The New Nation - Internet Edition

MUSLIMS of Bangladesh as those elsewhere over the world are celebrating the Holy Miladunnabi marking the birth and death of Hazrat Muhammad (SM), the Prophet of Islam. According to earlier scriptures and finally the Holy' Quran, the 'guide to mankind' Rasulullah is the last in the chain of Prophets. Islam, the universal religion for mankind, is complete with God's messages compiled in the holy Quran and 'Sunnah', teachings and practices of the Prophet. The holy Quran introduced Rasulullah as the best human character, an example and ideal; and, also proclaimed that his guidance is of immense importance for mankind for the best worldly attainment and salvation in the life hereafter.

Islam, a complete code of life, covers all aspects of life, upholds equality of all people irrespective of caste, creed and colour. The most noble life and unique character of the Prophet is the best embodiment of the ideology and teachings of the holy Quran. He established a welfare state in Madina and ensured fraternity among religious communities. Muslims imbued with the teachings of the Prophet attracted respect and appreciation "from other communities of the world, wherever they went, through the message of equality and brotherhood of man 'that they get from the Quran, the divine book, and the Sunnah, the ideal as manifested in the life of Rasulullah.

The present catastrophe, which has befallen them with the worst of misery and disaster and inhuman atrocities in different parts of the world, can be overcome through culture and perfection of the tenets of Islam as reflected in the life of the Prophet (SM). Mankind has the innate instinct to respond to the universal call of equality, fraternity, tolerance and co-existence irrespective of caste, creed, colour and race that Islam upholds. On this most 'gracious occasion, we seek blessings of Allah Almighty to revive the glory of Islam and lead humanity to peace and prosperity.