Welcome Ramadan

As the blessed month of Ramadan begins, the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) extends its warmest greetings to you and your loved ones. This sacred time invites us to strengthen our connection with our Creator, seek His mercy, and embrace the transformative power of prayer, fasting, and charity. More than abstaining from food and drink, fasting is a journey of self-discipline, patience, and spiritual purification.

Ramadan is a time for deep reflection on our personal and collective responsibilities. It calls us to care for our families, support our neighbors, and uphold our duty to humanity and the Ummah. Above all, it reminds us to guide ourselves and others toward life’s ultimate purpose—preparing for the Hereafter.

It was in this blessed month that the Quran was revealed as guidance for all of humanity. As such, it is incumbent upon the Muslim community to learn, practice, and promote its core teachings—sincerity, kindness, and justice—especially in standing with the oppressed. In particular, we must remember the people of Gaza, who are enduring one of the worst humanitarian crises in history.

For over five decades, ICNA has been dedicated to serving communities across North America, fostering education, relief work, and Islamic outreach. Through initiatives like ICNA Relief, Helping Hand, WhyIslam, Embrace, and GainPeace, we strive to uphold the values of faith, service, and social justice. This Ramadan, we invite you to support ICNA’s efforts in spreading the message of Islam and assisting those in need.

As we gather for Iftar, stand in prayer, and share our blessings through Zakat and Sadaqah, let us embrace the unity that Ramadan brings. May Allah (SWT) accept our fasts, prayers, and good deeds, grant ease to the oppressed, and guide us toward righteousness and Taqwa.

وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ

Sadd Kazmi
President, Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA)