MARU 5137 Posted April 24, 2020 Posted April 24, 2020 .. So Its that time of the year where I have to Fast and abstain from food (includes everything)and water (all liquids) for 30 days. Today was the First day of Fast and I did 17 hours without food and water.. Wish ME Luck.. 7
GusMac Posted April 24, 2020 Posted April 24, 2020 Best of luck Maru, especially in the current circumstances. Achi taqdeer! 5
MARU 5137 Posted April 25, 2020 Author Posted April 25, 2020 12 hours ago, GusMac said: Best of luck Maru, especially in the current circumstances. Achi taqdeer! Thank you for saying Good Luck in Urdu. Arabic thank you is Zakallah.. so Thank you.. 5
MARU 5137 Posted April 25, 2020 Author Posted April 25, 2020 11 hours ago, GazzaS said: Good Luck, Maru! Hey Gaz... Nice to see you.. Ramadan is here and the hours are long and each day the time increases at Breaking of Fast time..and decreases by a minute in the morning (Sehri time).. what is more harder than no food or water is having to prise MY sleepy heavy lidded eyes to open ,and physically perform Sehri at an hour even when the nocturnal animals are fast asleep! I guess it will be even harder for MY brother in Queensland with hot weather and possibly even longer hours than MYSELF. So Thank you... on MY second day now.. 5 1
GazzaS Posted April 25, 2020 Posted April 25, 2020 I respect you for your devotion. I have fasted before... but never been restricted on water. I work in a physically demanding job, and probably drink a litre each hour I work. I would need to take a vacation to even try going without water. 5
GusMac Posted April 25, 2020 Posted April 25, 2020 12 hours ago, MARU 5137 said: Thank you for saying Good Luck in Urdu. Arabic thank you is Zakallah.. so Thank you.. Sorry if Urdu was the wrong choice Maru, I took a punt. Also, I know a little Urdu but no Arabic, so it was a no brainer from that point of view. However, I now have two PhD students I'm supervising, one of whom is Kuwaiti and the other is Saudi, so I may pick up some Arabic! Good luck anyway. I always think Ramadan must be a pain here with the longer daylight hours in the summer. 5
MARU 5137 Posted April 28, 2020 Author Posted April 28, 2020 On 4/25/2020 at 10:19 PM, GusMac said: Sorry if Urdu was the wrong choice Maru, I took a punt. Also, I know a little Urdu but no Arabic, so it was a no brainer from that point of view. However, I now have two PhD students I'm supervising, one of whom is Kuwaiti and the other is Saudi, so I may pick up some Arabic! Good luck anyway. I always think Ramadan must be a pain here with the longer daylight hours in the summer. No you chose the right words. I was saying thank you in Arabic, Zakallah. I do speak different languages and you did a good job with your urdu . The hours are long and I thank you for your support and kind words. Thanks 5
MARU 5137 Posted April 28, 2020 Author Posted April 28, 2020 On 4/25/2020 at 10:17 PM, GazzaS said: I respect you for your devotion. I have fasted before... but never been restricted on water. I work in a physically demanding job, and probably drink a litre each hour I work. I would need to take a vacation to even try going without water. Yes its physically demanding . but even as A police officer I still did the Ramadan... blooming hard work but has to be done... Thank you for your support. 6
MARU 5137 Posted April 28, 2020 Author Posted April 28, 2020 3 hours ago, Sir Desmond Glazebrook said: Good luck Maru. Thank you Dale..your support is well received Hope you are keeping well. 4
MARU 5137 Posted April 28, 2020 Author Posted April 28, 2020 3 hours ago, harv said: Best of luck sweetheart.....harv Hey Harv.. Thank you dearest friend. coming from you , this means a lot. still waiting patiently for allocated time.. 3 1
MARU 5137 Posted April 28, 2020 Author Posted April 28, 2020 3 hours ago, Martinnfb said: Go Maru Go ! Hello Martin... thank you. it's all discipline and mental strength. I am going...Distancing from you all.. 5
MARU 5137 Posted April 28, 2020 Author Posted April 28, 2020 2 hours ago, recon said: Good luck! Mike Hello Dear Friend Mike. Thank you .. I think I need it ... today is MY 5th day.. 4
Ryan Posted April 28, 2020 Posted April 28, 2020 I've never heard of this before, you must have great devotion. Ryan 5
MARU 5137 Posted April 29, 2020 Author Posted April 29, 2020 14 hours ago, Ryan said: I've never heard of this before, you must have great devotion. Ryan Oh.... not to worry.. Ramadan is practiced by over billion muslims all over the world at the same time in total unity . It clears ones mind. Ramadan teaches ME to practice self-discipline, self-control, sacrifice, and empathy for those who are less fortunate, and encouraging actions of generosity and compulsory charity . So it's a time of spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and heightened devotion(reading our Holy Book) and worship just like in many other religions.... Ryan thank you. 3 1
MARU 5137 Posted April 29, 2020 Author Posted April 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Ryan said: I guess I never knew what Ramadan was all about. You learn something new every day.. now you know Ryan... WE also have to give Alms to those less fortunate than ourselves. Zakat is the third Pillar of Islam. Zakat does not refer to charitable gifts given out of kindness or generosity, but to the systematic giving of 2.5% of one's wealth each year to benefit the poor. The benefits of Zakat, apart from helping the poor, are as follows: Obeying God. 4
MARU 5137 Posted May 2, 2020 Author Posted May 2, 2020 today is the 9th Day.. getting there. well....distancing from you ALL so not really getting there... 4
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted May 3, 2020 Posted May 3, 2020 Maru if you get hungry you can probably get away with Twinkies. I don't think they can be classified as "food". 1
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