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Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday – To Celebrate or not to Celebrate

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February 2, 2012  By  Guest Contributor By Dr. Muqtedar Khan “Indeed, Allah and His angels shower blessings on the Prophet. O you who believe! Ask blessings on him and salute him with a worthy salutation (Qu’ran 33:56).” The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), is deeply revered in the Islamic tradition.  Every time Muslims mention his name and every time they offer prayers, they seek blessings for him. For Muslims, the Prophet Muhammad’s actions, words and silences all tantamount to divine law. No human has ever been so revered by so many. Prophet Muhammad is remembered and celebrated all the time by Muslims. After all, his name is Muhammad , which means  the most praised one . Muslims glorify him in prayer and poetry: “Do not ask me, friend; where is Muhammad? Hidden in my­ heart, there is Muhammad! Is there need to wander to Medina?             Here and there – apparent is Muhammad. In my heart and...