tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11580276.post70917250655841226..comments2023-10-29T18:38:52.578+04:00Comments on Reflections Of A Muslimah: Ramadan - A Month of Fasting, not FeastingVeiled Muslimahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06547216732501795559noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11580276.post-31578043082108733942008-10-18T23:44:00.000+04:002008-10-18T23:44:00.000+04:00What if I am a Muslim, but refuse to fast. Am I s...What if I am a Muslim, but refuse to fast. Am I still a Muslim?<BR/><BR/>Let's say I have accomplished all the other four Pillars of Islam, but I just cannot fast because I am overweight and really addicted to food. I can cut down a little bit on my daily food intake, but I definitely cannot fast. <BR/><BR/>No, it is not because I am a diabetic or anything, I would just rather eat somethings during the day... bread, soup, chocolate, seafood, pasta, cakes and pastries, caviar, sweet candies smothered in butter caramel sauce with whipped cream.<BR/><BR/>I like food. Does that mean I will be condemned to suffering in the afterlife because I do not fast during Ramadan? <BR/><BR/>Thank you for your honest answer!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11580276.post-28385102206699482502008-09-23T17:57:00.000+04:002008-09-23T17:57:00.000+04:00Khaki, Jazakallah khair :) I'm glad I was able to ...Khaki, Jazakallah khair :) I'm glad I was able to inspire. I think sometimes we all tend to over-eat after Iftar. :( And then have too-full stomachs. May Allah swt make us of those who observe Ramadan as it should be done. <BR/><BR/>Journalish: Thank-you. Errr, I'm actually cutting down on what I eat this Ramadan, so my food doesn't usually consist of the 'usual' tidbits. :P <BR/><BR/>Inspired Mulims: Jazakiallahu khairan :) I'm glad. I hope I'm able to keep the blog enjoyable to read.Veiled Muslimahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06547216732501795559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11580276.post-68718511087618029182008-09-23T17:55:00.000+04:002008-09-23T17:55:00.000+04:00Kyle, Sorry for the late reply, and thank-you for ...Kyle, Sorry for the late reply, and thank-you for the ramadan wishes! Although the blessed month is nearly over now, sadly. :(<BR/><BR/>Yep, this has become the norm in a lot of Muslim & Non-Muslim Countries, where Muslims observe the month of Ramadan. The groups always exist. I think the reasons for the pigging out and spending Ramadan lavishly indulging in Iftar parties by some people is because sadly, the Muslims today have lost the true meaning and essence of fasting and what it means to be in the month of Ramadan. In fact, the Prophet SAWS would sometimes only open his fast with a date and have nothing else to eat because they were poor and he would often eat with the poor. <BR/><BR/>Also, fasting isn't just about refraining food, but all that which is wrong. <BR/><BR/>:) Thanks for coming by the blog.Veiled Muslimahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06547216732501795559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11580276.post-34560772661999378512008-09-22T18:07:00.000+04:002008-09-22T18:07:00.000+04:00Salaam,I really enjoy reading your blog, keep up t...Salaam,I really enjoy reading your blog, keep up the good work!Inspired Muslimahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01836652987875917707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11580276.post-75546272119503919232008-09-20T08:57:00.000+04:002008-09-20T08:57:00.000+04:00Nice article.Btw, can you please list down all the...Nice article.<BR/><BR/>Btw, can you please list down all the dishes you'll be having in iftar today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11580276.post-43831826841166084212008-09-18T18:02:00.000+04:002008-09-18T18:02:00.000+04:00I completely agree with you... we tend over-indulg...I completely agree with you... we tend over-indulge in feasting and forget the purpose of fasting. This is an inspired post, full of life and designed to make a difference. :)Mehmudahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02343163513516929752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11580276.post-22480423689573112742008-09-18T17:03:00.000+04:002008-09-18T17:03:00.000+04:00salam alejkum visit my blog!salam alejkum <BR/>visit my blog!Bosnian hijab girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10578780411995573196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11580276.post-35083757660735740662008-09-18T12:35:00.000+04:002008-09-18T12:35:00.000+04:00VM:Ramadan KareemYou know, this is our second Rama...<B>VM</B>:<BR/><BR/>Ramadan Kareem<BR/><BR/>You know, this is our second Ramadan in Dubai and I’ll admit it’s quite an experience. Two groups come to my mind. First, to see a group of Muslims indulging in absurd extravagances at the time of breaking their fast and; Second, to see a group at its modest best come iftar time.<BR/><BR/>Why so – we asked some members of the second group and their response perfectly matched your label title ‘Ramadan is a month of fasting, not feasting. It’s also a month of cleansing oneself both morally and physically and be able to stand up to challenges in a dignified way not just in Ramadan but every day of one’s life’.<BR/><BR/>I was amazed to hear this reply, mostly because I never expected it to be put forth in such a way.<BR/><BR/>Way too huge a respect I have for them.<BR/><BR/>I can’t really find the right word so I’ll just settle for gluttons, the first group, per se!Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249412273016951816noreply@blogger.com