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From time to time, public sessions of high praise are held for certain ministers according to worldly (dunya) merit. In a recent incident one of our brothers unduly obsessed with the hereafter (Akhira) witnessed a TV program in Madina during Hajj 1999, in which one of the Ministers was lavishly praised (madih) by a 7-year old schoolboy dressed in a formal army suit, reciting poetry he had innovated for him. The boy was called to the podium (`arsh) and asked by that minister what he would like to receive for praising him so much. The boy said on the spot: "Half a million Riyals." The Minister happily granted his wish. (Jazak Allahu Khayran for such a generous, noble gesture on National TV during Hajj, so that everyone young and old should learn to praise and magnify government officials instead of reciting Qasidat al-Burda or other such things!) The brother who witnessed this event on TV, as he was pleased with the Best of Creation - the Prophet (SAWS) - went to the Prophet's Mosque and, standing at Bab Gibril in front of the blessed Green Dome (with other brothers who were also obsessed with Akhira), started excessively obeying the command of the Qur'an to invoke blessings and abundant greetings on the Holy Prophet (SAWS) and recite Qasida in his praise. Immediately, the guards of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques went on Red Alert (special guards from the elite Tala`al Badru Emergency Alert Unit) as they noticed that the brothers were committing an act of love and respect for the Beloved of Allah (SAWS), something known in their legal police code as SHIRKUFRBID`A (which only they can pronounce correctly). So the elite, frowning paratroopers yelled at the brothers to stop immediately this violation of the National Mawlid Law, manhandled them, and threatened them with arrest and jail unless they stopped their crime. Moral: If only those brothers had used their intellects to recite Mawlid for a State Minister instead of Rahmatan lil-Alamin (SAWS), they would have been several million Riyals richer today! (And this would NOT be `ibada!)
6- Mawlid of Monuments and Inscriptions:
Unlike the preceding Mawlids which are seasonal or according to special circumstances, this Mawlid is a permanent Mawlid in Madina, steps away from the Prophet's Mosque in the ritzy Dar al-Tayba square. It consists in a 15-foot monument in the shape of a globe topped by a dome similar to the Prophet's dome, flanked by a flag, in the middle of a waterfall. Below, an inscription says: "In appreciation to the King for services rendered to Islam." This Mawlid of Monuments and Inscriptions fulfills two important functions. First, it is most suitable for photography as a memento of His Majesty the King in the City of the Holy Prophet (SAWS) as, unfortunately, pictures of the real Dome are prohibited but happily, pictures of this dunya monument are welcome (as it is NOT `ibada).
Second, just like the inscription acknowledging His Majesty the King at the bottom of the door of the Ka`ba in Mecca (for every pilgrim to remember and commemorate) this monument and inscription fills the vacuum created - in the last century - by the destruction of the graves of the great past Muslim figures who contributed over 1,000 years to the greatness of Islam. Figures such as `Uthman ibn `Affan who used to ride on a donkey and sleep on the mosque floor when he was caliph; `Uthman ibn Mazun whose grave the Holy Prophet (SAWS) personally built up; Malik ibn Anas who walked barefoot in Madina out of respect for Rasulullah (SAWS); our mothers the Prophet's wives; his daughters, uncles, cousins, and thousands of Sahaba all left without one sign - i.e. monument or inscription - reminding of their existence or "services rendered to Islam." But why remember them? Wouldn't that be... `IBADA!?
Conclusion:
It is hoped that this brief description will help dispel the false and unjust notion that no Mawlid of any kind is celebrated in the Wahhabi/"Salafi" world today. Yes, they celebrate Mawlid, rejoice and remember like everybody else - but in their own special way, WITHOUT `ibada. As Allah (SWT) said: "Every party rejoices in what they have." And the Holy Prophet (SAWS) said: "When someone loves something, they make abundant remembrance of it." May Allah reward every one of them for NOT making `ibada with innovated Mawlids, all according to their intention and according to what they deserve!
Bear this one thing in mind: These shayateen have the cheeks to say that Milad-un-Nabi (Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallim) is Shirk & Bid'ah, yet in the LA Times, they openly join in the celebration of Christmas.
So let's get this straight. According to the Najdis:
- a. Milad of Nabi Isa ibn Maryam, Christmas, which is actually a pagan Greco-Roman celebration, is considered to be a sacred event.
- b. Milad of the Holy Last Messenger, Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallim, is "bid'ah, shirk, kufr."
La'natullah 'alaa-l-kaadhibeen wa alaa-l-munafiqeen!
More examples of Saudi Wahhabi hypocrisy
AL AHSA 2010 SUMMER FESTIVAL
Starts on July 2, 2010
His Highness Prince Badr bin Mohammad bin Abdulla bin Jalawi, Mayor of Al Ahsa municipality, will kick off under the slogan, “Hasana Fullah 5.” The festival is scheduled to be commenced by a national operetta to mark the 100-year anniversary since King Abdul Aziz regained Al Ahsa.
Saudi Archeological Heritage
Historic preservation is an essential element of Saudi Arabian culture. Today the Kingdom's archaeological heritage is safeguarded by the Department of Museums and Antiquities, which has excavated, catalogued and preserved pre-historic and historic sites. Important archaeological work is also carried out by the Department of Archaeology at King Saud University in Riyadh.
Diriyah, the ancestral home of the Al-Saud family and the first capital of the Saudi state, was a major restoration project undertaken by the Kingdom's archaeologists. Other projects include the ancient sites at Fau, Madain Saleh, Al-Ula, Tayma, Duma and along the Darb Zubaydah, the pilgrimage road to Makkah.
[http://www.alnujaidi.com/sa_culture.htm]
Restore Nadjdi places but destroy the home of the Prophet Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Sallim and Sahaabas, what hypocrisy!
As the birthplace of Islam, the Kingdom places special emphasis on preserving its Islamic archaeological heritage. In addition to the Holy Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, a large number of mosques around the Kingdom, such as those built by the first caliphs after the death of the Prophet Muhammad, have been meticulously restored.
[But the Birthplace of the Prophet Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Sallim is now a library? Subhan Allah.]
The restoration of the old Qasr Al-Hokm area in Riyadh is indicative of the Kingdom's commitment to preserving and cherishing its cultural heritage for the benefit of its citizens. Similar restoration work of old quarters has been undertaken in Jeddah, Hail and other cities around the Kingdom. This restoration work was particularly significant during the celebrations in 1999 marking the hijrah centennial since the taking of the Masmak Fortress in 1902.
http://www.asiarooms.com/en/travel-guide/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-festivals-and-events/national-day-of-saudi-arabia.html . The National Day in Saudi Arabia is a celebrated event which holds an important place in the History of Saudi Arabia. It is indeed among the most significant events of the 20th century and symbolizes the genesis of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Celebrated on the 23rd of September each year, the National Day in Saudi Arabia represents the identity of the nation and is greatly associated with the unification of the country by the late King Abdul Aziz Bin Abdul Rahman al-Faisal al-Saud in the year1932.
In the words of the Minister of Culture and Information of Saudi Arabia, H.E. Dr Fouad Al Farsy "it (National Day in Saudi Arabia) marks the start of the greatest political and social changes the region has ever witnessed".
The day imbibes all the Customs and Traditions in Saudi Arabia and signifies the true spirit of the Saudi Arabian nation.
National Day of Saudi Arabia is truly one of the major events among all the Saudi Arabia Festivals and Events
Saudi Arabia's National Day laid the foundation of the nation and its constitution. The Islamic Sharia, was formally accepted as the country's constitution. The Saudi Arabian nation came into existence and Saudi Arabia saw an immense growth in all fields. Based on the principals of Arabic solidarity, Islamic jurisprudence, economic progress, the nation witnessed phenomenal growth and security. The National Day of Saudi Arabia is a day for jubilation and merry making, and also symbolizes the rich Culture of Saudi Arabia. National Day of Saudi Arabia in Asia is an intrinsic part of the Saudi Arabia Travel Guide.
