Ramadan Mubarak

robgmun · 19 Jul 2012 at 20:37

Eames said:
I'm sure youre meant to have a feast on ramadan, someone left out the e way back.

HAPPY FEASTING

I scrolled too quickly and read that as something different and shocking....

4T5 · 19 Jul 2012 at 20:38

Ramadan mubarak my Brother.

Woden · 19 Jul 2012 at 20:41

bakes0310 said:
Surely you can drink water?

Nope.

Except young children, they are exempt for obvious reasons.

ants83 · 19 Jul 2012 at 20:42

i thought mubarak was that nutcase in africa?

also you telling me you muslims can drive by a macdonalds when youve had rodney all to eat all day since 5am and say...no?

come on !!

trigger-happy · 19 Jul 2012 at 21:09

lol guys its not like your going to die going without food until sunset. Its about self control, discipline and a thought for the needy. Its like lent. Just remember to hydrate and eat your carbs before sunrise fellas.

estebanrey · 19 Jul 2012 at 21:22

trigger-happy said:
lol guys its not like your going to die going without food until sunset. Its about self control, discipline and a thought for the needy. Its like lent. Just remember to hydrate and eat your carbs before sunrise fellas.

Yeah but would they do if it wasn't written in their ancient book?

If not then all the talk about empathizing with the needy is disingenuous.

T345 · 19 Jul 2012 at 21:29

This thread was about wishing luck to his Muslim brothers, not a debate on why you don't agree with my/ other peoples beliefs...

kwerk · 19 Jul 2012 at 21:30

Technically your body doesnt start starving until about 30 hours of not eating. So only eating when it's dark is nothing is nothing close to starving yourself.

The Halk · 19 Jul 2012 at 21:34

All I will say is that I wish Muslims success in their sawm - and enjoy your meals when it comes round to it, hungry + meal = tasty. I believe it's intended to be an exercise in self restraint, and that can't be a bad thing.

As to those who can't STFU about religion without trolling in a thread clearly intended for goodwill, I think this post is was made for just a thread like this.

Von Smallhausen · 19 Jul 2012 at 21:39

This thread will not turn into Muslim bashing or snide comments on Ramadan.

Personally, I admire the willpower and Ramadan Mubarak to all our members and beyond who partake.

e36Adz · 19 Jul 2012 at 21:51

estebanrey said:
Yeah but would they do if it wasn't written in their ancient book?

If not then all the talk about empathizing with the needy is disingenuous.

The first and foremost reason why any Muslim fasts is because it is a direct command from God (according to our faith obviously) as is giving to charity. Islam is submission to the will of God, we recognise Him as our Creator and Sustainer. As I said earlier though, abstaining from food and drink is only one aspect of the fasting of Ramadhan but when opening the fast, you are much more appreciative of food. It certainly is a time to reflect and try better ourselves as human beings.

Twirlywoos · 19 Jul 2012 at 21:52

Man Summer fasts are killers!!

Only time in the year that Mosques are full up (besides Friday prayers) and people use the opportunity of to ask for monieeesss.

estebanrey · 19 Jul 2012 at 22:09

Von Smallhausen said:
This thread will not turn into Muslim bashing or snide comments on Ramadan.

With all due respect, discussing or even criticising irrational beliefs does not amount to 'Muslim Bashing'. There a wide margin between highlighting the futility of religious rituals and becoming a member of the EDL.

The Halk · 19 Jul 2012 at 22:10

estebanrey said:
With all due respect, discussing or even criticising irrational beliefs does not amount to 'Muslim Bashing'. There a wide margin between highlighting the futility of religious rituals and becoming a member of the EDL.

Yet doing either in this thread is trolling - or at least I think so.

estebanrey · 19 Jul 2012 at 22:12

The Halk said:
Yet doing either in this thread is trolling - or at least I think so.

Then you and I have a vastly different view of what a troll is. Not agreeing with something is not 'trolling'

roadend1981 · 19 Jul 2012 at 22:13

Bit like the gym in New year!

In reply to majnu.

DragonWoLf · 19 Jul 2012 at 22:13

Although I'm not religious as I was few years back due to crysis of faith, I still wish Ramadan Mubarak to all, thought I post this sooner as with most posts related to Islam gets shut down due to idiots.

Von Smallhausen · 19 Jul 2012 at 22:15

estebanrey said:
With all due respect, discussing or even criticising irrational beliefs does not amount to 'Muslim Bashing'. There a wide margin between highlighting the futility of religious rituals and becoming a member of the EDL.

It tends to go beyond that in my experience.

The Halk · 19 Jul 2012 at 22:15

estebanrey said:
Then you and I have a vastly different view of what a troll is. Not agreeing with something is not 'trolling'

No, but trying to turn a thread wishing well to people going to be doing some difficult self-control into another religion bashing thread is.

Pudney · 19 Jul 2012 at 22:18

estebanrey said:
Then you and I have a vastly different view of what a troll is. Not agreeing with something is not 'trolling'

There's nothing to disagree with until the trolling begun in the thread.

Ramadan Mubarak

Wise Guy