The Spiritual Warm-Up: Maximising Sha’ban for a Blessed Ramadan Ramadan is just around the corner, and as we eagerly anticipate its arrival, we must not overlook the importance of Shaban. This blessed month is our golden opportunity to prepare mentally, physically, and spiritually for the holy month ahead. Think of it as a warm-up before…
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What is Kaffarah? Kaffarah is a charitable compensation that Muslims must pay for intentionally breaking a fast during the holy month of Ramadan without a valid reason. Kaffarah for Ramadan 2025 To atone for a deliberately broken fast, you must fast for 60 consecutive days. If you are unable to do so, you should feed…
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What is Fidya? If you don’t fast for any of the days of Ramadan, you’ll be required to pay a charitable form of compensation. You must pay fidya (fidyah) for fasts missed out of necessity, that cannot be made up afterward. The Fidya that Kashmir Welfare Foundation collects is spent on Iftar meals in Kashmir.…
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During this sacred month, Muslims are encouraged to engage in acts of charity and kindness, as well as to practice self-discipline and self-control. The fasting itself is seen as a means of purifying the soul and developing empathy for those who are less fortunate. By experiencing hunger and thirst, Muslims are reminded of the blessings…
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Ramadhan for Muslims Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, holds immense significance for Muslims around the world. It is a time of self-reflection, spiritual growth, and increased devotion to our lord. Muslims observe strict fasting from dawn to sunset, abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs. During Ramadan, Muslims are encouraged to give back…
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