KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi on Sunday emphasised making ‘Seerat’ of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) an integral part of our life as his life and teachings offer a complete code of conduct and an eternal source of guidance for humanity.
Addressing a Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH) seminar here at Governor House, the Governor said acquainting the younger generation with the ‘Seerat’ of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was an urgent need of the present time. The seminar was attended by prominent Ulema, Mashaaikh, scholars, academics, teachers and people from various walks of life.
Governor Hashmi said the Seerat should not merely be read or discussed but translated into action. Meaningful and lasting social change could be achieved by adopting the teachings and noble example of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) in everyday life.
He said if Pakistani youth were to learn one quality from the life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), it should be his character.
“When character is developed, knowledge becomes refined, power becomes a trust, wealth becomes a means of service and leadership becomes an opportunity to serve humanity,” he said.
The Governor observed that even before the declaration of Prophethood, the people of Makkah recognised the Holy Prophet (PBUH) as As-Sadiq and Al-Amin. These titles, he said, were not conferred by any government or institution but were an acknowledgment by society of his unparalleled honesty and integrity.
“Young people should build their character before seeking positions. A position may give authority, but character gives credibility; a degree may provide employment, but character earns trust,” he said.
He said the Seerat teaches people how to remain steadfast in times of hardship, exercise responsibility after attaining authority, demonstrate patience in the face of opposition, forgive after victory, care for the weak and uphold justice even towards those who disagree with them.
Governor Hashmi said the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was not only a preacher but an exemplary social leader and lawgiver who established a just society founded on justice, trust, responsibility, mutual obligations and respect for the rights of all sections of society.
He said the Seerat provides guidance on trade, family values, the rights of neighbours, orphans, the needy and vulnerable people, adding that laws should not remain confined to books but should be reflected in human character and conduct.
“The Ahadith of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) provide guidance for humanity, while his life presents a practical model of love, brotherhood, justice, mercy and compassion,” he said.
He said love and devotion to the Holy Prophet (PBUH) should not be confined to words but should be evident in character, conduct and dealings with others.
“The true demand of love for the Holy Prophet (PBUH) is that compassion, patience and justice should be visible in our behaviour, including in our dealings with those who disagree with us,” he said.
Earlier, Maulana Mufti Taqi Usmani said the personality whose Seerat was being discussed was the greatest model for humanity.
He stressed the need to study and teach the Seerah not only as a religious subject but from academic and intellectual perspectives.
He said educational institutions should incorporate guidance from the Seerah of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) across different subjects and ensure that its teachings become part of students’ character and practical lives.
He also emphasised the importance of continuous self-accountability in assessing adherence to the Seerah.
Chairman National Rahmat-ul-lil-Alameen and Khatam-un-Nabiyyin Authority Khursheed Ahmed Nadeem said the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was sent as a mercy for all humanity and that the chain of Prophethood was concluded with him.
He further said children should be raised with the Holy Prophet (PBUH) as their role model and teachers should regard character building as an essential part of their responsibility.
He said Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH) Clubs had been established through the National Rahmat-ul-lil-Alameen and Khatam-un-Nabiyyin Authority, while Seerat Chairs had also been established at nine universities.
Allama Syed Shahenshah Hussain Naqvi emphasised mutual acceptance, tolerance and respect, saying young people should be taught patience and tolerance to promote peace, harmony and social cohesion.
Former federal minister Haji Hanif Tayyab said social disorder and moral decline could only be overcome through sincere adherence to the Seerat of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
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