No Food or Water: Ramadan
Ramadan Mubarak to all my Muslim brothers and sisters! I pray that everything is going smoothly for you and that you’ll successfully reach the end of this holy month.
It’s fascinating to see the number of YouTube videos that pop up when you search for “I tried Ramadan as a non-Muslim.” While I’m not here to judge anyone for trying new things, it does strike me as odd that people are turning the holy month into a challenge. Perhaps it’s just a way for creators to get more views, but still, it’s a bit disheartening to see such a significant tradition reduced to a stunt. Hey, as long as everyone is respectful and is trying to understand my faith, I have no hate for anyone.
For those of us who grew up in Muslim families and communities, fasting during Ramadan was a normal part of life. However, when I mentioned it to non-Muslim kids, they were always shocked and couldn’t believe that we could go without food and water for so long. Even as an adult, people are still surprised when I tell them that I fast during Ramadan.
What many people don’t understand is that fasting during Ramadan is about more than just abstaining from food and water. We also strive to refrain from negative emotions like anger, break bad habits, avoid sexual desires, and focus on our relationship with Allah (God). By putting our trust in Him and remembering our faith, we’re able to improve ourselves and connect with something bigger than ourselves.
Ramadan serves as a month to rejuvenate our faith, and we eagerly embrace it every year because we require this spiritual replenishment. Our lives are often fraught with toil, anxiety, and disappointment, and we can become burdened by our struggles. That’s why Ramadan is a timely reminder that no matter how challenging life may seem, God is always present, and everything will ultimately be okay.
Trust in him and have faith.
