Wiladat of Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) & Imam Jaffer As-Sadiq (AS)September 9th 202516th Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 AH* The lecture begins with congratulations on the birth anniversaries of Prophet Muḥammad al-Muṣṭafā (s) and Imam Ja‘far al-Ṣādiq (a), the founder of the Ja‘fari madhhab.* The Prophet’s name carries blessings; naming children “Muḥammad” is highly recommended in Islamic traditions, and homes with this name are sanctified daily.* Imam al-Ṣādiq (a) emphasized that neglecting to name a son Muḥammad (when having several sons) is considered disrespectful to the Prophet.* The Prophet was not a mere messenger like a courier, but an educator perfected by Allah, whose actions and rulings are fully aligned with Divine will.* His moral excellence was recognized even before Islam, as he was known as truthful and trustworthy (al-Amīn).* The Prophet was divinely guided in religious matters: he expanded the units of prayer, added recommended fasts, and clarified prohibitions (e.g., intoxicants) — all of which Allah confirmed.* Obedience to the Prophet is equivalent to obedience to Allah, as the Qur’an (4:80) declares: “Whoever obeys the Messenger has indeed obeyed Allah.”* Traditions show that earlier prophets (Adam, Nūḥ, Ibrāhīm, Mūsā) sought Allah’s help through the name of Muḥammad and his family, proving his superior rank.* Imam al-Ṣādiq (a) preserved and explained the Prophet’s Sunnah, continuing the role of the Ahlul Bayt as the reliable guardians of Islam.* Following the Qur’an together with the Ahlul Bayt (per ḥadīth al-thaqalayn) is the straight path (ṣirāṭ mustaqīm), ensuring salvation through loyalty and obedience to the Prophet and his family.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)