Ruling on Holding the Mawlid
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The third question of Fatwa No. ( 7360 ):
Q3: Is holding the noble Mawlid of the Prophet permissible or forbidden?
A3: Holding Mawlid celebrations for the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), or for anyone else, is a religious innovation. It is established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said:Sahih Muslim 1718a . And success is from Allah. And may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q3: Is holding the noble Mawlid of the Prophet permissible or forbidden?
A3: Holding Mawlid celebrations for the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), or for anyone else, is a religious innovation. It is established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said:
'A'isha reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: He who innovates things in our affairs for which there is no valid (reason) (commits sin) and these are to be rejected.
من أحدث في أمرنا هذا ما ليس منه فهو رد
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