Saharla Ismail
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to celebrate the first revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It is a time of coming together as a family and showing gratitude. Even though we are halfway through Ramadan, here are five misconceptions that people have of Ramadan...
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to celebrate the first revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It is a time of coming together as a family and showing gratitude.
Even though we are halfway through Ramadan, here are five misconceptions that people have of Ramadan:
Yup, not even water. We can't have food or drink. NOTHING!
This isn't the case, only healthy adults have to fast but there are exemptions such as, the elderly and young people, people who are travelling and pregnant, breastfeeding or menstruating women. Scholars and Imams are there for individuals who are not sure if they are excused from fasting and give them advice on whether or not they should fast.
Ramadan is not meant to be unrealistic or impossible, we can swallow our saliva.
You can eat infront of us, it's okay! We won't cry...we can't actually complain about you eating in front of us, so we'd prefer your company rather than being left on our own.
Nope. It's more than just abstaining from food and drink. It's trying to better yourself as a Muslim and learning more about your religion. You maximise your efforts to earn more good deeds. We reflect on ourselves and make sure that we have become better Muslims after Ramadan than we did starting the month.