holy month of Ramadan
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Key nutritional tips Muslims should follow in Ramadan
Since the time of Prophet Muhammed, dating back to the 7th Century, Muslims have fasted in the holy month of Ramadan from sunrise to sunset to clean not only their spiritual lives but also their body organs, which need a break from heavy workload year-round.
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Australian city allows Muslim call to prayer in mosques
The municipalities of Hume and Dandenong, both home to large Turkish communities, have allowed the call to prayer, or adhan, to be broadcast for the evening and Friday prayers.
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Ramadan under lockdown is encouraging Muslims to talk about the way they worship
There’s been an increased focus on Ramadan in 2020 as mosques have been shut down thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. This means that the month-long daytime fast experience has moved from being something institutionalised to an individual thing. For non-Muslims it’s a chance to see Islam less as a monolith and more as a diverse collection of people who are Muslims.
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The merits of fasting and the month of Ramadan: By Dr. Mohammad Ali Shomali
When you are invited you will not be rejected. Thus, the host is expected to welcome his guest; otherwise, an "invitation" is meaningless when the invitee is denied of reception.
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Ramadan; The month of mercy
The month of Ramadan is a chance to return to Allah and to transcend spiritually and morally.
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UK MP fasting to better understand Islam
Paul Bristow, Conservative MP for Peterborough in Eastern England, announced his decision via video on Twitter.
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Definition of Ramadan
It is narrated from the Prophet of Islam (S) that the name is given to the fasting month because fasting burns the sins. (Bihar al-Anwar, vol.58. p.341).
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UK Muslims advice on spending Ramadan at home during coronavirus lockdown
It is an important time for Muslim communities in Bracknell Forest and across the world, and it will be a very different experience this year for Muslims due to the COVID-19 social distancing measures, which are in place across the country.
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Ayatollah Khamenei: Not being afraid of the US is a result of acting according to the Qur'an
It was broadcasted live on radio and television channels as well as on the official social media accounts of KHAMENEI.IR. Due to the health guidelines issued by the National Committee on Combating Coronavirus against public gatherings, this ceremony was held through a videoconference with the presence of a number of outstanding reciters of the Qur’an in the Imam Khomeini Musallah.
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Drive-thru iftar meals 'a ray of hope' for Muslims isolated because of COVID-19 during Ramadan
Standing outside the city's Grand Mosque on Friday evening, Masroor Khan said up to 400 people usually gather inside every night during the holy month for iftar — the evening meal Muslims eat when they break their fast at sunset — provided by the mosque.
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Imam Reza holy shrine a hub for charity activities of Razavi servants during Ramadan: Chief custodian
Addressing a group of Imam Reza (AS) holy shrine’s servants active in the charity activities, Hoj. Marvi referred to the outbreak of the Covid-19 in Iran and abroad, saying: “The Coronavirus has provided us with a unique opportunity for showing altruism alongside all its sorrows and hardships. God creates many different opportunities to test his creatures. Covid-19 can be one of these opportunities”.
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AQR announces holy shrine’s programs for Ramadan
The head of the department announced the broadcast of more than 400 TV programs on various TV channels during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Qur’an recitation ceremony will be held via a videoconference with the presence of Imam Khamenei
In accordance with the annual tradition, this Qur’an Recitation Ceremony will be held on the first day of the month of Ramadan.
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Muslims mark start of Ramadan under subdued atmosphere amid lockdown
The holy month typically sees a day-long fast followed by lavish meals and get-togethers in the evening with friends and family, but this year many people have been confined to their homes and mosques have closed.
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COVID-19: Pakistan to allow mosques prayers in Ramadan
The decision was made during a meeting that involved religious scholars and top government officials chaired by President Arif Alvi in Islamabad, according to state-run Radio Pakistan.Pakistan
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Mosques in Walsall to close amid coronavirus crisis
Thousands of Walsall residents go to mosques daily with Friday prayer, known as Jumu’ah, attracting 10-12,000 worshippers most weeks. This is also being suspended in the wake of the crisis.