KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The concept of
"wasatiyyah" or moderation as taught by Prophet Muhammad should
prevail to ensure the mission of building a progressive and competitive nation
was achieved, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
In his message in conjunction with Prophet Muhammad's
birthday celebration tomorrow, Najib said the Prophet was a role model who
practised moderation in his life and the concept had brought about unity and
solidarity of Muslims throughout the world.
"Moderation as practised by the Prophet has resulted in
creating the momentum to drive the development of each race and country in the
world.
"Therefore, this momentum needs to continue to ensure
our mission to build a progressive and competitive country is achieved,"
he said in his personal blog, 1malaysia.com.my Wednesday.
The prime minister said Malaysia's ability to strengthen
relations between the West and Islamic world was highlighted by former Asean
secretary-general Dr Surin Pitsuwan as a successful model of the moderate
approach, as practised by the Malaysian government in handling various issues
and conflicts in the region.
He said the practice of moderation in Malaysia had become
the best example to Islamic countries in resolving regional issues, including
Malaysia's success as mediator in the southern Philippine conflict, which
proved that it was not only respected among Islamic countries but also among
western countries.
"I have just made a humanitarian visit to Palestine to
show our full support for the struggle of the Palestinians in facing the
Zionist regime in Gaza and offered to help as a middle person to bring peace
between Hamas and Fatah.
"The fact is that the world recognises Malaysia as an
important voice for peace. Therefore, we need to maintain ourselves as a
credible and respectd government at the international level," he said.
In ending his message, Najib called on Muslims in Malaysia
to spread peace and blessings to the Prophet as a sign of love and affection
for him.
"The Prophet was indeed the greatest man, thus we
should also strive to become great Muslims.
"I pray the celebration this time will move us in our
struggle to attain goodness in this world and hereafter as enjoined by the
Prophet," he said.
-- BERNAMA
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