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Mawlid an-Nabi: The Celebration of Prophet Muhammad's (s) Birthday
By Professor Sulayman Nyang, Ph.D.
Muslims in the Western part of the globe are becoming partners in the annual Muslim celebration of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (s) ibn Abdullah of Arabia. The history of this celebration goes back to the early days of Islam when some of the Tabi`in (the successors of the Companions of the Prophet) began to hold sessions in which poetry and songs composed to honor the dignity and the righteous example of the Messenger of Allah were recited and sung to overflowing crowds in the major cities of Islamic Civilization.

The Ascension of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
By Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani
Allah (SWT) has revealed this as the first verse of the Qur'an's Chapter al-`isra'a, the night journey, which is also known as the chapter of the children of Israel or the Chapter of Glorification (Subhan). In it Allah mentions the night journey in which he called the Prophet (SAWS) to His Divine Presence.

Palestine: Panorama of the Prophets
By Shafiq Morton
What does one say? Where does one begin? How does a person ever encapsulate successfully in words a visit to Islam's Holy Sanctuaries? Indeed, Mecca, Madina and Jerusalem are all so divinely special to mankind. And to visit Palestine is to tread in the footsteps of the Prophets. It is to witness the panorama of their triumphs and tribulations

Habib Umar ibn Ahmad ibn Sumait, Shaykh of the Ba`alawi Order
During his young adulthood Habib Umar spent four years in seclusion on the island of Madagascar. Under the direction of his shaykh, he stayed in the wild hills of the island, building up his spiritual stamina and perfecting his character through a strict regimen of worship, fasting and remembrance of Allah. Many miracles are related about Habib Umar