{"id":58951,"date":"2026-02-19T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iumsonline.cloud\/2026\/02\/19\/ramadan-the-light-of-hearts-womens-evening-enhances-spiritual-preparation-for-the-holy-month\/"},"modified":"2026-02-19T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T00:00:00","slug":"ramadan-the-light-of-hearts-womens-evening-enhances-spiritual-preparation-for-the-holy-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iumsonline.cloud\/en\/2026\/02\/19\/ramadan-the-light-of-hearts-womens-evening-enhances-spiritual-preparation-for-the-holy-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Ramadan, the Light of Hearts: Women’s Evening Enhances Spiritual Preparation for the Holy Month"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ramadan, the Light
\nof Hearts: Women’s Evening Enhances Spiritual Preparation for the Holy Month<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

The Women\u2019s Activity Committee
\nat the Qatar branch of the International Union of Muslim Scholars held a
\nspiritual evening titled \u201cRamadan, the Light of Hearts\u201d on Monday, February 16,
\nat the Union\u2019s headquarters. The event witnessed a remarkable female attendance,
\nreflecting participants\u2019 genuine enthusiasm for spiritual preparation ahead of
\nRamadan.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Ramadan: A Turning Point for Change<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

The evening was presented by Dr.
\nIman Sufyan, while the opening remarks were delivered by the Chair of the
\nWomen\u2019s Activity Committee, Dr. Hind Al-Hammadi, who emphasized the importance
\nof early spiritual preparation and transforming Ramadan into a true turning
\npoint in the lives of women and families.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Hind stressed that Ramadan
\nis not merely about fasting and worship, but a chance to reorganize priorities,
\nrenew determination, and create a positive impact within the home and society.
\nShe encouraged participants to use the holy month to strengthen faith-based
\nvalues, cultivate a positive spirit, and build a family environment full of
\nawareness and devotion.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Home as the Center of Spirituality<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Dr. Farida Al-Sadiq Zozu
\ndelivered a talk titled \u201cDaily Remembrance in My Home,\u201d highlighting the role
\nof the household in creating a spiritual atmosphere.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

She addressed the causes of
\nnegligence and ways to overcome them, emphasizing the importance of righteous
\ndeeds through various methods grounded in Quranic verses and the Hadith:
\n\u201cIndeed, Allah has slaves who are freed every day and night.\u201d She noted that
\nRamadan is a unique opportunity to break free from the bondage of desires and
\ntemptations.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Zozu also presented a model
\nfor a 15-minute daily remembrance session, including Quranic interpretation,
\nHadith explanation, discussions on morals and values, reviewing the Prophet\u2019s
\ncharacteristics, and studying the lives of the Companions. Such family
\ngatherings, she explained, are blessed by angels and strengthen familial bonds.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Secrets
\nof Fasting and the Objectives of Worship<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Dr. Fatima Azzam delivered a
\nlecture titled \u201cSecrets of Fasting and Its Objectives,\u201d covering four main
\nthemes:<\/o:p><\/u><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

1-    
\n<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span>Ramadan: Honor and
\nObligation \u2013 God\u2019s command to observe fasting combines the honor of faith with
\nthe obligation of fulfilling its requirements, from self-discipline to
\npromoting social solidarity.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

2-    
\n<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span>Objectives of Worship and
\nQuranic Expression \u2013 She highlighted the rhetorical wisdom in the verse
\n{\u201cFasting is prescribed for you\u201d}, explaining that the primary purpose of
\nfasting is to achieve piety, while also considering the needs of the weak and
\nthe sick.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

3-    
\n<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span>Ramadan: Month of
\nVictories and Jihad \u2013 She linked fasting to spiritual jihad, emphasizing that
\nRamadan represents the struggle of the self and liberation from fear and
\nillusion. It is also the month of the Islamic nation\u2019s key victories, from the
\nBattle of Badr to the conquest of Mecca.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

4-    
\n<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span>School of Change and
\nEmpowerment \u2013 Ramadan is a season for gradually cultivating good habits, and
\ntrue victory and empowerment are attained only through trials and purification.
\nShe encouraged leveraging the month to strengthen unity, obey the Prophet \ufdfa<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>, and serve the Muslim community.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Educational Fasting and the Faith-Based School<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Ms. Naqaa Abdulmohsen discussed
\nthe concept of \u201cNourishing Hunger\u201d and its educational dimensions, while Dr.
\nWafaa Azzam presented a vision titled \u201cFaith-Based Educational School in the
\nLight of Fasting Verses,\u201d emphasizing fasting\u2019s role in shaping a balanced and
\nfaithful personality.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Continuity of Quality Programs<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

The evening was marked by a
\nprofound spiritual atmosphere and a distinguished female presence, reflecting
\nawareness of the importance of such gatherings in strengthening faith and
\npreparing the heart and mind for Ramadan. The event concluded with a reaffirmation
\nof the continuation of quality programs supporting women in creating an
\ninformed and spiritually conscious environment within society.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

(Source: International Union of
\nMuslim Scholars)<\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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