IMA Kuwait Hosts ‘Welcome Ramadan 2026’ Public Events Across Kuwait

IMA Kuwait Hosts ‘Welcome Ramadan 2026’ Public Events Across Kuwait

Indian Muslim Association (IMA) Kuwait, under the distinguished patronage of the Ministry of Awqaf & Islamic Affairs – Foreign Relations Department, organized a series of impactful ‘Welcome Ramadan 2026’ Public Events across multiple locations in Kuwait, uniting communities in preparation for the blessed month of Ramadan. Conducted under different IMA units, the programs centered on two transformative themes: ‘Zakat and Social Justice: An Islamic Economic Vision’ and ‘Preparing Yourself for Ramadan with Body, Mind & Soul’. Each gathering reflected the spirit of collective responsibility, moral refinement, and service to humanity.

On 12th February (Thursday) after Isha Prayer, simultaneous programs were held across Kuwait:

• Fahaheel & Mangaf Unit hosted Mr Syed Mohiuddin Shakir, a visiting Scholar from India, along with Maulana Irfan Nadvi, at Urdu Khutba Masjid, Fahaheel, where the audience was inspired by a powerful discourse on Islamic economic justice and the transformative role of Zakat.
• Abu Halifa Unit organized the program at Maryam Masjid, Mahboula, addressed by Maulana Waleed Umari and Mr Khursheed Khan, emphasizing Ramadan as a season of moral awakening and structured social responsibility.
• Khaitan Unit conducted its session at Masjid Al-Mailem, Khaitan, featuring Mr Shamvel Pravez and Maulana Samoil Falahi, who highlighted the urgency of collective Zakat Systems in combating Poverty and Inequality.
• Abbasiya & City Unit arranged the event at Masjid Bilqis, Abbasiya, delivered by Maulana Mohammad Umar Falahi,
• Farwaniya Unit held its program in Farwaniya, where Mr Dawood Absani and Mr Arshad Habib eloquently spoke on purifying Wealth, refining Character & embracing Ramadan as a catalyst for community Upliftment.
• City & Al-Riqqae Unit hosted Maulana Waleed Umari on the same evening after Isha Prayer, delivering a compelling reminder on integrating Spiritual discipline with Social thics.
• Salmiya & English Unit organized a special session on 16^th February at Masjid Hayya Ibrahim, Salmiya, addressed by Maulana Mohammad Umar Falahi and Mr Imran Jasnaik.

Scholarly Addresses

The First Keynote Theme highlighted Zakat as a transformative Economic Institution designed to establish Social Justice and restore dignity to the vulnerable. Drawing from Qur’anic injunctions and Prophetic teachings, the Speakers emphasized that Zakat is not optional Charity but a structured, rights-based System aimed at preventing the concentration of wealth and ensuring equitable distribution in Society. Islam envisions wealth as a trust from Allah, with the affluent acting as Custodians responsible for uplifting the Poor, Indebted and Marginalized. Historical Examples from the Era of the Rightly Guided Caliphs illustrated how a collective and organized Zakat System—through institutions such as Bait-ul-Mal—once nearly eliminated Poverty and generated Sustainable Economic Empowerment. The address stressed that in today’s world of widening Inequality, reviving a structured and transparent Zakat Framework could serve as a Moral and

practical Solution to Economic Imbalance, fostering Dignity instead of Dependency and Unity instead of Class Division.

The Second Theme centered on Holistic preparation for Ramadan as a month of Comprehensive Transformation. Ramadan, as emphasized in the sessions, is not merely abstinence from food and drink but a disciplined journey of Spiritual Elevation, Moral Refinement & Social Consciousness. Participants were encouraged to prepare Physically through Balanced Routines and Voluntary Fasting, mentally by setting clear Spiritual Goals and reducing distractions & Spiritually through Sincere Repentance, increased Worship, Reconciliation & renewed Intentions. The Speakers reminded attendees that Fasting without Ethical Conduct defeats its Purpose; True Success lies in cultivating Taqwa (God-consciousness), Integrity, Compassion & Self-restraint. Ramadan was described as an Annual Spiritual Reset—an opportunity to realign One’s Relationship with the Creator while strengthening bonds with Fellow Human Beings.

All the above programs drew a large number of audiences including Families, Youth & Professionals. The Events were concluded with the distribution of dinner packets to all attendees. All Programs were followed by an engaging Q&A session that allowed participants to deepen their understanding of Ramadan preparation and Social Accountability.

IMA Kuwait extends its gratitude to the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, Kuwait, for its patronage and constant support in organizing these impactful events.

IMA Kuwait is an Indian socio-religious organization that operates under the patronage of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Kuwait. IMA always focusses to provide platform for enhancement of expatriates living in Kuwait for their spiritual & social aspect through various programs & social gatherings. It looks forward to organizing various beneficial programs in future, considering the occasions and requirements of expatriates in general and specifically Indian community.