National Mohammad Day 2023: National Muhammad Day is annually observed on June 16. This is an Arabic male given name, and its meaning is ‘praiseworthy.’ The name derives from the passive participle of the Arabic verb ‘ammada,’ which means ‘to laud,’ which is derived from the triconsonantal Semitic root ‘-M-D’ It is believed to be the most popular name in the globe, with an estimated 150 million boys given the name in 2014. The number of English spelling variants for this name is also among the highest in the globe.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL MOHAMMAD DAY
Although this name is well-known throughout the globe, it is particularly prevalent in Arabic-speaking countries. Since the name of Islam’s originator, the Prophet Muhammad, is Muhammad, this name is extremely significant to Muslims. At the age of 40, he allegedly began to receive spiritual revelations. The Islamic sacred book, the “Qur’an,” was revealed to Muhammad by Jibril, also known as Gabriel. This name is widely used as a given name throughout the Muslim globe.
Muhammad was a member of the lineage Hshim and the tribe Quraysh at birth. His birthplace, Mecca, is home to an ancient and renowned pilgrimage site known as the Kabah. At age 40, Muhammad’s prophetic initiation began. During a period of devotional withdrawal on a mountain near Mecca, it is said that the angel Gabriel appeared to Muhammad in awe-inspiring fashion and taught him the opening verses of srah 96 of the Qur’an, which read: “Recite in the name of your Lord who creates, / creates man from a clot! / Recite for your Lord is the most generous….”
After this first revelation, Muhammad was greatly perturbed, but Khadjah and her Christian cousin Waraqah ibn Nawfal reassured him by confirming his prophetic status. Despite the fact that Muhammad continued to receive revelations, he chose to speak in private for three years. When God eventually commanded him to begin public preaching, he encountered no opposition at first.
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Five Interesting Facts About Muhammad
A descendant of Ismail the Prophet
Muslims believe Muhammad is a descendant of another prophet, Ismail, whose narrative explains why Muslims perform the annual Qurbani sacrifice.
Muhammad was raised as an orphan.
Abdullah ibn Abd al-Mutalib, the Prophet’s father, perished before Muhammad was born.
Muhammad was referred to as ‘The Trustworthy’
In Medina, Muhammad was given the moniker ‘The Trustworthy’ because he acquired a reputation for being trustworthy and honest.
Muhammad wed his initial bride Khadija
Khadija, who was 40 years old at the time, proposed to Muhammad when he was 25 years old.
Never ate by himself
Muhammad never ate alone and always went out of his way to invite others to join him for supper.
NATIONAL MOHAMMAD DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | June 16 | Friday |
| 2024 | June 16 | Sunday |
| 2025 | June 16 | Monday |
| 2026 | June 16 | Tuesday |
| 2027 | June 16 | Wednesday |
