(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Muslim's across the world will today mark the second day of the holy month of Ramadhan. Ramadhan is the ninth month in the Islamic lunar calendar that faithful believe is the time when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad.
Muslim leaders in the country called on the faithfuls to use the month in remembering those in distress especially the hunger stricken. Sheikh Ahmed Swalihu of Nairobi Jamia Mosque said fasting is intended to teach Muslims patience, humility and spirituality. The observance of Ramadhan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
He said not taking water and food the whole day throughout the month stops Muslims from selfishness. "Apart from praying, we should all assist those in need," chief Kadhi Sheikh Ahmed Muhdhar said. "Muslims should come out and feed the hungry irrespective of the religion. The teaching is clear that those who help any living thing or human will be rewarded abundantly," Swalihu said.
The leaders called on the police to offer security to Muslim faithful heading and coming from evening prayers at night. Swalihu called on Muslims to engage in interfaith dialogues and use the holy month to change perceptions about Islam. "Islam condemns terrorism and we don't tolerate it either. However, we have remained under unfair attacks always associated with terrorism acts and even told we are funding them. This month should be used to engage the people to change these ill perceptions," Swalihu said.
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