Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) great role model for Muslims: president

ISLAMABAD (92 News) – President Dr Arif Alvi said on Wednesday that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the great role model for Muslims in every aspect of life. Addressing the concluding session of two-day International Rehmatal-Lil-Aalameen Conference in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said, “We should only follow the golden teachings of the Holy Prophet (SAWW) in true spirit.” “We should come out of our egos and demonstrate patience and forgiveness as the Holy Prophet [PBUH] has always emphasized on mercy towards all creatures of Allah Almighty,” the president said. Dr Arif Alve said that it is responsibility of the state to take care of orphans, needy and destitute people. He said the Holy Prophet (PBUH) had never used harsh words to hurt anyone. He also said water conservation is also a hallmark of Holy Prophet's teachings. The president said women’s share in heritance should be given as per teachings of the Holy Prophet's respect and sanctity should instead act upon the message given by Hazrat Muhammad S.A.W. Dr Arif Alvi also distributed awards among prize winning authors, who wrote books on Seerat. On the occasion, fateha was offered for the Muslims, who lost their lives in a recent blast in Afghanistan, Kashmir, Syria, and other parts of the world. On the conclusion of the conference, a declaration was also adopted paying rich tribute to the Holy Prophet [PBUH] for making the humanity respectable, giving honor to women, and poor segments of society. The declaration also welcomed EU court for differentiating between undermining a religion and freedom of expression. It said blasphemous acts against sacred personalities of any religion are a punishable offence.