Ramadan

[[ n a v ]]

In case you didn't know, today marks the first day of the Islamic holiday and month of Ramadan, and so i decided i should post the wikipedia page so if anybody is curious about it and wants to educate themselves about it they may do so.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramadan

 

[Hutch]

I thought it was starting in late September, but one of the muslim girls at work has been practicing Ramadan for atleast a week now - I know that the dates are slightly off depending on where in the world you are, but they should be pretty close, shouldn't they?

 

[[ n a v ]]

hmm thats weird. what she could be doing is starting early because girls arent expected to fast during their menstrual cycle, but they still have to make up for those days. so maybe shes jus usin these days to make up for those she'll eventuall have? u should ask her

 

[shoowilla]

Ramadan Mubarak Nav.

Regarding the girl, she could be making up the days she did not fast during last years ramadan due to her menstrual cycle, because you only have up until the next ramadan to make those days up.

 

[[ n a v ]]

you too bro thank you. good luck and may peace be with you.

 

[Deadpool]

Ramadan mubarak!

 

[Lazee Demonic]

Ramadan mubarak!

Ramadan Shoma Mobarak!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[2-0-NINE]

Shaalu Shalom Olam

 

[kingsvillektp]

I aint islamic, but haha to those that are... YALL GOTTA FAST! be all hungry n shit. My friend is islamic and that foo skinny as hell sometimes i think he fasts 24/7.

 

[2-0-NINE]

Jews and Christians also have to fast for Spiritual strengthening as well, but not as extreme as Muslims.

 

[Hutch]

I aint islamic, but haha to those that are... YALL GOTTA FAST! be all hungry n shit. My friend is islamic and that foo skinny as hell sometimes i think he fasts 24/7.

I'm sure muslims aren't all sitting there thinking to themselves 'Oh, damn - gotta fast. That sucks'. This is a time of cleansing for them, and once it's finished it's a time for celebration. Besides, the majority of Americans and Australians could do with a fast once in a while, fucking fat bastards. PUT THE FOOD DOWN!!!

 

[[ n a v ]]

^well said. we may be "hungry n shit" in one way, but we are feeding our souls in a much more valuable way.

 

[2-0-NINE]

^well said. we may be "hungry n shit" in one way, but we are feeding our souls in a much more valuable way.

Regardless if you are Muslim, Chrisitian or Jewish in a Judaic way, We can all agree that's the Purpose of Fasting.

 

[[ n a v ]]

The observance of fasting during Ramadan constitutes one of the five pillars of Islam. The experience of fasting is intended to teach Muslims self-discipline and self-restraint, and understand a little of the plight of the less privileged (e.g., the hungry, thirsty and the poor). Furthermore, Ramadan fasting is not just about disciplining the body to refrain from eating and drinking from predawn until sunset but is also about exerting control over the mind. This involves restraining anger, doing good deeds, exercising personal discipline, and preparing oneself to serve as a good Muslim and a good person. Ramadan is a month of peace and love in which individuals are encouraged to bury differences, to forget and forgive and to renew both human and spiritual relationships. Therefore, it contributes to the overall principle of making the individual more humane, more considerate and generally a more responsible member of society. In this way, the month of Ramadan ultimately benefits society not just the individual. It does this, in part, by setting a standard for behaviour not only in this month but during the rest of the year and, indeed, every year of a Muslim's life. These principal tenets of Ramadan are important when considering our intentions and subsequent actions during this spiritual month, including those pertaining to the health of the individual

source

 

[kingsvillektp]

hahaha i got u punks all mad! Calm down you muslims it was a joke.

 

[[ n a v ]]

aint nobody mad at u patnah. you're entitled to your ignorance :knockout:

 

[kingsvillektp]

naw but foreal thats cool, atleast yall stick by the book and do what yall are suppose to do.

Im addicted to sin. I hate myself for that but, it is what it is, hopefully 'God' can forgive me in the end.

 

[Hutch]

It's funny that - I know a Russian lady who just found out about Ramadan (she works in the same las as me and the muslim lady). She thought it was stupid fasting when there was no 'real reason' (as she puts it), but she was most upset when I told her that you could not have sex during the daylight hours of Ramadan either. I'd personally be more concerned about not being able to have a drink in 40 degree weather!

 

[650Ubeezy]

Ramadan mubarak! I will not be fasting during all of ramadan due to the amount of dance training I have. On the days that I am not dancing I definitly am fasting, like today.

And for those who don't know, fasting for muslims is not a burden or even responsibility. It's a personal decision. You are doing it for yourself, not because you "have to". I believe it's one of the toughest tests of self control and I respect all who practice it.

 

[shoowilla]

Actually it is a must on all muslims who are able to do it(5 pillars). Examples of people who are unable are, the sick, people who need to take daily medication, etc...Also for example, firefighters should not fast because it makes them weak and that endangers the lives of others. And just a sidenote that might interest you, Hakeem Olajuwon used to fast all of Ramadan during the NBA season.