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al-Tousi told us that Muslims “
especially potent example of the establishing conferences and
unity of Muslims.’ giving lectures. ‘We also invite
He concluded that ‘Muslims people to iftar in our mosques,’
not only fast for a month but he claimed, ‘with the result that
also have various other duties some people convert to Islam
to perform. Their chief task is to in this holy month as a result of
embody the true face of Islam, discovering first-hand the truth
such as humanity, brotherhood, about Islam.’ Al-Tousi went on to Ramadan learn
and altruism.’ say that the various programmes
in Ramadan aim to attract people apply the
Ramadan programmes in people from all backgrounds and Islamic principles
Ghana religions, in obedience to the holy like social solidarity,
Qur’an’s command to call people
From the Republic of Ghana, to Islam. the need to create
al-Shaikh Mahmoud Ibrahim coherence in the
A month of mercy and living societies, and the
in Africa, and particularly in in peace
Ghana, apply the teachings of rejection of violence.
the Qur’anic verses to spread Shaikh Rabeea al-Qubaisee
knowledge about Islam through from Lebanon said that ‘We as
Muslims welcome this blessed
month as a time to worship
Almighty God, for it is a month of
mercy, and God does not reject
any prayers during these days.
We encourage young people to
practice fasting and receive its
blessing.’
‘People must learn to apply all
the Islamic principles which the
Prophet of God taught, like social
solidarity, the need to create
coherence in our societies, and
Pakistan the rejection of violence.’
Africa
Turkey
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