How to respond to those who permit the celebration of the Prophet's birthday with conditions they adhere to?
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The questioner : Peace be upon you.
O Shaykh, some of those who promote the innovation of the Mawlid say that the Mawlid innovation is permissible, but with conditions and restrictions, such as avoiding shirky poetry and the like. Also, O Shaykh, what is the ruling on nasheeds, especially in groups?
The Shaykh : First, we ask: where is the evidence that its origin is established, whether with conditions or without conditions? Where is the evidence? Then, are these conditions applied according to reality? Yes, no? We have heard of some of them that in the midst of dhikr and sending blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), they shake and stand up as if they were one man, saying, "The presence of the Prophet has come!" Glory to Allah! The east and west of the earth, and the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) is dead in his grave, yet madness comes to them! So the point is, as long as it is an innovation, it is not permissible under any circumstances. And it is incumbent upon you, O students of knowledge, to clarify this to the people, but without, I mean, violence, with a gentle manner, and you say, "O people, stick to what is established and transmitted. Increase in sending blessings and peace upon the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). Increase in the remembrance of Allah. Spread among the people the characteristics of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) throughout the year, not just on this night."
O Shaykh, some of those who promote the innovation of the Mawlid say that the Mawlid innovation is permissible, but with conditions and restrictions, such as avoiding shirky poetry and the like. Also, O Shaykh, what is the ruling on nasheeds, especially in groups?
The Shaykh : First, we ask: where is the evidence that its origin is established, whether with conditions or without conditions? Where is the evidence? Then, are these conditions applied according to reality? Yes, no? We have heard of some of them that in the midst of dhikr and sending blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), they shake and stand up as if they were one man, saying, "The presence of the Prophet has come!" Glory to Allah! The east and west of the earth, and the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) is dead in his grave, yet madness comes to them! So the point is, as long as it is an innovation, it is not permissible under any circumstances. And it is incumbent upon you, O students of knowledge, to clarify this to the people, but without, I mean, violence, with a gentle manner, and you say, "O people, stick to what is established and transmitted. Increase in sending blessings and peace upon the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). Increase in the remembrance of Allah. Spread among the people the characteristics of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) throughout the year, not just on this night."