King Charles III sparked online attention by reciting a Hadith of Prophet Muhammad in Arabic at a state banquet in the United Kingdom hosted for Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tariq.
The British sovereign referenced a text from Sahih Muslim 2544, found inside The Book of the Merits of the Companions under the chapter named The Virtues of the People of Oman.
The English translation of the Hadith is: "If you were to come to the people of Oman, they would have neither reviled you nor beaten you."
Social media platforms circulated video footage of the king delivering the Hadith in Arabic.
This occurred during a dinner celebrating Sultan Haitham on a three-day state visit, marking the initial state visit to Britain by an Omani sultan in 44 years.
In his speech, King Charles lauded Oman for diplomatic initiatives and regional peace contributions, noting the nation's dedication to communication across factions and assistance in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
The king stated: "Oman's role across the Gulf and her 'constructive neutrality', as you put it, matters far beyond Hormuz, and is worthy of our utmost respect."
Sultan Haitham spoke about Oman favoring diplomacy amid regional turmoil, calling it an independent course backed by Britain.
Oman acted as a mediator for discussions between the United States and Iran following the start of the US-Israel war against Iran in late February, with regional security remaining important due to its proximity to the Strait of Hormuz.
Talks during the trip cover security, commerce, and investment, and Sultan Haitham plans to meet British Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Downing Street.
