MUMBAI: With the ultimate ‘Ashra’ or ten days of Ramzan beneath means, fasting Muslims are benefiting from the season by mixing prayer with charity and feasting.
The annual Fitra quantity to be donated by every fasting particular person this yr ranges from Rs 70 to Rs 1,050.
And the all-important twenty seventh roza, which is believed to be the night time of Laylatul Qadr when Archangel Gabriel revealed the primary verses of the Quran Majeed to Prophet Mohammed, happens on the intervening night time of Saturday April 6 and Sunday April 7.
Tuesday April 2 marked the shut of the twenty second roza. In a couple of days, the season will draw to a detailed after both the twenty ninth or thirtieth roza. Eid ul’ Fitr will likely be celebrated the next day.
Ramzan is the ninth and most essential month of the Islamic calendar. It’s the promise of All Almighty that fasting is an act carried out just for Him and He alone will current the reward of the ‘sawm’ (Ramzan quick).
The month is split into three ‘Ashra’s or segments comprising 10 days every, the primary promising the Rahmat (mercy) of Allah Almighty, the second Maghfirat (forgiveness) and the third ‘Nijaat’ (emancipation).
The third ‘Ashra’ brings Ramzan season to full blossom by way of purchasing, feasting and charity. It’s then that crucial night time of Laylatul’ Qadr is believed to fall — on one of many odd numbered dates, both the twenty first, twenty third, twenty fifth or twenty seventh roza.
The overall perception goes that Shab E’ Qadr falls on the night time of the twenty seventh roza which is the intervening night time of Saturday April 6 and Sunday April 7 this yr. Most Muslims, particularly these observing the Etikaaf seclusion, intensify prayers this night time.
Because the countdown begins in the direction of Eid ul’ Fitr, the upcoming separation from the month of blessing is felt keenly. The light transition from the pre-dawn Suhoor meal to an everyday workday adopted by Iftar thanksgiving at sundown, then the particular Taraweeh namaz at night time will all be missed.
Shariq Shaikh, a neighborhood businessman from Bandra stated, “We settle to a brand new routine throughout Ramzan and even tune our store timings to Iftar and Taraweeh namaz. Many children who fail to hope diligently all year long fill the mosques throughout this holy month.”
Meals is a common spotlight of the season. Residents of the western suburbs have been flocking to savour Ramzan delicacies at an Iftar Bazaar alongside Jogeshwari SV Highway exterior the station.
A cluster of stalls promoting scorching kebabs, rolls, fritters, breads, halwa paratha and malpua nestle beneath the Allah Wali Masjid whereas others are unfold throughout all the way in which to Behrambaug Junction.
Native vendor Mohammed Sajid stated, “In step with the spirit of the competition, there’s a wide range of fare for individuals of all financial lessons and tastes. You will note ten-rupee samosas or kebabs stuffed with soya or potato — or spinach and mint with small bits of hen for Rs 20-25. On the different finish of the spectrum there are hen and mutton kebabs, rolls and wealthy malpuas costing Rs 100-150 every. 1 / 4 kg of vibrant orange halwa and scorching maida paratha comes for Rs 50. The purpose is to make sure that even poor individuals can fulfil their quick comfortably, and the palate is happy as properly.”
In the meantime, needy people other than mosques, madrassas and group NGOs are reinforcing requires Zakaat donations. Most individuals decide to supply Zakaat throughout Ramzan for the reason that reward of every act of piety and prayer is multiplied 70 instances.
And the obligatory Fitra donation by every fasting particular person should be disbursed earlier than males attend the Eid ul’ Fitr namaz on the morning of the competition. In olden days its measure was calculated by objects like 1.75 kilo of wheat (which was expensive because it was scarce), or 3.5 kg of both dates, barley or raisins. At the moment it’s distributed within the money equal.
Mosques have launched the annual quantity of Fitra to be given this yr. The Sadaqatul Fitr quantity for Ramzan 2024 calculated by Markazul Ma’arif in Jogeshwari is Rs 70 (1.5 kg of wheat) or Rs 140 (3.5 kg barley) or Rs 900 (3.5 kg of dates) or Rs 1,050 (3.5 kg raisins). A fasting Muslim man or lady might select to donate any of those quantities as per their want or capability, however most individuals select to pay the very best they will.
The annual Fitra quantity to be donated by every fasting particular person this yr ranges from Rs 70 to Rs 1,050.
And the all-important twenty seventh roza, which is believed to be the night time of Laylatul Qadr when Archangel Gabriel revealed the primary verses of the Quran Majeed to Prophet Mohammed, happens on the intervening night time of Saturday April 6 and Sunday April 7.
Tuesday April 2 marked the shut of the twenty second roza. In a couple of days, the season will draw to a detailed after both the twenty ninth or thirtieth roza. Eid ul’ Fitr will likely be celebrated the next day.
Ramzan is the ninth and most essential month of the Islamic calendar. It’s the promise of All Almighty that fasting is an act carried out just for Him and He alone will current the reward of the ‘sawm’ (Ramzan quick).
The month is split into three ‘Ashra’s or segments comprising 10 days every, the primary promising the Rahmat (mercy) of Allah Almighty, the second Maghfirat (forgiveness) and the third ‘Nijaat’ (emancipation).
The third ‘Ashra’ brings Ramzan season to full blossom by way of purchasing, feasting and charity. It’s then that crucial night time of Laylatul’ Qadr is believed to fall — on one of many odd numbered dates, both the twenty first, twenty third, twenty fifth or twenty seventh roza.
The overall perception goes that Shab E’ Qadr falls on the night time of the twenty seventh roza which is the intervening night time of Saturday April 6 and Sunday April 7 this yr. Most Muslims, particularly these observing the Etikaaf seclusion, intensify prayers this night time.
Because the countdown begins in the direction of Eid ul’ Fitr, the upcoming separation from the month of blessing is felt keenly. The light transition from the pre-dawn Suhoor meal to an everyday workday adopted by Iftar thanksgiving at sundown, then the particular Taraweeh namaz at night time will all be missed.
Shariq Shaikh, a neighborhood businessman from Bandra stated, “We settle to a brand new routine throughout Ramzan and even tune our store timings to Iftar and Taraweeh namaz. Many children who fail to hope diligently all year long fill the mosques throughout this holy month.”
Meals is a common spotlight of the season. Residents of the western suburbs have been flocking to savour Ramzan delicacies at an Iftar Bazaar alongside Jogeshwari SV Highway exterior the station.
A cluster of stalls promoting scorching kebabs, rolls, fritters, breads, halwa paratha and malpua nestle beneath the Allah Wali Masjid whereas others are unfold throughout all the way in which to Behrambaug Junction.
Native vendor Mohammed Sajid stated, “In step with the spirit of the competition, there’s a wide range of fare for individuals of all financial lessons and tastes. You will note ten-rupee samosas or kebabs stuffed with soya or potato — or spinach and mint with small bits of hen for Rs 20-25. On the different finish of the spectrum there are hen and mutton kebabs, rolls and wealthy malpuas costing Rs 100-150 every. 1 / 4 kg of vibrant orange halwa and scorching maida paratha comes for Rs 50. The purpose is to make sure that even poor individuals can fulfil their quick comfortably, and the palate is happy as properly.”
In the meantime, needy people other than mosques, madrassas and group NGOs are reinforcing requires Zakaat donations. Most individuals decide to supply Zakaat throughout Ramzan for the reason that reward of every act of piety and prayer is multiplied 70 instances.
And the obligatory Fitra donation by every fasting particular person should be disbursed earlier than males attend the Eid ul’ Fitr namaz on the morning of the competition. In olden days its measure was calculated by objects like 1.75 kilo of wheat (which was expensive because it was scarce), or 3.5 kg of both dates, barley or raisins. At the moment it’s distributed within the money equal.
Mosques have launched the annual quantity of Fitra to be given this yr. The Sadaqatul Fitr quantity for Ramzan 2024 calculated by Markazul Ma’arif in Jogeshwari is Rs 70 (1.5 kg of wheat) or Rs 140 (3.5 kg barley) or Rs 900 (3.5 kg of dates) or Rs 1,050 (3.5 kg raisins). A fasting Muslim man or lady might select to donate any of those quantities as per their want or capability, however most individuals select to pay the very best they will.
