A Message for Our Time — Page 66
66 I slaamnl ter ior Publ we set aside our differences and focus on fulfilling each other’s rights and serving humanity. It is our responsibility, and indeed our obligation, to ensure we leave behind a peaceful and prosper- ous world for those that follow us. To achieve this great objective we must be ready to expend all our energies on striving for peace. A fundamental principle of Islam is to hold all religions and their founders in great esteem. As I said at the beginning, we believe in all of the prophets, and so it is not possible for a true Muslim to ever speak against them or their teachings. Hence, it is of paramount importance that, irrespective of a person’s race or social status, we respect one another’s beliefs and religions. With these words, I hope and pray that may Allah the Almighty enable us all to play our respective roles in bringing an end to the conflicts that have plagued the world and to eradi- cate all forms of injustice and intolerance. Rather than a world of hate and hostility, I pray we leave behind a world of love and compassion. Instead of selfishly pursuing self-interests, may all people rec- ognise the true value of serving the common good. At the end, I pray that this mosque proves to be a shining light in this commu- nity and a means of unity and hope— Aameen. Thank you all once again for joining us today. May God bless you all. Thank you.