World Islam Day
World Islam Day was an international celebration of Islam, an outreach to Muslims and non-Muslims alike, emphasising the message of peace to all humanity. Inspired by a writer, the first World Islam day was declared 20 February 2009 and celebrated three days later. However, the official day, 9 March, is in memory of The Farewell Sermon, also known as The Last Sermon and Khutbatul Wada') of the Islamic prophet Muhammad (which was actually on Friday the 9th of Du ul-Hijjah in 10 AH which corresponds to 9 March 632 in the Gregorian Calendar or 6 March 632 in the Julian calendar).
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9 March 632 was the day Muhammad read the Last Sermon (Khutbah) to more than 100.000 people in Mecca during the Last Pilgrimage (Hajj). The sermon emphasised the last verse of the Koran (Koran, Mâide 3). This date is considered by Muslims to be Muhammad's completion of Islam, its sum and summary.
This message comprises several topics, from human rights, such as security of life and property, chastity and faith to woman rights, and calls out to not only Muslims but also all humanity, as inspiration over the centuries. This sermon (khutbah) preceded by 1316 years The Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations in 1948[1]
Accordingly, 9 March has been declared as "World Islam Day" in order to remember and benefit from the prosperity of this special day. All Muslims and all humanity are invited to celebrate this day. Human values such as justice, law, brotherhood, peace, safety, and faith presented to humanity by Islam can be appreciated on this day. This day hopes to extend the rays of light from the Farewell Sermon, which has enlightened followers over time.
The originator of the idea offers greetings and salavat to one and all, Muslim and non-Muslim, in the special celebration of World Islam Day, honouring Muhammad completed by this verse of Koran: "Greetings to the messengers sent by Allah, fortunately to Allah, who is the God of all the worlds." [2]
The Last Sermon
9 March 632
For the remembrance of universal values upon this day, free and peaceful peoples declared 9 March as "World Islam Day", emphasizing values such as justice, law, brotherhood, peace, security, and faith.
- The Last Sermon (Khutbah) was given by Muhammad.
- Inspired by a verse of the Koran (Koran, Mâide 3), he said: "Today I brought your religion a completion for you and I chose Islam for you" Islam religion was actually completed.
- The Last Sermon emphasises basic human rights, not only rights for Muslims, but for all humanity.
- Muhammad asked that this message be spread from those who heard to those who did not hear.
- Muslims consider Muhammad presented a gift to humanity on that day. The Last Sermon, which is the summary and completion announcement of Islam, is a major step for humanity, presented to not only Muslims but all humanity.
Related days and dates
- 21 May, Islam Holiday, Tataristan
- 8 June, Messenger Muhammad Remembrance Day
- 15 June, (World) Adhan Day
- Last Sunday of June, Ayvaz Dede Festival, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- 24 September, Islam Day (Anniversary of the Hegira), Hawaii. Detailed info: Islam Day (Hawaii)
- November, Islam Awareness Week, The United Kingdom (UK, Britain)
- Last Friday of Ramadan, International Quds Day (World Quds Day, Jerusalem Day (anti-Zionist)), Iran and other Muslim countries
References
External links
- WorldIslamDay.org
- Açık Kaynak (2009-03-09). "Dünya İslam Günü Etkinliği". Basın Bülteni (in Turkish). Istanbul: WorldIslamDay.org. Retrieved 2011-02-17.