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Dar Al-Ifta Explains Prophet's Birthday Ruling
The Egyptian Dar Al-Iftaa clarifies that celebrating the anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad's birth is an act that expresses love and reverence for the Prophet, peace be upon him and his family. It is considered a good deed and a righteous act that can take various forms, such as reading his biography, sending blessings upon him, feeding the needy, giving charity, and making efforts to support family and relatives. They emphasize that these forms are not exclusive; joy can be expressed in multiple ways. They also highlighted the desirability of fasting on the day of the occasion, increasing remembrance, prayer, and recalling old customs of celebration in Mecca, where Muslims would visit the location of the celebration and gather in the Grand Mosque to light candles as an expression of reverence for this occasion. The fatwa affirms that the purpose of commemorating the Prophet’s birthday is to express love, emulate his morals, and undertake good deeds as a means of drawing closer to Allah. There is no specific act of worship, unified slogan, or restrictions on the methods of celebration.
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