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Ramadan 2017 |OT| Let the real Hunger Games begin!
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TheRealTalker
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Ramadan Kareem
Subscribed to this thread... Hopefully some recipe ideas for Iftar!
In the meantime here are two articles on ideas of what to eat for Suhoor, which will be important for these long, hot days.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/28/easy-ramadan-recipes_n_7625990.html
https://www.buzzfeed.com/emofly/foo...roughout-the?utm_term=.vsRPb7KBY3#.cjdPEB6NG9
Note: You can finish the Quran at least once this Ramadan if you break it up to 4 pages per salat.
That is 4 pages, 5 times a day. If you do 4 pages before salat and 4 pages after each day then you would have completed the Quran twice in the month of Ramadan.
Subscribed to this thread... Hopefully some recipe ideas for Iftar!
In the meantime here are two articles on ideas of what to eat for Suhoor, which will be important for these long, hot days.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/28/easy-ramadan-recipes_n_7625990.html
https://www.buzzfeed.com/emofly/foo...roughout-the?utm_term=.vsRPb7KBY3#.cjdPEB6NG9
Note: You can finish the Quran at least once this Ramadan if you break it up to 4 pages per salat.
That is 4 pages, 5 times a day. If you do 4 pages before salat and 4 pages after each day then you would have completed the Quran twice in the month of Ramadan.
Great to see an OT for this. I predominantly work with muslims in a local community outreach programme; Somalians and Palestinians mostly. Its been really enlightening and humbling to get to work with people with markedly different cultural heritages than me. (White cultural-christian, heyoooo).
We have a pre-Ramadan send-off celebration tomorrow (due to thur/fri being a local holiday).
I'm told i should expect a really, really quiet month coming up, lol. I hope someone brings Baklava. Subbing to this for more insight.
We have a pre-Ramadan send-off celebration tomorrow (due to thur/fri being a local holiday).
I'm told i should expect a really, really quiet month coming up, lol. I hope someone brings Baklava. Subbing to this for more insight.
I feel for you people living in non-muslim countries, having to work both regular hours and regular workloads.
Can this qualify as a situation where you can break the fast?
Can this qualify as a situation where you can break the fast?
Oops. See. Lol.
An hour after but I know non-fasting friends who do it before so they can really go at the food
You have better restraint than me if you held out all 30 days. That's very good.
We get Eid holidays so you know what was done all day.
TheRealTalker
Banned
Have hydrating foods for Suhoor.
People usually skip Suhoor but that is a important factor in fasting.
Edit: The scholar thing was a minority so I edited it out.
The Artisan
Member
Oops. See. Lol.
An hour after but I know non-fasting friends do it before so they can really go at the food
You have better restraint than me if you held out all 30 days. That's very good.
We get Eid holidays so you know what was done all day.
here's the thing about that though; we're not supposed to consume anything during our fast, so would you be breaking your fast if you inhaled thc?
GetDigitized
Member
Yes, you're still consuming it by inhaling it. Nevermind the fact that its haram/forbidden.
It really depends on where you are and the locals. Saudi makes it a 3 day public holiday, for instance, so if Eid were on the 26th, the 27th and 28th would still see most places closed down. The answer is most likely yes.
The Artisan
Member
it is haram indeed
Of course, one's fast would be broken. Didn't believe people could passive smoke thc and get a high until I saw it with my own eyes. Although it was an excessive amount of smoke, dude was totally gone and didn't know.
I stay away in any case when I fast.
Ah, thanks man.
The Artisan
Member
has anyone seen the dave chappelle netflix specials? the intro to one of them had the Kaaba in it for like a split second.
chappelle is probably the 2nd most famous Muslim, definitely top 3 with him and Zayn and now Mahershala Ali. RIP Muhammad Ali
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtyCSE-IIBo
chappelle is probably the 2nd most famous Muslim, definitely top 3 with him and Zayn and now Mahershala Ali. RIP Muhammad Ali
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtyCSE-IIBo
word well tbt I don't know that many Muslim people that smoke. And those that do are not that religious. Including myself you know my friend was telling me if I hate Ramadan so much why do I do it. Honestly coz I can't bear to know that my parents are doing while I'm not, also God just commanded it and is beyond my comprehension so this is one of those things I'll just do. And therapeutically speaking it also helps me test my self control to not get high if I have the will to fight it.
RustyNails
Member
Yep this is what kills me. Its not the hunger or thirst but coffee and lack of sleep. I'm going through coffee withdrawal right now. Only had half a cup today. Looking to go to none by Friday.
Hypemaster
Member
Best time of the year!
The Artisan
Member
coffee withdrawal bruh?! sounds like an addiction to me...
I'm up in Scotland. Fast times are going to be 02:45 - 21:40 to begin with. As we head to the longest day in the year I could see this go to 02:30 - 22:00. After a couple of days you get used to it. I only go for Taraweeh at the weekends though, I would be too tired for work otherwise.
Toughest part is only having about 4 hours in between where you can do stuff.
Ramadan Kareem everyone. Hope you all have a good one.
Yep, I saw both the specials and noticed the Kaaba image too. I'd say there are plenty of big name footballers who are muslim as well. Many from France and Belgium.
Hmmm trusting in Allah's commands is all one needs to do whether one understands or not, likes it or not. He knows what's best for you, we don't know jack about anything.
I do it because I like the sense of knowing that I can do these good things for at least 1 month in 12. It makes me proud of myself for a while. Also there are so many little things that are related to Ramadan that have built over time for me. Like staying up late and watching cartoons when I was young, playing video games trying to be as halal in them as I could, staying over at friends after a big iftar until suhoor, even cooking/preparing iftar at times and knowing many people beyond my household are going to taste my terrible cooking when they are starving. It brought me joy and it continues to this day.
I have heard it before many times too. Basically the rationale is that suhoor and your deeds throughout the day differentiate fasting from starvation. I'll have to figure something out, but I think the early rise schedule dan do me some good. Might have to miss taraweh during the week though.
The Artisan
Member
yeah man it's good that you have that willpower. everybody's got their reasons but it brings all of us together.
I think there's someone on the Chicago Bears that has Muhammad in the name, but he got boo'ed
It depends on how you want to go about it. The diet is only one part. There is the 'mind' side of it too.
Yeah, funny how that works. So many different people, just as many reasons.
Lol, ridiculous if true.
Milly Osworth
Member
"As a secondary goal, fasting is a way of experiencing hunger and developing sympathy for the less fortunate, and learning to thankfulness and appreciation for all of God's bounties. "
Does that really work if you overstuff your face every night? And gods bounties... ugh. It blows my mind people on GAF in a modern era actually do these kind of religious rituals.
Does that really work if you overstuff your face every night? And gods bounties... ugh. It blows my mind people on GAF in a modern era actually do these kind of religious rituals.
Rastafarian42
Member
Ramadan Kareem hope for everyone to have a successful fast during this period.
I am not sure I am not Muslim. I just want to see if I am disciplined enough to do it
THe mind part sounds interesting but I know nothing of it
It's a reminder, and at least an effort is made to sympathise even if temporary with those less fortunate. It's coming from an altruistic place, that's what's important.
Also, you don't have to be here unless you want to engage sincerely, so no need for the condescension. Cheers
The Artisan
Member
it was superbowl XLI if i'm not mistaken but he's since retired so that's that
Milly Osworth
Member
There is no condescension. Just every year this thread shows up I dont understand young people on GAF take part in it. And this is not me hating on one religion, Im against all equally. But Ill shut up now, the ban hammer is probably already dangling over my head.
Only a fool will over-eat at night for obvious health reasons. You are allowed to eat after so you don't die of starvation.
I tried to understand what you were trying to say after that but i'm at a loss.
Jaguar King
Member
for those who want to stay hydrated all you need is this:
eat enough during suhoor and I will guarantee you will not feel thirsty at all till iftar
eat enough during suhoor and I will guarantee you will not feel thirsty at all till iftar
Alex_Mexico
Member
Holy crap! You're playing in Hardcore mode, man! It's not fair for you so far north compared to Muslims closer to the equator!
Ramadan Kareem everyone!
First fast starts at 3:05am and breaks at 9:04pm give or take a couple of minutes, can't wait. Don't think I'll be able to go to my local mosque for Taraweeh this year, might be a bit too much with my current work time table.
Hope everyone has a fruitful Ramadan!
First fast starts at 3:05am and breaks at 9:04pm give or take a couple of minutes, can't wait. Don't think I'll be able to go to my local mosque for Taraweeh this year, might be a bit too much with my current work time table.
Hope everyone has a fruitful Ramadan!
victreeb3l
Member
Looking forward to all the DBZ gifs 💪🏽
Fasting is very hard so it feels extremely rewarding every time you successfully complete a day. Try doing it for a day or two. I usually have a few non Muslim friends join me on my fasts.
I also dont see whats so controversial about putting yourself into a less fortunate persons shoes. Ramadan is a very humbling time of year.
Fasting is very hard so it feels extremely rewarding every time you successfully complete a day. Try doing it for a day or two. I usually have a few non Muslim friends join me on my fasts.
I also dont see whats so controversial about putting yourself into a less fortunate persons shoes. Ramadan is a very humbling time of year.
MastaKilla
Member
I had to study for the Bar exam during Ramadan. It was tough, but honestly i ended up going nocturnal pretty much. I fasted and prayed though, would wake up to pray go back to bed haha. I studied from iftar time all the way till suhoor time. Then back to bed. My test was the day after Eid, so i spent the last few days fixing my sleep cycle.
SomewhatGroovy
Banned
Ramadan Mubarak everyone. Best of health to all.
It's not bound by sun per se but by time of day.
It's not bound by sun per se but by time of day.
You need to go outside more often then.
irfaanator
Banned
Sorry GAF isnt a bastion of atheistic principals where people who want to follow some sort of spiritual enlightenment and self reflection are shown the errors of their ways and cast of their shackles.
I'm not Muslim, but my coworkers and I work for a small office of physicians who are, and partake every year
Have a very peaceful Ramadan, everyone <3
My brother who's a surgeon wont fast when he has to perform surgery
The Artisan
Member
why?
Death Metalist
Member
I'm ready.