ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi has strongly condemned the attacks being made on the holy personalities of Islam in the European countries, saying they have no realization and regard for the sentiments of Muslims.
He was addressing the opening session of National Rehmatul-lil-Alameen Conference in connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi (S.A.W.W) celebrations in Islamabad today (Friday).
“The patronage of blasphemous acts in those countries at the state level including the statement of the French President will only create friction in their own societies,” he remarked.
The President urged religious scholars to effectively use the platforms of the mosque to educate people on social issues, including climate change, health, cleanliness, and equality.
President Alvi said that Ulema should disseminate information about Clean and Green Pakistan, stunting, hereditary rights of women and communicable diseases.
He also commended the role played by the religious scholars in the successful fight against Covid-19. Referring to the country’s economic situation, he maintained that Pakistan would emerge as a strong nation.
The President underlined the need for following the teachings and life of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.W) for a solution to our all social problems.
“Our Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.W) especially focused on equality in society, rights of the poor, environmental protection and cleanliness,” the President concluded.
Meanwhile, addressing the conference, Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul has said that Islam advocates environmental protection and conservation of nature.
“Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.W) has asked Muslims not to waste water even they are sitting on the bank of the river for ablution,” she pointed out.
Zartaj Gul also highlighted the challenges Pakistan has been facing because of climate change. “Pakistan is the fifth most vulnerable country to climate change in the world,” she remarked.
The federal minister pointed the initiatives taken by Prime Minister Imran Khan to protect environments such as Ten Billion Tree Tsunami, construction of five major dams, and Clean and Green Pakistan.
In this regard, Zartaj Gul urged religious scholars to play their role in spreading awareness about the hazards of climate change in the country.
