Al-Azhar Sheikh on human peril in modern times

Sheikh Al-Azhar Ahmed Al-Tayeb emphasizes that the loss of the value of mercy and compassion among humans is the most dangerous challenge facing humanity in modern times. In his speech during the celebration of the Prophet Muhammad's birthday, he pointed out that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) brought a light that illuminated the world, aiming to eliminate the culture of tyranny and conflicts. His teachings stress the importance of mercy and tolerance. He explained that the morals of the Prophet were comprehensive, citing Aisha’s statement that "His morals were the Qur'an," and that in Islam, war requires repelling aggression rather than initiating hostility. He underscored the necessity of respecting the rights of the weak within armies and those who do not possess weapons, and the importance of adhering to principles of mercy and justice in wartime procedures. This includes prohibitions on killing women, children, and the elderly, and bans on harming civilians or animals. He also reviewed that the laws of war in Sharia law are based on mercy and justice. At the conclusion of his speech, he affirmed that the world today needs the Prophet’s approach rooted in mercy and justice. Celebrating his birth reminds humanity of his noble values, which protect and preserve humans from drowning in darkness.

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