Ramadan Teaches Patience, Compassion: Mirwaiz Mufti Farooq Hussain Misbahi Calls for Charity and Peace Ahead of Eid
POONCH MIRROR NEWS DESK MARCH 13,2026
POONCH, March 13: Muslims in Poonch observed Jumat-ul-Vida, the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, as a large number of worshippers gathered at the Central Eidgah for congregational prayers.
Worshippers from different parts of the district attended the prayers and listened to the sermon delivered by Mirwaiz Poonch Mufti Farooq Hussain Misbahi, who spoke about the spiritual significance of Ramadan and urged the community to uphold the values of patience, compassion and charity.
“Ramadan is the blessed month in which the Holy Quran was revealed. There is a deep connection between the Quran and Ramadan,” Mufti Misbahi said during his address.
He explained that the holy month is traditionally divided into three phases — the first ten days symbolising divine mercy (Rehmah), the second ten days forgiveness (Maghfirah), and the final ten days salvation from hellfire (Nijat).
The last phase of Ramadan also includes Laylat-ul-Qadr, regarded as the holiest night in the Islamic calendar, and Jumat-ul-Vida, which holds special importance for Muslims.
“The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) would increase his worship during the final ten days of Ramadan,” the cleric said, encouraging worshippers to devote more time to prayer and reflection.
Referring to the upcoming festival of Eid-ul-Fitr, the Mirwaiz said the exact date of Eid would depend on the sighting of the crescent moon in accordance with Islamic tradition.
He noted that people in Poonch have long gathered at the Central Eidgah for the last Friday prayers of Ramadan.
During his sermon, Mufti Misbahi urged the community to extend support to those in need, particularly as Eid approaches.
“This is a month of generosity. We should look around our neighbourhoods and support the poor, the needy and the orphans,” he said.
He also reminded worshippers to fulfil their obligation of Zakat, the mandatory charity prescribed in Islam, describing it as an important means of helping vulnerable members of society.
Quoting a well-known prophetic teaching, he added:“The upper hand the one that gives is better than the lower hand the one that receives.”
The cleric concluded his sermon by offering prayers for peace, stability and well-being for the wider Muslim community.
Worshippers later joined in collective prayers for harmony and prosperity.
As Ramadan enters its final days, religious leaders across the region continue to emphasise charity, patience and spiritual reflection ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
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