MUMBAI: With the ultimate ‘Ashra’ or ten days of Ramzan underneath approach, fasting Muslims are benefiting from the season by mixing prayer with charity and feasting.
The annual Fitra amount to be donated by every fasting particular person this 12 months ranges from Rs 70 to Rs 1,050.
And the all-important twenty seventh roza, which is believed to be the evening of Laylatul Qadr when Archangel Gabriel revealed the primary verses of the Quran Majeed to Prophet Mohammed, happens on the intervening evening 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 an in depth after both the twenty ninth or thirtieth roza. (*70*) ul’ Fitr will probably be celebrated the next day.
Ramzan is the ninth and most vital month of the Islamic calendar. It is the promise of All Almighty that fasting is an act carried out solely 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 when it comes to purchasing, feasting and charity. It is then that crucial evening 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 basic perception goes that Shab E’ Qadr falls on the evening of the twenty seventh roza which is the intervening evening of Saturday April 6 and Sunday April 7 this 12 months. Most Muslims, particularly these observing the Etikaaf seclusion, intensify prayers this evening.
As the countdown begins in direction of (*70*) 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 evening will all be missed.
Shariq Shaikh, an area businessman from Bandra stated, “We settle to a new routine during Ramzan and even tune our shop timings to Iftar and Taraweeh namaz. Many youngsters who fail to pray diligently throughout the year fill the mosques during this holy month.”
Food 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 Road outdoors 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 best way to Behrambaug Junction.
Local vendor Mohammed Sajid stated, “In keeping with the spirit of the festival, there is a variety of fare for people of all economic classes and tastes. You will see ten-rupee samosas or kebabs filled with soya or potato — or spinach and mint with small bits of chicken for Rs 20-25. At the other end of the spectrum there are chicken and mutton kebabs, rolls and rich malpuas costing Rs 100-150 each. A quarter kg of bright orange halwa and hot maida paratha comes for Rs 50. The aim is to ensure that even poor people can fulfil their fast comfortably, and the palate is pleased as well.”
Meanwhile, needy people aside from mosques, madrassas and group NGOs are reinforcing calls for Zakaat donations. Most individuals decide to provide Zakaat throughout Ramzan for the reason that reward of every act of piety and prayer is multiplied 70 occasions.
And the necessary Fitra donation by every fasting particular person have to be disbursed earlier than males attend the (*70*) ul’ Fitr namaz on the morning of the pageant. In olden days its measure was calculated by gadgets like 1.75 kilo of wheat (which was pricey because it was scarce), or 3.5 kg of both dates, barley or raisins. Today it’s distributed within the money equal.
Mosques have launched the annual amount of Fitra to be given this 12 months. The Sadaqatul Fitr amount 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 girl could select to donate any of those quantities as per their want or capability, however most individuals select to pay one of the best they’ll.
The annual Fitra amount to be donated by every fasting particular person this 12 months ranges from Rs 70 to Rs 1,050.
And the all-important twenty seventh roza, which is believed to be the evening of Laylatul Qadr when Archangel Gabriel revealed the primary verses of the Quran Majeed to Prophet Mohammed, happens on the intervening evening 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 an in depth after both the twenty ninth or thirtieth roza. (*70*) ul’ Fitr will probably be celebrated the next day.
Ramzan is the ninth and most vital month of the Islamic calendar. It is the promise of All Almighty that fasting is an act carried out solely 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 when it comes to purchasing, feasting and charity. It is then that crucial evening 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 basic perception goes that Shab E’ Qadr falls on the evening of the twenty seventh roza which is the intervening evening of Saturday April 6 and Sunday April 7 this 12 months. Most Muslims, particularly these observing the Etikaaf seclusion, intensify prayers this evening.
As the countdown begins in direction of (*70*) 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 evening will all be missed.
Shariq Shaikh, an area businessman from Bandra stated, “We settle to a new routine during Ramzan and even tune our shop timings to Iftar and Taraweeh namaz. Many youngsters who fail to pray diligently throughout the year fill the mosques during this holy month.”
Food 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 Road outdoors 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 best way to Behrambaug Junction.
Local vendor Mohammed Sajid stated, “In keeping with the spirit of the festival, there is a variety of fare for people of all economic classes and tastes. You will see ten-rupee samosas or kebabs filled with soya or potato — or spinach and mint with small bits of chicken for Rs 20-25. At the other end of the spectrum there are chicken and mutton kebabs, rolls and rich malpuas costing Rs 100-150 each. A quarter kg of bright orange halwa and hot maida paratha comes for Rs 50. The aim is to ensure that even poor people can fulfil their fast comfortably, and the palate is pleased as well.”
Meanwhile, needy people aside from mosques, madrassas and group NGOs are reinforcing calls for Zakaat donations. Most individuals decide to provide Zakaat throughout Ramzan for the reason that reward of every act of piety and prayer is multiplied 70 occasions.
And the necessary Fitra donation by every fasting particular person have to be disbursed earlier than males attend the (*70*) ul’ Fitr namaz on the morning of the pageant. In olden days its measure was calculated by gadgets like 1.75 kilo of wheat (which was pricey because it was scarce), or 3.5 kg of both dates, barley or raisins. Today it’s distributed within the money equal.
Mosques have launched the annual amount of Fitra to be given this 12 months. The Sadaqatul Fitr amount 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 girl could select to donate any of those quantities as per their want or capability, however most individuals select to pay one of the best they’ll.
