صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم, we should also observe a fast in celebration of the Prophet’s birth.

Remember! This is a voluntary fast, so whoever is able to do so and whose health permits, should definitely observe it. It is stated in a noble Hadith: 'Whoever observes a voluntary fast hoping for reward, Allah Almighty will distance him from Hellfire by the distance of 40 years.'^[1] It is narrated in MuꜤjam al-Kabīr: 'Whoever observes a voluntary fast, a tree will be planted for him in Paradise whose fruit will be smaller than a pomegranate and larger than an apple. It will be as sweet and delicious as honey. On the Day of Judgement, Allah Almighty will feed the fasting person the fruit of this tree.'^[2]

Benefits of Performing Prayer and Harms of Not Praying

Dear Islamic brothers! اَلْـحَمْـدُ لـِلّٰـه  We are among those who celebrate the birth of the Prophet, and we also offer salah. Prayer is the coolness of the eyes of our Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم, so observe prayers regularly! Especially tomorrow, during the Milad celebrations and procession, be mindful of prayer times even amidst your activities. Do not let the joy of Milad lead you to miss prayers (Allah forbid!).

1. Prayer is the foremost obligatory duty.

2. Prayer is the light of the dark grave.

3. It saves one from the torment of the grave.

4. It provides shade from the immense heat on Judgment Day.

5. It brings ease on the Ṣirāṭ.

6. Prayer protects from the punishment of Hell.