ISLAMIC

The Shariah Board sets the minimum Fitrana and Fidya amounts for Ramadan 2024.

Published

8 months ago

Farwa

For those who want to fast this year, the minimum Sadaqah Fitrana and Fidya was set at Rs 300 per person, or nearly two kilos of wheat flour.

Sheikh Al-Hadith Professor Dr. Mufti Muhammad Zafar Iqbal Jalali, the chairman of the Shariah Board of Pakistan, made this announcement on Thursday.

He emphasized in a statement the significance of wealthy and philanthropic people giving Fitrana and Fidya according to their financial means; the amounts are Rs 600 for oats, Rs 2,400 for dates, and Rs 4,400 for raisins.

He also described the Fidya rates, which are Rs 9,000 for wheat flour, Rs 18,000 for oats, Rs 72,000 for dates, and Rs 132,000 for raisins, for those who want to fast for the full month of Ramadan.

Fidya for fasting, according to Dr. Jalali, was meant for those who were terminally sick or incapable of fasting and had little chance of recovery.

Fidya could not be a replacement for not fasting, he insisted, thus travelers and anyone temporarily unable to fast had to make up for missed fasts.

The Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Security set the minimum Zakat payment this year at Rs135,179.

The ministry stated that Zakat will be applicable to savings accounts and profit and loss sharing (PLS) accounts with a balance of at least Rs135,179 while announcing the Nisab for Zakat in 2024. Customers who meet the requirements would thus be required to pay 2.5% in Zakat on the whole amount in their account.

ISLAMIC

Indus Highway multi-vehicle incidents result in eight deaths and twenty injuries.

Published

7 months ago

Farwa

A passenger bus, an oil tanker, and a mini-truck collided with one another during the early hours of Wednesday. The unfortunate traveler was traveling from Karachi to Larkana.

Police and rescue teams arrived at the accident scene and began a rescue operation after receiving information.

Eight deaths were verified by SSP Jamshoro Muhammad Tariq Nawaz, who also said that twenty injured individuals had been moved to a neighboring hospital in Manjhand.

While more investigation into the accident was being conducted, the police stated that overtaking was the cause of the tragedy.

On April 14, an accident involving a passenger bus and coaster on the M9 Motorway near Nooriabad, Jamshoro area, resulted in four fatalities and twenty injuries.

The coaster, according to the police, was transporting a wedding party from Karachi to the Kambar-Shahdadkot district’s Nawan Jatoi hamlet.
Ali Jan Magsi, Ghulam Shabbir Chandio, 8-year-old Sadia Magsi, and an unidentified woman were named among the deceased.

ISLAMIC

Observing Juma-tul-Wida with fervour indicative of religion

Published

8 months ago

Farwa

Across the nation, people observe Juma-tul-Wida, the final Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, with great religious observance today.

On the final Friday of the sacred month of Ramadan, Muslims worldwide celebrate Juma-tul-Wida. On April 5, Pakistan and other Muslim nations will observe it.

For Muslims, the day is a momentous occasion with immense meaning. In mosques, Muslims congregate to say collective prayers, read verses from the Holy Quran, do acts of charity, and ask Allah Almighty for forgiveness and blessings.

Alwida Alwida hai, Mahe Ramazan tu Hum se Wida Hai, is the goodbye Kalam recited by Ramazan in mosques. When the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, faithful people say this Kalam in unison and with tears in their eyes.

At mosques across the nation, millions of people will say Friday prayers. There will be special prayers said for the advancement and prosperity of Pakistan as well as the global unity of Muslims.

The significance of Juma-tul-Wida and the month of fasting will be emphasised by religious leaders and imams.

The largest assembly will take place at the Faisal Mosque in the federal capital and the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore. Many mosques have put in place security measures to stop any strange activities.

ISLAMIC

The government declares four holidays for Eidul Fitr in 2024.

Published

8 months ago

Farwa

In honor of Eidul Fitr, the federal government declared a four-day holiday on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif accepted the Eidul Fitr holidays based on the Cabinet Division’s recommendation.

The Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday holidays would fall between April 10 and April 13, with Sunday remaining a regular holiday.

To that end, the administration released a notification.

Offices following a five-day work week will have vacations from April 10 to 12, while those following a six-day work week will have holidays from April 10 to 13 (until Saturday).