Muslims all over the world observe the Holy month of Ramadhan. The start of Ramadan is earlier each year because it is calculated based on the sighting of the new moon, which begins the Muslim lunar month. It is appropriate that every Muslim should receive the blessed month of Ramadan with repentance, sincerity, resoluteness and earnestness. He/she should make the intention to perform extra acts of devotion and worship therein, including the Night Prayer (qiyam), recitation of Qur’an, and abundant charity to the poor and needy.
In celebration of Ramadhan, the Municipality of Taraka held an Inter-Barangay Qur’an Reading Contest at the Municipal Hall. The event was indeed successful. Every participant, as well as the audience had enjoyed the said event. It was one of the successful events ever made by the municipality of Taraka, which made the people united.
Qur’an reading has countless rewards and benefits. Accordingly, whoever recites ten aayaat (verses) in qiyaam (at night) will not be recorded as one of the forgetful. Whoever recites a hundred aayaam in qiyaam will be recorded as one of the devout, and whoever prays a thousand will be recorded as one of the muqantareen (those who pile up good deeds).
The month of Ramadan is the month in which the Quran was sent down; A guidance for the people, and clear verses of guidance and criterion. [Quran: Chapter 2, 183 The preceding hadiths bring attention to readiness and preparation for receiving Ramadan. This is achieved by having a clear understanding of this month in one’s mind, and greeting Ramadan with love and yearning. Also, one should have the determination and intention to perform good deeds and worship, and one should lay down a program to accomplish this in the days of the blessed month.