ISLAMABAD, Oct 9 (ABC):President Dr Arif Alvi and PM Shahbaz Sharif felicitated the Pakistani nation and Islamic Ummah on the occasion of the blessed arrival of the ‘mercy for all the worlds’ and the last Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the humanity was waiting for centuries for arrival of our Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) so that he could dismiss dark clouds of ignorance, oppression, cruelty and exploitation.
In a message on the occasion of 12 Rabiul Awal, he said our Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) arrived in the world on this blessed day.
“Allah sent our last Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a blessing for the believers.”
The PM congratulated the nation on the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) who was sent as a blessing for the entire universe and humanity.
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was a guide, support and refuge for the oppressed, needy, orphans, widows, poor and slaves, he added.
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) gave dignity to the human civilization, brought knowledge, led by example and the humanity which was suffering from hate and animosity was given the gift of love and brotherhood, he noted.
The prime minister said the Prophet (PBUH) led the humanity on the path to his Creator and his life was the embodiment of all the qualities of the preceding prophets and messengers of Allah.
He said the messenger of Allah through his teachings taught people about life, oneness of Allah and equality of humanity.
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) stressed on piety and morality and disallowed every form of cruelty and injustice.
The result of the teachings of the Prophet (PBUH) was that the longtime bitter enemies became friends, cruelty against poor and weak vanished, the humanity learned about the value of knowledge, and people in society became large-hearted and compassionate and they learned how to live in dignity and freedom.
He said humanity could be relieved of all the pain and suffering by completely following the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
“Allah may give us the courage and strength to completely follow the life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH),” he concluded.
In a message on the occasion of 12 Rabiul Awal, he said the arrival of Prophet (PBUH) was good tidings for relieving the suffering of humanity.
The humanity was awaiting the arrival of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) for a long time, he added.
“His prophethood made visible the difference between good and evil, the darkness of ignorance was removed, the customs of non-believers were abolished, the name of the lone Creator of the universe was magnified and hearts of the humanity shone with the purity of the oneness of Allah.The slaves who were crushed under the weight of oppression and cruelty received the blessing of freedom and the era of justice and equity was ushered in.”
The last Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) made humans free from the slavery of other humans and made them believe in prostrating and bowing before their real Creator and Lord. Those who were depriving each others of rights became protector and trustee of their mutual rights, he pointed out.
The President said the Prophet (PBUH) turned his followers into believers who sacrificed their rights for the happiness of others. The rights of every section of society were determined. Every section of society became helper for others and the Prophet (PBUH) said Muslim was the person from whose tongue and hand other Muslims were safe.
The President said, “If today we want peace, serenity, tranquility and well-being of others and if we want truth, honesty and progress then we have to adopt the life and high moral values of the society structured by our holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The holy life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is a guarantee for the whole of humanity and for welfare and success of the world.
He prayed to Allah Almighty to give everybody the capacity and courage to adopt the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) with entirety and wholeness as the success and triumph laid in following life and teachings of Prophet (PBUH).
