Ramadan(Fasting), What do you think about it?

United States
September 20, 2007 5:24pm CST
Im Muslim, Ive been fasting about a week now, from around 5:30 till 7:00 I cant eat, drink and am not supposed to do anything bad. The main reason behind this month of fasting called Ramadan, is to get more self control over your desires and wants(i.e. food) So! What's the word on the street about fasting/Ramadan?
2 responses
Zhukov
@Zhukov (106)
• Norway
20 Sep 07
A great ancient tradition, its important to follow the old ways.
TDonald
@TDonald (1421)
• United States
22 Sep 07
Yes that why we still do crazy barbaric stuff to each other... it's a tradition.
Zhukov
@Zhukov (106)
• Norway
24 Sep 07
Some traditions are worth killing for. But we arent taking about any of that now, we are specificly talking about Ramadan.
TDonald
@TDonald (1421)
• United States
22 Sep 07
That sounds like a good idea. But why limit the self control to just the one month? Take the insights you gain from your religious practice and apply them during the entire year.
fikers
@fikers (5)
• United States
24 Sep 07
Exactly! the point of Ramadan, you fast to gain self control and become more closer to god thru worship and good deeds. THEN continue thru the rest of the year, its more like a lifestyle change then a diet type of thing.