ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has extended his greetings to the Muslims on the onset of the holy month of Ramzan and urged his countrymen to inculcate in them the characteristics of unity, tolerance, sincerity and human respect to fight the negative mindset.
The prime minister, in his message to the nation on the beginning of the holy month, said fasting was not just merely meant to stay hungry or thirsty rather it was all about inner purification.
He urged the people to make special arrangements during the month to assist the poor and deserving people living in their surroundings.
The prime minister said fasting was not only an act of worship rather it was a way of life meant to bring righteousness and discipline.
He said, “In light of Allah’s directives, the believer keeps himself away from consuming everything during the holy month, which otherwise is permissible. Such training is meant to make the worshippers strong and steadfast to enable them to fight all challenges in their lives.”
The prime minister said that fasting also teaches to fight the social evils.
He said during the holy month, Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him) used to spend generously to support the needy and deserving people, so all should also follow the very role model.
He prayed to Allah Almighty to grant us strength to observe fasting in light of Islamic teachings and exercising self-accountability, besides, assisting the government to resolve the confronting challenges.