Welcome to the 3rd annual mawlidfest!

Loving the noble Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is not simply a choice, but a necessity for every believer. The Quran reminds us in Surah Al-Imran, Ayah 31: "Say, [O Muhammad], 'If you should love Allah, then follow me, [so] Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful." This verse places great emphasis on the correlation between our love for Allah and our love for the Prophet Muhammad (SAW). It is through following the Prophet's(SAW) teachings and emulating his perfected, ennobled character that we can attract Allah's love and forgiveness. The famous Hadith narrated by Anas ibn Malik (RA) states, "None of you have faith until I am dearer to him than his children, his parents, and all people." This Hadith highlights that loving the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is a fundamental aspect of faith itself. To truly be a believer, we must hold the Prophet's (SAW) love above any worldly attachment. In recognizing the necessity of loving the noble Prophet (SAW), the best of creation, we are able to draw nearer to Allah, attract His pleasure, and strive to secure our place in the Hereafter. Engendering such love for the Noble Messenger (SAW) is the goal of The MawlidFest. #themawlidfest

Building a house for Allah, such as a mosque or any other place of worship, holds immense reward in this world and the Hereafter. Allah mentions in the Holy Quran, Surah Al-Baqarah, Ayah 127: "And [mention] when Abraham was raising the foundations of the House and [with him] Ishmael, [saying], 'Our Lord, accept [this] from us. Indeed, You are the Hearing, the Knowing." This verse refers to the construction of the Kaaba, and it signifies the significance and blessing of building a house for Allah's worship. In a Hadith narrated by Abu Hurairah, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "Whoever builds a mosque for Allah, Allah will build for him likewise in Paradise." This Hadith underscores the tremendous reward associated with contributing to the establishment of a place for communal worship. By building a house for Allah, we not only receive blessings in this life but also secure a lofty reward in the Hereafter. It is a means of perpetual good deeds benefiting not only ourselves but generations to come. May Allah bless those who contribute to the construction and maintenance of His houses, and may He grant them abundant rewards in this life and the Hereafter. We seek your support as we renovate the main building at Masjid Al-Hajj Diaab Ali. Please donate at: www.masjiddiaab.org #themawlidfest #masjiddiaab