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**Kayenneh** · August 2, 2011 at 7:52 am

My friend said it was the hardest when Ramadan happened during the summer months, since the sun just about refuses to set here. In winter it's dark for the most of the day, so one just might to have to skip lunch, but nothing else Big Grin

Rayaan · (This post was last modified: August 2, 2011 at 9:46 am by Rayaan.)

(August 1, 2011 at 6:40 pm)BloodyHeretic Wrote: Wow, you're a better man than I. Do you stuff your face come sunset?

(August 2, 2011 at 4:51 am)theVOID Wrote: So you just stuff your face at night then?

I don't do that, but there are Muslims who do stuff their faces during the breaking of the fast (called "Iftar"), which is not a good thing.

The healthier way to eat is to start with a water (or a juice like Tang or lemonade) and small fruits and dates before eating anything else. The reason for this is to put fluid into the body first since that is what our bodies need the most. Then, we are supposed to eat a light meal and not something too heavy because the digestion system has been on a rest for quite a long time. It's not going to be good for our health if we eat too much food all at once (or at one sitting). So, it's important that we eat slowly and moderately upon breaking the fast and especially drink lots of water.

Killman · August 2, 2011 at 9:52 am

Im not going to eat because it makes me happy! - Hey, whatever works for you.

Im not going to eat because its apart of my religion! - Stupid

In my opinion of course.

**leo-rcc** · August 2, 2011 at 10:10 am

Never have Ramadan on the north pole. Big Grin

**Darwinian** · August 2, 2011 at 11:00 am

(August 1, 2011 at 6:21 pm)Rayaan Wrote: You have to stop eating just before sunrise. The fasting is essentially from sunrise to sunset, and of course, the time varies depending on where you live.

Why??

**Cinjin** · August 2, 2011 at 11:26 am

**Napoléon** · August 2, 2011 at 11:27 am

I wish I could say I feel bad for you Rayaan. But I really don't, HAHA.

Rayaan · August 2, 2011 at 11:28 am

(August 2, 2011 at 10:10 am)leo-rcc Wrote: Never have Ramadan on the north pole.

Yeah, and that's why it is suggested that if a Muslim lives there, he should move to a city with a more 'normal' day and night so that he can start fasting. Otherwise, he may skip the fast and pay redemption money (called "fidya"), for each day of fasting that he missed, which should be enough to feed a poor person two meals per day (or about 750 grams of food). A lot of sick and elderly Muslims do this because they cannot fast. There are more details at the link below.

Fidya (Compensation for Not Fasting): http://www.hidaya.org/social-welfare/fid...t-fasting/

**The Grand Nudger** · (This post was last modified: August 2, 2011 at 12:13 pm by The Grand Nudger.)

Wait wait.....You can bend the rules as long as you drop the coin? HMN, what does that remind me of? Thinking

I bet alot of rich muslims do this because they like to eat. I'd never heard of this before, thanks for the link.

You know I once did a minor fast as part of a sweat lodge ceremony (ex-wife got us the invites). It was an experience. How many days in are you now?

Rayaan · (This post was last modified: August 2, 2011 at 12:29 pm by Rayaan.)

(August 2, 2011 at 11:27 am)Napoleon Wrote: I wish I could say I feel bad for you Rayaan. But I really don't, HAHA.

I don't WANT you to feel bad for me. I'm sure a lot of you don't. Compassion is for fools! Wink

(August 2, 2011 at 12:06 pm)Rhythm Wrote: I bet alot of rich muslims do this because they like to eat. I'd never heard of this before, thanks for the link.

One doesn't even have to be rich to pay the "fidya."
Almost anyone can do this, but it is only allowed if we have a good reason for not being able to fast (such as having an illness or going on a long journey). If a Muslim is healthy, then he should fast.

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