Good Intentions in the Mawlid

Translation of "Husn al-Maqsid fi 'Amal al-Mawlid", Imam Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti.

The commemoration of the Noble Birth (Mawlid) of Sayiduna Muhammad Rasulullah (peace and salutations of Allah be upon him) is a meritorious event. Muslims celebrate it throughout the year. Imam Shaykh Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti has written a short treatise, explaining the significance and validity of the Mawlid. This work of is translated here into English.