Birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

The Birth of the Final Messenger

According to Shia tradition, the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born on the 17th of Rabi' al-Awwal in the Year of the Elephant (570 CE) in Mecca. His birth brought divine light to a world plunged in the darkness of ignorance (Jahiliyyah). Miracles accompanied his birth, including the trembling of the palace of the Persian Emperor and the extinguishing of the sacred fire of Zoroastrians.

His Life and Contribution

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the 'Seal of the Prophets' and a mercy to the worlds. He endured immense hardships to establish Islam, leaving behind two weighty things (Thaqalayn): the Holy Quran and his Ahl al-Bayt (a.s.), to guide humanity until the Day of Judgment. (Source: Hayat al-Qulub by Allamah Majlisi)

Aamal for 17th Rabi' al-Awwal

This is a day of great Eid for Muslims. Recommended acts (aamal) include taking a ghusl (bath), fasting (which carries the reward of fasting for a year), giving charity, and reciting the Ziyarat of the Prophet (PBUH) and Imam Ali (a.s.). It is also highly recommended to recite Salawat abundantly.