The birth and the death of the prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SM) is commemorated on Eid-e-Miladunnabi. According to the Hijri year, he was born on 12 Rabiul Awal in Makkah. He passed away at the age of 63 on the same date. That is why this is a very special and sacred day to the followers of Islam.
The Prophet (SM) encompassed compassion, forgiveness, humility, tolerance, empathy and other humanitarian qualities. He arrived in Arabia at a time in history when the land was plunged in ignorance, superstitions, clan conflicts, slavery, extreme discrimination against women, and all sorts of injustice. The fighting and killing among clans had been going on for years. The great prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SM) appeared like a beacon of light in those dark ages. He drew the people out of that dark ignorance and injustice, and led them along the path of truth. His life's struggle was devoted to take people from darkness to light, from injustice to justice. When he was just an adolescent, he was called Al Amin or the Trusted One. All the squabbling clans of Arabia accepted him as their dear leader.
Down the ages, Almighty Allah (SWT) has sent prophets down to this world to guide people along the correct path. The prophet of Islam Hazrat Muhammad (SM) is the most outstanding among them all. He was the last prophet and messenger. He brought the message of peace and welfare not just for the people of Arabia, but for the people of entire world. The prophet's eventful and active life was devoted to the welfare of humanity. He was just, honest, and a great man of integrity. He spent all his time for the emancipation and welfare of humankind.
Prophet Muhammad (SM)'s teachings were of brotherhood and love. He not only taught people the great qualities of life, but followed these lessons in detail in this own life. He was an ideal social reformer. In a time where newborn daughters were buried alive, he promoted women's education and women's rights. One of his salient characteristics was mercy towards his enemies.
If we could adopt the prophet's teachings of honesty, cordiality, humility and good behaviour in our personal, family and social lives, there would be no unrest and violence in the world. So we must seriously learn and practice the ideals of the prophet. We must consolidate the ties of peace and harmony in society.
The Covid pandemic still prevails all over the world. There is a global economic and social crisis. The Russia-Ukraine war has made matters worse. Our country too is going through political crises. There is unrest in families and in the society.
Today, Sunday, Eid-e-Miladunnabi is being observed under such circumstances. If we could have applied Prophet Muhammad (SM)'s lessons of peace and brotherhood in our lives, there would have been no unrest. May the teachings of the great prophet (SM) guide us along our path.