Is There Any Spiritual Reward In Reciting Mawlid Al-Sharif?

Is there any spiritual reward in reciting Mawlid al-Sharif?

Mawlid is a collection of religious-lyrical poems which starts with giving some information about the Oneness of Allah and then tells about some parts of the life of Prophet Muhammad (saw) and his supreme morals and some miracles. Recitation of this collection which was written by Suleyman Çelebi with the title of “Wasilat al-Najat” in the beginning of 15th century in meetings held for different purposes such as death, birth, circumcision, marriage, etc., at houses, or in mosques has turned into a custom in time.

Recitation of or having someone recite mawlid is not fardh, wajib, sunnah, or mustahab (desirable). For this reason, recitation of or having someone recite mawlid is not a religious duty to be performed.

In this respect, it is permissible to recite or have someone recite mawlid at houses or in mosques without seeing it as a religious obligation.

Source: Presidency Of Religious Affairs The Turkey, High Board of Religious Affairs FATWA