Ankara: The Embassy of Pakistan in Ankara, in collaboration with the Pakistan Embassy International Study Group, hosted a prestigious International Seerat-un-Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him) Conference to commemorate the 1500th blessed birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
The event was a profound celebration of the Prophet's (PBUH) life, teachings, and universal message of peace, compassion, and justice.
The conference was graced by distinguished diplomats, including Ambassador Amanul Haq of Bangladesh, Ambassador Abdul Raheem of Maldives, Ambassador Nadir Yousif Eltayeb of Sudan, and former Turkish Consul General to Karachi, Cemal Sangu. Representatives from brotherly nations such as the UAE, Iran, Azerbaijan, and Egypt also attended, reflecting the event's international significance.
Eminent scholars, including Prof. Dr. Mirzahan Hizal, Dr. Saban Ali Duzgun, and Pakistan's Ambassador Dr. Yousaf Junaid, delivered insightful addresses. They emphasized the Prophet's (PBUH) seerat as a timeless guide for humanity, highlighting his exemplary qualities of mercy, empathy, justice, and fraternity. The speakers underscored the relevance of his teachings in addressing contemporary global challenges, promoting peace, and fostering mutual respect.
The event was enriched with soulful recitations of naats in reverence of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), which added a spiritual and dignified ambiance to the occasion. In his keynote address, Ambassador Dr. Yousaf Junaid remarked, 'The Prophet's (PBUH) seerat is living guidance. It challenges us to rise above narrow interests and work for the collective good of humanity. It calls us to spread peace in the world, to show mercy in a time of harshness, and to uphold justice in an age of inequality.'
The conference concluded with a renewed commitment to embodying the Prophet's (PBUH) teachings in fostering harmony, compassion, and unity across societies.