Understanding the Meaning of Yaumul Milad, Also Check Other Examples of Islamic Birthday Greetings

Kapanlagi.com - When a loved one's birthday comes around, giving congratulations and prayers may already be a common thing to do. There are various ways to give birthday greetings, one of which is through Islamic words. In Islamic birthday greetings, we often come across the term yaumul milad. So, what is the actual meaning of yaumul milad?

For some Muslims, yaumul milad may already be a familiar term. As mentioned earlier, this word commonly appears in a birthday greeting. However, many people still do not know the meaning of yaumul milad. There are many who think that yaumul milad is a special part of a prayer on their birthday, is that true?

To know more deeply about the meaning of yaumul milad that often appears in Islamic birthday greetings, let's directly see the following explanation.

1. Meaning of Yaumul Milad

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The meaning of yaumul milad actually comes from the Arabic language, which when translated into Indonesian means "happy birthday". That is why this word often appears in moments of aging. Although it originates from the Arabic language, the word yaumul milad is now commonly used in Indonesian.

The word yaumul milad often appears in various forms of Islamic birthday greetings. Moreover, lately Islamic birthday greetings, especially in Arabic, have become quite popular and favored.

Usually, the term and meaning of yaumul milad in birthday greetings are often followed by the expression "barakallah fii umrik" or "barakallah fiikum". So, simply put, the birthday greeting "yaumul milad barakallah fii umrik" means "happy birthday, may Allah always bless your age."

2. Law of Celebrating Birthdays

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In Islam itself, celebrating birthdays is still a subject of debate. Some scholars prohibit it, but there are also those who allow it with conditions.

As reported by merdeka.com, scholars who prohibit birthday celebrations argue that birthday celebrations such as cutting cakes and blowing candles are forms of influence from the culture of the infidels. Meanwhile, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said in a hadith narrated by Abdullah bin Umar: "Whoever imitates a people is one of them."

On the other hand, there are scholars who allow it based on the following hadith:

From Abu Qotadah al-Anshory, it was stated that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was asked about fasting on the day of Arafah, and he replied, "It erases the sins of the previous year and the coming year." He was also asked about fasting on the day of Ashura, and he replied, "It erases the sins of the previous year." And when asked about fasting on Mondays, he replied, "It is the day of my birth, the day I was sent, and the day the Qur'an was revealed to me." (HR.Muslim) (Imam Abi Dzakariya bin Yahya, Sahih Muslim, Bab Puasa)

Regardless of the pros and cons, the meaning of yaumul milad (birthday) remains an important knowledge to be known. Because, whether acknowledged or not, birthday celebrations have become a popular culture celebrated by anyone regardless of their religious background. In addition, the goodness or badness of birthday celebrations is judged based on the intention and way of celebration.

Moreover, there are now many ways to celebrate yaumul milad or birthdays in a positive manner. For example, by doing self-introspection, praying, and sharing with those in need.

3. Islamic Birthday Greetings

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Expressing Islamic birthday greetings is now quite popular among young people. This is because the meaning of yaumul milad or Islamic birthday greetings contains deep meaning and prayers. Interested in giving Islamic birthday greetings to your loved ones? Here are some Islamic birthday greetings that have deep meaning.

1) "Barakallahu fii umrik, may you be blessed by Allah SWT in your current age. Happy Birthday."

2) "Barakallah fii umrik, friend, continue to be a strong person to continue preaching in the way of Allah SWT."

3) "Barakallahu fii umrik, may Allah SWT always give ease in all worldly and hereafter affairs."

4) "Barakallahu fii umrik, my sister (female friend), may you always be given health, always be given a blessed age, and always be successful, amen."

5) "Miladuki sa'idy. May Allah always bestow blessings in the remaining years of life that He has given, may you become someone longed for by heaven. Amen."

6) "Barakallah fii umrik, may whatever you hope for be realized soon."

7) "Miladuki sa'idy my friend. May Allah always bestow blessings in the remaining years of life that He has given. Amen."

8) "There is no greater blessing than a long and blessed life that the Lord has given you. May your current age be more blessed and may all your aspirations come true."

9) "Milad mubarak, Barakallah fii umrik, may you always be healthy and given abundant sustenance."

10) "Happy birthday, my dear friend, may you always be given a blessed life, always be healthy and happy in this world and the hereafter."

Those are some explanations about the meaning of yaumul milad. Hopefully, this is useful and can broaden your knowledge!

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