Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi has called for the continuation of ongoing efforts to spread the moderate teachings of Islam and the true image of the Islamic faith. El-Sisi added that hard work is the "way to realizing success".
His remarks came while delivering a speech at the Laylat El-Qadr (Night of Decree or Night of Power) celebration ceremony on Tuesday night.
The ceremony was held by the Religious Endowments Ministry at Al-Manara International Conference Centre in New Cairo.
Laylat El-Qadr, the holiest night in Islam, falls within Ramadan’s final ten days, and although the exact date is unidentified, it is commonly thought of as the Holy month’s 27th day.
The president extended greetings to the attendees and the great Egyptian people as they celebrate Laylat El-Qadr and the advent of Eid El-Fitr.
El-Sisi wished Egypt and both Arab and Islamic nations peace and security and lauded the efforts of those memorizing the Holy Quran in Egypt and various parts of the world.
He called on them to understand the Quran so that it guides them through life.
"Allah Almighty has singled out this night in the month of Ramadan to reveal the Quran. This makes it the night of safety, security, peace, mercy, enlightenment, and guidance," the president added.
This great night provides an opportunity to reflect on the enormous change brought about by the message of Islam, which spread across the world and permeated all walks of life, El-Sisi added.
"May Allah Almighty guide humanity to the path of rationality and reason, and may He inspire all of us with righteousness and wisdom so that we can strive to please Him and fulfil our people’s hope for a better future," he concluded.
During the event, the president honored the winners of the 29th edition of the international Quran competition.
El-Sisi awarded the winners in the first category of the contest. These winners have demonstrated competence in memorizing the entire Quran, reciting the Quran according to the rules of pronunciation (known in Arabic as Tajweed), and understanding its meaning.
Source: Al-Ahram Online
