Sectarian divide has created a schism in our society that is a major challenge. As monarch of all Bahrainis, it pains me to see many harmed by the actions of a few. And yet I am optimistic and have faith in our people. We all realize that now is the time to strike a balance between stability and gradual reform.

宗派分歧在我们的社会中造成了分裂，这是一个重大挑战。作为巴林的君主，看到许多人被少数人的行为伤害，我感到很痛苦。然而，我很乐观，对我们的人民有信心。我们都认识到，现在是在稳定和逐步改革之间取得平衡的时候了。