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[Aki-at]

I bought a Gu desert to eat last night for Suhur but found out it had beef galantine

But not today! Today I read the ingredients list and double checked with suitable for vegetarian. I owe myself a treat after losing a bit of weight between beginning of Ramadan to now (About a kilo )

Apparently not. When I think of the word sexualize, I think about how women are often depicted as sex symbols in risqué or slutty outfits on media, which I have a huge distaste for. And I said I meant no offense.

If you don't care about the little self control I have then what? Is it just satisfying to judge someone whose iman is not up to par with everybody else's?

It's more like you're saying you'd like to "go out" with said girl who's just minding her business, so to a woman it's quite offensive and a bit creepy.

I don't think it's the iman that's in question but how women would rather not want some guy just steer at her like she's some piece of meat. It's natural human instincts sure, but this is the best time of year to try and refrain your mind from wandering off to immoral thoughts and just see a woman as she is, a person rather than a reaction to your animal instinct.

 

[Bastables]

For sure Red I hope she has a speedy recovery. Once she's stable again and the doctor finds out why it happened, make sure she doesn't do that no more

I got into a pretty difficult discussion with my mother last night during iftar. It started with me telling her that when I was in high school, I learned that after the prophet conquered the Arabian peninsula, he allowed Jews and Christians to practice their faith, but they had to pay a tax. I said that wasn't fair.

yeah that was because he did not think it was a cool idea to conscript them for the defence of the umma. So the taxes were originally meant to pay for defence of the nation with exceptions for poverty, not being male, or volunteering for "glorious" military service.

It was also never defined by Muhammad, the Quaran or the Hadith, meaning it changed form depending on time and place and drew on prior Byzantine/Rum and Sassanid taxation.

 

[NorthAndSouth]

Something I heard to lighten the mood...

Guy A fasts for the first time in Ramadan.

Calls a show on the radio.

RJ asks: "What do you wanna hear today?"

Guy A, nervously says: "Brother, can I hear the Maghrib azaan/prayer call?"

Haha that is funny!

Maybe it's because I just opened iftaar with an amazing feast, but honestly I'm not finding the eating/ drinking part of Ramadan that difficult. My friend and I went out for this super cool treetop obstacle course place for 3+ hours and while we were definitely tired out by the end of it, it wasn't like I was dying.

Having more taqwa while going about my daily routine however is soo much more difficult though. Inshallah I hope I come out of the month as a better Muslim, but it's pretty devastating as one goes through such serious self-reflection to realize that I have negative qualities in myself that I scold others for exhibiting.

Also as another less serious aside, does anybody have any Ramadan recipes they really like? We had burgers and braided chicken bread today, I would love to hear any other good menu ideas

 

[Messofanego]

this is a great way of putting it. however i feel like someone like my cousin will stll say something like "it's not in the Qur'an, so idk bout that" - even if there is insurmountable evidence to support it.

That's a bit silly, right? Just because something isn't explained in the Quran, that means it's fake news or something? Quran is a good guide to see what is permissible and what isn't, but it's not to stop your brain thinking and avoid your inquisitive skills going. Otherwise science wouldn't be able to happen. Your relative could do with looking up scientific achievements and Islam. They're not mutually exclusive.

 

[victreeb3l]

My mom made muglai paratha today and Im mad I wasnt able to have iftar with her today 😡😭

 

[Soldiussnaku]

Just curious, how do Muslim body builders or people into fitness work around Ramadan? I imagine fasting for days for a month straight could lead to muscle loss. I guess you just eat one massive meal a day?

I can answer this, since I'm working out daily and have yet to suffer a severe set back due to fasting, last year it was yoga since I was easing myself into the world of fitness again, but this year it's all about looking and feeling good.. It starts with Sehri, Ieat 2 apples, 2 bananas , a yogurt, cereal and porridge, with lots and lots of water. Nothing else, fatty, high cholesterol, sugary, 'heavy' food have always made me feel tried as hell the following day in previous ramadans so I cut them out completely this year during sehri, sadly most Asian food is like this so one has to be careful!

Iftari is a challenge especially since we eat a lot at relatives where they have most if not all of the food types I mentioned I mentioned above. Best thing I have found this year is to eat to a sensible level, substitute fizzy drinks with juice or water, and to avoid 'pigging' out so you don't suffer a energy crash the following day.

It's also great advice for the muslims in this thread, seriously.

Onto working out. Not much to say here, except that I rest more between sets as ofc I can't drink between them and also to keep myself from injuring my body. There is definitely a little more soreness afterwards but nothing to be concerned about at all. I HAVE switched up my workout goals though. I know for a fact that getting 'bigger' (even though I aim for a athletic look) will be next to impossible whilst fasting so I workout daily to improve muscle definition, lose body fat and weight,maintain what I have and drop the more intensive compound training and excerises.


If you have enough willpower, discipline, and mental fortitude, there isn't many if any cheats needed. It's frowned upon but i find it's a neccisity for me whilst at the gym to listen to my music since it acts as a perfect tool to amplify my concentration and power through a waterless workout. I have booked off quite some time off work during Ramadan, because working while fasting has always annoyed me and never put me in a good mood, but on my days off so far I stick to the small one or so hour workouts.


The muscle definition gains and noticeable reduction in my belly fat I've gotten have been fantastic. It's incredible how the human body works.

Edit: I live in the uk, so long fasts here as well.

 

[texhnolyze]

You go to bed at 9PM?

What I have done is eaten my dinner right after Maghrib prayer (8:35) and then eat sahur at around 12:30AM, basically 30 minutes before I go to bed. I think something like this is what the guy is talking about.

I go to bed at 11pm, sometimes at 10PM if i'm too tired. I have work at 8.30AM so I really can't afford to sleep later than that, I have to get up at half past 7. My sleep schedule is already messed up as is in Ramadan. I usually don't sleep after Subuh, but in Ramadan I have to. I've tried going to bed at 9PM but I'm still wide open.

I meant something like eating iftar then before you sleep eat something light on your stomach as a replacement for suhoor, I normally do it that way but I'm done with college this year so my sleep schedule is messed up.

Yeah, I do eat some snacks or light meal sometimes but I'm concerned about my weight.

I usually ended up gaining more weight at the end of Ramadan each year due to my higher appetite.

 

[Sch1sm]

Gonna be my first day fasting today. I'm not mentally ready for it whatsoever.

 

[The Artisan]

I live in UAE but I'm Iranian.

I see. I took a class on Islam when I was in college, the T.A was Iranian, and his insight on the religion was different from anything I had learned about before - the textbook, the Vision on Islam was written by a professor who did some of his studies on Iran

The next semester I took a followup class and the textbook was called the Tao of Islam. It's hard to recall everything now but I was starting to learn a little bit about Sufism.

It's more like you're saying you'd like to "go out" with said girl who's just minding her business, so to a woman it's quite offensive and a bit creepy.

If that's how what I said was interpreted then yeah it would come off as creepy, but that's not what I meant, nor is it what I said. It could be that "lower my gaze" was a poor choice of words, but I chose them because it's a phrase I often hear Muslims saying, I thought it just meant, do not look at those of the opposite sex

I don't think it's the iman that's in question but how women would rather not want some guy just steer at her like she's some piece of meat. It's natural human instincts sure, but this is the best time of year to try and refrain your mind from wandering off to immoral thoughts and just see a woman as she is, a person rather than a reaction to your animal instinct.

I'm gonna guess and say there was a typo and you meant to say "stare" where you said "steer "? I will concede that what I said sounded suggestive, but by "gaze", I didn't mean stare. Honestly I don't see how it can be offensive to just look, and then think that someone that I just saw was attractive, and then move on. What Sai-kun implied was even worse but again...I wasn't cat calling, staring, or touching. People glance at passersby, it just happens. I will admit the discussion has motivated me to try harder, but that doesn't mean I had to antagonized here

yeah that was because he did not think it was a cool idea to conscript them for the defence of the umma. So the taxes were originally meant to pay for defence of the nation with exceptions for poverty, not being male, or volunteering for "glorious" military service.

It was also never defined by Muhammad, the Quaran or the Hadith, meaning it changed form depending on time and place and drew on prior Byzantine/Rum and Sassanid taxation.

Okay, if you're saying this happened after the prophet's time, to me that makes it a big difference. Maybe that was what I was taught, actually. There are other things I have heard about the prophet that I don't like, they could just be falsified stories though, I dunno.

That's a bit silly, right? Just because something isn't explained in the Quran, that means it's fake news or something? Quran is a good guide to see what is permissible and what isn't, but it's not to stop your brain thinking and avoid your inquisitive skills going. Otherwise science wouldn't be able to happen. Your relative could do with looking up scientific achievements and Islam. They're not mutually exclusive.

yes, you've basically articulated what I wanted to say to him, yes, I do think it's silly..but I also think the most accurate word is dogmatic. I respect everyone who is devout and tries to be, but what I've wanted to say to them is that it's also important to keep an open mind about things - I say this same thing to other family I have who have basically become Darwinist. To me there's got to be some middle ground. Yes, the Qur'an may have answers to the universe, but you can't and won't find rverything you're looking for, and every book of science can't really fill a void of spirituality

 

[Bastables]

Okay, if you're saying this happened after the prophet's time, to me that makes it a big difference. Maybe that was what I was taught, actually. There are other things I have heard about the prophet that I don't like, they could just be falsified stories though, I dunno.

Dude you do know Muhammad died and it was the Radishun that began the imperial confrontations (above Arabic raiding) and the wars with the Rum/Byzantine and the Sanissids? And things like taxation were worked out after Muhammad pbuh had passed on. This sort of thing is available on wiki, although I'd suggest you find a university with courses dealing with Islamic history to correct your weird parallel to islamaphobic's blithering 'mooslims oppress everyone as part of their religious "DNA".'

 

[The Artisan]

Dude you do know Muhammad died and it was the Radishun that began the imperial confrontations (above Arabic raiding) and the wars with the Rum/Byzantine and the Sanissids? And things like taxation were worked out after Muhammad pbuh had passed on. This sort of thing is available on wiki, although I'd suggest you find a university with courses dealing with Islamic history to correct your weird parallel to islamaphobic's blithering 'mooslims oppress everyone as part of their religious "DNA".'

I did it not know. Honestly I know very little about islamic history, I just know that at one point there was an empire that stretched from Spain all the way down to Indonesia.

 

[NEO0MJ]

I did it not know. Honestly I know very little about islamic history, I just know that at one point there was an empire that stretched from Spain all the way down to Indonesia.

Wrong on that. While there was Islamic rule in Spain for a while it wasn't part of any larger empire. It was established by remnants of the fallen Umayyad empire after they fled from Syria when the Abbasid drove them out and took over the larger Muslim empire.
As for Indonesia, I think it was actually converted by missionaries. They never belonged to any Muslim empire.

 

[RustyNails]

I did it not know. Honestly I know very little about islamic history, I just know that at one point there was an empire that stretched from Spain all the way down to Indonesia.

Sorry bro but really you're not only clueless about things but you also go about in a pig-headed way of trying to "find answers", like causing your mom grief over freaking Jizya. Seriously, who does that? And then going about how things are "unfair" and just not knowing why, how and where. I dont mean to come off combative but your behavior is annoying. There's like a zillion resources available online. The least you can do before just blurting out whatever comes to your head would be asking for resources online where you can learn about Jizya, the Rashidun caliphate, how Islam was spread, governance etc., not "this was bad, WHY?"

 

[The Artisan]

Wrong on that. While there was Islamic rule in Spain for a while it wasn't part of any larger empire. It was established by remnants of the fallen Umayyad empire after they fled from Syria when the Abbasid drove them out and took over the larger Muslim empire.
As for Indonesia, I think it was actually converted by missionaries. They never belonged to any Muslim empire.

Damn, when all this was taught it was glossed over as onc huge empire stretching over continents. So Muslim Spain began from individuals going there from Syria. Muslim Spain's always something I've wondered about often, this is making me want to read about it more

Sorry bro but really you're not only clueless about things but you also go about in a pig-headed way of trying to "find answers", like causing your mom grief over freaking Jizya. Seriously, who does that? And then going about how things are "unfair" and just not knowing why, how and where. I dont mean to come off combative but your behavior is annoying. There's like a zillion resources available online. The least you can do before just blurting out whatever comes to your head would be asking for resources online where you can learn about Jizya, the Rashidun caliphate, how Islam was spread, governance etc., not "this was bad, WHY?"

?? You're makin me feel like a heretic. Do you know what my mother said to me in response? She didn't tell me that I had my history wrong, she said taxing Jews and Christians was the right thing to do, to give them incentive to convert. As Islam is the one true religion.

I talked about it here just to have something to tell about that day, not to generate frustration. Unless I'm quoted or mentioned, I'm not gonna post here anymore. This thread is probably better off without me

 

[SprachBrooks]

Exactly, I knew what you meant and I'm telling you that you're sexualizing women who are just trying to walk outside. I'm not tolerating that here. It doesn't make women such as myself (who wears shorter outfits during the summer) feel comfortable.

Am I sexualising a woman every time I look at her and find her attractive––especially if I think she looks increasingly attractive in something she wore? The reality is such that in the summer he is more inclined to notice.

 

[Sai-kun]

Am I sexualising a woman every time I look at her and find her attractive––especially if I think she looks increasingly attractive in something she wore? The reality is such that in the summer he is more inclined to notice.

Like I said (and she said), I think the issue Kisaya takes is that nobody here really gives a shit if he has self control issues. You can have all the self-control issues you want, but nobody on these forums, especially women, wants to hear about it. The only thing you're doing when you proclaim how attractive women are is making people uncomfortable in a thread that's supposed to be supportive and welcoming to all.

Also the answer to your question is yes. Obviously there is nuance and there are degrees to it, but that's what it is.

To The Artisan's credit, if he mistyped and meant something less aggressive, then that's okay. There's a difference between walking by someone and noticing that they're attractive, and having to consciously think about 'averting your gaze' because they're so attractive. It's definitely something that everyone can work on.

 

[Bastables]

I did it not know. Honestly I know very little about islamic history, I just know that at one point there was an empire that stretched from Spain all the way down to Indonesia.

Huh indonesia/Malaysia/Muslim India/Muslim china ect was never part of a centralised middle eastern empire.

Why would you think goth Spain was invaded from Syria? The goth/vandals aka ze germans tribes had taken several western roman provinces including North African ones. Islamic militaries ejecting vandal kingdoms eventually resulted in North African armies led by Arabs in goth Spain. The Umayyad survivor of the Abbasid coup arrived well after North African invasions of Spain.

Look think a bit about the how the most important tax for Muslims, is so foundational that it's one of the five pillars along side haj and observing Ramadan is zakat. A tax on capital in order to succour poverty and help orphans, and how that led to things like a tax on none Muslims males of fighting age order to pay for military upkeep instead of just automatic state conscription by a Muslim state. Hey they might have been solving problems far removed from Muhammad's pbuh message.

Or how jiziya was so ill defined and came into use after Muhammad's pbuh death that it was morphed into things like Ottoman system of slave soldiers to counter act the inability to continue the older Turkish/abbsiad purchase system of Mameluke/gilman slave soldiers( It self part of the change from conscription/community based armies to slaried professional non-Arabic and/or slave armies/regt) . It was complicated because the history includes several differing times, places, people's, and empires dealing with different imperial issues far removed from Muhammad's non imperial time and place.

You might want to read some books as opposed to arguing with your mum and family during Ramadan.

 

[Ashes]

Looks like a few people are letting their fasts catch up with them.

Who here does not have flaws?

 

[Sch1sm]

Looks like a few people are letting their fasts catch up with them.

Who here does not have flaws?

Not one of us.

 

[Kisaya]

Looks like a few people are letting their fasts catch up with them.

Who here does not have flaws?

Not one of us.

Okay. Does that mean we ignore them and excuse bad behavior? I'm not trying to change or judge anyone (I'm the last person who should be doing that), all I wanted was some accountability. I don't get why there are people here so quick to defend gawking at women in the streets.

 

[Sch1sm]

Okay. Does that mean we ignore them and excuse bad behavior? I'm not trying to change or judge anyone (I'm the last person who should be doing that), all I wanted was some accountability. I don't get why there are people here so quick to defend gawking at women in the streets.

Oh, that's not what I meant by agreeing with Ashes in that none of us are perfect. I mean it in the most general sense. That is, we can all do better in some respect.

I don't think Artisan's behaviour is excusable, and I especially don't agree with his attitude when he goes about acquiring knowledge here.

I'm also a woman myself, so I wouldn't defend that.

E: I also don't appreciate his bringing that in here, in general. It's not the thread for it.

 

[orochi91]

?? You're makin me feel like a heretic. Do you know what my mother said to me in response? She didn't tell me that I had my history wrong, she said taxing Jews and Christians was the right thing to do, to give them incentive to convert. As Islam is the one true religion.

I talked about it here just to have something to tell about that day, not to generate frustration. Unless I'm quoted or mentioned, I'm not gonna post here anymore. This thread is probably better off without me

For what it's worth, you can't expect folks to constantly spoon-feed you basic historical facts pertaining to Islamic history. At some point, you need to hold yourself accountable for your seemingly substantial lack of knowledge regarding these topics, especially as a Muslim.

Your mother's response to Jizya is eerily similar to my own mum's (though sometimes even worse, due to her former Wahhabi background) when it comes to these subject matters, but because I have studied/researched these things in my spare time, I can often immediately refute them and ensure she isn't misinformed.

An example would be Quran Khawani, something that she recently wanted me to attend with her because her friends insisted that we join them. Research tells me that this seems to be a custom common among South Asian Muslim communities, to which many of my mother's friends belong to, but the custom itself seems to have no solid basis in traditional Islamic practices. As such, I told her I wouldn't be attending, which then spawned an hour long argument; she conceded eventually and didn't attend the session as well. We have debates/arguments about stuff like this (and many of the Hadith) quite often in recent years, but having prior knowledge about these topics will aid you immensely in getting the other person to be flexible with their stances.

Furthermore, tact and awareness is critical too, as evidenced by the gazing comment you made earlier; you need to be aware of how offensive that would come off to Muslim (and non-Muslim) women in this thread, regardless of your intent.

 

[GetDigitized]

Okay. Does that mean we ignore them and excuse bad behavior? I'm not trying to change or judge anyone (I'm the last person who should be doing that), all I wanted was some accountability. I don't get why there are people here so quick to defend gawking at women in the streets.

Oh, that's not what I meant by agreeing with Ashes in that none of us are perfect. I mean it in the most general sense. That is, we can all do better in some respect.

I don't think Artisan's behaviour is excusable, and I especially don't agree with his attitude when he goes about acquiring knowledge here.

I'm also a woman myself, so I wouldn't defend that.

E: I also don't appreciate his bringing that in here, in general. It's not the thread for it.

I think what Ashes was saying was it could've been handled with a little more tact - not that it should be excused or ignored.In the vein of people get annoyed easier & have less restraint when they're hungry etc.

 

[Ashes]

Aye. I think it's good [and healthy] to have your Self be challenged.

Patience and offering a better perspective works well too.

 

[Anon67]

Damn, when all this was taught it was glossed over as onc huge empire stretching over continents. So Muslim Spain began from individuals going there from Syria. Muslim Spain's always something I've wondered about often, this is making me want to read about it more
?? You're makin me feel like a heretic. Do you know what my mother said to me in response? She didn't tell me that I had my history wrong, she said taxing Jews and Christians was the right thing to do, to give them incentive to convert. As Islam is the one true religion.

I talked about it here just to have something to tell about that day, not to generate frustration. Unless I'm quoted or mentioned, I'm not gonna post here anymore. This thread is probably better off without me

I don't know if you're reading this thread anymore, probably not, but I just want to mention that I like you and you seem to be a cool dude and hope you understand why some people here are irked and take that to heart. Studying more about our way of life and dispelling any doubts or concerns about it might be the best thing to do this Ramadan. I wouldn't be surprised if extensively learning more about Islam from credible sources and increasing your iman that way is more beneficial than reciting the Quran or attended Taraweeh.

And do understand that there is some thing called Too Much Information. Neogaf has a nice community of Muslims here though we are not that tightly knitted to share some of our more personal thoughts. The response from others may have been a bit too aggressive though I hope you understand where that frustration is coming from and better yourself as a person and a Muslim.

Hope you have a good Ramadan, The Artisan!

 

[RustyNails]

For what it's worth, you can't expect folks to constantly spoon-feed you basic historical facts pertaining to Islamic history. At some point, you need to hold yourself accountable for your seemingly substantial lack of knowledge regarding these topics, especially as a Muslim.

Your mother's response to Jizya is eerily similar to my own mum's (though sometimes even worse, due to her former Wahhabi background) when it comes to these subject matters, but because I have studied/researched these things in my spare time, I can often immediately refute them and ensure she isn't misinformed.

An example would be Quran Khawani, something that she recently wanted me to attend with her because her friends insisted that we join them. Research tells me that this seems to be a custom common among South Asian Muslim communities, to which many of my mother's friends belong to, but the custom itself seems to have no solid basis in traditional Islamic practices. As such, I told her I wouldn't be attending, which then spawned an hour long argument; she conceded eventually and didn't attend the session as well. We have debates/arguments about stuff like this (and many of the Hadith) quite often in recent years, but having prior knowledge about these topics will aid you immensely in getting the other person to be flexible with their stances.

Furthermore, tact and awareness is critical too, as evidenced by the gazing comment you made earlier; you need to be aware of how offensive that would come off to Muslim (and non-Muslim) women in this thread, regardless of your intent.

Same. The Artisan, sorry if I offended you akhi. I just think you need to devote yourself to really understand what the faith is, how its practiced, the reasoning behind the practices, and just not being blunt about personal failings like staring at women. We all have our personal failings and God knows I'm up there, but man there is no benefit in exposing your sins like that. I mean, what do you expect people here to say in response to that, really?

I do want to help you but it just seems like you do not seek help in a manner that benefits you. Salaam.

 

[BaasRed]

I got my mom's fever now

Tried to fast through it but two days in and I feel like the NBA used my head for basketball.

At least she's cured now

 

[moustascheman]

I'm a bit late, but Ramadan Mubarak GAF. Fasting isn't too tough here in Canada but personally I feel as if my appetite is cut drastically during this month. I can't​ eat nearly as much biryani as I normally would. Anyone else get this problem?

 

[BaasRed]

I'm a bit late, but Ramadan Mubarak GAF. Fasting isn't too tough here in Canada but personally I feel as if my appetite is cut drastically during this month. I can't​ eat nearly as much biryani as I normally would. Anyone else get this problem?

That ain't a problem

Eat too much biryani, and you'll get wrecked during fasting. Eat lots of fruit and veggies. Avoid anything oily or at least reduce.

 

[texhnolyze]

Yet another terrorists attack.. sigh. In the holy Ramadan month to boot.

 

[Sch1sm]

Yet another terrorists attack.. sigh. In the holy Ramadan month to boot.

The reality is they don't care what month it is. Unfortunate loss of life in London and Kabul.

إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ‎‎

 

[Anon67]

I'm a bit late, but Ramadan Mubarak GAF. Fasting isn't too tough here in Canada but personally I feel as if my appetite is cut drastically during this month. I can't​ eat nearly as much biryani as I normally would. Anyone else get this problem?

I'm eating smaller portions as well. I think it's because I drink a lot of water before I eat so I feel full sooner than expected.

 

[RustyNails]

Yet another terrorists attack.. sigh. In the holy Ramadan month to boot.

Yeah, complete insanity...heart goes out to the victims and the relatives. The terrorists who did this are absolutely the scum of earth. What the hell do they think they accomplish by running over innocent pedestrians? England will suddenly kneel?

 

[NEO0MJ]

That ain't a problem

Eat too much biryani, and you'll get wrecked during fasting. Eat lots of fruit and veggies. Avoid anything oily or at least reduce.

But I love Popeyes 😭

 

[Kisaya]

Yeah, complete insanity...heart goes out to the victims and the relatives. The terrorists who did this are absolutely the scum of earth. What the hell do they think they accomplish by running over innocent pedestrians? England will suddenly kneel?

I mean at this point it's strategic, especially during a holy month. They want to instill fear and make the West hate Islam and Muslims so that they can recruit the oppressed. Can't say it isn't working :/

 

[BaasRed]

But I love Popeyes 😭

Spicy fried chicken is my poison, I feel you 😄

 

[Kralamoonard]

Asalamo alaykum all, hope everyone is doing well!

Super LTTP here (have exams in couple weeks so have been super busy!) but Ramadan Mubarak all.

I pray everyone is in good health and iman, and enjoying this blessed month! Definitely feels crazy that we're already midway into the second week; subhanallah, time is flying waaay too quickly!

 

[Deserted Maniac Island]

Kind of late on this one, but kullu am wa antum Bi khair كل عام و انتم بخير!

I don't know many of you in this thread, but it would awesome to get to know you throughout Ramadan!

 

[Aki-at]

Absolutely horrible what happened in London but it does warm my heart how the City continues to stand against division and offer it's sympathy and support. Even from baboons across the ocean and the monsters we have hiding in our communities trying to divide us.

On a lighter note I know it's a bit early but nephew and niece have birthdays this week and then they have Eid coming up too. It's tough enough thinking about a worthwhile present for them twice in one month cause I'm awful with presents .__.

But man is it me or does Ramadan seem like it's going extremely fast?

 

[Ashes]

But man is it me or does Ramadan seem like it's going extremely fast?

Someone says this every year.

 

[NEO0MJ]

Absolutely horrible what happened in London but it does warm my heart how the City continues to stand against division and offer it's sympathy and support. Even from baboons across the ocean and the monsters we have hiding in our communities trying to divide us.

On a lighter note I know it's a bit early but nephew and niece have birthdays this week and then they have Eid coming up too. It's tough enough thinking about a worthwhile present for them twice in one month cause I'm awful with presents .__.

But man is it me or does Ramadan seem like it's going extremely fast?

So get them one gift for their birthday and say it's for both occasions and so is twice as good as two gifts. Bam, awesome uncle status (and wallet) maintained.

 

[BaasRed]

On a lighter note I know it's a bit early but nephew and niece have birthdays this week and then they have Eid coming up too. It's tough enough thinking about a worthwhile present for them twice in one month cause I'm awful with presents .__.

But man is it me or does Ramadan seem like it's going extremely fast?

Get them half a fidget spinner on their birthday and another half on Eid.

 

[jm89]

I don't even feel hungry or thirsty anymore, maybe a bit tired and mouth a bit dry. Taking naps between asr and maghrib is really helping with the lack of sleep during the night.

 

[Anon67]

Asalamo alaykum all, hope everyone is doing well!

Super LTTP here (have exams in couple weeks so have been super busy!) but Ramadan Mubarak all.

I pray everyone is in good health and iman, and enjoying this blessed month! Definitely feels crazy that we're already midway into the second week; subhanallah, time is flying waaay too quickly!

Kind of late on this one, but kullu am wa antum Bi khair كل عام و انتم بخير!

I don't know many of you in this thread, but it would awesome to get to know you throughout Ramadan!

Hey, welcome to the thread! Hope you guys are having a great Ramadan.

To all of you guys: have you been playing any games recently? I basically play in the night time and because I go to Taraweeh, I've had no time to play . Yesterday I played a bunch since I didn't go to the mosque but besides that, I've been booked.

 

[Sch1sm]

Hey, welcome to the thread! Hope you guys are having a great Ramadan.

To all of you guys: have you been playing any games recently? I basically play in the night time and because I go to Taraweeh, I've had no time to play . Yesterday I played a bunch since I didn't go to the mosque but besides that, I've been booked.

Been playing Puyo Puyo Tetris, Super Hexagon, and a little bit of Tekken 7. Finished a couple small titles, already.

 

[Deserted Maniac Island]

Hey, welcome to the thread! Hope you guys are having a great Ramadan.

To all of you guys: have you been playing any games recently? I basically play in the night time and because I go to Taraweeh, I've had no time to play . Yesterday I played a bunch since I didn't go to the mosque but besides that, I've been booked.

Thanks.

I've been playing a bit of Thumper on my Switch. Thumper is an amazing game, that both frustrates and satisfies at the same time. But, I can not play this more than 1 hour at a time, to intense for me.

Stardew Valley can't come soon enough on the Switch.

 

[The_White_Rose]

1/3 of the way there. Having Chicken Fajitas tonight!

 

[victreeb3l]

Hey, welcome to the thread! Hope you guys are having a great Ramadan.

To all of you guys: have you been playing any games recently? I basically play in the night time and because I go to Taraweeh, I've had no time to play . Yesterday I played a bunch since I didn't go to the mosque but besides that, I've been booked.

Wrapping up Zelda after a hiatus. Debating if I should start Horizon or Persona 5 afterwards.

 

[RustyNails]

Hey, welcome to the thread! Hope you guys are having a great Ramadan.

To all of you guys: have you been playing any games recently? I basically play in the night time and because I go to Taraweeh, I've had no time to play . Yesterday I played a bunch since I didn't go to the mosque but besides that, I've been booked.

I'm playing Horizon but I've been playing it for months now lol. Anyways, I try to play it after taraweeh for an hour or so before I hit the bed. This happens maybe two times during the week because other times I'm tired like a dog. During the weekend when kids are asleep I usually get two hours of playtime after Zuhr.

Besides that, today's fast was a bit challenging but I made it through. I'm so glad that I cut off my Coffee intake before Ramadan started. Besides the first day, I'm having a good fasting so far Alhamdulillah.

 

[moustascheman]

Hey, welcome to the thread! Hope you guys are having a great Ramadan.

To all of you guys: have you been playing any games recently? I basically play in the night time and because I go to Taraweeh, I've had no time to play . Yesterday I played a bunch since I didn't go to the mosque but besides that, I've been booked.

I haven't really played much except the occasional round of smash bros every so often, I've simply been a bit too busy. Most of my free time has actually gone to catching up on some reading since ebooks are really convenient for me, namely The Way of Kings, The Goblin Emperor, and The Blood of Elves. It's fairly relaxing to do, especially during a bus ride home or after Taraweeh salat.