It never fails; when the month of Rabiʿ al-Awwal arrives, debates resurface about whether Muslims should celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. Mawlid celebrations are common in many parts of the Muslim world, as well as in the West, particularly among communities that observe this longstanding, though disputed, tradition. For some, the occasion is marked simply by encouraging believers to learn more about the Prophet’s life or by increasing their sal...| SoundVision.com