What do you love about Ramadan? Ramadan is just around the corner. What are you looking forward to?
Everything!The positively evident change in me, I think twice before screaming at someone or talking ill about someone, while I'm fasting..The feeling to supplicate more than ever because you know you will be granted what you wantHow appreciative I become of food and water and water and waterHow being patient becomes so much easierHow my head bursts with pain because of lack of intake of food and how I patiently endure it because I await a better rewardHow I stay away from worldly desires and pleasures, no gossiping, no lying, no useless expenditureHow all the dirty thoughts are slipping awayHow well my non-Muslim friends understand me and feel guilty to even sip water in front of meHow they make sure they save what they eat if it's delicious so I could get a taste of itHow they leave what work they have and sit with me in the cafeteria so I'm not lonely while I break my fastHow the Eid Biryani unites the countryHow it not only brings out the best in me, but also in the ones that I love, the ones that love me, whether or not they're Muslim
Can i think of my crush during ramadan?
The person i really like crosses my mind a lot while i fast. Is it forbidden to keep talking about him...or say write about him in my diary while i fast. because i can't help but think of him throughout the day. WHAT DO I DO.Is this ok to do while fasting?
Ramadan: how can i ask allah for something i want?
i converted to islam a couple of months ago from christianity, so i dont know much. i want to ask god to give my baby (who is now in my wife stomach, lol) a great health, when i used to be a christ we used to to close our eyes and say "o lord, (whatever i want). how can i do that in the islamic way?
Ramadan:how would you ask a friend of yours to forgive you?
Salam sis, First of all, a sorry is not just a word that's to be said; sorry is when you are truly regretful and vow not to repeat the same mistake. You have to acknowledge AND admit to everything - not just a few things. Lying is a sin, it is haram, and if we do not admit to them in this life, they will be told in the Hereafter. Also, think of it from their point of view - no one likes being lied to. So that way, you can truly apologize and understand, and avoid it from happening again.
If you are a Muslim, how are you observing Ramadan?
A very good question indeed. While being a Muslim I am also subscribed to the entire package of family, kids, expenses and life in general so we're a working family.Over the years I believe I have tweaked my routine to best suit my work, commitments and religious obligations. Some of the things we doWake up 30 mins before the times up for eating and drink a large mug of veggie smoothie I prepare the night before. This has proteins, fats and other essential nutrition that I'll need for my day. I shoot for taking as much as a 1000 calories.Have an egg or anything else with a bread (more fat and some carbs) and drink plenty of water.Stay up another few minutes till it's prayer time and catch a nap before we wake up again to leave for work, drop kids etcTry to come home early and catch a nap if possiblePrepare for breaking the fast (drink plenty of water light food intake, enough to fill me up), prayers andGo to bed as early as possible.Every year in January I block my calendar for the days off I'll need in that year for my religious obligations. I usually take 3 days off during the last 10 days of Ramadan which we spend in the mosque praying all night. You don't want to be driving or going to work after having stayed up all night :-)We do a quick financial of how much our income is and what we owe in Zakat and other dues. Cut checks and collect receipts for the CPA to take care during tax season.Discuss with my wife on what small gifts we should get for friends and family and hit “buy” on Amazon.That pretty much sums up how I observe Ramadan from an outsiders perspective. Spiritually, I am more concerned about my connection with God and how I can be a better Muslim each day. We pray that we are able to fulfill our duties to our parents, children, friends and neighbors as God has ordained and pray that God accepts our prayers and deeds.
Will it be OK if I wish a girl 'Ramadan Mubarak'?
Well, sir, it depends on your intentions and how are you going to do it.If you like that girl and want her to be “your girlfriend for example” and you're just starting a conversation with this, then No, we Muslims are not supposed to be dating, talking to girls in normal life stuff and be friends with them, especially if it's Ramadan.If your only intention is to wish her this as letting her know you accept her as a Muslim in your community and wishing her good just for the good of it, then Yes, you can do so whether she falls in love with you over this or not (would be dramatic, lol) but do not keep on talking to her, as you'll make her sin, don’t if you really care about her as a person.If you’re also a muslim just like her and you’re just being friendly wishing her so, please take note of the above and don’t do anything you’ll probably regret, if you like her, go to her front door & ask for her hands from her parents (Traditional way of muslim marriage) , don’t let her escape the back door just to see you when nobody’s watching , remember those words :”Please don’t do it, as you’ll both regret it”.If you’ve found that your intentions are good in terms of the above, and decided to tell her, you don’t just walk into her in the street, stop her and tell her so and leave, you’ll cause trouble for her (You might already know that), if you can text it it will be much better, if at school, do it in a way won’t also cause her trouble or embarrassment among her friends.And that’s just following Islam and its terms (jurisprudence).
Is there an appropriate greeting for Ramadan?
Now coming on the main topic “Ramadan Kareem” or “Ramadan mubarak”:For that conflict scholars have said that the word Kareem means generous which means Ramadan is generous, which eventually leads one to believe that it's Ramadan which is generous not ALLAH whereas the holy Qur'an itself starts with بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم which means “in the name of ALLAH the most merciful and gracious .“Also Al Kareem is one of the ninenty nine names of ALLAH whose interpretation is :Al-Kareem (The Generous One): One who recites this name will have esteem in this world.Hence to say “Ramadan Kareem” is not a wise way to greet one another. Rather say Ramadan mubarak and be happy. Since quarreling for such petty is not cause of this month. Do lots of good deeds and earn lots of reward since your rewards in this blessed month (NOT GENEROUS) is multiplied.May ALLAH grant us better understanding and may HE accepts our endurance and patience during the fasting."Oh you who believe fasting has been prescribed for you like it was prescribed for those before you that you may obtain taqwa.”-Surah baqarah (chapter 2)So the wisdom behind the obligation of fasting is to gain taqwa of Allah the Mighty and Majestic by doing what He has ordered and avoiding what He has prohibited. And it has been established that the Prophet peace and blessing be upon him said:“Whoever does not abandon falsehood in word and action, then Allah Mighty and Majestic has no need that he should leave his food and drink”.Therefore fasting is worship for Allah and cultivation for the soul and a safeguard for it from the prohibitions of Allah. And it is not like this one without knowledge has said that due to the nobility of this month and it’s blessing, sinning is allowed in it.“Note : this is my personal understanding of this question. People with other references and better analytics are much respected by me. You are not bound to follow what I say. Just confirm it first whether it coincides with sunnah and the quran.السلام علیکم (peace be unto you)
Ramadan is coming. What do you want to tell non-Muslims?
I’m going to write this answer to the non-Muslims that don’t know a whole lot about Ramadan, although I am very aware that there are many non-Muslims who know a ton about it. Thank you to both kinds of people who take the time out of their day to listen or read to try to understand what Ramadan is.The most common comment I get during this time is, “but you can drink water… right?” I’m sorry to dissapoint, but no. I had to explain this concept to most of my teachers every year. Yes, I do get thirsty, especially during the hot, summer days. I won’t die, though. I don’t even come 50% close to that point. Seriously, I’m totally fine.This leads me to my second point: people always tell me that if I eat something in front of them, they won’t tell, or ask me if I secretly eat behind my parents back. Sigh. I mean this with absolute certainty, my parents could stop fasting for Ramadan at any point and I would continue. I don’t do anything I do for my parents in regards for religion. I love them, but all this hard work isn’t for them, which is exactly why it doesn't make sense to secretly break a fast in Ramadan.Now that all that is settled, my last point: don’t feel bad about eating in front of me. I’m used to being around people that are eating. I started fasting all of Ramadan years ago! Year after year, people apologize for eating food when I’m fasting and I kind of appreciate that since I know they’re just being respectful but please don’t stop yourself from eating because I’m around!Once, my close friend was mad at me during Ramadan so she FaceTimed me in the middle of the day. As soon as I picked up, she took a long, cold sip of water from a clear glass, not breaking eye contact the whole time, and then hung up. Now that’s just mean, don’t do that. Just be nice and respectful towards your fellow Muslims. You can even try out fasting for a day (it won’t magically make you Muslim, only eating Shawarma can do that!) if you want, just to see what it’s like.