UAE Encourages Consistent Acts of Virtue, Emphasizes Zakat Al-Fitr as a Purification for Fasting Individuals

In today’s Friday sermon at the Grand Mosque, Sheikh Dr. Yasser Al-Dossary emphasized the importance of piety, worship, and closeness to God through obedience, avoiding sins, and displeasing Him. He highlighted the significance of Ramadan as a season of blessings and forgiveness. The Sheikh reminded the congregants to seize the opportunity for good deeds as time passes quickly and life is transient. He urged them to make the most of their lives by engaging in righteous actions.
As Ramadan nears the end, Sheikh Al-Dossary reflected on the transient nature of this blessed month and the need to bid it farewell with a sense of accomplishment in one’s faith and deeds. He emphasized the importance of repentance and maintaining a positive outlook towards Allah’s acceptance. The Sheikh encouraged believers to engage in acts of worship, seek closeness to God, and refrain from sinful behavior as Ramadan comes to a close.
Furthermore, he stressed the significance of completing Ramadan with a stronger connection to God than when it began. Sheikh Al-Dossary mentioned the importance of continuing acts of worship, seeking forgiveness, and expressing gratitude to Allah. He reminded the congregation of the necessity of paying Zakat al-Fitr as a means of purification and charity for the less fortunate.
In another part of the sermon, Sheikh Dr. Ahmed Al-Hudhaifi at the Prophet’s Mosque spoke about the essence of piety and vigilance in a believer’s life. He highlighted the sanctity of Ramadan and the need to maintain a strong commitment to righteous deeds, especially as the month comes to an end. The Sheikh emphasized the importance of supplication as a means of seeking God’s acceptance and mercy.
Sheikh Al-Hudhaifi elaborated on the significance of completing Ramadan with increased gratitude towards Allah and a sense of accomplishment in one’s faith. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive relationship with God through acts of worship and supplication. The Sheikh also emphasized the importance of paying Zakat al-Fitr as a form of charity and community support before the Eid prayers.
In conclusion, both sermons emphasized the importance of spiritual growth, repentance, gratitude, and acts of worship during the final days of Ramadan. They highlighted the significance of completing the month with a sense of fulfillment and devotion to God. The scholars urged the worshippers to express gratitude to Allah, seek forgiveness, and maintain a strong connection to Him as they approach the end of Ramadan.