Sana'a: The judicial authority in Sanaa governorate held an event on Thursday to commemorate the Prophet Muhammad's birthday (peace and blessings be upon him and his family). Sanaa governor Abdulbasit Al-Hadi emphasized the importance of commemorating the Prophet's birthday and drawing lessons and noble values from the life of Prophet Muhammad.
According to Yemen News Agency, Al-Hadi stressed the need to strengthen religious awareness and a sense of responsibility among members of society, enhance steadfastness in confronting the repercussions of aggression and siege, and uphold authentic Islamic values and principles amid challenges and attempts to undermine religious identity.
Al-Hadi highlighted the judiciary's role in alleviating people's suffering by expediting the resolution of cases, ensuring justice for the oppressed, and restoring people's rights, in keeping with the Prophet's example of mercy, justice, equality, upholding truth, and confronting falsehood. He said, 'How much we need at this stage to unite our efforts, energies, and societal awareness to confront the battle we are all engaged in-the real internal battle aimed at driving a wedge between the people and their authorities and undermining the social fabric.'
The governor noted that such occasions provide an opportunity to return to the guidance of Prophet Muhammad and follow his path, a genuine safeguard for the Islamic faith and the principles set out in the Holy Quran. He also highlighted the significance of celebrating the Prophet of Mercy, drawing lessons from his life and the divine message he conveyed to humanity to bring people from darkness to light and from worshipping people to worshipping Allah.
Al-Hadi called on everyone to assume their responsibility in serving the steadfast Yemeni people, strengthening cooperation, solidarity, compassion, and coordinated efforts in emulation of the Prophet. For his part, Chief Justice of Sana'a governorate Court of Appeal Judge Abdulhamid Al-Sharafi described commemorating the Prophet's birthday as an important religious, educational, intellectual, and cultural occasion that renews people's connection to and emulation of the Prophet and reinforces his values and principles among younger generations.
He stressed that commemorating the occasion reflects Yemenis' love for and strong attachment to the Prophet Muhammad and their emulation of his life, while recalling the honorable history of the Yemeni people. Al-Sharafi said that celebrating the Prophet's birthday constitutes a strong response to the enemies of the nation at this critical stage, calling on everyone to recognize their responsibilities and play their role in confronting attacks targeting the nation, each from their respective position, in emulation of the Prophet. He urged all judicial personnel to follow the Prophet's example in their personal and professional lives, expedite transactions and rulings, and stand firmly for justice without fear of blame.
The event was attended by Undersecretary of Justice and Human Rights for the Courts Sector Judge Abduh Rajeh, Sanaa' governorate Chief Prosecutor Judge Ali Ahmed Al-Ansi, Governorate Court of Appeal Director Mohammed Yahya Al-Maamari, and Chief Judge of the New Sanaa Court Khaled Shams Al-Din. Several speeches were delivered by Khawlan Prosecutor Judge Jibran Al-Wahbi, cultural activist Abdul Karim Atif, and child Abdulkarim Al-Emad, who emphasized the importance of commemorating the Prophet's birthday.
They described the occasion as a religious milestone for emulating the Prophet and following his approach in protecting and upholding the rights of society and translating those values into practice in all areas of life. The speeches also highlighted the importance of drawing lessons from the life of the Prophet of Mercy, particularly in justice, benevolence, solidarity, and compassion, and said that celebrating his birthday strengthens religious identity and steadfastness in confronting aggression, siege, and what they described as schemes targeting the nation. The event featured poetry and chants.