Tag: Ramadan

When Zakat Becomes Hope In the remote villages of Azad Kashmir, where mountains kiss the clouds and rivers cut through valleys of emerald green, Ramadan is more than a season of fasting. It’s a season of renewal. Each year, as the crescent moon appears, something extraordinary happens – the spirit of Zakat brings light to…
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Kashmir Welfare Foundation is pleased to announce its live Ramadan Radio Charity Appeal schedule for Ramadan 2025. This year, we have an exciting lineup of radio appeals and fundraising events to support our charitable efforts during the blessed month of Ramadan. Live Radio Appeals We will be broadcasting our charity appeals live on the following…
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The Sunset That Changed Everything As the golden sun dips behind the mountains of Neelum Valley, 9-year-old Mariam waits quietly beside a small oil lamp. Her mother, Rukhsana, has set out two plates on the floor: one with a single date and another with a cup of water. The faint sound of the Maghrib adhan…
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A Widow’s Dua in the Night In the quiet outskirts of Muzaffarabad, a mother kneels on a woven prayer mat as the lantern flickers beside her. Her name is Nasreen, a widow raising three young children in a one-room home made of stone and tin. She whispers, “Ya Allah, grant us ease this Ramadan.” 🌙…
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A Mother’s Preparation for Ramadan In the mountain village of Leepa Valley, a mother, a daughter and a wife, Farzana rises before dawn. Her home is quiet except for the soft crackle of a wood stove and the whispers of her children sleeping under a single blanket. Farzana prays for hope in the month of…
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When Regret Turns Into Redemption In the quiet corners of Muzaffarabad, the call to Maghrib echoes through the valleys. Families gather to break their fasts, sharing humble plates of rice and lentils. But not every home has this comfort. In a small clay house at the edge of Kotli, a widow named Fatima lights her…
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The Anticipation of a Blessed Month As the crescent moon prepares to grace the sky once more, hearts across the world begin to stir. Ramadan is more than a month of fasting; it is a time of mercy, devotion, and renewal. Each year, Muslims await this sacred season with love and anticipation, ready to welcome…
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The Most Blessed Night of the Year As the blessed nights of Ramadan draw near their close, hearts turn eagerly toward one of Islam’s greatest moments — Laylat-al-Qadr, the Night of Power. In every corner of the world, mosques fill with worshippers seeking forgiveness, guidance, and nearness to Allah (SWT). Yet for countless families in…
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As the sacred month draws toward its close, an unmistakable stillness settles over the hearts of believers. Lanterns burn a little longer, prayers linger a little deeper, and every breath feels heavier with meaning. The final ten nights of Ramadan — the Third Ashra, known as the Days of Salvation (Najat) — arrive as both…
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As the moon rises higher in the blessed month of Ramadan, a gentle transformation takes place in the hearts of believers. The early days of mercy give way to the middle 10 days — known as the Second Ashra — the Days of Forgiveness (Maghfirah). These days carry a profound invitation: to seek Allah’s forgiveness…
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