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Corona Virus and Ramadan Grocery Shopping

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In most areas of Pakistan, and the world, the COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in lockdowns and social isolation. People have been asked to stop going to mosques and other places of worship and governments have recommended against hanging out with friends, visiting older friends or relatives, as well as travel between cities, or even houses.  The month of Ramadan is upon us and iftar gatherings, regularly praying in the mosque and sehri plans all have been put to a stop. One thing that can’t be put to a stop though, is grocery shopping for Ramadan. I’ve seen people carelessly go out in the name of grocery shopping so many times through my social media accounts, because, hello, social distancing! Anyway, one really doesn’t need to go out for grocery shopping, when online grocery stores exist. Howmuch.pk has even come up with Ramadan grocery packages so you can save money while buying all the essentials you need for Ramadan!  Still, if you think it is essential for you to go groc

Ramadan’s Benefits For Us

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Alhamdullilah, we are blessed to witness another Ramadan. The Holy Prophet (SAW) called this month as the blessed month. During this Holy Month, Muslims fast for 29-30 days, abstaining from drinking, eating, smoking and engaging in foul activities. This month acts as a training month for Muslims on how they should spend the rest of the 11 months.  Because of how heavily rewarded each good act is during the month, Muslim men and women try to do maximum Ibadah possible. Spending this blessed month in shops and otherworldly activities is foolish. You can shop for your necessities, like grocery shopping, online. In fact, howmuch’s Ramadan grocery packages are encompassing and contain everything you need in your household during the Holy month.  So, stay home, fast and pray to Allah the maximum you can. Fasting is a great reminder of one’s true self, without the luxuries of this world. It also helps us in not only purifying our bodies but also our minds and souls.