Suldaan Xeydar marked the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan on Thursday, offering his warmest greetings to those celebrating in Somalia and around the world:
“As the new crescent moon brings in the holy month of Ramadan, I send my warmest greetings to the Somali people and particularly to the Baraawe people in Somalia and the Diaspora and all those observing the month of fasting in Somalia and around the world.
“Ramadan is a time in which families and communities come together for iftars and prayers in festive gatherings that demonstrate the rich and diverse traditions of Muslim societies and cultures.
“It is also a deeply spiritual time of reflection and renewal meant to increase thankfulness and consciousness of Allah’s mercy. Muslims honour each day of Ramadan as a day of patient endurance through fasting, and each night as a night of gratitude through prayers. It is a time to reinforce faith, compassion and forgiveness, and perseverance through adversity. In this month of giving, Muslims around the globe reach out to assist those afflicted by conflict, hunger, poverty and disease.
Ramadan is the month of Prayer. Try to pray all obligatory prayers in a group, increase your extra prayers; and especially Taraweeh. Salah is a great subject, so one should increase as much as possible.
Ramadan is the month of supplication (dua’). So, trust in Allah and turn to Him. Increase your dua’; having certainty in Allah’s answer. Let us make dua’ for ourselves, that Allah grants us guidance and increase in righteousness. Let us make dua’a for our families and our people that Allah keeps them well and blesses them. Let us make dua’ for the Muslim (men and women) that Allah lifts the difficulties that they experience, and grant them prosperity.
Ramadaan kareem
Suldaan Xeydar Suldaan Suufi Suldaan Munye Dheere
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