Principles of Islam key for character building of youth: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran  Khan has hoped for active collaboration  amongst the Muslim countries both at  the government level and through interaction amongst the scholars and academia to promote the true teachings of Hazrat  Mohammad Rasool Allah Khatam-un-Nabiyeen Sallallaho Alaihe Wa Ala Alayhee Wa Ashabehi Wassalam. Interacting with the envoys of Muslim  countries on the establishment of  Rehmatul-lil-Alameen Authority, in Islamabad, he termed it imperative that the life  and teachings of the Hazrat Mohammad Rasool Allah Khatam-un-Nabiyeen  Sallallaho Alaihe Wa Ala Alayhee Wa  Ashabehi Wassalam are fully understood  to achieve real social welfare and progress. He said Hazrat Mohammad Rasool  Allah Khatam-un-Nabiyeen Sallalla[1]ho Alaihe Wa Ala Alayhee Wa Ashabehi  Wassalam is a blessing for all humanity. He underscored the appeal of Islam’s universal  message and the bounties of following the  fundamental precepts of Riasat-e-Madi[1]na including in particular, the principles  of justice, rule of law, welfare of the people  and an unswerving focus on the acquisition  of knowledge. Imran Khan said the prime objective of establishing Rehmatul-lil-Alameen Authority is to develop a deeper understanding of the Sunnah through collaborative research and to provide essential tools to the youth to preserve their Islamic  identity, values and culture in the face of  diverse social and digital media influences. He said the authority is mandated to  coordinate with the Islamic scholars around  the globe to discuss contemporary issues  faced by the Muslim Youth and to present  a coherent and logical intellectual response  to modern challenges in particular Islam phobia. The Prime Minister laid emphasis on teaching ethics in schools in order to help  build character of Muslim youth, in accordance with the principles and true spirit of  Islam. In this regard, he highlighted the  importance of the role of print, digital  and electronic media and the influence of  their content on the lifestyle and personality development of the young generation. The envoys of the Muslim countries  appreciated the initiative of the Prime  Minister. They also acknowledged the Prime Minister’s vocal support for cause of the Muslim Ummah at every international forum and assured all possible cooperation. Meanwhile, addressing at the inauguration of the ‘Hall of Fame’, here at the Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL), Prime Minister Imran Khan said in the age of social media with unrestricted content  available, huge responsibility lied on intellectuals to guide the nation on preserving  moral and ethical values