Some groups claim on the Prophet's birthday that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is present with them, and they see light and hear a voice!

The questioner:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: Is there any of the devil's conditions that the celebrants of the Isra and Mi'raj or the Prophet's birthday (peace and blessings be upon him) claim, when they say the Prophet is present with them, and they see light or hear a voice?

The Shaykh:
This is a lie. They want their desires, so they hold this celebration for the sake of their desires, such as eating, drinking, entertainment, and so on. They mock these matters in the name of the Master. It is a bid'ah (religious innovation) in its entirety, and it is evil, but they use it for eating, desires, entertainment, dancing, songs, and other of their desires. They say this is joy for the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). Yes.

The questioner:
Is the light they see from the devils, Shaykh? The light they see as being present with them?

The Shaykh:
This deception is all deception and lies. The Messenger does not attend bid'ah, and who proves that the Messenger came? Who proves this? Also, even if it were proven, the Messenger does not attend bid'ah, shirk (associating partners with Allah), or misguidance. This is an insult to the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). How can he attend it? Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh, and this questioner.

The Shaykh:
(peace and blessings be upon him) is alive, and he does not come to attend these falsehoods unless he comes to denounce them and forbid them. Yes.