happy ramadan to all muslim brothers and sisters

zohaib


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Message Posted:
03/08/2011 14:26

HAPPY RAMADAN TO ALL MUSLIM BROTHERS AND SISTERS.

Cocklebay


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Message Posted:
03/08/2011 14:34

Tesekkur ederim.

zohaib


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Message Posted:
03/08/2011 14:38

bir sey degil

Riddles


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Message Posted:
03/08/2011 19:09

There are 'Happy Ramadan' cards on sale here in the UK but someone wrote to the Guardian on Monday saying it wasn't appropriate for what is a period of fasting and prayer (Like someone sending a 'Happy Lent' card -rather than waiting to send 'Happy Easter' to a Christian.......) Can anyone clarify for me?

Pippie


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Message Posted:
03/08/2011 19:19

Another example of the UK gone mad no doubt. it's like when they told us you can't have black boards any more in schools, or sing hymns, or put up Christmas trees or fly the British flag on your car during the World Cup in case you offend anyone. Well I suppose it makes a change that they're now taking out on another group!



Well I say "Ramadan Mubarak" to everyone, regardless of religion or creed. It's a period when Muslims are happy and at peace with themselves (and supposedly with everyone else around them), and it's almost a like a celebration the end of each day when it's time to break the fast with friends and family around. Why not wish good things to everyone else too at this time?

nigetj


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Message Posted:
03/08/2011 19:42

Ramadan Kareem ......blessings for this holy month ....

philbailey


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Message Posted:
03/08/2011 19:56

I'll drink to that.

Riddles


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Message Posted:
03/08/2011 20:23

Pippie ...do you send 'Happy Lent' cards?

PS They don't have blackboards 'cos they have interactive whiteboards ....things have changed a lot since 1953

zohaib


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Message Posted:
04/08/2011 02:24

i just wished happy ramadan and i have listen this word ever in my life just wish like this i don't think there is any card for happy lent. thanks for wishing and appreciation from christian brothers.

bazzagirl


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Message Posted:
04/08/2011 09:42

Have a very happy ramadam to all my muslim brothers, god bless you x

bigOz


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Message Posted:
04/08/2011 14:31

Riddles;

All my life in Cyprus, as a born Muslim, we never congratulated or wished happy Ramadan to anyone! The only time for celebrations is during the Bayram (ID) that follows. Done so by visiting the loved ones and relatives (nowadays SMS has taken over!). Cards are sent to friends and relatives (usually abroad) whom we cannot meet and wish well, in person.

I mean, what's to be happy about, fasting for almost 15 hours without food and especially water in this hot weather? If anything, it is probably unhealthy and dangerous for many people who do not have strong physique! For the past 3 days, there has been an increase in reported "heart attacks" of men, aged between 40-55, and I have a personal knowledge of at least another one.

No intake of water for extended periods of time is especially dangerous for those people with low blood pressure, and ca do permanent damage to some organs. So, all I can say to my "brothers & sisters" is; fast if you are healthy enough.

Riddles


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Message Posted:
04/08/2011 14:53

Thanks for that BigOz ...that's the question asked in the letter in the paper and I was interested in an answer from someone 'in the know'. I hope that your period of 'denial' is spiritually uplifting and not too physically demanding.

TRNCVaughan


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Message Posted:
04/08/2011 14:56

They say that dehydration is a soldier's worst enemy. My son has done tours of Iraq and Afghanistan and drinks gallons at this time of year.

bigOz


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Message Posted:
04/08/2011 15:15

Riddles; You are most welcome!

My spirits lift higher, every time I think the conditions could have been worse! Just imagine I lived close to North Pole. I would die of thirst, waiting 6 months for the Sunset

No disrespect to anyone who is carrying out their religious dues in the Holy month of Ramadan - they heave all my admiration and support...

philbailey


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Message Posted:
04/08/2011 15:28

I need glasses

when I read the heading

I thought it was about fish and chips.

brother



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Message Posted:
04/08/2011 17:27

My mother had always fasted during Ramazan and for the first time in her life this year she has had to stop.

The avoidance of water in the high temperatures and stomach upset after eating a load of food at the break of fast in the evening means she (in her late 70s) cannot continue.

Instead she makes a meal and takes it to the poorer neighbours who choose to fast. They in turn pray for her.



I'm not religious but I respect my mum's beliefs. Don't ask how confusing it all became for me when I had to attend my late father's funeral - another story that I'm considering blogging about.

zohaib


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Message Posted:
05/08/2011 14:55

Thanks a lot for you comment



@big oz

you are right that if a person is not healthy he should not fast .But if we are young and healthy why not there are a lot of limitation Muslims should stop drinking alcohol in the respect of holly month . although its not allowed in In Islam and If some one is fasting should not eat or drink in front of them If some one cannot fast he should do something for the person who fast. i mean arrange iftar for him if he cannot fast he can become equal to the person who fst by providing him food



i am 24 i m young and i think i have no problem in fasting and i think people like me they can fast its not so difficult as one think .but unfortunately i have seen a lots of brothers and sisters not fasting Althea they are young and health





we should respect this holy month as well