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Wear masks at mosques: Islamic Foundation
In an effort to tackle the possible second wave of Covid-19, the Islamic Foundation on Monday urged Muslims to wear masks before coming to mosques to offer prayers.
Eid-e-Miladunnabi on Friday
Eid-e-Miladunnabi, the day of birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SM), will be observed in the country on Friday with due religious solemnity.
Eid-ul-Azha to be celebrated August 1
Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest religious festival of Muslims, will be celebrated in the country on August 1.
PM mourns death of Islamic Foundation’s ex-DG Shamim Mohammad
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of former Director General of Islamic Foundation Shamim Mohammad Afzal.
Former Islamic Foundation DG Shamim Mohammad Afzal passes away
Former Director General of the Islamic Foundation Shamim Mohammad Afzal passed away at a city hospital on Thursday night. He was 65.
Donate zakat to govt fund: Islamic Foundation
The Islamic Foundation urged the well off people of the society to donate their Zakat of Eid-ul-Fitr to the Government zakat Fund which would be spent for the welfare of unemployed and poverty-stricken people hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak.
Don’t offer prayers following live Tarabi broadcast: Islamic Foundation
The Islamic Foundation on Wednesday said offering Tarabi following prayers broadcast live on TV would not be acceptable during Ramadan from the religious point of view.
Holy Shab-e-Barat today
Holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune and forgiveness, is set to be observed in the country tonight (Thursday night).
Islamic Foundation releases Sehri, iftar timings
The Islamic Foundation on Sunday released the timings of Sehri, the meal consumed early in the
Perform Shab-e-Barat prayers at home: Islamic Foundation
The Islamic Foundation on Saturday urged the people of Muslim belief to offer prayers from home in Shab-e-Barat, the holy night of fortune and forgiveness to be observed on April 9.
“Pray at home in Shab-e-Barat night for the people’s safety during the crisis time of pandemic,” said a press release from Islamic Foundation.
According to World Health Organization (WHO) directive over coronavirus and Prime Minister’s instructive speech, all are urged to follow the Islamic Foundation’s directive, it said.
Educational institutions were shut, general holidays were announced and the government directed the people to maintain social distancing, said the release.
Meanwhile, Islamic Foundation urged Imams to continue five-time prayers and Jum’a prayers at mosques with limited devotees.
Earlier on Monday, the Islamic Foundation issued some guidelines over various issues, including offering namaz and maintaining people’s safety at mosques, and the funeral of coronavirus patients.
It suggested people to refrain from committing sins and offer following’ Duas” frequently:
“La Ilaha Illa, anta subahanaka inni kuntu minaz jolimin.”
According to Muslim belief, Shab-e-Barat is the night when Allah arranges the affairs of the following year. On this night, Allah writes the destinies of all the creations for the coming year by taking into account their past deeds.
Muslim devotees will offer special prayers, reciting from the Holy Quran, holding milad, zikr and other religious rituals seeking divine blessings for the wellbeing of mankind.