The Leader of Shia Muslims in Pakistan, Syed Sajid Ali Naqvi, in his message on the advent of Ramadan 1447 AH, stated that the ninth month of the lunar year\u2014during which believers abstain from certain acts from dawn to sunset with the intention of seeking closeness to God, and perform the fundamental act of fasting\u2014is not obligatory in Islam alone; rather, all religions acknowledge its benefits and observe fasting in one form or another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He noted that the Holy Qur\u2019an clearly declares the obligation and legal rulings of fasting:
\u201cO you who believe, fasting has been prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may attain piety.\u201d
And:
\u201c[Fasting is for] a limited number of days. So whoever among you is ill or on a journey \u2013 then an equal number of other days\u2026 And that you fast is better for you, if you only knew.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He further stated that the Qur\u2019an describes the virtue of this blessed month:
\u201cThe month of Ramadan is that in which the Qur\u2019an was revealed as guidance for mankind.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He quoted the Holy Prophet (PBUH) as saying:
\u201cRamadan is named so because it burns away sins.\u201d
Likewise, Sayeda\u00a0Fatimah al-Zahra\u00a0(peace be upon her) said:
\u201cAllah has made fasting obligatory to strengthen sincerity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He emphasized that in the present challenging circumstances faced by the Muslim Ummah, the path to reform lies in continuous righteous action and self-purification during this blessed month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He stated that upon the arrival of Ramadan, it is the government\u2019s responsibility to ensure the immediate and affordable provision of essential commodities, to control lawlessness and terrorism, to provide safety and security, to uphold the sanctity of the holy month, and to manage electricity load-shedding especially during Suhoor and Iftar times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the other hand, the Muslim Ummah must strive to benefit fully from the blessings of Ramadan and sincerely engage in worship and spiritual discipline for self-purification, as the elimination of injustice, oppression, and instability depends on sustained moral and spiritual reform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He concluded by stressing that Muslims should make recitation of the Holy Qur\u2019an a regular practice during Ramadan, reflect deeply upon its meanings, explore its wisdom, and implement its teachings in their personal and collective lives so that humanity may walk the path of guidance and attain ultimate success in the Hereafter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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