Sana'a: Al-Sadara College of Medical and Technical Sciences on Wednesday held a speech event in Sana'a to celebrate the Prophet Muhammad's birthday. At the event, Capital Sana'a undersecretary Abdullah Al-Hajri highlighted the significance of the occasion for Yemenis, emphasizing their deep-rooted attachment, love, and loyalty to the Noble Prophet. He noted that this celebration reflects the importance of the occasion in their hearts and consciousness, and stressed the need to embody loyalty, love, and reverence for the Prophet through words, conduct, and actions.
According to Yemen News Agency, Abdullah Al-Hajri also stated that commemorating the Prophet's birthday serves as a faith-based, educational, and mobilization occasion. It allows individuals to draw lessons from the Prophet's life and noble biography, gain faith-based teachings embodying religious values, renew their loyalty to Allah and His Messenger, and strengthen values of brotherhood and solidarity. He called for serious action to thwart enemy schemes aimed at distancing the nation from its Prophet and exemplary role model.
Additionally, Director of Activities at the Higher Education Sector Abdul Karim Al-Dahhak highlighted that Yemenis' celebration of the Prophet's birthday is a continuation of a tradition that dates back to when their forefathers celebrated the arrival of the Messenger of Allah from Mecca. He emphasized that this annual commemoration angers disbelievers and hypocrites, who express resentment toward it. Al-Dahhak explained that the Yemeni people's adherence to and attachment to the Prophet's teachings have brought them dignity and honor, enabling them to achieve significant victories over adversarial forces.
College Dean Dr. Faisal Ayed also addressed the gathering, describing the Prophet's birthday as an occasion that unites the nation. He noted it as an opportunity to draw inspiration from the noble meanings and values embodied by the Prophet, such as sacrifice, struggle, altruism, and spreading love and peace.