Imam of Masjid an-Nabawi Declares Celebrating Prophet’s Birthday Disrespectful

From the sacred pulpit of the Prophet’s Mosque, he emphasized that celebrating the Prophet’s birthday is an innovation (bid’ah) and a form of disrespect toward the Prophet.
Ali Hudhaify

Sheikh Hudaify stated that the true way to honor and love the Prophet is by obeying his commands, avoiding what he prohibited, and worshiping Allah according to the teachings of the Prophet.

He quoted the well-known hadith, “None of you truly believes until I am more beloved to you than your father, your children, and everyone else” (Reported by Bukhari and Muslim), to underscore that love for the Prophet means following his guidance, not introducing new practices.

The Imam further pointed out that the righteous predecessors, including the Prophet’s companions (the Muhajireen and Ansar), never celebrated the Mawlid, yet they were the best of generations.

Their success and victory in both this life and the next came from strictly adhering to the Sunnah and avoiding innovations.

Sheikh Hudaify urged the congregation to follow the example of the early generations by staying committed to the Prophet’s teachings without engaging in practices that were never part of the Prophet’s guidance.

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