IMANews: Ramaḍān 1447 AH, February/March 2026
- IMAN Center of Kirkland
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As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum / Peace be upon you!
Crescent Moon for the Month of Ramaḍān 1447 AH
There were no verified sightings of the crescent by the naked eye at sunset on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, in any region of North America, due to the impossibility of sighting. Therefore, Wednesday February 18th, 2026 will be the last day of Shaʿbān 1447 AH. Thursday, February 19th, 2026, will be the first day of the Holy Month of Ramaḍān.
The sighting of the Ramaḍān crescent heralds the beginning of a sacred journey—one of self-reflection, spiritual renewal, and a deepened connection with the Divine.
Ramaḍān invites us to refocus our hearts, strengthen our bond with God, and heighten our awareness of His presence in our lives. Through fasting, prayer, and contemplation, we nurture gratitude, humility, patience, and a more profound reliance upon His mercy.
May this blessed month become a true turning point in our spiritual path. May we emerge refined and renewed—illuminated by the wisdom of the Qur’an, guided by the teachings of Prophet Muḥammad and his noble family (peace be upon them), and committed to serving and uplifting those around us.
Yet spiritual growth cannot remain confined to personal devotion. True faith manifests in action. Our responsibility begins in our own neighborhoods and extends outward. As we fast, let us remain mindful of those who experience hunger, displacement, and hardship every single day.
Let us embody the Qur’anic call to compassion by volunteering at shelters, supporting food banks, caring for the elderly and vulnerable, and advocating for justice and dignity for all. When faith is translated into service, it transforms not only the individual heart but the entire community.
May this Ramaḍān be a month of enlightenment, mercy, and renewal—drawing us closer to our Creator and inspiring us to become beacons of kindness, compassion, and justice in the world.
Ramaḍān Mubārak
Important Islamic Events this Month*:
Ramaḍān Occasion
10 Feb 28 Wafat of Bibi Khadija (A) (3 B.H.)
15 Mar 05 Wiladat of Imam Hasan (A) (3 A.H.)
17 Mar 07 The Battle of Badr, (2 A.H.)
Eve of 19 Mar 08 Night of sadness (40 A.H.)
Laylat -ul-Qadr Night
Eve of 21 Mar 10 Eve of Shahadat of Imam Ali (A) (40 A.H.)
The Conquest of Mecca, (8 A.H.)
Laylat -ul-Qadr Night
21 Mar 11 Shahadat of Imam Ali (A) (Year 40 A.H.)
Eve of 23 Mar 12 Laylat -ul-Qadr Night
Daily programs for Ramaḍān will commence on Wednesday February 18th, 2026 and include daily maghribain prayers, iftar, Qur'anic recitation, duas and Ramaḍān reflection.
Full Iftar will be served everyday starting February 19th.
These programs are designed to help us connect with Allah (SWT) and each other in a meaningful way.
May Allah accept our worship and grant us His mercy and forgiveness. Ameen.
We ask God, the Most High, to accept your fasting, grant success in performing good deeds, and to hasten the Return of Our Master, Imam Mahdi (p).
Ramadhân Mubarak!
Schedule before Mar 8. '26
Maghrib Salat ul Maghrebain
Maghrib+25 Iftar
7:30 PM Qur'an Circle Men
9:00 PM Qur'an Tafsir/Reflection
Schedule after Mar 7. '26
6:00 PM Qur'an Circle Men
Maghreb Salat ul Maghrebain
Maghrib+25 Iftar
Maghrib+90 Qur'an Tafsir/Reflection
Please use links above or refer to home page for detailed timings and online links for our daily Qur'an Online sessions.
Daily in-person Ramaḍān program will be broadcast live at: http://live/iman-wa.org.
Programs to commemorate wafats and celebrate wiladats as well as a'amaal programs for the nights of qadr will be posted as special events in due course.
Special children's program and activities will be organized on Friday, Saturday and Sunday subject to parent volunteer availability.
Special event links will be created and provide further details.
A Time of Reflection, Growth, Devotion, Community, and Service
The holy month of Ramaḍān is a time of fasting, prayer, reflection, spiritual growth, community, and service—a sacred tradition observed by Muslims worldwide. This year, 1447 AH (2026 AD), we continue this timeless practice as it was prescribed for believers before us.
Fasting in Ramaḍān is more than abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset; it is a means of cultivating mindfulness of God (taqwa). It offers an opportunity to strengthen our faith, purify our hearts, and deepen our understanding of Islam. As we experience hunger and thirst, we are reminded of our dependence on God for sustenance and our duty to care for those in need.
The Qur'an states:
"You who believe, fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may be mindful of God." (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:183)
This verse underscores fasting as a spiritual discipline, uniting us with past generations of believers who undertook this journey of self-restraint and devotion.
Ramaḍān is also the month of divine revelation. It was in this blessed month that the Qur'an was revealed as a guide for humanity:
"It was in the month of Ramaḍān that the Qur'an was revealed as guidance for mankind, clear messages giving guidance and distinguishing between right and wrong." (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:185)
The Qur'an serves as a source of wisdom for all aspects of life, helping us distinguish between right and wrong. During Ramaḍān, Muslims make a special effort to read, reflect, and act upon its teachings. Many strive to complete the recitation of the entire Qur'an, finding within its verses inspiration and guidance.
Embodying the Essence of Ramaḍān
As we embark on this sacred journey, let us strive to:
Deepen our faith through fasting, prayer, and reflection.
Strengthen our community by coming together in worship and support.
Extend our hands in charity, remembering those in need.
Seek guidance and renewal through the Qur'an, committing to its teachings in all aspects of life.
Opportunities to Give Back
The blessed month of Ramaḍān is an opportunity to contribute your time, donations, and talents to make this month truly special for yourself and those around you.
Volunteer Opportunities
Give a few hours of your time! Whether it’s for one night or multiple nights, your help is greatly appreciated.
IMAN will host iftar dinners every night, and we need volunteers to:
Organize and host a kids' program
Assist with hospitality (iftar setup, cleanup, ushering, and hall monitoring)
Signing up is simple, and a team member will connect with you to coordinate based on your schedule. Volunteering is a great opportunity to meet others at IMAN and give back through a few hours of service.
Students can receive certificates for community service hours.
Iftar Donations
IMAN Center provides iftar daily during Ramaḍān through your generous contributions.
To sponsor or donate towards ifta, please contact Sister Kaniz Khaki via WhatsApp or email hospitality@iman-wa.org.
May this Ramadhân bring you peace, spiritual growth, and countless blessings.
Jazakum Allahu Khairan – Ramadhân Mubarak!
Children's program
For children 10 and younger, we will be offering an enriching experience this Ramadhân inshaAllah, every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday as well as on nights of qadr. The program will be at the same time as the adults' Quran circle in the south hall. They will learn teachings from the Quran and the Ahlul-bayt through stories, activities, and crafts. Parents should sign their children out at maghrib time.
Qur'an Conference
لِكُلِّ شَيْءٍ رَبِيعٌ،
وَرَبِيعُ القُرْآنِ شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ.
Everything has a spring
and the spring of Qur'an is month of Ramadhân (Imam Baqir a.s.)
IMAN Sunday school will organize a Qur'an Conference on March 15th, 2026.
Those interested in volunteering for this conference are encouraged to reach out to the School Committee and Parent Liaisons for further information.
For registration please visit: Qur'an Conference, Ramadhân 1447 AH.
Sustaining Our Spiritually Vibrant Community
The IMAN Community’s generosity is the foundation of our growing, spiritually vibrant, and caring congregation here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
As the blessed month of Ramadhân approaches, it is a time of reflection, devotion, and giving. This sacred month brings opportunities to support our community—through operational funding, sponsoring iftars, and helping those in need.
Your generous donations will help sponsor iftar dinners and support those facing hardship.
Donations can be made via:
Check – Payable to IMAN Center, 515 State St S, Kirkland, WA 98033.
Zelle – Send to accounts@iman-wa.org (no fees incurred).
Credit Card or PayPal – Click: Donate (fees may apply).
Let us open up our hearts and pockets to derive make the most of blessings that Allah SWT has bestowed upon us in this blessed month of Ramadhân!
Donating via check or Zelle incurs no fees, ensuring every dollar goes further in service of our community.
Let us open our hearts and give generously to make the most of Allah’s blessings in this sacred month.
Counting on your continued generosity—may your kindness be rewarded abundantly!
Supporting the vulnerable
Many of the communities served by the Development and Relief Foundation (DRF) are facing severe food insecurity due to poverty, rising food prices, displacement, and ongoing economic instability. Vulnerable families—including orphans, widows, the elderly, and low-income households—are especially at risk of hunger during the holy month of Ramaḍān, when household expenses increase while income remains limited.
To address this urgent need, DRF plans to implement its Annual Ramadhân Food Distribution Program, with the goal of distributing 12,000 essential food packages across multiple underserved areas during the upcoming Ramaḍān Each package will contain staple food items sufficient to support a family’s basic nutritional needs for daily iftar and suhoor.
DRF has requested support from IMAN to help fund 5,000 food packages, at a cost of $12 per package. This support will directly provide life-sustaining food assistance to thousands of vulnerable families and ensure they can observe Ramadhân with dignity, stability, and peace of mind.
Funding from IMAN will enable DRF to procure, package, and distribute food in a timely and culturally appropriate manner, alleviating hunger and reinforcing compassion and solidarity during one of the most sacred times of the year.
Your generosity will make a profound difference, providing essential sustenance to families who might otherwise go without, bringing them comfort and relief during this sacred month.
Donations can be made by check to IMAN or via Zelle to accounts@iman-wa.org. Please indicate "Ramaḍān Relief" in the memo.
May your kindness be rewarded abundantly.
Inspiration from Gaza
مَا شَاءَ اللَّهُ! ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ! سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ!
On January 24th, 2025, Gazans held their first Friday prayer at Al-Omari Mosque in Gaza City after the ceasefire. The 1,500-year-old mosque was heavily damaged by Israeli bombardment.
Please keep the innocent suffering people in your thoughts and prayers as we hope for peace and prosperity for all those under oppression and their neighbors. Aameen.
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا إِذَا نُودِيَ لِلصَّلَاةِ مِن يَوْمِ الْجُمُعَةِ فَاسْعَوْا إِلَىٰ ذِكْرِ اللَّهِ وَذَرُوا الْبَيْعَ ۚ ذَٰلِكُمْ خَيْرٌ لَّكُمْ إِن كُنتُمْ تَعْلَمُونَ
Believers! When the call to prayer is made on the day of congregation, hurry towards the reminder of God and leave off your trading––that is better for you, if only you knew–– [Q 62:9]
ثُمَّ لَتُسْأَلُنَّ يَوْمَئِذٍ عَنِ النَّعِيمِ
On that Day, you will be asked about your pleasures. [Q:102:8]
IMAN Center Daily Congregational Salaat
Al-ḥamdu lillāh, our Qurʾān Study Circle sessions - held regularly following the daily Ṣalāt al-ʿIshāʾ - have now completed the study of Sūrat 'Āli `Imrān. Community members who wish to benefit from or revisit these reflections may access the study materials through the Qur'an Study Circle resource.
Allah SWT commands us:
“Establish the prayer, give the zakāt, and bow with those who bow.” (Qur’an 2:43)
This āyah reminds us that ṣalāh is not only a personal obligation but a communal calling - to stand, bow, and prostrate together in devotion.
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ taught that prayer in congregation is twenty-seven times superior to prayer offered individually, and he so emphasized congregational prayer that he warned against neglecting it without excuse.
Our Imams (peace be upon them) taught that the mosque is the heart of the believing community, and that one who frequently attends the masjid is written among the people of light and steadfast faith.
As we approach Ramaḍān, let us seize this sacred month as an opportunity to renew our covenant with Allah by committing to daily congregational dhuhr and evening prayers.
Let the discipline of fasting strengthen the discipline of praying together.
If we can come consistently in Ramaḍān, we can carry that habit beyond it.
A routine formed in a month of mercy can become a lifelong source of barakah.
Let us answer the Qur’anic call to “bow with those who bow,” filling our masjid not only in Ramaḍān, but throughout the year — building hearts, families, and a community rooted in prayer.
IMAN Center Etiquette Guidelines
The IMAN Hospitality Committee has developed the following guidelines to help ensure that our gatherings at IMAN are safe, respectful, joyful, and enriching for all—both young and old.
All attendees are kindly requested to review these guidelines and cooperate accordingly.
These guidelines are a work in progress, evolving based on past experiences. We welcome your feedback and suggestions at hospitality@iman-wa.org.
General Guidelines:
Show respect to everyone by following proper masjid etiquette and manners.
Follow the program schedule and remain in designated areas to maintain focus and organization.
Attend the main programs (for both adults and children) to ensure meaningful participation.
Children under 13 must always remain with their parents. If found alone and not in a program, parents will be asked to stay with them.
Children 13 and older must stay within their assigned programs and follow guidelines.
Masjid Arrival:
Arrive on time to prevent disruptions.
Park respectfully and avoid blocking neighbors’ driveways.
Remove shoes and place them neatly in the designated cabinets. Double up shoe placements to accommodate limited space.
Prayer Etiquette:
Join the congregational prayer promptly and ensure rows are filled without gaps.
Maintain complete silence during the khutbah (sermon) and prayers.
Remain seated until all prayers and supplications (duas) are completed.
Dinner Guidelines:
Follow the serving line patiently and be mindful of others.
Eat only in designated areas:
Men: South Room
Women: Center Room
Dispose of trash properly and help keep the masjid clean.
Only designated staff and volunteers are allowed in the kitchen.
Allow elders and families with young children to be served first.
Main Program Etiquette:
Sit respectfully and avoid side conversations during the program.
Keep children with you to prevent disruptions.
Give full attention to the speaker and participate actively.
Exiting the Masjid:
Leave quietly to respect neighbors and the surrounding community.
Avoid loud gatherings outside the masjid.
Clean up your area before leaving.
Islamic Resource Corner
Islamic Resource Corner www.islamicresourcecorner.com is an interactive resource sharing platform for all knowledge seekers and educators.
The organization is inviting contributors to share resources to grow together.
To sign up as a contributor, all you need to do is create an account, and upload your resource. Islamic Resource Corner has a mission team that will assist and review for authenticity and then your resource will appear live on the website for others to download.
Qaḍāʾ, Fidyah and Kaffarah
As we approach the blessed month of Ramaḍān, it is important to review some of the key rulings related to missed fasts and their compensation. We ask Almighty Allah to grant us success in fulfilling our obligations with sincerity and devotion.
Key Definitions
Qaḍāʾ (Make-up Fast): Qaḍāʾ refers to fasting on another day to make up for a fast that was missed during Ramaḍān.
Fidyah (Compensatory Feeding): Fidyah is compensation required when a person is unable to fast due to certain valid reasons (such as chronic illness or old age). It consists of feeding one poor person for each missed day. Each feeding must be at least 1.65 pounds (750 grams) of staple food (e.g., wheat, rice, or dates), representing the average of what one feeds oneself and one’s family.
Kaffārah (Expiation): Kaffārah is a more serious expiation required in specific cases, such as deliberately breaking a fast without a valid excuse during Ramaḍān, or delaying qaḍāʾ beyond the following Ramaḍān in certain circumstances. The kaffārah for intentionally breaking a fast is either fasting sixty days or feeding sixty distinct poor persons for each missed day.
General Rulings
It is obligatory to perform qaḍāʾ for any fast missed during Ramaḍān due to illness, travel, or other valid circumstances (with certain exceptions), as well as for fasts missed intentionally.
Based on recommended precaution, one should complete their qaḍāʾ fasts before the arrival of the next Ramaḍān.
If a person misses all or part of Ramaḍān due to a legitimate excuse but does not perform the qaḍāʾ before the following Ramaḍān - whether out of negligence, or despite intending to do so but being prevented by an unexpected excuse (such as illness)—they must perform the qaḍāʾ and also offer kaffārah for delaying the qaḍāʾ. This delayed kaffārah is equivalent in amount to fidyah (feeding one poor person per day).
If a person misses all or part of Ramaḍān without a valid excuse and does not perform the qaḍāʾ before the next Ramaḍān, they must perform the qaḍāʾ and, based on obligatory precaution, offer kaffārah for delaying it. In addition, they must also offer the primary kaffārah for intentionally breaking the fast (i.e., fasting sixty days or feeding sixty distinct poor persons per missed day).
A person unable to fast due to a chronic illness is not required to perform qaḍāʾ but must offer fidyah.
An elderly person who finds fasting excessively difficult must offer fidyah and is not required to perform qaḍāʾ. However, if fasting is completely beyond their ability, neither fidyah nor qaḍāʾ is required.
A pregnant woman in her final two months who refrains from fasting due to harm to herself or her unborn child must offer fidyah and later perform qaḍāʾ. The same ruling applies to a nursing mother if there is fear that fasting will cause her milk supply to cease and breastfeeding is the only means of feeding the infant. However, if a nursing mother can feed her child through other permissible means (such as formula), then based on obligatory precaution she may not break her fast.
It is permissible to give the entire fidyah to a single poor person. However, the kaffārah for deliberately breaking a fast must be distributed among sixty distinct poor individuals.
It is also permissible to pay the monetary equivalent of fidyah or kaffārah, provided one entrusts it to a reliable person or organization—or directly to the poor individual—with reasonable assurance that the funds will be used solely to purchase food. The money may not be used for anything other than food.
May Allah accept our fasting, overlook our shortcomings, and grant us steadfastness in fulfilling our religious duties.
Social Services
Monthly community dinners IMAN hosts with St. John’s are a great opportunity to serve. Those interested to help, please contact Br. Abbas Kazmi or send mail to socialservices@iman-wa.org.
Sr. Sidra Naqvi continues to coordinate meals every other Sunday to the Seattle Tent City. Several spots have been reserved to provide future meals at shelters. If you are interested in helping, please contact Sister Sidra Naqvi (425) 273 1463 or e-mail iman@iman-wa.org.