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The former Energy Minister on 22th April, in a short epistle to all Muslims in the Ghana and all over wished them a blessed fast in this Holy Month of Ramadan .

He has expressed the changing nature of things due to the global pandemic and its effect on communal prayers and breaking of fast.

In the end he is positive that Ramadan would bring a renewed sense of faith even in this time of Crisis.

STATEMENT BY HON. BOAKYE AGYARKO ON RAMADAM

As-salāmu 'alaykum wa-rahmatu-llāhu wa-barakātuh. The Ramada is once again upon us. It is in its observance that Muslims and Humanity learn to practice self-discipline, self-control, sacrifice, empathy for the less fortunate and developing an affinity with fellow Muslims. The fast engenders and encourages actions of generosity and zakat.

This Ramadan is going to be observed in the most unusual of circumstances. The pandemic has forcibly interfered with the fundamental practices of Ramadan - togetherness at the Masjid in a community of believers (Jama'ah) in supplication and prayer (Isha, Taraweeh) and Iftars. In as much as the form of observation may be altered, the essence of Ramadan remains intact.

In every single adversity or calamity, the believer finds the positive because the will of Allah is Sovereign.
Insha Allah, Muslims will find a fuller renewal of spirit in these difficult times.