Celebrating
The Prophet
This site was created by people who love the Prophet Muhammad (peace
be upon him) for the spiritual guidance he provided us; a positive
force that endures centuries after his death. Our hearts and minds
are nourished by his teachings, his exemplary character and his
forbearing attitude. We are humbled by the extreme challenges he
faced, as well as by the nobility, patience and perseverance with
which he met them. He opened our eyes to living a purposeful life,
and was sincere in his desire for humanity to attain even greater
levels of civility. He tirelessly worked to connect us with our
Creator, with each other and with our own selves. He showed us by
example that all people - regardless of their faith, gender, ethnicity,
or nationality - should be treated with mercy and compassion. He
even reminded us that plants, animals and the environment should
be shown care and reverence as signs and a trust from God. His hallmark
was moderation in all aspects of life, and in that respect he provided
the best moral compass.
For
the past fourteen centuries his life, character and teachings
have been a source of great spiritual guidance and peace for people
of various faiths.
We
love him, and as a reflection of this love, we celebrate him.
We seek to celebrate him through providing authentic knowledge
about him, organizing events to educate and sing his praises,
and sending God's peace and blessings upon him. We pray these
small efforts are facilitated by God...We believe sincerely that
once someone has a deep understanding of who Prophet Muhammad
was, a deep appreciation will follow.
The
Prophet Muhammad
The Prophet Muhammad (p) served in many roles including father,
nephew, son, cousin, grandfather, father-in-law, trader, husband,
leader of a nation, intellectual, philosopher, spiritual sage,
judge, counselor and social reformer. First and foremost, however,
he was a messenger from God. Exploring his life, teachings, and
character will show us how God’s Light is exemplified in
his words and actions. The reflections of others will also help
create a picture of who he was and what his message still stands
for. Here we will also share how we can celebrate this great gift
to humanity’s life and message.
*Out
of respect and love, Muslims say 'peace be upon him' after mentioning
the Prophet Muhammad. It should be noted that the same is said
after mentioning any Prophet such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Isaac,
Moses, Joseph, and Jesus. Additionally Muslims also say 'peace
be upon her' for Mary, mother of Jesus. The (p) after the names
stands for 'peace be upon him/her'.
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