Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, stated, “To attain Taqwa (God-consciousness), Allah has made fasting obligatory for us. Therefore, during this blessed month, we must observe fasting and night prayers properly to achieve success in this life and salvation in the hereafter.”
He made these remarks as the chief guest at an Iftar gathering organized in honor of doctors by the Medical Thana of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Dhaka City North. The event was held Tuesday, March 4, at Badshah Faisal Institute in Shyamoli, Dhaka.
The event was presided over by Medical Thana Ameer Dr. S. M. Khaliduzzaman and hosted by Secretary Dr. Abdullah Al Mahmood. Special guests included Jamaat’s central Executive Council member and Dhaka City North Ameer Mohammad Selim Uddin, Central Executive Council member Mobarak Hossain, NDF Secretary General Professor Dr. Mahmud Hossain, Central Working Committee member and Dhaka CityNorth Secretary Dr. Muhammad Rezaul Karim, and medical thana’s Assistant Secretary Dr. Hasanul Banna.
Dhaka North city Jamaat’s Nayeb-e-Ameer Abdur Rahman Musa, Engineer Golam Mostafa, Assistant Secretary Mahfuzur Rahman, Nazimuddin Molla, Dr. Fakhruddin Manik, Yasin Arafat, Ziaul Hasan, Dr. Abdul Jalil were also present on the occasion.
Dr. Shafiqur Rahman stated that the holy month of Ramadan is a blessed month. He quoted a supplication of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who, at the beginning of the month of Rajab, would pray: “O Allah, bless us in Rajab and Sha’ban, and allow us to reach Ramadan.”
He explained that, according to the hadith, the first ten days of Ramadan are a period of mercy, the middle ten days are for forgiveness, and the last ten days bring the glad tidings of salvation from Hellfire. In another hadith, the Prophet (PBUH) mentioned that whoever observes fasting in Ramadan with faith and sincerity, seeking Allah’s reward, all their past sins will be forgiven.
Dr. Rahman emphasized that Ramadan is a month of self-purification, God-consciousness (Taqwa), and spiritual refinement (Tazkiyah). He urged everyone to dedicate themselves to worship and self-discipline during this sacred time and to embody the lessons of Ramadan in their daily lives.
He further stated that "Jamaat-e-Islami does not seek to establish leaders but rather to uphold principles. It is not driven by a thirst for power but by a commitment to implementing Allah’s divine law on Earth." He reaffirmed Jamaat’s strong dedication to this mission.
Highlighting the importance of a Zakat-based economic system, he remarked that Zakat should not be distributed merely as charity in the form of clothes or food but should empower individuals to become self-reliant and establish themselves in society. He pointed out that due to the absence of an Islamic governance system, people lack trust in the government’s Zakat management, which is why they hesitate to contribute to it.
In his speech as a special guest, Mohammad Selim Uddin emphasized that the Holy Quran was revealed during the blessed month of Ramadan, which is why this month holds such great significance and honor. He noted that Ramadan is often referred to as “the month of the Quran” and stressed that all human problems should be solved based on the principles of the Quran. He urged doctors to expand their efforts in spreading the message of Islam as part of their religious duty.
Mobarak Hossain highlighted that fasting in Ramadan is not only obligatory for Muslims but was also prescribed for those before them. He explained that fasting has been made compulsory so that people may attain Taqwa (God-consciousness). He called upon everyone to devote themselves to fasting and night prayers (Qiyam) during Ramadan to help establish a society rooted in righteousness and piety.
Dr. S. M. Khaliduzzaman, in his concluding remarks as the president of the event, reminded everyone that they are servants of Allah. He stressed that medicine should not be regarded merely as a profession but as a form of humanitarian service. He urged doctors to work with a spirit of dedication and service to humanity.
