Undoubtedly, love for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is an integral part of faith. A Muslim cannot truly belong to this religion without fully realizing the purpose of the two Shahadahs (testimonies): the oneness and submission to the Creator of this universe, Allah the Almighty, and the acknowledgment of the prophethood and messengership of the greatest Prophet, Muhammad ﷺ. An essential aspect of this Shahadah is to love the Prophet ﷺ, to sacrifice for his sake, and to follow his guidance and teachings. One manifestation of this love is to remember his birth ﷺ. Our remembrance of his birth should be practical, driving us to engage in actions that prove this love and enhance our affection for him in our hearts. Among some practical recommendations:

1. Following His Sunnah: Allah says to His believing servants: “So they who have believed in him, honored him, supported him, and followed the light which was sent down with him - it is those who will be the successful.” (Al-A'raf: 157)
2. Accepting His Noble Hadiths: Allah says to His believing servants: “And whatever the Messenger has given you - take; and what he has forbidden you - refrain from.” (Al-Hashr: 7)
3. Revering and Honoring Him: Allah says addressing His chosen Prophet ﷺ and His believing servants: “Indeed, We have sent you as a witness and a bringer of good tidings and a warner. That you [people] may believe in Allah and His Messenger and honor him and respect the Prophet and exalt Allah morning and afternoon.” (Al-Fath: 8-9)
4. Loving Him Over All Others: Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “None of you has believed until I am dearer to him than his son, his father and all the people.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
5. Putting His Sunnah First: Allah says to His believing servants: “O you who have believed, do not raise your voices above the voice of the Prophet or be loud to him in speech like the loudness of some of you to others, lest your deeds become worthless while you perceive not.” (Al-Hujurat: 2) Raising one's voice over his Sunnah is akin to raising one's voice over him ﷺ.
6. Increasing Salutations Upon Him: Allah says to His believing servants: “Indeed, Allah confers blessing upon the Prophet, and His angels [ask Him to do so]. O you who have believed, ask [Allah to confer] blessing upon him and ask [Allah to grant him] peace.” (Al-Ahzab: 56)

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