Commemorating Maulid al-Rasul: honoring the birth of knowledge and its continuity

Abd Rahman, Shukran (2025) Commemorating Maulid al-Rasul: honoring the birth of knowledge and its continuity. Islamicity, NA (NA). pp. 1-12.

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Abstract

Rabi' al-Awwal is a month long awaited by Muslims across the world, for its 12th day marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, an occasion often referred to as Maulid al- Rasul. While in many communities it is observed through the celebration of the birth anniversary of the Last Messenger, it is equally meaningful to view this occasion as a commemoration. To commemorate is more than simply to remember or to celebrate; it is to internalize the significance of the Prophet's life and message, allowing it to shape our thoughts, stir our feelings, and guide our actions. Regarding the person whose birth we commemorate, it is not merely the birth of a great figure, but the birth of divine knowledge into human history. His coming marked the dawn of light that dispelled the darkness of ignorance (jāhiliyyah). The Prophet's mission was to illuminate hearts and minds with guidance, as Allah declares: "Indeed, there has come to you from Allah a light and a clear Book" (Qur'an 5:15). This "light" is knowledge, and the Prophet was its teacher and transmitter. The Qur'an and Sunnah provide comprehensive guidance on managing oneself, building just relationships, caring for creation, and preparing for the eternal life of the Hereafter (Al-Attas, 1980).

Item Type:	Article (Bulletin)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Maulid al-Rasul, The Birth of Knowledge, Prophet's message,
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BL Religion
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Psychology Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Depositing User:	Prof. Dr Shukran Abd Rahman
Date Deposited:	06 Jan 2026 16:55
Last Modified:	06 Jan 2026 16:55
Queue Number:	2025-12-Q1526
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/126693

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