I extend my warmest congratulations to the entire Muslim Ummah on the arrival of the new Hijri year. I ask Allah Almighty to make it a year filled with goodness, blessings, victory, and empowerment.
Let us draw inspiration from the Prophet’s Hijrah (peace and blessings be upon him), learning lessons of patience, steadfastness, faith, and the spirit of sacrifice and dedication in supporting the Deen of Allah Almighty, protecting the sacred sites, and serving humanity.
Let us renew our pledge to carry the message of Islam, to serve the causes of humanity, and to uphold and defend its rights and dignity everywhere.
I ask Allah, the Most High, to make this a year in which the meanings of unity and brotherhood are revived, and in which peace, security, and prosperity spread across the lands of the Muslims and the entire world. Wishing you all a blessed and prosperous year…1447 (CeylonMuslim)
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In his Hijri 1447 Islamic New Year message, Sri Lanka Muslim Congress Leader and Member of Parliament Rauff Hakeem expressed hopes for global peace and unity among Muslims.
"The Islamic calendar, or Hijri year, was established based on the historic migration (Hijrah) of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions from Makkah to Madinah, during a time when the enemies of Islam increased their oppression."
He further pointed out that Muslims around the world are entering this new Islamic year amid severe circumstances, including the ongoing genocide in Palestine backed by some world powers, and unilateral military strikes on Iran by Israel and the United States. “As we step into this new Islamic year with the blessed sighting of the Muharram moon, may Allah bless us all with divine guidance, protection, good health, happiness, peace, and the strength to continue walking the path of justice,” he concluded. (CeylonMuslim)
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Rishad Bathiudeen, Member of Parliament and leader of the All Ceylon Makkal Congress, stated that the new Islamic year of Muharram marks a pathway to fulfilling the hopes of the Muslim community.
In his message extending wishes for the Islamic New Year, he said:
“Wishing all our Islamic brothers and sisters a blessed Muharram. Let us begin this new year by strengthening our faith and drawing closer to virtuous deeds. Let us take this opportunity to renew broken relationships that were damaged over trivial matters.
Let hearts of faith unite to overcome the challenges faced by Muslims both locally and globally. Colonial powers cannot suppress us. No force can succeed against the strength of true faith. If we live with trust in God and follow the example of His messenger, success is guaranteed. This is the path to achieving victory both in this world and the hereafter.
May Allah grant all the halal needs of our Islamic brethren,” he concluded. (CeylonMuslim)
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