Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, in his address at the Central Jama Masjid Srinagar, said that the blessed month of Rabiʿ al-Awwal holds special significance as it marks the birth and mission of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), the Mercy to all worlds.
He highlighted the Prophet’s noble qualities of compassion, sacrifice, justice, and service to humanity, stressing that the Muslim Ummah faces difficulties today because it has distanced itself from his teachings.
Mirwaiz urged Muslims, particularly the youth, to take inspiration from the Prophet’s life and make his guidance central to their character and conduct. He said that the month of Rabiʿ al-Awwal is an opportunity to reflect, reform, and seek direction from the Prophet’s exemplary way for both personal and collective betterment.