On the 28th Rabi-ul-Awal 1445, corresponding to the 13th of October 2023, our branch hosted the highly anticipated SiratunNabi Milad event. This annual celebration of Eid Milad-un-Nabi in the month of Rabi-ul-Awal is a gesture of deep respect and the conveyance of Salaam and Durood to our final Prophet, Hazrat Muhammad (P.B.U.H). The meticulous preparation spanned a fortnight, involving the collective efforts of students and teachers alike. The groundwork included selecting soul-stirring naats, daily group recitation practices, assigning groups of kids to recite duroods, coordinating dress colour codes across grades, creating and sending out invitations, and crafting a fitting ambience for the event. Our Urdu and art teachers played an instrumental role in ensuring the success of this significant occasion.The event kicked off with the recitation and translation of the Quran, followed by Hamd-o-Sana to praise the Almighty Allah. Each grade took their turn on the stage, delivering heartfelt naats. A special touch was added as students shared ahadiths, reinforcing the teachings and lifestyle of our beloved Prophet. The atmosphere was charged with religious fervour, and the fragrance of roses lingered in the air.
Parents and teachers actively participated, reciting their favourite naats, creating a sense of unity and shared celebration. The event served as a platform to bring together the entire community in the remembrance and celebration of our Prophet’s life. As the day concluded, attendees indulged in the sweet and traditional delight of barfi, fostering a sense of camaraderie and joy among everyone present.
The Sirat-un-Nabi Milad event of 2023 etched a memorable chapter in our collective journey of celebrating and honouring the life and teachings of Hazrat Muhammad (P.B.U.H). Reflecting on the teachings of our Prophet, here are some ahadith that enriched the spiritual atmosphere of the event:
- “The best among you is the one who doesn’t harm others with his tongue and hands.” – Sahih al-Bukhari
- “Kindness is a mark of faith, and whoever is not kind has no faith.” – Sahih Muslim
- “A believer does not taunt, curse, abuse, or talk indecently.” – Tirmidhi
