AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): The Mab’ath Day is known as the day of public announcement of Holy Prophet Muhammad’s Prophetic Mission. The day signals the turning point in the history of the world as the Seal of Messengers with the final revelation was finally brought into this material world.
As the Holy Quran says, “Certainly (the Almighty) has conferred a benefit upon the faithful when he appointed among them a prophet from themselves, reciting to them His verses and purifying them, and teaching them the Book and the wisdom, although they were surely in manifest error before that.” (The Holy Quran, 3:164)
The flow of the Divine message which continued for the next 23 years had begun, and the Holy Prophet (pbuh) had arisen to proclaim the Unity of God and the Unity of Mankind, to demolish the edifice of superstition, ignorance, and disbelief, to set up a noble conception of life, and to lead mankind to the light of faith and celestial bliss.
Indeed! Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was appointed to recite the Divine verses to the people, to teach them the Book and wisdom, and to rescue them from being misled like their ancestors. However, not all people responded to his invitation equally: A group of people responded very harshly to his call for invitation. They set up wars with him and thus, devoted themselves to permanent chastisement.
Another group pretended to accept his invitation. Through their false belief, they benefited from the advantages of the Islamic law. This was the group of hypocrites whom had not truly believed in his message, and therefore, they devoted themselves to permanent chastisement.
A third group believed in his prophetic mission both inwardly with all their hearts and outwardly, but they constantly committed sins. For these there is hope that they will be forgiven by the almighty Allah’s compassion.
A fourth group accepted the Prophet’s invitation both inwardly and outwardly. They also, however pioneered others in performing righteous deeds and increased their deeds every day. These are the ones whom the Almighty Allah has given glad tidings to forgive and to place in the heaven, far from any affliction or chastisement, and to replace their sins with multiplied good deeds.
A fifth group also purified their souls from inadmissible morals and embellished it with good morals. They strived to draw near to the almighty Allah in this way, and He accepted them and elevated their position.
Some others also achieved pure monotheism by recollection (Zikr, remembering the almighty Allah all the time), spiritual struggle (with carnal soul), and contemplation, purifying their hearts and souls from everything except the almighty Allah. They went through the way of loving Allah to the extent that they sacrificed everything except Him for His love. He placed them besides Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and His family; they are the preceding ones (Sabiqun), the saints (Moqarraboun), the companions of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), and the martyrs. What great companions they have!
Of course anyone who knows Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and realizes the blessing, grace, and goodness of His appointment, regards the Mab’ath Day very highly. Accordingly he would thank Allah highly for this great blessing and he would ask Allah to send peace and blessings (Salawat) on Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and his family.
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source : AQR
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World Muslims prepare to celebrate prophetic mission anniversary of Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
The Mab’ath Day is known as the day of public announcement of Holy Prophet Muhammad’s Prophetic Mission. The day signals the turning point in the history of the world as the Seal of Messengers with the final revelation was finally brought into this material world.