Every year, Muslims around the world celebrate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (S). God’s messengers were sent to confirm the essential teachings of monotheism.
The birthday of the prophet Muhammad, born on the 17th day of Rabbi Al Awal’s Islamic month, is an opportunity for many to praise his good manners and sacred mission and commemorate his existence.
Muhammad is the son of Abdullah, and he is the son of Abdul Muttalib, whose ancestors reach Ismael, the son of the prophet Abraham, and there is peace in them. The Prophet Muhammad was born in the sacred city of Saudi Arabia, in Friday, the 17th day of the month of Rabby, to a noble family in 570 AD, where his father and ancestors were among the chiefs of the Koresh tribe and the chiefs of Bani Hashim Klan.
Hazrat Muhammad (S) grew up and became a respectable young man. He became known for his excellent manners, and because of his actions and honesty in his business he was called Al Amin (the ones that he could trust).
According to Twelver Shias, the Prophet’s mission (Pbuh) began on June 25th/June 25th, 610. A few years before his mission, Hazrat Muhammad spent much time alone and worshiped God. He spent a month alone in a cave called “Hira” on the mountain, where he worshiped God. At age 40, Angel Gabriel visited while Muhammad (PBUH) was retreating in the cave. The angel recited him the first revelation of the Quran, informing him that he was a prophet of God.
Due to the efforts of the Prophet Muhammad, the pre-Islamic era of ignorance ended, and the Arabian Polytheist Society was transformed into a monotheistic society in a short time. Towards the end of the Prophet’s life, almost everyone on the Arabian Peninsula converted to Islam. The number of Muslims has continued to grow ever since, and Islam is now the fastest growing religion in the world.
The Prophet ordered his followers to follow the teachings of the Holy Qur’an and the Aar Al-Batte (AS). He designated Imam Ali as his successor on various occasions throughout his life, including the events of Al-Gadir.
The Holy Imam is considered the righteous successor to the Prophet. Not because they are related to him, but because they have an essential attribute to religious and political leadership.
Every year, on the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, Muslims from all over the world gather to celebrate and commemorate the wonderful opportunity. According to the story of Sunni Muslims, the Prophet’s birthday is the 12th day of Rabbi Al Awal.
Islamic Unification Week refers to a ceremony held annually by both Sunni and Shiites. Shia tradition believes that the prophet Mohammad (PBUH) was born on the 17th day of the month of Rabbin Al Awal. Meanwhile, according to Sunni tradition, he was born on the 12th of Rabbi Al Awal. The event takes place between two dates of the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
The 17th of Rabbi Al Awal will also be celebrated on the anniversary of another important personality of Islam, the resurrection of teaching, the birth anniversary of the Prophet Sunnah, the sixth Shiite Muslim Imam, Imam Jafar Al Sadiq (AS).
The sun of Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (AS) was born in the 83rd year of the Hijrah in Medina city. Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (AS) has the same date of birth as our Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq (AS) has three titles. As-Sadiq, Al-Fadil, and At-Tahir.
His father, Imam Muhammad Bakil (AS), was very happy and pleased with the birth of his son. His mother, Um e Falwa, was the granddaughter of Muhammad Ibn Abi Bakr, one of the companions of Imam Ali (AS).
To train his students, Imam al-Sadiq (AS) made the most of a time when Abbashid and Umayyad were in political conflict with each other against power, and there was no dictatorship and cruelty.
In doing so, Imam al-Sadiq (AS) followed in his father’s footsteps. The school was established by Imam Bakil (AS) and was expanded by Imam al-Sadiq (AS). Imam al-Sadiq students were not limited to Shia. Rather, Sunnis also benefited from his knowledge. Many well-known Sunni leaders were directly or indirectly to Imam students.
The turbulent lifespan of Imam al-Sadiq (AS) began at 83 AH and ended at 148 AH. He spent 31 years before his Holy Father.
Edited and reported by MNA English Desk journalists