ISLAMABAD, May 2: President Gen Pervez Musharraf has asked the nation to fight the evils of terrorism and sectarianism and to work for eliminating negative propaganda against Islam by highlighting its true spirit.

In his message on the eve of Eid Milad un Nabi 1425 Hijra, the president said: "Islam has nothing to do with terrorism, sectarianism, extremism and tyranny. "The great religion with its greatness and prudence considers these acts as ignorance."

He said: "We should promote love, affection and fraternity among ourselves, because it would result into a welfare society that conforms to the teachings of Islam." Felicitating the Muslim Ummah and particularly the nation on Eid Milad un Nabi, the President said the birthday of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) is the time to signify real fondness with him.

We are believers of the Last Prophet to whom Allah Almighty bestowed the title of 'Rehmatul Lil Alamin' which means that his personality is a source of blessings for the entire universe, he added.

He said the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) gave the lesson of love and brotherhood and clearly taught humanity about the sanctity of human life. "The affection with Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) involves one's obligation to follow the message of Islam and conform to the teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

One should work not only for the propagation of universal love and brotherhood, but also to struggle for the achievement of these great objectives. This should be the crux of the life of a true Muslim and a believer of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)," he said.

He said in this way, the Muslims can attain a respectable place at international level and help reflect the true spirit of Islam. -APP