Tag Archives: mawlid
The Tawassul Ode
The following ode [qasida], also known as ya sayyidi ya rasula-Llah bayt (யா ஸய்யிதீ யா ரஸூலல்லாஹ் பைத்து), is found in the Mawlid books of the Arwi region and is traditionally recited after the ubiquitous Subhana Mawlid that is fervently read in this part of the world. The erudite Shaikh Gibril Haddad (may Allah protect him) has [...]
Correct Understanding of the Mawlid – 2
In response to the question, “Is there any basis for the Mawlid within the Prophetic Sunna?” the foremost Shafi’i jurist of this age and scion of the Prophetic household in Madinah, Al-Habib Al-‘Allamah Zayn b. Sumayt al-Shafi’i al-Husayni (may Allah protect him and keep him well) said: Yes. The Imām and Hadīth master, Ahmad Ibn [...]
Correct Understanding of the Mawlid – 1
Amongst the traditional practices that generate heated arguments is the Mawlid celebration. We quote here the words of the late bastion of the ahlu-s sunnah wa-l jama’a in the Hijaz and reviver [mujaddid] of the 20th century, Al-Sayyid Al-Shaikh Muhammad b. ‘Alawi al-Maliki al-Hasani (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: Many people err [...]
Days of Allah – Rabi’ Al-Awwal
Day Name Resting Abode 1 ‘Urs Sayyid Muhammad Bukhāri b. Zakariyyā al-Madani - Bio Madinatu-l Munawwara 3 ‘Urs Habib al-’Ajami Bio 1 | Bio 2 Baghdad, IQ 6 ‘Urs Sayyid Ahmad Bādshah Pīr Bio Durban, ZA 10 ‘Urs Imam Abu ‘Abdi-Llah Malik b. Anas al-Asbahi Bio 1 | Bio 2 Madinatu-l Munawwara 12 Mawlid Al-Habib Al-Mustafa [...]
Qasidah Al-Burdah – On His Birth
Imam Al-Busiri’s qasidatu-l burdah is an ode in praise of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) that has found universal fame. To commemorate the mawlid season, we present here the English translation of the poem’s fourth section which waxes lyrical the momentous birth that forever changed the course of history. The Mandle Ode [...]
Mevlûd-i Sherif
The mevlûd-i sherif, as it is called, is recited in Turkey, not only on the Prophet’s birthday (Allah bless him and give him peace) but also on the fortieth day after a bereavement, as a memorial service on a death anniversary, or in fulfilment of a vow. It is credited with a very special blessing [...]
