Ramadan Mubarak/Kareem, again...

[zedextreme8177]

Only this time, you can choose what to say:

For those who don't know what Ramadan is, let me google that for you. Anyways, the month has started today (over in our timezone at least), and here comes 30/31 days with no food or drink between around 5:30am to 6:30pm

So how are your preparations guys? (non-Muslims included )

 

[Joie de vivre!]

Afry Gadafry

 

[PeterJB]

I don't see how you can bear it during the summer months, though I guess the self-discipline, reflection on the less fortunate, and weight loss is all worth it!

 

[Dennisch]

So how are your preparations guys? (non-Muslims included )

Well, normal eating and drinking of course.

 

[sems4arsenal]

Going to be very tough here in Egypt, weather and humidity unbearable at times. No water will be the bigger challenge but looking forward to it definitely life always becomes better in that month . Ramdan Kareem to all

 

[Encyclopedia]

^ No water sounds like a potentialy very dangerous thing. Are there no exceptions if the weather is extremely hot for example?

 

[Nessy]

I take my hat off to the people out there that follow/practice Islam, Ramadan fasting does not sound easy... i could easily go without the food, but no drink?.. Man that sounds hard!, (thirsty just thinking about it, *sups another mouthful of delicious tea*)

 

[Ross]

^ No water sounds like a potentialy very dangerous thing. Are there no exceptions if the weather is extremely hot for example?

No exceptions at all unless you have a life threatening illness. Yes it's very dangerous in some parts of the world.

 

[Encyclopedia]

No exceptions at all unless you have a life threatening illness. Yes it's very dangerous in some parts of the world.

Wow that's harsh.

 

[sems4arsenal]

we only fast starting dawn till sun set and I do sleep some of the duration but that's me a lazy student on holiday spending the day in air conditioned room.

Working hours are reduced significantly as well but yes in really hot countries it can be difficult indeed but God watched our back .

I know workers who don't fast on hot days though but don't know the ruling on this but hey People have been fasting long before Air conditioned cars and houses were invented so I should not complain

 

[PeterJB]

No exceptions at all unless you have a life threatening illness. Yes it's very dangerous in some parts of the world.

Expectant mothers are spared too.

Wow that's harsh.

It can be considered harsh, but that's how it is for some people all the time. Reflection upon living conditions of the less fortunate is one of the primary reasons for the practice.

 

[Dennisch]

And what if you would cheat : Sleep during the day, eat and drinking frenzy at night?

 

[PeterJB]

Well then you'd miss a lot of work.

 

[Dennisch]

Well then you'd miss a lot of work.

What if you work at night?

Btw. it's for the first time in 30 years that the Olympics are at the same time as Ramadan.
You would think that would be a major disadvantage for Muslim athletes.

 

[PeterJB]

What if you work at night?

Btw. it's for the first time in 30 years that the Olympics are at the same time as Ramadan.
You would think that would be a major disadvantage for Muslim athletes.

Since I'm not a Muslim I don't know whether sleeping during the day counts as 'cheating' as such. And I'm not sure if athletes are spared either.

 

[mp10]

Ramdaan Mubarak 👍

 

[sems4arsenal]

Since I'm not a Muslim I don't know whether sleeping during the day counts as 'cheating' as such. And I'm not sure if athletes are spared either.

You'd miss the Daily Prayers m8. Duhr prayer is at Noon so you'd have to wake up by then.

 

[zedextreme8177]

I take my hat off to the people out there that follow/practice Islam, Ramadan fasting does not sound easy... i could easily go without the food, but no drink?.. Man that sounds hard!, (thirsty just thinking about it, *sups another mouthful of delicious tea*)

Yeah, the no drink bit is usually what gets us during the first few days. I cannot count how many times I've accidentally drank some water on the first day of Ramadan

It does not nullify that day's fast though, unless you drank it intentionally while remembering that it is indeed, Ramadan.

^ No water sounds like a potentialy very dangerous thing. Are there no exceptions if the weather is extremely hot for example?

The exceptions (if I remember correctly) are for:
- People with extreme mental disorders
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women
- People who are ill
- Travellers
- Prepubescent children

Usually, we drink a lot of water right before the fast starts (let's say 500ml-1l), then we have to not think about thirst for the whole day

I'd imagine it's particularly difficult in places like Egypt, here in our country, the temperature is a bit lower at around 30 degrees average, but the humidity is commonly above 80%

While it seems harsh, adding to what PeterJB has said, fasting is basically a method of teaching us self-control, patience and anger management (though you will probably notice that many people are actually more irritable during Ramadan )