Muslims, how does it feel like fasting for 17 hours
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Re: Muslims, how does it feel like fasting for 17 hoursare you in the UK?(Original post by Iqbal007)
As far as I know, there is no difference of times for magrib or any other pray apart from Asr, unless theres a time zone difference. -
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Re: Muslims, how does it feel like fasting for 17 hoursIf a person is sincerely unable to fast then they're excluded. If they however are able to fast, it is compulsory for them to fast.(Original post by musicmedic)
I've always wondered, do Muslims with health problems such as diabetes fast? I presume it's a personal choice though.
My answer seems a little vague, I'm sure someone will answer in detail.Last edited by Reform; 14-07-2012 at 22:55. -
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Re: Muslims, how does it feel like fasting for 17 hoursI have personally seen people do it. Just because you don't do it doesn't mean the rest of the Muslim population are exactly the same.(Original post by de_monies)
This is a common misconception. It is pretty impossible to eat a large meal at sunrise and a large meal at sunset. Both would make me feel way too full.
In the "morning", I'd opt for something that keeps you going ie: whole grains, fruits etc... low GI stuff, and little caffeine
At sunset, it's more like chappati, some curry, fruit and perhaps some kebabs/samosas, but that's hardly a "large meal" The only real extra would be the extra fruit and the fried stuff -
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Re: Muslims, how does it feel like fasting for 17 hoursThey don't have to as it will put themselves at risk and therefore are excused. Some people do it though.(Original post by musicmedic)
I've always wondered, do Muslims with health problems such as diabetes fast? I presume it's a personal choice though. -
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Re: Muslims, how does it feel like fasting for 17 hoursThis another problem. So many Muslims become pious individuals for that one month and then as soon as eid hits it's back to the old ways.(Original post by silent ninja)
No, the purpose is to worship and practice patience. Empathizing with the poor is not the primary objective. -
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Re: Muslims, how does it feel like fasting for 17 hoursYou said that "Muslims" which suggests all Muslims in general have huge meals and that all Muslims therefore "bypass the point of Ramadan"... Also suggesting that it is completely pointless to do it.(Original post by . . .)
First of all. I have done it every year.
Are you telling me in the winter fasts having a massive breakfast at about 7am and then a massive meal at about 4pm is the right way fast? You've just missed lunch and made up for it with a massive breakfast and another massive meal at 4.
I have asked imams about this and they have said you are suppose to have the size of the first meal should be how much you eat on a regular day and so should the last meal.
I've never seen anyone have HUGE meals and indulge in endless luxuries. People eat normal sized meals and enjoy it. Also a lot of people (including me) don't even bother to wake up in the morning at all because you have to get up so early. -
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Re: Muslims, how does it feel like fasting for 17 hoursYet every Muslim that I have talked to say they do have two massive meals or at the very least one massive meal at the end of the day.(Original post by Iqbal007)
majority don't actually................... it's advised against doing such things in Islam, have 1/3 for food, 1/3 for water during such times (in terms of your stomach capacity). The whole point of having the morning food is because it's in Islam, it's called Suhoor, it's supposed to make it easier, fasting isn't supposed to be a burden. And breaking the fast is the same time of concept, it's when you break your fast, your supposed to eat. But doesn't mean your supposed hog down food.
I would prefer it if you don't talk in such a condescending manner to me I do understand fasting. And technically you are opening your fast not breaking it. -
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Re: Muslims, how does it feel like fasting for 17 hoursWe eat in the morning before morning prayer then open our fast in the evening about 9:00pm.(Original post by GreenLantern1)
Are you not allowedto eat abolutely anything during this time? Or are there some simple foods you can have?
We dont eat anything during our fast.
We see how poor people feel when they can't eat because they dont have food. Its a very holy month for muslims. -
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Re: Muslims, how does it feel like fasting for 17 hoursDo you see the irony of what you said there, and what you said here?(Original post by . . .)
I have personally seen people do it. Just because you don't do it doesn't mean the rest of the Muslim population are exactly the same.
You claimed that I am one person and it doesn't mean that the rest of the Muslim population are exactly the same, which is a fair point but in your previous statement you said that the majority bypass the point of it.(Original post by . . .;38561556[B)
]I love how the majority of Muslims[/B] completely bypass the point of it by having a large meal at sunrise and another large meal at sunset.
Just because you have seen a few people wolf down their meals, it doesn't mean that the majority do
Most people I know simply do not have large meals. Your stomach can't well stomach it -
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Re: Muslims, how does it feel like fasting for 17 hoursYep(Original post by ...mo...)
are you in the UK? -
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Re: Muslims, how does it feel like fasting for 17 hoursI've spoken to many Muslims who have said they do. I have been invited to many the homes of friends and family who are Muslim and it's the same.(Original post by planetearth)
You said that "Muslims" which suggests all Muslims in general have huge meals and that all Muslims therefore "bypass the point of Ramadan"... Also suggesting that it is completely pointless to do it.
I've never seen anyone have HUGE meals and indulge in endless luxuries. People eat normal sized meals and enjoy it. Also a lot of people (including me) don't even bother to wake up in the morning at all because you have to get up so early. -
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Re: Muslims, how does it feel like fasting for 17 hoursBut many thousands do change. It's not a problem per se, it's the human condition and attempting positive change is always a good thing. If you're sincere in intentions, you normally change for the good after Ramadhan.(Original post by . . .)
This another problem. So many Muslims become pious individuals for that one month and then as soon as eid hits it's back to the old ways. -
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Re: Muslims, how does it feel like fasting for 17 hours(Original post by . . .)
Yet every Muslim that I have talked to say they do have two massive meals or at the very least one massive meal at the end of the day.
Well you're "talking" to Muslims now,who say that they don't have "massive meals", so it's not "every Muslim" is it?
I'd agree that the person shouldn't be condescending, but you shouldn't be so quick to generalise either -
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Re: Muslims, how does it feel like fasting for 17 hoursEvery Muslim I have spoken to it's the same in fact I've even come across it in my own family.(Original post by de_monies)
Do you see the irony of what you said there, and what you said here?
You claimed that I am one person and it doesn't mean that the rest of the Muslim population are exactly the same, which is a fair point but in your previous statement you said that the majority bypass the point of it.
Just because you have seen a few people wolf down their meals, it doesn't mean that the majority do
Most people I know simply do not have large meals. Your stomach can't well stomach it -
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Re: Muslims, how does it feel like fasting for 17 hoursI'll tell you considering that most Muslims here are Pakistani, when a guest comes over; especially a complete stranger, much more effort is made in to providing a **** load of food(Original post by . . .)
I've spoken to many Muslims who have said they do. I have been invited to many the homes of friends and family who are Muslim and it's the same.
I mean back in Pakistan, this happened to us, and we weren't exactly complete strangers, but just guests that were invited over, and not just people that popped in -
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Re: Muslims, how does it feel like fasting for 17 hoursYeah fasting brings a wholesome physiological rest for the digestive tract and central nervous system and normalizes metabolism. So that's the benefits that muslims get every year by fasting in ramadan.(Original post by A Mysterious Lord)
It must be excellent as a diet regime, probably why I've never met a fat Muslim. -
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Re: Muslims, how does it feel like fasting for 17 hoursYou've not been to my mosque then lol jk(Original post by A Mysterious Lord)
It must be excellent as a diet regime, probably why I've never met a fat Muslim.
It is very good for your body however continuing the change and practicing patience when it comes to food after Ramadhan is the real test. We are told to be moderate in all ways and eating moderately is a major challenge for everyone in the West, Muslim or not.
