Sri Lankan President Says Prophet Muhammad’s Teachings Can Help Combat Drugs and Build a Society

Colombo, The Gulf Observer: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said the teachings and example of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) provide important guidance for strengthening efforts to combat illicit drugs and build a society based on justice, equality and harmony.

In a message issued to mark Milad-un-Nabi on Wednesday, President Dissanayake said Islam rejects forms of vice that undermine individual morality and the social fabric, adding that the values embodied by the Prophet could provide significant support for programmes aimed at improving the moral well-being of society.

The President particularly linked these teachings to the government’s national campaign against illicit drugs, describing drug abuse as a serious threat spreading across the country. He said the Prophet’s example offered moral strength for efforts aimed at addressing such challenges.

President Dissanayake said Muslims around the world were commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad during Rabi’ al-Awwal, emphasizing that Milad-un-Nabi represents more than a religious celebration and carries a message of spiritual transformation, sacrifice and equality.

He described the Prophet as a great teacher who demonstrated patience, compassion and dedication in guiding humanity from darkness toward light. According to the President, the sacrifices made by the Prophet over 23 years were aimed at establishing a virtuous society founded on peace, brotherhood, purity, trustworthiness and justice.

The Sri Lankan leader also highlighted the Prophet’s teachings on human equality, saying that people should not be judged on the basis of race, caste, colour or social status. He noted that values such as truthfulness, tolerance and compassion should form the basis for assessing human character.

President Dissanayake further said the Prophet’s emphasis on protecting the rights of the oppressed and reducing disparities between privileged and disadvantaged sections of society provided principles relevant to social justice and equality.

He said these values could guide Sri Lanka’s aspiration to build a country governed by the rule of law, justice and equal treatment, while promoting peaceful coexistence and social harmony.

The President called on people to draw inspiration from the life, sacrifices and noble conduct of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, expressing hope that love, brotherhood and compassion would prevail over hatred and division as Sri Lanka moves toward a new era.