President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday urged the nation to follow the teachings and example of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), emphasising compassion, justice, tolerance, unity and service to humanity on the occasion of Eid Miladun Nabi.
In his message marking 12 Rabiul Awwal, President Zardari congratulated the people of Pakistan and Muslims around the world, saying the birth of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) brought humanity a comprehensive path based on faith, guidance, mercy, justice and good character.
He said the Prophet’s (PBUH) birth marked the beginning of an enlightened era in human history, in which ignorance gave way to knowledge and the principles of equality, brotherhood and justice were strengthened.
“The Holy Prophet (PBUH) demonstrated through his exemplary life that the establishment of a righteous society was achieved by adopting higher moral values, justice, compassion and a sense of responsibility, while observing piety and following the commands of Allah Almighty,” Zardari said.
The president said the Seeratun Nabi taught Muslims to promote mutual respect and goodwill while protecting the rights of vulnerable members of society, including orphans, the poor and those in need.
“As members of the Ummah of Muhammad (PBUH), it is incumbent upon us to practically demonstrate justice and fairness, tolerance, inter-sectarian and interfaith harmony, and the protection of human dignity in our society,” he said.
Zardari also urged young people to seek guidance from the Prophet’s (PBUH) life and make knowledge, good character, hard work and service to humanity their goals.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in his message, also extended greetings to Pakistanis and the wider Muslim Ummah.
“The life and teachings of our beloved Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) remain an eternal source of guidance for all humanity — calling us towards compassion, justice, tolerance, unity and service to others,” Shehbaz said.
The prime minister called on the nation to shape both its individual character and collective conduct according to the Seeratun Nabi and work together for a peaceful and prosperous Pakistan.