The Ruling on Celebrating the Prophet's Birthday

Question:
The questioner says: Is celebrating the Prophet's birthday (peace and blessings be upon him) a sign of love for the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?

Answer:
No, this is a religious innovation (bid'ah), and the Messenger does not love innovations. He said: The Messenger does not love innovations and forbids them. So how do you claim that you love him while you disobey him? You love the enemies of the beloved and claim to love him. Is that possible for me? Yes. And the other said: If your love were sincere, you would obey him. Indeed, the lover is obedient to the one he loves. Yes.