Sri Lanka, Sept. 5 -- Today is the day we honour the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad, a momentous occasion that is respectfully celebrated by Muslim brethren around the world as Milad-un-Nabi.

The Holy Prophet Muhammad, the last Prophet of Islam, was a religious leader who dedicated his life to creating a moral society and accomplished a significant mission in that regard. He was also the pioneer in establishing a just and ethical system.

In conveying the message of Islam to the society of his era, Prophet Muhammad faced numerous challenges. However, his greatest strengths were his patience and forbearance. Rather than accepting a fractured and divided Arab society, he devoted twenty-three years of his life through his teachings, ...