Dehradun: A weekend course on interfaith dialogue proved a close encounter with Islam for a group of junior sisters of a Franciscan (Catholic) order recently. The highlight of the programme was an invitation from a prominent Islamic scholar to an iftar party at his residence in Dehradun, in Uttarakhand. It all began with the superiors…
Ayodhya: A temple hosted an iftar for members of the Muslim community. The temple, Saryu Kunj is approximately 500 years old and is situated next to the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid site. The invitees consisted only common people and there was no political figure or VIPs on the guest list. “We want to give a message that…
Malappuram: A Hindu temple in Kerala organised an iftar party for the Muslim community as part of the annual ‘prathishta’ (idol installation) ceremony in the temple thus giving a boost to communal harmony. Lakshmi Narasimha Murthy Vishnu temple near Vettichira in Malappuram district hosted an iftar party for the Muslims who were observing fast in…
Turning into a beacon of hope, volunteers of well-known NGO Khalsa Aid travelled to Lebanon and Iraq to make Ramadan meaningful and special for some 5,000 Syrian refugees by giving them food packets during iftar every day.
Jagraon: Iftar during Ramzan has always been special for members of the Muslim community at two villages in Jagraon as Sikh and Hindu villagers are the ones who get them eatables during these days to break the fast. Members of these communities at Galib Ransingh and Nathowal villages say they don’t do anything special, but…
“Christians and Muslims: From Competition to Collaboration Dear Muslim Brothers and Sisters, In His Providence, God the Almighty has granted you the opportunity to observe anew the fasting of Ramadan and to celebrate ‘Id ul-Fitr. The Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue appreciates the importance of this month and the great effort by the Muslims throughout…
By Kaunain Seher The month of Ramadan is that in which was revealed the Quran; a guidance for mankind, and clear proofs of the guidance, and the criterion (of right and wrong). And whosoever of you is present, let him fast the month, and whosoever of you is sick or on a journey, a number…
The ultimate purpose of giving Zakat is to create self-sufficient people who could, in future, move from being Zakat-takers to Zakat-givers. This needs more than just your money “ it needs your time and commitment. By Abdul Rahim Islam, as a complete way of life, mandates Ibaadat (worship) of Allah through several means “ but…
Ramzan is not simply about restraining ourselves from consuming food from dawn till dusk. We must also fast with our other senses”in other words: see no evil, hear no evil and talk no evil. By Bazil Hulmani It is of great benefit to us to take some time out of our busy schedules to reflect…
Fasting inculcates in us patience, unselfishness, and gratitude. When we fast, we feel the pain of deprivation and hunger, and learn how to endure it patiently. By Naimu Puthur Fasting in Ramadan develops in a person the real spirit of social belonging, of unity and brotherhood, and of equality before God. This spirit is the…
