Dos and don'ts: How to guard the spiritual essence of Ramadhan

Mombasa and Kwale County Journalists offer prayers during the breaking of fast (Iftar) dinner organised by the Pwani Muslim Journalists group supported by Media Council of Kenya at a Mombasa hotel on February 25, 2026. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard].

As Muslims around the world strive to perfect their fasting during this blessed month of Ramadhan, scholars and community leaders emphasize the importance of observing not only the obligatory acts of worship while warning against behaviour that diminishes the spiritual benefits of this sacred month.