ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday reiterated that to achieve real social welfare and progress, it was imperative that the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet (SAWW) are fully understood and emulated by Muslims.
The Prime Minister made these remarks during a meeting with envoys of Muslim countries on the establishment of the Rehmatul-lil-Alameen Authority, the PM Office said in a statement.
According to the statement, PM Imran held an interactive session with the resident ambassadors of Muslim countries today, outlining the concept and vision underlining the establishment of authority.
Stressing that the Holy Prophet (SAWW) was a blessing for all humanity, the premier underscored the appeal of Islam’s universal message and the bounties of following the fundamental precepts of the Riasat-e-Madina, in particular, the principles of justice, rule of law, welfare of the people and an unswerving focus on the acquisition of knowledge.
PM Imran elucidated that the prime objective of establishing the Rehmatul-lil-Alameen Authority was to develop a deeper understanding of the Sunnah through collaborative research and to provide essential tools to the youth to preserve their Islamic identity.
He said that the Rehmatul-lil-Alameen Authority was mandated to coordinate with Islamic scholars around the globe to discuss contemporary issues faced by the Muslim youth and to present a coherent and logical intellectual response to modern challenges.
The Prime Minister laid emphasis on teaching ethics in schools in order to help build character of the Muslim youth, in accordance with the principles and the true spirit of Islam.
In this regard, PM Imran highlighted the importance of the role of print, digital and electronic media and the influence of their content on the lifestyle and personality development of the young generation.
During the session, the premier invited constructive ideas from the envoys and hoped for active collaboration among Muslim countries, both at governmental level, as well as through interaction among scholars and academia.
