Shia Cleric: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Is a Universal Symbol of Justice, Mercy, and Peace

 He emphasized the need for scholarly exploration of the Prophet’s life and the dissemination of its lessons to the global academic community.

Taskhiri described the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) as a peerless model of justice, a champion of poverty alleviation and anti-discrimination, and a beacon of mercy and peace. He stressed that the goal is to identify and present the multifaceted dimensions of the Prophet’s practical life as a living, applicable, and universal model for today’s world—a world that is more in need of justice and peace than ever before.

He noted that the core focus of current programs is research and academic inquiry into the Prophet’s biography. “We must examine the social, political, ethical, and interfaith aspects of the Prophet’s life through a deep and scientific lens, and share these findings with the global scholarly community,” Taskhiri said.
The Deputy for International Affairs explained that groups of students and scholars are traveling across various provinces in Iran with the mission of promoting Islamic unity and fostering a culture of dialogue. The central theme of these visits is to introduce the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as the key to unity in the Islamic world, through joint sessions with religious scholars, visits to academic centers, and discussions with students.
He emphasized the importance of organizing national and international academic conferences, both in-person and online. These seminars, attended by leading scholars and religious figures from across the Islamic world, provide a platform for presenting the latest research and exchanging ideas to offer a comprehensive and accurate portrayal of the Prophet to the global audience.
In conclusion, Taskhiri affirmed: “The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is not only a guide for Muslims, but a symbol of justice, mercy, and peace for all humanity. We consider it our duty to convey his message of kindness to the world—especially to the Islamic community and the great nation of Iran—through the language of scholarship and dialogue.”