Why do you not present all opinions on jurisprudential issues, and why do you consider celebrating the Prophet's birthday (Mawlid) an innovation that leads to Hellfire, even though it is an expression of joy at his birth, peace and blessings be upon him, and some scholars have permitted it?

A mufti is not obligated to mention all opinions on a matter; rather, he answers based on what he deems most probable, which was the practice of the Salaf. Nevertheless, we do present the views of those who differ and explain the preferred opinion with its evidence. The celebration of the Prophet’s birthday, peace be upon him, is not merely a custom; it has become an act of worship. It is an innovation (bid‘ah) and an introduction into the religion that the Companions did not do, despite the existence of the motivation and the absence of any impediment. If it had been good, they would have preceded us in it. The Companions did not designate days like Badr or the Conquest of Mecca as Eid celebrations; this is an act of the Christians. The exact date of his birth, peace be upon him, is disputed, and the claim that his birth night is greater than Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Decree) has no proof. Furthermore, his statement, peace be upon him, regarding fasting on Mondays: "That is the day I was born on," is not evidence for celebrating his birthday; rather, fasting on Mondays is legislated as an emulation of his action. The allowance by some scholars, such as Al-Suyuti, for celebrating the Mawlid is not an argument, for the argument lies in the Qur’an, the Sunnah, and the consensus of the Companions. The perfection of love for the Prophet, peace be upon him, and his glorification lies in following him, obeying him, adhering to his commands, and reviving his Sunnah.