Mawlid: The history and controversy behind the Prophet's birthday celebrations

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As Muslims around the world prepare to mark the Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ birthday, we examine the history of the Mawlid, how it spread, and the centuries-old scholarly debate over its legitimacy. Every Rabi al-Awwal, millions of Muslims around the world commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ with gatherings, sermons, Qur’an recitation, poetry, food and […] The post Mawlid: The history and controversy behind the Prophet’s birthday celebrations appeared first on 5Pillars.