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An annual celebration held by some Muslims on the 12th of Rabī‘ al-Awwal. Considered an innovation (bid‘ah) by the scholars upon the manhaj of the Salaf, as it was unknown to the first three generations.

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Celebrating Mawlid — Is It Allowed?The Comprehensive Ruling on Celebrating the MawlidThe Historical Origin and Islamic Ruling on Mawlid al-NabawiThe Prohibition of Celebrating the Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid)

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Bid‘ahالبدعةSunnahالسنة

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Qiyāmahالقيامة

The Day of Resurrection and Judgement.

Ākhirahالآخرة

The Hereafter.

Akhlāqالأخلاق

Character and manners.

Jinnالجن

Beings created from smokeless fire.

Adabالأدب

Etiquette and proper conduct.

Ikhlāṣالإخلاص

Sincerity — purifying intent for Allah alone.

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