Ramadan Mubarakh..!

kiwi · 17 Jun 2015 at 18:41

Sho said:
Yup it's a Muslim country.

It's not really on topic but wikipedia states: "Turkey is a democratic, secular, unitary, constitutional republic".

skaif · 17 Jun 2015 at 18:45

Wikipedia also states

Islam is the main religion of the Turkish people in Turkey, where the CIA World factbook states that 99.8% of the country's population are nominally Muslims.[1] According to religiosity polls 97.8% of the population is Muslim.

Go figure...

skaif · 17 Jun 2015 at 18:47

majnu said:
Nope, that involves exercise as well as dieting and these miracle 6 pack in 60 minute videos are a load of crap too

Dude you should try Insanity, that will rip you up in 2 months! /OT

spoffle · 17 Jun 2015 at 18:49

skaif said:
Wikipedia also states

Go figure...

It would depend on how you define it. Some use the rule of the country as the definition.

Some people would say the UK is a Christian country, though I'd disagree, even of Christianity would be the most common religion, the country isn't ruled under religious law.

skaif · 17 Jun 2015 at 18:54

spoffle said:
It would depend on how you define it. Some use the rule of the country as the definition.

Some people would say the UK is a Christian country, though I'd disagree, even of Christianity would be the most common religion, the country isn't ruled under religious law.

I suppose that's true. I would say from the religious belief point of view, that if it is a democratic country and they have voted in a power, then that power should represent the belief of the country as a whole.
But then I don't get politics either

Slam · 17 Jun 2015 at 20:28

Ramadan mubarak

Keyboards'Fear · 17 Jun 2015 at 20:42

Ramadan Mubarak

And thank you very much for enlightening us on the subject, especially you Skaif. It really is good to understand more about your religion and traditions which I'm ashamed to admit I know next to nothing about.

robfosters · 17 Jun 2015 at 21:00

skaif said:
Not sure about the whole Ozil thing, as a Muslim he should have fasted but there are some sects who believe that if it is too hard or impacts on work then it is best not to do it!

I did some digging around myself. Apparently, Muslim footballers were excused under travelling exemptions.

skaif · 17 Jun 2015 at 21:20

Keyboards'Fear said:
Ramadan Mubarak

And thank you very much for enlightening us on the subject, especially you Skaif. It really is good to understand more about your religion and traditions which I'm ashamed to admit I know next to nothing about.

No problem, Happy to help! I suppose it's important to make sure people understand the true meaning behind fasting as most people don't get it. And don't be ashamed, you're not alone in not knowing a thing! It's a beautiful thing for us so happy to share

robfosters said:
I did some digging around myself. Apparently, Muslim footballers were excused under travelling exemptions.

I guess thst makes sense! I'm sure some footballers did fast though. I remember reading somewhere that they would jeopardise their place if they did and some did it anyway!

MrMoonX · 17 Jun 2015 at 21:25

Ramadan Mubarak

I admire your willpower in your fasts, I bet it's great for shedding body fat if you don't gorge at night

. Maybe I should try it

Pudney · 17 Jun 2015 at 21:30

skaif said:
I guess thst makes sense! I'm sure some footballers did fast though. I remember reading somewhere that they would jeopardise their place if they did and some did it anyway!

Whatshisface at Inter did it when Mourinho was there, Muntari maybe?

eddiemcgarrigle · 17 Jun 2015 at 21:49

Ramadan Kareem

flame696 · 17 Jun 2015 at 21:51

Ramadan Mubarak to all

skaif · 17 Jun 2015 at 22:24

Pudney said:
Whatshisface at Inter did it when Mourinho was there, Muntari maybe?

Yeah rings a bell

batsy · 17 Jun 2015 at 22:28

Ramadan Mubarak.

Do you find your mood is better or worse (or as normal) during fasting? I find i get a bit irritable if I'm overly hungry. Years ago I did Lent and reflected on my belief. I ended up not believing in any of it. Good luck!

Participant · 17 Jun 2015 at 23:01

Good luck Muslim brothers and sisters.

dowie · 17 Jun 2015 at 23:08

pepsilol said:
In SA people sleep during the day and stay up at night.

They're still fasting as they didn't eat or drink during the day time.

that is surely defeating the point - I mean surely part of it is the challenge of sticking to the fast... not exactly hard if you're just fasting when you sleep like any other human being around the world

Tosno · 17 Jun 2015 at 23:30

dowie said:
that is surely defeating the point - I mean surely part of it is the challenge of sticking to the fast... not exactly hard if you're just fasting when you sleep like any other human being around the world

Cool, I've been fasting for 30 years then, i will have an attempt at the world record :cool:

skaif · 18 Jun 2015 at 00:25

Just got back from taraawih (night prayer) would be interested to know how you guys are managing your time when it comes to sleeping etc! Going to struggle at work with the fatigue!

skaif · 18 Jun 2015 at 00:26

batsy said:
Ramadan Mubarak.

Do you find your mood is better or worse (or as normal) during fasting? I find i get a bit irritable if I'm overly hungry. Years ago I did Lent and reflected on my belief. I ended up not believing in any of it. Good luck!

I think in general my mood is pretty much the same. We are taught to be patient and have even more respect and willpower. My main issue is tiredness! Lack of sleep coupled with lack of food leaves low energy levels!