History of Awal Rabiul: Special Month of Muslims, Birth of the Prophet Muhammad and meaningful

About Semarang – The month of Rabiul Awal is the third month in the Hijriyah calendar which has a special position for Muslims throughout the world.

This month is known as the month of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, precisely in the 12 Rabiul Early Gajah Year.

The birth of the Prophet was then reminded by the term Prophet Maulid Muhammad, which is a momentum for Muslims to be closer to the Almighty God.

Not only as the birth of the Prophet, the initial rabbi also kept a number of important events in Islamic history. This month the messenger of God (may be peaceful on him) arrived in Medina after the pilgrimage, and in the same month he died on the 11th of Hijri. Therefore, Rabiul Awal has become a month full of meaning and lessons for Muslims.

Some major events that occurred during the early Rabiul Month, among others:

– The birth of the Prophet Muhammad at the beginning of 12 Rabiul, who had been celebrated by Muslims with the Prophet.
– Prophet’s migration to Medina, even though the migration journey began in the month of safar, the Messenger of Allah arrived in Medina in the early Rabiul Month.
– The death of the Prophet Muhammad looked at the 12 early rabiul 11 ​​Hijriyah.

The three events made the month of Rabiul early in the history of the month, both in birth, the journey of sermons, until the death of the Prophet.

For Muslims, this month has a virtue that should be utilized. Including:

– This is the history of the struggle of the Prophet.
– Momentum multiplying the Prophet’s blessings as a sign of love for him.
– Opportunities to strengthen faith through studies, dhikr, and charity sholeh.
-Momen embraces the noble character of the Prophet Muhammad in his daily life.

Although there is no special practice that is required, the scholars recommend some worship, such as:

– Increasing the reading of the Prophet’s blessings.
– Holding the Council of Sciences, Dhikr, and Mawlid Warnings.
– Charity and share with others.
– Learn the Head of the Prophet Muhammad to find out his struggle.
-Increase the sunnah prayer and read the Qur’an.

The commemoration of the Prophet’s Birthday is not just a ceremonial celebration, but a moment to remember the struggle of the Prophet, emulate his morals, and strengthen ukhuwah Islamiyah.

Through this warning, Muslims are expected to make the Prophet Muhammad a big example of their daily lives.

Thus, the early Rabiul Month is present as a month full of history, worship, and exemplary that can bring Muslims closer to Allah SWT. ***