The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Arab and Muslim nations on the occasion of the Prophet’s Birthday anniversary. The Council prays to Almighty God to bless this auspicious occasion for all humanity with goodness, prosperity, and blessings.
The Muslim Council of Elders affirms that the birth of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) marked a profound turning point in human history. He laid the foundations of compassion, justice, and peace, called for coexistence and human fraternity, and promoted the values of tolerance and cooperation among all people. The Council emphasizes that commemorating this occasion provides a renewed opportunity to draw inspiration from the noble values brought by the noble Messenger (peace be upon him), and to reaffirm the commitment to follow his path in advancing goodness, love, and peace.
On this occasion, the Council calls upon the Muslim Ummah to emulate the character of the Prophet, revive his Sunnah, study his biography, and follow his guidance in all aspects of life. It underscores that the divine, moral, and legislative teachings embodied in the Prophetic tradition represent a roadmap to salvation for the Muslim Ummah and for the entire world.
The Muslim Council of Elders further reiterates that celebrating this great occasion is an inspiring opportunity to strengthen the unity of the Muslim Ummah, bring its people together, and foster its solidarity—especially in light of the challenges facing our world today. These challenges require a unified Arab and Islamic stance to end the aggression on Gaza, confront attempts of forced displacement, and affirm the legitimate right of the Palestinian people to establish their independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital.