Muhammad (peace be on him) We do not only celebrate the birthday of the Prophet (peace be on him) in Rabbi al Awwal, although according to the most authentic narrations he was born on 12th Rabbi al Awwal, but we celebrate it by following his example throughout the year in our actions, in the way we communicate, and by acquiring knowledge – this is real ittiba’ (following). It is not a one-off occasion, in which we re-tell part of the seerah and sing nasheeds, which is beneficial, but true love is more than this. It has to be combined with action, as the Quran repeatedly commands believers to: ‘Believe and do good deeds.’ (5:9) The narration of Umm Ma’bad   During the migration of the Prophet (peace be on him) from Makkah to Madina, he passed by the tent of Umm Ma’bad, an old lady well known for her services to the community in Qudaid. He asked to buy some meat and milk, but unfortunately, she had nothing to offer due to the drought. She and her husband had barely enough to eat or drink themselves. They only had one sheep at the back of the tent, which had no milk as she was not pregnant and was too weary to follow the rest of the herd. The Prophet (peace be on him) asked Umm Ma‘bad if he could milk it. She agreed though she reiterated that the sheep had no milk and was very weak. When the Prophet (peace be on him) said Allah’s name and rubbed its udders, the milk miraculously started gushing and he asked Umm Ma’bad for a large container, which he immediately filled. Umm Ma’bad was astonished. The Propeht (peace be on him) offered it to her to drink. She refused saying that her guest … Continue reading The lasting miracle of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him): His character