ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has urged young people to seek guidance from the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), particularly by adopting values of truthfulness, trustworthiness, patience, tolerance and respect for parents.
Addressing a one-day seminar titled “Seerat ka Paigham, Nojawanon ke Naam” at Islamabad Model College for Girls, F-7/2, Tarar said the teachings of the Holy Prophet provide valuable guidance for people of every age and segment of society.
The seminar was organised by the National Rahmatul-lil-Alameen Wa Khatam-un-Nabiyeen Authority as part of activities marking Rabi-ul-Awwal.
Tarar highlighted lessons from the Prophet’s conduct, including his treatment of parents, patience during difficult circumstances, forgiveness, leadership qualities and respectful dealings with people from different backgrounds.
Referring to the migration from Makkah to Madina, the minister highlighted the bond between the Muhajireen and Ansar as an example of brotherhood, tolerance, cooperation and social unity. He also referred to the conquest of Makkah and the incident of Taif as examples of patience, forgiveness and restraint in the face of hardship and hostility.
The information minister particularly stressed the importance of “Sidq”, or truthfulness, and “Amanah”, or trustworthiness, in today’s digital environment. He noted that these values were increasingly important at a time when social media allows misinformation to spread rapidly.
Tarar also highlighted the importance of empowering young people and giving them meaningful responsibilities. Referring to Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit, Hazrat Usama bin Zaid and Hazrat Musab bin Umair, he said the early Muslim community demonstrated confidence in young people by assigning them significant responsibilities.
Speaking about women’s empowerment, the minister cited Hazrat Khadija (RA) as an important historical example and highlighted her involvement in trade and economic activities. He said Islam had granted women an important position and recognised their contributions.
Tarar stressed the need to reduce the communication gap between religious teachings and younger generations, particularly Generation Z and Generation Alpha, by using modern communication tools and digital platforms.
He proposed greater cooperation between the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Rahmatul-lil-Alameen Authority to promote responsible social media use and produce engaging digital content about the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
The minister said positive and responsible use of social media could help connect younger generations with the Prophet’s personality and teachings. He also proposed establishing a committee to formulate practical measures for responsible social media use and promoting Seerat-un-Nabi through digital platforms.
Concluding his address, Tarar said the message of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was relevant to all humanity and stressed that his noble qualities should not only be discussed but also incorporated into everyday life.
He assured the authority of the federal government’s support and thanked its chairman Prof Dr Khurshid Nadeem and other organisers for arranging the seminar.
