Today, Muslims celebrate Mawlid al-Nabi — the birth of the Prophet Muhammad

Mufti Said Ismagilov wrote about this on his Facebook page.

"The founder of Islam was born during the time of Arab paganism in the holy city of Mecca, located in the middle of the desert. He was born into a family where his father had died before his birth. The Prophet Muhammad lived for only 63 years, 23 of which he spent preaching belief in the Oneness of God and promoting the highest moral values of Islam. His prophetic mission was remarkably successful. Over those 23 years, he effectively challenged the primitive yet brutal practice of Arab polytheism, established belief in the Oneness of God, united the warring Arab tribes into a cohesive Muslim state, and left a legacy of moral virtues. His passionate efforts led to the rapid spread of Islam across three continents.

Despite his extraordinary impact, Muhammad was an ordinary person with a kind and generous heart. People admired him during his lifetime, and that admiration has persisted for more than fourteen centuries after his death. As a sign of love and respect, every Muslim mentions the name of the Prophet Muhammad in their prayers," Said Ismagilov wrote.

According to him, Mawlid al-Nabi, which celebrates the birth of the Prophet, is not a canonical Muslim holiday. There are no specific prayers or rituals designated for this day. However, in the Muslim world, it is customary to read sermons dedicated to his life and spiritual legacy. In some countries, Muslims gather in mosques in the evening to listen to readings from the Quran and qasidas — literary works in the form of poetry or epics that beautifully describe the life of the Prophet Muhammad.