By Gift Sitima:
Grand Mufti for Malawi, Sheikh Muhammad Uthman Ntalika, has called upon Muslims in the country to be united and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad, “may peace be upon him”, and the teaching of Islam as they are observing fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.
This follows the sighting of the moon on Monday, March 11 2024.
Ntalika emphasised the need for Muslims to embrace principles of co-existence, love and unity while praying for the country.
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“Ramadan is here and we, as a country, are going through many challenges. Let all Muslims come together, strengthen community bonds and share joy and blessings of Allah in this month.
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“Islam teaches us to be humble to everyone regardless of geographic, regional, ethical, cultural or religious background,” he said.
Muslim Association of Malawi spokesperson Sheikh Dinala Chabulika concurred with Ntalika, urging Muslims to utilise the month by doing good to others, in line with Allah’s commandments.
“Ramadan brings us closer to Allah. Let us not waste our time by doing things that will neither benefit nor please Allah. Let us recite the Quran, the words of Allah, and increase our prayers to Allah,” Chabulika said.
Chabulika also urged Malawians to avoid greed and pray for the September 16 2025 tripartite elections.
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Ramadan is the ninth month on the Muslim calendar and is one of the most sacred times for the faithful.
Muslims believe that during the month, the Qur’an was sent down from heaven “as a guidance for men and women, a declaration of direction and a means of salvation”.
During the month, Muslims observe a strict fast from dawn until sunset, such that they are not allowed to eat or drink (even water) during daylight hours.
Those who are sick, the elderly, those suffering from mental illness and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are exempted from fasting.
