Ramzan prayer meet calls for spiritual renewal, civic responsibility

Thousands gathered for a Ramzan prayer meet, promoting spiritual renewal and civic responsibility amidst calls for peace and justice.

Thousands of traditional Sunni Muslims gathered at Swalat Nagar on Monday night, taking part in overnight prayers in anticipation of Lailathul Qadr, or the Night of Decree, a night considered by Muslims to be more spiritually rewarding than a thousand months.

The participants spent the night seeking forgiveness from God and praying for peace in West Asia. “This could be the largest gathering against the war in West Asia,” said Khalid Melmuri, one of the programme’s conveners. Participants also took a pledge against drugs.

Groups of people began arriving at the expansive grounds of Madin Academy, the host of the event, starting Monday morning. Throughout the day, various spiritual programmes were held at the Madin Grand Mosque.

Tharaveeh prayers in progress at Madin Grand Masjid, Malappuram, on Monday. | Photo Credit: SAKEER HUSSAIN

Thousands participated in a grand Iftar on the academy grounds, which was followed by a series of prayers. The main programme began at 9 p.m., starting with a prayer led by Syed Ali Bafaqi Thangal, vice president of Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama (AP).

Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar, general secretary of All India Jamiyyathul Ulama, inaugurated the function. E. Sulaiman Musliar, president of Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama, presided.