Eid-e-Miladunnabi

All around the world Muslims will celebrate the extraordinary life of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) today. It is done in a manner that seeks to reflect upon his ideals and follow the teachings of Prophet Mohammad (SM) in letter and spirit. As we observe the day, we vow to relive the legacy he left behind, one that goes beyond the simple spreading of Faith and fosters brotherhood, equality and peaceful co-existence between all communities.

The Holy Prophet's (pbuh) association with the quotidian details of existence before he received the call from Divinity is a story which is as much his as it is a shining beacon for us. And then there is, of course, the huge impact Prophet Muhammad (SM) has had on the lives of millions, on the imaginations of the generations that followed his propagation of Islam.

Islam literally means peace and therefore has no place for violence and intolerance in the lives of Muslims. Our solemn pledge for this year's Eid-e-Miladunnabi is to cultivate and practice tolerance, avoid conflicts and establish peace, and live in harmony with peoples of other faiths in accord with the spiritual wisdom of our Holy Prophet (pbuh). It is important that steadfast pursuit of our religion with all its spiritual values be our goal. Exploitation of religion for political gain should be consciously avoided, if we are to demonstrate our love and respect for the Prophet of Islam (pbuh).