Tag: Ramadan

As the crescent moon graces the sky and the holy month of Ramadan begins, Muslims across the world enter a sacred journey of fasting, reflection, and renewal. In every home, the air shifts — hearts soften, prayers deepen, and intentions realign. Ramadan is not just a month of abstaining from food and drink; it is…
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Ramadan is a sacred month that brings families together in faith, reflection, and compassion. For parents, it is also a precious opportunity to nurture children’s spiritual growth, helping them understand not just the rituals of fasting, but the values that make this month so transformative. In British Muslim households, where children balance school life, social…
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Forgiveness That Feeds the Hungry In the quiet valleys of Muzaffarabad, the scent of cooked lentils fills the air as the sun dips below the mountains. Dozens of families gather for Iftar, each plate served from donations of Kaffarah — the charity of those seeking forgiveness through feeding others. Among them sits Rashid, a father…
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As the blessed month of Ramadan draws to a close, Muslims worldwide prepare to celebrate Eid — a time of joy, unity, and gratitude. Yet, before the crescent moon marks the festival’s arrival, there remains a vital act of worship: Fitrana. Fitrana, or Zakat al-Fitr, is a small but powerful form of charity that purifies…
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The Blessing of an Iftar Shared Ramadan arrives as a time of mercy, renewal, and unity. Every evening, as the adhan echoes through homes and mosques, tables fill with water, dates, and warm food. Yet, across the mountains and valleys of Azad Kashmir, many families wait in silence, unsure if they will have anything to…
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The Blessed Month Approaches As the crescent moon of Ramadan nears, hearts begin to stir with anticipation. It is a sacred time for reflection, mercy, and renewed faith a month when our lives slow down just enough for our souls to awaken. Ramadan is more than fasting; it is a call to return to our…
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A land reopening its arms to the world There are few places on earth that stir the heart quite like Kashmir. From its snow-capped peaks to its shimmering lakes, the region has always captured the imagination of travellers. But beyond the beauty lies a deeper story — one of resilience, recovery, and hope. After years…
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The Blessings of Ramadan Ramadan is a sacred time for Muslims worldwide. For thirty days, believers fast from dawn until sunset, dedicating themselves to prayer, reflection, and charity. It is a month of both spiritual renewal and compassion for those who struggle daily with hunger and hardship. Fasting reminds us of the reality faced by…
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A Sacred Pause in the Year Every year, Muslims across the world eagerly await the arrival of Rajab, the seventh month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Rajab is not just another date on the calendar. It is one of the four sacred months ordained by Allah (SWT), a time in which good deeds are multiplied,…
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Every year, over a billion Muslims around the world observe the holy month of Ramadan with fasting from dawn to sunset. It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, making it a central act of worship and devotion. But fasting is not only about abstaining from food and drink. It is a journey of…
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