I'm currently reading The Birth of the Prophet Muhammad - Devotional Piety in Sunni Islam by Marion Holmes Katz. This book contains an excellent compilation/citations of scholarly works by proponents of Milad-un-Nabi. Although this book suffers from the author's need to be objective and hence his attempt to include the views of mawlid opponents, the arguments are very well structured and presented. On certain occasions, the author is also hampered by his insufficient understanding of certain Islamic traditions and practices. In my very limited knowledge, I haven't come across a better researched book on mawlid. Those who can afford to buy this book should definitely read it. Electronic copies of this book are also available for free (but illegal) download on few websites. I may try to post few sections of this book in future (within the copyright restrictions).
Assalam alaikum all, i got this book from my frnd which i am sharing with u i clicked the picture from the book as typing the whole matter would have taken a long time. This book captures the Fact about Excellence of Milad Un Nabi(sal lal laho tala alaihi wasalm) plz read it u will learn a lot about Excellence of Milad Un Nabi(sal lal laho tala alaihi wasalm) and can answer any people who oppose this act. plz visit the link below: http://kgn786.com/forum/index.php?topic=3838.msg9120#msg9120