Eid Miladun Nabi celebrated with religious fervour & prayers for flood victims

Eid Miladun Nabi was celebrated Saturday with great religious fervour and solemnity amid prayers for the victims of flood disaster, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The day, which was a public holiday, dawned with 31-gun salute at the federal capital, and a 21-gun salute in all provincial capitals.

Special prayers were offered after the Fajr prayers for unity of the Muslim Ummah and the progress and prosperity of Pakistan, and for the millions of flood affectees across the country.

This year the government, under a unanimously-passed resolution in both Houses of the Parliament, has made special arrangements to commemorate the year 1447 Hijri as the 1500th blessed birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH).

President’s messages

President Asif Ali Zardari greeted the entire nation and Muslim Ummah on the day of 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal and urged the people to pledge to mould individual and collective lives in accordance with the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

In a message on the auspicious day, he said, “Today, on the blessed day of 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal, I extend my greetings to the entire nation and the Muslim Ummah.”

“This historic and memorable occasion is a source of joy and devotion for the Muslim Ummah,” he said adding, “Besides this 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal, the joy of completing the 1500th anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) brings us the message that we should implement the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) universal principles of justice, mercy, brotherhood and peace in our social, political and cultural structures.”

“This day unites Muslims all over the world in a relationship that is based on faith and whose focus is solely and exclusively the noble personality of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH),” he remarked.

He said, “In this context, the National Assembly and Senate have decided to commemorate this historic occasion at the national level through unanimous resolutions, which is a manifestation of the entire nation’s deep love and devotion to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).”

He said, “Moreover, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has also declared this year as a commemorative year on the completion of the 1500th anniversary of the birth of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), uniting the entire nation around this message of compassion.”

“The life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) teaches us that justice, fairness, compassion, kindness, brotherhood, equality, and respect for humanity are the foundations of a pious society. Today, when the world is faced with challenges such as extremism, injustice, social unrest, and uncontrolled trends of digitalization, we need to find solutions to these problems in the light of the life of the Prophet (PBUH),” he stressed.

The President said, “The solutions to the challenges that the Muslim Ummah and Pakistan are facing today lie in the teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). He taught us unity, love, and brotherhood, and these are the principles that can take us out of social and economic problems. Let us take this opportunity to pledge that we will put our differences behind us and work together for the development of our country and nation.”

“The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) always taught us to help the weak, orphans, and the needy,” he continued, adding, “It is our responsibility to adopt the examples set by Holy Prophet (PBUH).

“We are seeing that our beloved homeland is currently facing the severe effects of climate change, as a result of which flood disasters are being witnessed in different parts of the country,” he observed.

President Zardari said, “In this emergency, joint efforts are being made by the government, local administration, and relief organizations to ensure the safety and rehabilitation of the affectees as early as possible.”

“This is the time when we, while learning from Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), should help our people with open hearts and ensure their rehabilitation as soon as possible, because Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) also strived for the welfare of others in every situation,” he added.

He said, “Let us pledge on this auspicious occasion to make the teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) a part of our lives and in their light, make our society a cradle of equality and peace. I pray that Allah Almighty grants us all the ability to follow the life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).”

PM’s message

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called upon the nation to renew its commitment to build Pakistan in line with the golden teachings of the Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH–Life of the Prophet) emphasizing unity, justice, compassion, and peace.

In his heartfelt message on the occasion of 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal 1447 AH, the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the prime minister said the blessed birth of the Prophet (PBUH) nearly 1500 years ago in the sacred land of Makkah illuminated the world, transforming darkness into light and setting new paths of justice, mercy, equality, and unity for all of humanity.

He noted that this year, Pakistan and Muslims around the world are celebrating the Prophet’s 1500th birth anniversary as the “Year of Rahmatul-lil-Alameen” (Mercy to All Creations). This historic milestone is being observed in accordance with the resolutions passed by both the National Assembly and the Senate, reflecting a collective national resolve to make the Prophet’s (PBUH) teachings an integral part of the country’s constitution, legal framework, and public life, he added.

“The life of the Prophet (PBUH) is a complete and comprehensive model for all aspects of life governance, justice, economics, trade, and social values,” the Prime Minister said, quoting the Quranic verse that declares: “Indeed, in the Messenger of Allah you have an excellent example for anyone who has hope in Allah and the Last Day.”

In today’s rapidly changing world, where technology is shrinking distances and increasing connectivity, the Prime Minister emphasized the urgent need to familiarize younger generations with the Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH) to guide them toward goodness, knowledge, and peace.

He stressed that youth must be taught to embrace the eternal values of morality, kindness, and truth as taught by the Prophet (PBUH) and become ambassadors of his message of love, peace, and brotherhood.

PM Shehbaz underscored that the real strength of Pakistan lies in unity, tolerance, and inclusivity. “To overcome the challenges facing our nation, be they economic or social, we must integrate the Prophet’s (PBUH) teachings into our national character,” he asserted. He also called for rejecting all forms of prejudice, sectarianism, extremism, and hatred, and instead promoting empathy, solidarity, and harmony among all citizens.

The PM urged every Pakistani to reaffirm their pledge to establish Pakistan as a true Islamic welfare state based on the Prophet’s (PBUH) model of compassion, social justice, and equality. He said the government’s core priorities include eradicating poverty, promoting education and research, and ensuring equal opportunity for all.

Concluding his message, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif offered a special prayer: “May Allah always keep Pakistan safe, grant us unity and harmony, and bless us with the ability to live our lives in obedience and love for the Holy Prophet (PBUH). Ameen. Pakistan Zindabad.”