Remembering Maulid

Rasulallah (*saaw)salallahu alaih wa alih wa shohbihi wa salam came to teach better ways at a time when mankind was drowning in polytheism and forgetfulness, entranced by wealth and life was wretched for the poor as slavery and injustice were predominant. A time of darkness and depression. As the beloved was born, light filled this world and hope was born. The revelations of Al Qur'an descended with Jibril (a.s) alaihisalam , to Prophet Muhammad saaw. We are reminded throughout the recitations, clearly and directly, how to achieve peace within, how to serve and adore Allah SwT in worship. We are taught better ways. We are living in a world which chastise us and cause us tiredness, day in and out. Unending it seems and for as long as we breathe, this tiredness will not disappear. We must achieve something on this tired journey. We must prepare a place of perpetual rest, for that time when we can completely rest and enjoy the fruits of this labour. Our devotions are our vision and mission in life. Allah SwT (Subhana wa Ta'ala) has said that He created mankind and jiin only to worship Him , thus the tiredness of life must have a good ending if we remember to serve Him as Al Qur'an has indicated and as Rasulallah saaw has inculcated all Al Qur'an in his life: we who believe that there is no other god to be worshipped but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, must adopt his examples if we are to successfully prepare our abode after the journey ends. Imagine travelling with no end destination nor any hospitable place to rest. Follow the words of Allah SwT to achieve peace of mind, clarity of the soul and overall healthy well being, which will automatically reflect in our characters and wise life choices. The ability to do this is just by giving back time; to allocate time and being consistent in worship to Allah SwT by practising solat, reading Al Qur'an and making supplications for all this journey's needs. Rasulallah saaw is our light house, the beacon to safety, back home. Allah humma solli ala sayyidina Muhammad wa ala alih wa shohbihi wassalam. Allah humma solli ala ummat. May Allah bestow peace and blessings on our beloved and noble Prophet saaw, his family and companions and to the entire nation.
Allah SwT shines His Light through the light of Muhammad saaw. Allah SwT is Most Gentle,Loving and Forgiving. Allah SwT loves those who love Rasulallah saaw and all creation makes sholawat of Nabi Muhammad saaw. To love Rasulallah saaw is to make sholawat as much as possible, and Allah SwT mentions us to the angels and all creation mentions us. Allah SwT remembers those who remember Him. Rasulallah's saaw supplication for this ummat never ceases and when maulid Nabi is remembered and people gather to recite salutations, praises and prayers, Rasulallah saaw is happy, his smile is as the fresh morning and all angels lift the sholawat and supplications to the
Arsy of Allah SwT happily and with such fervour. Inshaallah may all our devotions be acceptable and answered.
Jazakallah sayyidina Muhammad saaw khayran. Jazakallah Nabi ummati. He who is the freshness of morning, the sun and moon that always shines, whose love preserves humanity, whose devotions are our pillars, whose character is flawless, whose impecable presence is always felt, whom is missed and loved forever, whose presence we yearn for, whose voice we long to hear, whose warmth is felt like an outstrecthed hand, whose physical presence is a dream to come true, whose family are true to him, his progeny and followers increase and whose directions lead us to Jannah. Ya Rasulallah, Habiballah, grant us your shafa'a on that day when this journey will produce whatever we sow now.~lorrainenur@2013