Prophet Remembrance Week (PRW) 2024

On the night of Wednesday, 26^th June 2024, during semester break, the first discussion on planning the Prophet Remembrance Week (PRW) took place. This marked the beginning of months of preparation to celebrate Rabiul Awal, the month in which Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was born. The high committee of the Musolla community (MUSCOM) announced the launch of the inaugural PRW at KYUEM, Lembah Beringin, with meticulous efforts from all divisions of Muscom.

Throughout his life, he faced numerous challenges, including the loss of his loved ones, rejection from his community, and physical harm. Yet he exemplified resilience, responsibility, trustworthiness, and gentleness in his teaching and spreading of Allah's message.

He is the ultimate role model sent by Allah as a sign of His mercy. Allah describes him in the Quran: “And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds” (Surah Al-Anbiya 21:107).

The week began with a casual 'sembang sirah' by Brother Hafiz on a Saturday night, increasing their knowledge of our Prophet’s background and life before the revelations were brought upon him (peace be upon him). This marked the start of the week, smoothing the curve of entering the blessed month and week, reaching its peak on the day of Maulidur Rasul.

Throughout the Prophet Remembrance Week, they engaged KYUEM students with poster reflections on four key themes: bravery, integrity, trustworthiness, and compassion. Stories of the Prophet’s honesty and integrity inspired us to embody these values daily. 

Tirelessly, the research team began their work by looking for sources and necessary information based on the four themes of the characteristics of the Prophet. Consisting of only three members, they utilized their break time to assemble and organise it. The same enthusiasm can also be observed in the Prophet's sports team, where they reached out to a nearby agency for possible collaboration on archery and swimming classes.

Also involved in the early preparation was the sales team, which they were tasked with arranging the sale of s'mores, part of which was for fundraising; this fitting into the PRW is due to the hadith “The best of the businessmen are those who are kind and honest.” (Al-Bukhari). This teaches us from the basics to practise business with honesty and integrity within all communities. During the sale, many words of the Prophet were displayed on the walls of the classroom where the s'mores were made and sold, serving as a ground for dakwah too.

The bond of the sales members is undeniable as they synergised their energy and time to ensure that the pre-orders of s'mores were completed and delivered to customers safely. The event took place a few weeks after the registration of the juniors, and we aimed to create a harmonious ambience for the juniors to embrace. 

On the evening of 10th September, a swimming class was conducted as an interactive application of the Prophet’s sports, led by En. Sabtu, and was joined by 15 participants (boys only). It served as a checkpoint for deepening the bond between seniors and juniors while engaging in sunnah. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “And whoever loves my sunnah has loved me, and whoever loves me will be with me in paradise." At-Tirmidhi.

The talk on Prophet Muhammad SAW was gone on the 9^th of September with the title Prophet Muhammad: The Beacon of Compassion and Wisdom. It was a short session where students sit down and listen about our beloved prophet in their busy schedules. The talk well received, and it was ended with a congregated (jamaah) Isya’ prayer.

To strive to remember and honour him will never be wasted in the eyes of Allah, no matter how small it is. Thus, a group of 12 members united to enhance the celebration of love for our Prophet by organising a qasidah night. The melodious qasidah enlivened the night as peers from both seniors and juniors gathered in the surau to express their deep appreciation for the Prophet. The event went smoothly, given that they faithfully practised for the night, posting teasers in the Muslim group as a means of promotion. The heavy yearning that encapsulated the audience was lifted temporarily when one of the main singers light-heartedly jested with the audience, and their off-pitch notes unexpectedly touched everyone’s hearts.

The planning and execution of the Prophet Remembrance Week showcased the remarkable teamwork and dedication of the Musolla community at KYUEM. 

The research team contributed by researching and preparing content for the posters, while Syurel handled the preparation of the invitation letter and welcoming the invited speaker. The sales team was tasked with managing sales, while Syumul was responsible for designing and condensing the information into a three-part poster, and Syutask managed the printing, laminating, and pasting of the posters. This shows synchronised teamwork and effort from all members, who are high-spirited in contributing to the preparations for a week's worth of programmes and activities in remembering Muhammad (peace be upon him).

Each member contributed their skills, from research and sales to the event’s organisation, fostering a spirit of unity and shared purpose. Through various activities, including sports and qasidah night, we deepened our understanding of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his values of bravery, integrity, and compassion. This celebration not only honoured his legacy but also strengthened the bonds among students, creating an Islamic atmosphere for all.