Use Prophet's Teaching As a Shield To Face Challenges - M'sian DPM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The challenge facing Muslims in the country is extraordinary, but they cannot be idle or be swept away by the test, as it will mean the downfall of the Muslim community. Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said they needed to apply noble values including strengthening their leadership and character as recommended by Prophet Muhammad to face the challenge successfully. In his message in conjunction with the birthday of Prophet Muhammad this year, Muhyiddin said one should not endeavour to remember Prophet Muhammad only today, or once a year. "On the other hand, the Prophet and his teachings must be in the heart of every Muslim and capable of becoming a shield when facing any challenges confronting them. Muhyiddin said that, in the context of Malaysia, all physical development had been provided while Muslims must have the spiritual strength to ensure a balanced development. Revealing Prophet Muhammad's struggle, Muhyiddin said, with his leadership which was revered until today, he placed priority on spiritual strength to support physical development, to set up a respected Islamic nation. He drew attention to the fact that the celebration of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad was a platform to prove that they preserved and practiced the noble values as recommended by the prophet. "Praise the greatness of Prophet Muhammad, and absorb all his strengths into us all in helping to turn Malaysia into a nation which is respected and where Muslims are looked up to," he added. -- BERNAMA