President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Friday encouraged all Maldivian citizens to prioritise their adherence to the Islamic Aqidah and to embody the teachings of Islam. He made the remark while addressing the nation on the auspicious occasion of the Hijri New Year 1444. The Islamic or Hijri new year refers to the historic journey of Hijra from Mecca to Medina by the Prophet Muhammad Rasūl Allāh Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam (SAW).
The President extended his warmest greetings and best wishes to the Maldivian people as well as all Islamic nations and their people on the occasion of the Islamic New Year 1444.
President Solih commemorated the beginning of the Islamic New Year by praising the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the virtuous impact he had on humanity through his teachings of love, compassion, and the Islamic Hidayah. He added that Muslims should draw morals from the Hijra journey and use these values to improve their lives whenever possible.
Elaborating on the events of Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) journey from Mecca to Medina, the President said that the Islamic Ummah founded after the Hijra exhibited all the qualities required for a nation to develop and succeed, and attributed these qualities to the thriving Islamic empire that prevailed at the time. President Solih remarked that the journey taught many timeless, invaluable lessons in all aspects of life, including economic and political development, and said that they continue to exemplify qualities for the development of a modern society.
Before concluding his message, the President urged all Maldivian citizens to strengthen social bonds and work together to ensure peace and harmony in the community.