What is the response to those who celebrate the Prophet's birthday when they say that some people celebrate the week of Shaykh Muhammad ibn 'Abd al-Wahhab?
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Question:
Some of those who celebrate the Prophet's birthday say: Why is it permissible for you to celebrate the week of Shaykh Muhammad ibn 'Abd al-Wahhab, but not permissible for us to celebrate the birthday of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him)?
Answer:
We did not celebrate the week of Shaykh Muhammad ibn 'Abd al-Wahhab. Who said that? Rather, his books were printed. His books were published (may Allah have mercy on him). His call was clarified. His call was explained. That is what happened. Yes.
Some of those who celebrate the Prophet's birthday say: Why is it permissible for you to celebrate the week of Shaykh Muhammad ibn 'Abd al-Wahhab, but not permissible for us to celebrate the birthday of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him)?
Answer:
We did not celebrate the week of Shaykh Muhammad ibn 'Abd al-Wahhab. Who said that? Rather, his books were printed. His books were published (may Allah have mercy on him). His call was clarified. His call was explained. That is what happened. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما الرد على المحتفلين بالمولد النبوي في قولهم باحتفال البعض بأسبوع الشيخ محمد بن عبد الوهاب؟ — youtube.com
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