Doha: For Muslims around the world, Ramadan is a sacred month dedicated to worship and devotion to Almighty Allah, as fasting is a pure act of worship for which only Allah rewards the devoted. Muslims celebrate the arrival of this holy month with joy and unique traditions that reflect their cultural and social practices across the diverse regions of the Islamic world.
According to Qatar News Agency, Muslims engage in various acts of kindness and righteousness during the blessed days of Ramadan. Activities include reciting the Quran, providing Iftar for those fasting, giving charity, supporting orphans and the needy, assisting the weak, visiting the sick, and engaging in acts of benevolence. The month is a time for mercy, solidarity, and human cooperation, with Muslims demonstrating cooperation and generosity, eagerly performing good deeds in mosques, streets, and homes.
These efforts are carried out with sincerity and dedication, in pursuit of divine reward. Ramadan is a beacon of goodness and generosity every year. One of the values upheld during Ramadan, following the advice of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), is giving charity to feed the poor. The Prophet (PBUH) said, “Whoever provides Iftar for a fasting person will receive the same reward, without diminishing the reward of the fasting person at all.” This encourages Muslims to feed those who are fasting.
The holy month embodies various forms of generosity, with communal Iftar feasts, financial aid to those in need, and attention to the conditions of the less fortunate. These scenes reflect the greatness of Islam and its compassionate values, contributing to social solidarity and strengthening community bonds. Mosques fill with worshippers engaged in prayer and Quran recitation, creating a reverent atmosphere. Many strive to ensure the comfort of mosque-goers, enabling them to perform worship with ease.
During Ramadan, Muslims emphasize the spirit of volunteering to help others, an act of worship whose virtue is considered a form of double charity. Despite fasting challenges, believers extend a helping hand by collecting and distributing donations or providing Iftar and Suhoor meals to poor families. An invaluable opportunity is distributing food to fasting travelers, fostering support and compassion, as strangers become brothers united by the blessings of the holy month.
Muslims also prioritize visiting relatives and friends, adhering to values that emphasize social bonds and promote brotherhood. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) urged this practice, reinforcing family relationships and bringing joy to hearts. Charity in Ramadan multiplies in virtue and reward, with manifestations including providing Iftar, paying off debts, and assisting the sick, reflecting the spirit of solidarity.
Ramadan is a blessed month filled with goodness, renewing faith, amplifying righteous deeds, purifying souls, and strengthening the connection with the Merciful. It enhances giving, deepens bonds, and spreads mercy and affection. These aspects give hope that goodness will remain in the Muslim Ummah, as the Prophet (PBUH) said, “The good remains in me and my Ummah until the Day of Resurrection.” It is incumbent upon every Muslim to increase their closeness to Allah, elevating the values, principles, morals, and behaviors that Islam enjoins.