Field Marshal Asim Munir, PM Shahbaz Sharif striving for sustainable peace
Muslims should spiritually prepare for the blessed first 10 days of Zul-Hajj as these 10 days are among the most virtuous days of the year in light of the Quran and Sunnah, said Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saad Alahmed, Acting Rector and President of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI). In his Friday sermon at Faisal Masjid, Dr Ahmed Saad Alahmed emphasized increased engagement in prayer, fasting, remembrance of Allah, Takbir, charity, and other righteous deeds during these sacred days.
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saad Alahmed is not only a religious scholar of high caliber, but he also is a psychologist of international standards. He is counted among key advocates of global peace.
Earlier during his keynote address at International Narowal Peace Dialogue 2026, he said sustainable peace begins within the human mind. He said sustainable peace is cultivated through empathy, emotional intelligence, mutual respect, and the ability to engage constructively with diversity. “Therefore, peacebuilding is not only a political or diplomatic effort but it is also equally a psychological and educational process,” he said.
He said, “Global tensions, including the conflict between the United States and Iran, remind us how fragile peace remains in our interconnected world. In this context, we acknowledge the responsible and balanced role of Pakistan’s leadership, particularly Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Field Marshal General Asim Munir, in promoting restraint, dialogue, and diplomatic solutions, reflecting a firm commitment to regional and global stability.”
