Today is a special day for Muslims around the world. They celebrate the birthday of Prophet Mohammed.For Muslims, it is an occasion that serves as a reminder of the Prophet’s exemplary virtues.
Among them, uprightness, mercy, compassion, truthfulness, bravery, and generosity. These are qualities admired across many cultures and religions, and they offer us all valuable lessons.
Muslims believe the prophet was a perfect example of being upright, merciful, compassionate, truthful, brave, and generous.These are qualities many people place great value on.
Wherever you are, and whatever you plan to do on this public holiday, perhaps you could factor in the need to consider these important elements and embrace life.We have an opportunity to dedicate our lives to doing good things for ourselves, our loved ones and for our nation.
We have said this before. On this special day, let us consider working together to raise the quality of life for every Fijian.That should be something we all strive for.We can all benefit from Prophet Mohammed’s teachings.
Without a doubt, there are many challenges for Muslims around the globe.The Prophet Mohammed’s teachings, Muslims believe, are aimed at nurturing peace, harmony and mutual respect for one another.
These are the basic tenets of most religions.We get to appreciate the need to place value on such factors and there is an expectation to be forthright in how we value doing good for others.
We live in a multiracial country, where religion, culture and traditional identity and values are appreciated.There is value attached to these important facets of life.
As Fijians, we have grown up alongside one another, in a country where issues of ethnicity, gender, and religion have been part and parcel of our upbringing.We clearly appreciate many things, which makes us a special nation of people who have learnt to live together.There is true value in appreciating we each have our differences, yet we live together, embracing these differences.
If you haven’t already done so, perhaps it is time to learn about, and appreciate other religions.We live in a country that is diverse in many things.Today, once again, we have an opportunity to promote love, understanding and mutual respect for one another.Inter-religious harmony will have a large bearing on peace and tolerance in our country.
Let’s encourage this as a part of our contribution to nation-building.We live in a country where religion, culture, and traditional values are deeply cherished. Our unique identity is built upon a rich connection of diverse ethnicities, genders, and beliefs.
Today is not only a celebration of Prophet Mohammed’s life and teachings but also a call to action for all of us. It is a reminder to reflect on the virtues of mercy, compassion, and generosity, and to integrate them into our daily lives.
As we honour this special day, let us renew our commitment to these principles and work together to build a harmonious and respectful society.
