Muslims worldwide look forward to the Holy Month of Ramadan with great anticipation throughout the year, and they hope to have the opportunity to observe it this Ramadan. The blessed month of Ramadan 2025 is approaching, and this is the opportunity for all of us to get purified spiritually and physically in preparation for the holy month. During Ramadan, families gather and break the fast when the call for Maghrib prayer echoes through the streets.
Scenes are seen in most houses, with tables with various dishes, laughter, heartfelt conversations, and a sense of peace. However, this is not the reality everyone experiences; many families are going through tough times and dealing with harsh realities in life. They lack the necessary resources to take advantage of the blessings everyone usually enjoys throughout this holy month.
An empty stomach might be dreaming of having a plate full of food, while others might be waiting for their neighbors to bring something so that they can eat their fill. Some could be sad, missing their lost loved ones.
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said
"A person is not truly a believer if they eat well while their neighbor is hungry."
(Sunan Al-Kubra)
This Ramadan, fill empty plates and heal broken hearts, when we feel hungry for a few hours, we can better understand what millions of people go through daily. Many people feel loneliness, sadness, and emotional pain, which can make Ramadan a difficult time for those who have lost loved ones, and are dealing with depression, or feel neglected.
Filling Emptiness: The Practical Ways to Support in Ramadan
Hunger is a crisis that no one should experience, but the sad reality is that millions of people around the globe are facing this daily in conflicted areas, refugee camps, and even in our cities; many find it hard to afford one meal.
Ramadan is not only a time for reflection; it is a time to act. Here is how we can help.
The current situation in Gaza makes Ramadan a significant time to give our support. Many people are struggling as they lack every essential: home, food, water, and clothing, so it is crucial to support people of Gaza through our Palestine & Gaza Emergency Appeal, because we are working hard to deliver hot suhoor and iftar meals, medical supplies, and temporary shelter to the people of Gaza.
During Ramadan, how will people fast if the necessities are not provided to them? People will struggle to have enough food for Suhoor and Iftar, and this is an important issue we should pay attention to. Your Ramadan donations can help families with iftar meals, clean water, and other vital supplies. You can donate to Gaza and support families by giving them meals and essential supplies for the month of Ramadan 2025. This is a warming support for people who have lost everything.
Every donation, whether it is Zakat or Sadaqah, big or small, can help ease the suffering of people affected from war and poverty in Gaza.
The lasting impact of Ramadan
Ramadan has the potential to transform not only our souls but also the world around us. It is time to help families, particularly those struggling and in need. Even after Ramadan, we ought to maintain the need to help others socially and spiritually. Let’s promise to continue filling empty plates and helping others during difficult times throughout the year. Make Ramadan 2025 a month of impactful change.