July 8, 2013

MPAC wishes you a month of peace, thoughtful reflection and the development of a closer and deeper relationship with God.

During this month, more than 1.5 billion Muslims worldwide will practice compassion, restraint and generosity as a reflection of their commitment to God and in fulfillment of the commandment of fasting, one of the five pillars of Islam. During this blessed month, American Muslims have an important and unique opportunity to channel the charitable spirit of Ramadan into giving back to their local communities through acts of service and compassion.

“Fasting is ordained for you as it was ordained for those before you, so that you might remain conscious of God.” (Quran 2:183)

We pray God blesses us all with an increased spirituality, a renewed hope in humanity and an unwavering commitment to justice and truth.

Yesterday, President Barack Obama released a statement on Ramadan.

"This month also reminds us that freedom, dignity and opportunity are the undeniable rights of all mankind.  We reflect on these universal values at a time when many citizens across the Middle East and North Africa continue to strive for these basic rights and as millions of refugees mark Ramadan far from their homes.  The United States stands with those who are working to build a world where all people can write their own future and practice their faith freely, without fear of violence."

During this month of Ramadan, we pray that God blesses us all with an increased spirituality, a renewed hope in humanity and an unwavering commitment to justice and truth.

MPAC works to educate all Americans regarding the teachings of Islam, to serve the Muslim American community and promote the Islamic values of mercy, justice, peace, human dignity, freedom and equality for all.