allow for this..in fact some purists say that is only during his life. Which is why for some, the "dua" in prayer is not "assalamu alaika" but "assalamu ala an-nabi." Just a point. If it comes to using the Qur'an as proof, the darooders will lose out big. Which does not necessarily make them WRONG in their ritual...it just means they should not go for proof where there is none. And use that fact to support them...

Thanks Professor, your points taken, always great to listen to your analysis.
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Originally posted by asj:

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Originally posted by dara shikoh:
ASJ: the word darood does not occur in the ayah. Next: the exegesis does not allow for this..in fact some purists say that is only during his life. Which is why for some, the "dua" in prayer is not "assalamu alaika" but "assalamu ala an-nabi." Just a point. If it comes to using the Qur'an as proof, the darooders will lose out big. Which does not necessarily make them WRONG in their ritual...it just means they should not go for proof where there is none. And use that fact to support them...

Thanks Professor, your points taken, always great to listen to your analysis.
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Allah Says in The Holy Quran Chapter 33 Verse 56 for regular updates and Quranic Reminders

"Indeed Allah and His angels send blessings on the Nabee (Prophet): You that believe! send blessings on him and salute him with all respect."

The q now begs: could Darood be construed as "sending blessings"

Thanks once again Prof.



[Quran: Al Ahzab Chapter 33 Verse 56]

I forget to tell you that when I was a kid I could outsing half de darooders. And the words that I did not know, I made up. But since was urdu....only a few could tell. :-). SuperM thought it was sri lankan darood. Chief thought was ebonics. PJ thought it was hebrew.

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Originally posted by dara shikoh:
I forget to tell you that when I was a kid I could outsing half de darooders. And the words that I did not know, I made up. But since was urdu....only a few could tell. :-). SuperM thought it was sri lankan darood. Chief thought was ebonics. PJ thought it was hebrew.

Hahaha, I remember when I was a kid, I was so good with Mouloud Akbar, Moulood Dilpazeer, and Moulood Deen Mohamadi, and when we clash at functions, the race was on for admiration. Nah I will not tell you that I was the best, as others with sheer voice and tone was far better, it is something gifted or so I think, if you have it in you, then you monopolise it.
The popular phrase was "A Good Readman" the best.
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NAATS BY KHURSHID AHMAD:

(1) MEIN SO JOAN YA MUSTAPHA KEHTE KEHTE:


May So Jaoo Ya Mustafa Kehte Kehte

May so jaoo Ya MUSTAFA kehtey kehtey

May so jaoo Ya MUSTAFA kehtey kehtey
Khulley aankh Salle Aala kehtey kehtey

Sitam par Sitam seh gaey dushmano kay
Habeeb-e-KHUDA, Ya KHUDA kehtey kehtey

May so jaoo Ya MUSTAFA kehtey kehtey
Khulley aankh Salle Aala kehtey kehtey

Guzarte thay kaantey bharrey raasto say
RASOOL-e-KHUDA, Marhaba kehtey kehtey

May so jaoo Ya MUSTAFA kehtey kehtey
Khulley aankh Salle Aala kehtey kehtey

Huwey surkhuru Aap her maar key may
Fakat Rabbana , Rabbana kehtey kehtey

May so jaoo Ya MUSTAFA kehtey kehtey
Khulley aankh Salle Aala kehtey kehtey

Shahe her do Aalam ne naam-e-jabee say
Bhara paet shukrey KHUDA kehtey kehtey

May so jaoo Ya MUSTAFA kehtey kehtey
Khulley aankh Salle Aala kehtey kehtey

Andheiroo may ham ne kiya hay ujaala
Aqeedat sey Noor-ul-Huda kehtey kehtey

May so jaoo Ya MUSTAFA kehtey kehtey
Khulley aankh Salle Aala kehtey kehtey

Dilley muztarib ko qaraar aagya hay
Shabo roz Ya MUJTABA (S.A.W.W) kehte kehte

May so jaoo Ya MUSTAFA kehtey kehtey
Khulley aankh Salle Aala kehtey kehtey

Museebat kay maaro kathan manzillo say
Guzer jaoo Ya Mustafa kehtey kehtey

Naqee Ahmed Barkaati

Someday Inshaallah we shall have the translations for this beautiful Naat:

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