King Charles quotes Prophet Muhammad at Oman banquet

During a state banquet at Windsor Castle in honor of Sultan Haitham ben Tariq, King Charles III paid tribute to the Omani people by quoting in Arabic the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: "If you had gone to the people of Oman, they would not have insulted you or struck you."

The hadith highlights Omani values

This hadith, reported in Sahih Muslim (number 2544), highlights the kindness and good manners of the people of Oman. It is often cited to emphasize the hospitality and respect traditionally associated with Omani culture.

King Charles praises Oman's diplomacy

The British monarch also praised the Sultanate's diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East and promote dialogue between conflicting parties. He acknowledged Oman's role as a mediator in regional disputes.

Sultan reaffirms commitment to dialogue

Meanwhile, Sultan Haitham ben Tariq reaffirmed his commitment to dialogue as a means to resolve crises. He emphasized the importance of peaceful negotiations in maintaining stability in the region.