Ramadan is right around the corner, which means the preparation for Ramadan has officially started. While many are in grocery stores, re-organizing/ decorating their houses, or visiting their family members to greet them, ect. We decided to sit in and post something about the “Etiquette of Ramadan” to our non-muslim friends, followers, fans and supporters.
As many knows Ramadan is a very special month to all Muslims around the world. It is the month of fasting. Fasting is a great act of worship for us Muslims, where we neglect the desires to please Allah. It is also a means of achieving piety and righteousness.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “He who does not give up false speech and evil actions, Allah doesn’t need his refraining from food and drink.”
The most important components of Ramadan are: fasting, giving charity, praying, self- accountability and meditating. And most importantly is that you DON’T:
- Don’t drink, smoke or chew gum in public
- Don’t shout or be furious
- Don’t drive rash
- Don’t try to pester a Muslim into breaking his or her fast.
- Don’t wear revealing clothes (modesty and decency is respectfully asked)
- Don’t raise the volume of your stereo or TV during the prayer hours
- Don’t swear in public.
- Be understanding
Excellent Summary about Ramadan! You covered all points. May God Keep http://www.emiratweet.com website running forever
•Don’t drink, smoke or chew gum in public
(but at home its ok????????)
•Don’t swear in public
(but you can swear in the privacy of ur home?)
•Don’t raise the volume of your stereo or TV during the prayer hours
(actually the stereo and tv should remain off during the month)
I very much admire expats who show respect in Ramadan by abstaining from eating/drinking in public. It is not something that I expect them to do, but it is always a nice thing to see, and it’s a reminder that there are many out there who do respect our culture, traditions AND religion.
I had iftar at Al Hatheera in Bab El Shams the other day & there were few westerns who joined for iftar time. There was this one particular family that caught my attention. Even after the maghrub prayer was over & people started eating, the father was looking around to make sure everyone is eating before him & his family start eating/drinking. These kind of people should make it to the headlines for once.
This is awesome glad to know that there are such people