in Mawlid processions, and giving charity. If Allah wills, we will earn unimaginable blessings.

Dear Islamic brothers! Mawlana Ilyas Attar al-Qadiri دَامَـتْ بَـرَكَـاتُـهُـمُ الْـعَـالِـيَـهْ wrote a letter addressed to all those who celebrate the Mawlid, in which he outlined important matters. Let us look at some of them.

Points from the Amir of Ahl al-Sunnah’s letter

1.   Make the following announcement 3 times in the masjid when the moon is sighted: “Congratulations, the moon of RabīꜤ al-Awwal has been sighted!”

2.   Every Islamic brother, including responsible brothers, should travel on a Madani Qafilah for at least three days in this month. Islamic sisters should deliver a lesson at home (in front of Islamic sisters and maḥram males only) daily in this month. They should also make intention to continue this thereafter.

3.   If a flag has an image of the Green Dome, the Prophet’s blessed sandal, or or sacred words, one must ensure it does not tear or descend to the floor. If the correct manners cannot be maintained, plain flags without these images should be used (I place plain flags upon my home).

4.   If possible, distribute 12 copies of the book The Dawn of Blessings, after purchasing them from Maktabat al-Madina. Give this literature particularly to the heads of companies who organise lighting displays, gatherings, and processions, during RabīꜤ al-Awwal.

5.   Spend the 12^th night of RabīꜤ al-Awwal in the Mawlid gathering and welcome the dawn of blessings; flag in hand and with eyes full of tears. Immerse yourself in sending ṣalāt upon the Prophet during this time. Embrace and congratulate one another after Fajr salah and continue doing this throughout the day.

6.   The beloved Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم would commemorate his birth by fasting every Monday. You too should fast on the 12^th of RabīꜤ al-Awwal and participate in a Mawlid procession. As much as possible, remain in a