Maulid Nabiyy:- A Do Or Do Not By Aishah Elusogbon
Around the world, most especially Nigeria, thousands of people are preparing for or already celebrating the birth of our noble Prophet Muhammad (Salallahu alayhi wa salam). Some cows have been bought, along with drinks and food. Everything is set. It's Rasulullah's birthday. Of course, it's a significant day; one that the world would never forget. On this day, several centuries ago, the Mercy upon Mankind was born. It was the day the world received what would be the best gift its Creator could ever give it. Guidance in human form. He was born on Monday, the 12th of Rabil-Awwal, 570 AD in the home of his uncle Abu Talib. His birth, like that of every other normal family, brought intense joy to his household. Having lost his father some months before he was born, his birth brought about a great relief from the tragedy. Even Abu Lahab, his uncle, was so excited that he freed a slave of his, Thuwaybah. This one action he did is the reason why he is spared every Mond...