He stated this delivering Jumma prayers sermon at Faisal Mosque. Faisal Mosque is a gift from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan and a symbol of brotherly relationships between the two countries. The IIUI is custodian of this grand monument as per the vision and spirit of the leadership of the two countries and aims and objectives of the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC).
The worthy acting rector paid rich tribute to the CDF. He also prayed for the strength and success of Pakistan’s armed forces in every field. He said that the armed forces of Pakistan, under the leadership of the Field Martial, are the strength of Muslim Ummah. He said Muslim Ummah has never faced a fiercer enemy than now and their unity, after Allah’s help, is their real strength.
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saad Alahmed is widely seen as a strong bridge between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. As the IIUI Acting Rector, he has worked steadily to deepen Pak-Saudi ties in education. He has brought special grants to the University through his efforts. Recently, he secured another Rs.144 million grant for IIUI from the Kingdom.
In the sermon, he warned that the Ummah suffers from deep differences and wide divisions. Its enemies have dug their fangs in the body of the Ummah, he said. “Now we need unity of ranks more than ever before,” he said. He stressed that no power can help Muslims unless they arm themselves with faith and a common cause.
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saad Alahmed asked the faithful to fear Allah and practice unity at home, in the street and at the workplace. He said the Holy Quran says that Ummah is one and should worship Almighty Allah.
The Acting Rector said other nations take pride in their geography, birth, race or tribe; whereas, Islam unites its followers through Kalima. The Kalima links a believer to his Creator, to the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and to his brothers in faith, he said, making a passionate appeal for unity. He said none can be a truly believe until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.
He called upon the Muslims to hold firmly onto the rope of Allah, and shun disputes. He quoted Hazrat Abdullah ibn Masud (RA) as saying, “Hold fast to the Jamaah, for it is the rope of Allah. What you dislike in unity is better than what you like in division.”
The Acting Rector said Islamic rituals show that collective life is necessary.
