An occasion for deep introspection
People celebrate the Prophet's (pbuh) birthday in many colourful ways to show their love for him, but people tend to forget that he died on this day as well. They bring out colourful processions, distribute sweets, sing and make congregations to highlight his life and offer voluntary prayers.
How much all these reflect love for the Prophet or done as a tradition is open to question, but one should base his opinion on Koranic teachings or Sunnah of the Prophet and practices of his (pbuh) great followers (sahaba).
If this day bring us joy, then how his death should touch us?
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Certainly over the years we have innovated and started exercising lots of practices thinking of doing good, which were never practised by those sahabas who loved the Prophet (pbuh) more than we do.
One should read for more enlightenment, otherwise stick to the basics. The Prophet (pbuh) worked hard to make his living. Let's us learn from this great aspect of his life.