ALABEL, Sarangani (September 18, 2009) – Muslim employees of the Provincial Capitol Wednesday (September 16) gathered for the 1st Grand Iftar at the Capitol compound.
“The affair is geared towards kindling the spirit of unity among Muslim workers as well as Muslim leaders who have had remarkable contributions for the betterment of Muslim communities of the province,” said Governor Migs Dominguez.
Iftar refers to the evening meal when Muslims break their fast during the Islamic month of Ramadan. It is one of the religious observances of Ramadan and is often done as a community, with Muslims gathering to break their fast together.
Ustadz Abdulbayan Laguialam, Madaris provincial coordinator, said Iftar is done right after Maghrib (sunset) time.
On the other hand, Laguialam said fasting also means praising God thus, Muslims who fast shall “be honest in doing it”.
“Dapat kapag siya (Muslim) ay nag-aayuno, iiwas siya sa mga masasamang pag-uugali. Ang pag-aayuno ay pananampalataya sa Panginoon kaya karapat-dapat na siya (Muslim) ay tapat, ibig sabihin, kahit saan siya pumunta, siya ay honest sa kanyang pananampalataya,” Laguialam said.
He, however, said that Muslims who suffer illness and diseases or women who have their monthly period are not obliged to fast.
“Meron tayong mga nakikitang Muslim na hindi nag-aayuno. Malamang may mga dahilan ito na acceptable naman,” he explained. (Joy Sevilla/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
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