Being a Muslim, I have had the oppotunity to witness and hear many people come up with different interpritation of what Ramadan is. My definition of Ramadan is different from many people and I just would like to hear other people's opinion of what Ramadan is.
Ramadan means to me a special month when rewards of good deeds (which we normally do anyway) is multiplied.
People are encourage to be more charitable, generous etc.
One is not to get angry, backbite, swear and other bad things.
we get to go for special prayer called tarawih at night, and be with the Muslims, and might get the chance to hear a short talk in the middle of prayer.
usually different customs make special different food that is enjoyed everyday at iftar time/when breaking fast. this is specially loved by children who are not even in the age of fasting yet.
to do something in the cause to seek the face of the Lord is very rewarding... i mean, the feeling, and the cleansing of the heart. and the anticipation to break the fast, often sitting with family or other muslims is a very wonderful experience.
many ppl compete to do good deeds that increases the amount of good deed, more cleansing, and makes it more enjoyable.
fasting is a shield from the hell fire. there are clear rewards of this world and the hereafter for those who sincerely fasts by obeying the command of the Lord. so more than anything else, the details given in Islamic values for fasting (the 4th pillar of islam), and seeking the mercy, forgiveness, righteousness, rewards makes it the most beneficial and wonderful.
Now, I know that many of you might not be muslims, but what are your understanding of Ramadan? General discussion about what you have heard before and how this might contradict some of my opinion are welcome. I just generally like to hear people's opinion of this holy month. Ramadan Kareem to all muslms on NationState.
