The Teacher of Teachers

All the streets and alleys are illuminated; here and there we can see people who offer sweets and flowers to the passer-bys. Every one is happy and celebrating this blessed feast. People congratulating each other and all the enmities are forgotten. But what is the reason of all these happiness? Because today is the birthday of Muslims Holy Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him). He brought with himself the message of bliss, brotherhood and equality for people from different races and nationalities. He taught us to be good creatures for our God and to do good deeds. He asked us to be honest, kind and merciful to whole people and to worship the God who is the creator of this universe with all its beauties. For this reason, I have chosen parts of a song by Sami Yusuf and I hope you enjoy it.

We once had a Teacher
The Teacher of teachers
He changed the world for the better
And made us better creatures
Oh Allah we've shamed ourselves
We've strayed from Al-Mu'allim
Surely we've wronged ourselves
What will we say in front of him?
Oh Mu'allim… (Teacher)


Ha was Mohammad salla Allah alayhi wa salam (peace be upon him and his family)
Mohammad, merci upon mankind,
Teacher of all Mankind.


He prayed while others slept
While other ate he'd fast,
While they would laugh he wept
Until he breathed his last,
His only wish was for us to be
Among the ones who prosper,
Ya Mu'allim peace be upon you,
Truly you are our teacher,
Oh Mu'allim…


He taught us to be just and kind
And to feed the poor and hungry,
Help the wayfarer and the orphan child
And not to be cruel and miserly,
His speech was soft and gentle,
Like a mother stroking her child,
His mercy and compassion,
Were most radiant when he smiled.