British High Commissioner, Christian Turner, extended the greeting Muslims across the globe on the birthday of Holy Prophet Muhammad on Friday. Turner quoted the saying of Prophet Muhammad stressing the importance of kindness in the Islamic faith in his tweet.
“Rabi ul Awwal Mubarak to everyone celebrating in Pakistan & around the world. At this time, remembering the words of The Prophet: “Kindness is a mark of faith, and whoever has not kindness has not faith,” wrote Turner in a tweet.
Rabi ul Awwal Mubarak to everyone celebrating in 🇵🇰, 🇬🇧 & around the 🌍
At this time, remembering the words of The Prophet:
"Kindness is a mark of faith, and whoever has not kindness has not faith" #RabiulAwwal #EidMiladunNabi pic.twitter.com/cdsU8ng054— Christian Turner (@CTurnerFCDO) October 30, 2020
The British High Commissioner’s tweet garnered him appreciation on social media from Pakistani and Muslim followers.
Turner has been actively participating in embracing the culture of Pakistan ever since his deployment in Pakistan. From bolstering Pakistan-UK ties, he has been actively working to promote tourism in Pakistan. Turner is playing a pivotal role in building up the positive image of Pakistan globally.
Read more: Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrated today across Pakistan
“Much appreciated Christain Turner, it’s great to see you working hard to promote tourism in Pakistan. We wish our British people should feel secure and confident to visit and enjoy the beauty in different areas of Pakistan inc Kashmir,” commented one Twitter user.
https://twitter.com/Ishrat08Shah/status/1322245247280230400?s=20
“Happy with the way you have gone about this. Contrary to the French the British always prove to more astute, sane, and with the right way. Good luck,” said another Twitter user.
https://twitter.com/khattakqazi/status/1322226786617405440?s=20
The Government of Pakistan, too, had announced an official public holiday on Friday and urged the citizens to celebrate Eid Milad-un-Nabi with religious zeal. State buildings were illuminated with lights on the occasion across Pakistan.
Read more: Muslims across the world celebrate Eid Milad-ul-Nabi
“He also condemned the heinous blast at a mosque in Peshawar earlier this week. Cowardly attacks on children in schools is senseless. Pakistan’s resolve against terrorism remains strong. Condolences to all those affected by the #PeshawarBlast cc @GovtofPakistan @tariqahmadbt @ukinpakistan,” wrote Turner in a tweet on Oct 27th.
GVS News Desk