Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- "As the month of Rabi' al-Awwal dawns in the Islamic lunar calendar, Muslims across the world today (26) commemorate Milad-un-Nabi, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, with deep devotion and reverence, placing sacrifice at the forefront. With the aim of creating a society founded on equality, this is a commemoration that seeks a profound spiritual transformation that goes beyond a mere celebration.

The Holy Prophet Muhammad was one of the greatest teachers to have ever been sent to humanity, illuminating the path of boundless patience and compassion to lead people from darkness to light. The purpose of the many hardships he endured and the unparalleled sacrifices he made over a period of 23 years was to build a ...