PRESIDENT RODRIGO Duterte on Thursday joined Muslim Filipinos as they embark on a spiritual journey of reflection and contemplation during Ramadan with the hope that the holy month will give peace amidst the adversity and challenges being faced each day.
In his message, Duterte said, “As you read the revelations of Allah with renewed dedication and vigor, may the sacred text inspire you to further lead a life of purity and clarity.”
The President also hoped that the Muslim FIlipinos’ devotion and sacrifices will reaffirm their commitment to foster unity and solidarity regardless of faith or creed.
“As you embody the religious insights and epiphanies you have gleaned from this undertaking, may you be moved to advance our collective resolve to eschew misguided ideologies so that we may achieve a truly progressive and inclusive society,” Duterte said.
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calender considered by Muslims as blessed month. During the holy month, it is obligatory for every adult Muslim to fast from dawn till sunset where they abstain from eating, drinking and engaging in sex.
Ramadan started Friday, April 24.
According to Sheikh Abuhuraira Udasan, the Mufti of the Bangsamoro and Executive Director of the Regional Darul Ifta of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, their decision to declare Friday as the start of Ramadan was based on the result of moonsighting on Wednesday wherein the Ramadan-crescent was not sighted.
It has been the practice of Muslim Filipinos to wait for the declaration of a Mufti as to when Ramadan will start.
In order to contain the spread of the corona virus disease 2019, the Darul Ifta issued fatwas suspending the conduct of congregational prayers in mosques including Taraweeh, a special nightly congregational prayer on Ramadhan.
Instead of praying in mosques, Muslims may perform their prayers at home.
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