‘Show kindness, respect to others’
Whether it’s helping a friend, being honest in our words, or showing respect to everyone, these small ac-tions can have a big impact.
Thursday 19 September 2024 | 11:20
Al Hamd managing director Ashfaaq Khan (with garland), Andrew’s Primary School president Mohammed Sattar ( with beard), school staff and visitors during Prophet Muhammed Birthday celebrations on September 13. Photo: Supplied
One of Prophet Muhammad’s greatest lessons was to treat everyone with kindness and respect, no matter who they were.
The comment was made by Al Hamd managing director Ashfaaq Khan during Prophet Muhammed Birthday celebrations at Andrew’s Primary School in Nadi on Friday.
Speaking to teachers, visitors and students, Mr Khan, who is also trustee of the school, said Prophet Muhammad was a role model for everyone.
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Below is his full speech:
Prophet Muhammad was born a long time ago in Mecca. He faced many challenges early on.
His father passed away before he was born, and his mother died when he was just six years old, leaving him an orphan.
Despite this, he grew up to be known for being honest and kind. People trusted him so much that they called him “Al-Amin,” which means “the trustworthy.”
Today, millions of people around the world follow his teachings and billions love and respect him.
It’s amazing how someone from the deserts of Arabia, who faced so many challenges, could inspire so many people.
This is why learning about his char-acter is so important.
Prophet Muhammad taught us to treat everyone with kindness and respect, no matter who they are. He showed love to children and of-ten played with his grandchildren, Hasan and Husayn.
He said, “Be kind to the young ones and respect the elders.”
This teaches us how important it is to be kind and respectful.
He cared deeply for those who were poor or in need and always encouraged helping others.
He was honest and kept his promises, showing us how important it is to be truthful.
Even when things were tough, Prophet Muhammad stayed patient and never gave up.
He believed everyone is equal, no matter their race or status, which is a lesson we can all learn from today.
Prophet Muhammad also valued learning and encouraged people to seek knowledge.
This helps us understand the world better and grow as people.
Prophet Muhammad’s story teach-es us that no matter where we begin in life, we can achieve great things through kindness, honesty, and hard work.
Even though he faced many dif-ficulties, he showed incredible strength and determination.
This is a powerful example for all of us, showing that we can overcome challenges and make a positive difference.
As we go about our daily lives, let’s remember to be compassionate like he was.
Whether it’s helping a friend, being honest in our words, or showing respect to everyone, these small ac-tions can have a big impact.
I encourage each of you to learn more about Prophet Muhammad and try to follow his good qualities. By doing this, we can make a positive impact in our school and beyond.
Thank you again to the Head Teacher, staff, and committee members for organizing this event.
And thank you to all the students for being such attentive listeners. Let’s work towards a brighter, kinder future together.