Rastafarian42
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So I played another game of basketball today and I sprained my right ankle =( .
Yep, the hijab thing is debatable. But regarding the gaze lowering bit, the Quranic verse is clear and direct, and is not up for interpretation.I've never met a Muslim who refused to look at woman. Lower your gaze means to either not stare at her tits, or not reducing your look at her as a sexual object. I'm not sure you're reflecting majority opinion there.
The hijab thing could go on all night with either side debating till the cows go home.
Actually there are a few hadiths that talk about the same thing, as compiled by Imam Ahmed and Al-Termethi. A muslim may mistakenly look directly at a woman (1st look), but is pardoned as long as he lowers his gaze afterward.I believe there's a pretty great hadith from the Prophet that goes something like: "The first look is free, but the second will cost you".
Also Despera's "agreed by all" comments are invalid. I've met very few who hold that kind of an extreme interpretation. Just out of curiosity are you Saudi Arabia or Kuwait Despera?
925 million people are starving this Ramadan.
#stats worth thinking about.
well, not a usual day i suppose...found out in the morning that my mom's brother back in the country had a brain hemorrhage and passed away, dude was just 35...if it's not a bother, i ask muslim Gaf to pray for his magfirat
well, not a usual day i suppose...found out in the morning that my mom's brother back in the country had a brain hemorrhage and passed away, dude was just 35...if it's not a bother, i ask muslim Gaf to pray for his magfirat
well, not a usual day i suppose...found out in the morning that my mom's brother back in the country had a brain hemorrhage and passed away, dude was just 35...if it's not a bother, i ask muslim Gaf to pray for his magfirat
Yep, the hijab thing is debatable. But regarding the gaze lowering bit, the Quranic verse is clear and direct, and is not up for interpretation.
Actually there are a few hadiths that talk about the same thing, as compiled by Imam Ahmed and Al-Termethi. A muslim may mistakenly look directly at a woman (1st look), but is pardoned as long as he lowers his gaze afterward.
When I say "agreed by all" I'm talking about scholars/clerics who refuse to cherry pick Quranic verses and hadeeths. Nothing extreme about being honest with one's self.
In any case, this is not the appropriate place to discuss these matters. I'm just sharing some of the knowledge I gained back in my muslim days. Sorry for derailing the thread.
well, not a usual day i suppose...found out in the morning that my mom's brother back in the country had a brain hemorrhage and passed away, dude was just 35...if it's not a bother, i ask muslim Gaf to pray for his magfirat
Last night I had a double chicken zinger with double cheese, 4 donuts, french fries, and about half a KG of Jalebis.
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The pictures of the baklava during Ramadan and Eid are always my fave ;3
I have jury duty tomorrow morning which really is going to make things a bit tough. Otherwise I've been pretty good so far. I'm a bit concerned though that I don't eat as much after I break my fast (although I don't want to overeat/binge either).
well, not a usual day i suppose...found out in the morning that my mom's brother back in the country had a brain hemorrhage and passed away, dude was just 35...if it's not a bother, i ask muslim Gaf to pray for his magfirat
Just got back from iftar party. How can you hold iftar party without samosas jk. I had good time. Weekends are usually hard for me because we have usually nothing to do but sit and wait. During weekdays time goes by fast because you're busy. But I would still prefer weekends over weekdays haha.How's everyone's weekend been? I thought it would be harder for me than being at work but if anything its felt easier. Even being outside in the heat wasnt uncomfortable.
Do you guys usually eat more than usual during Ramadan? Personally I dont find myself feeling that I need to eat more come iftar.
I many not be Muslim-GAF anymore but hopefully a prayer from this sinner/apostolic gets accepted on your behalf
He was there in that Dawkins thread and did a pretty good job standing up against criticism of Islam despite people calling him all sorts of vulgar names. I learned so much from his posts and I hope he is still there/lurking Hope he comes back. IslamGAF star for sure.Been playing The Last of Us to kill time on weekends.
Anyways, don't see OttomanScribe in here. Has he forsaken GAF already? Too bad, considering in my opinion he's one of the most knowledgeable, well-educated, and well-spoken Muslims in GAF. MuslimGAF loses a great deal with him gone
Non-muslim in that you don't believe in any kind of god any more, or that you're so fed with with the religion you've left?
i don't know whether anyone asked this before, what is the one food you guys always eat/ate at iftaar time?
for me it's poha (pressed rice) and yogurt.
What breaks the fast and what doesnt:
Wet dreams and vomiting don't break the fast? I didn't know that.
TAsting food is same as brushing teeth. When you prepare food especially with the intent of feeding fasting people, it is important that they dont feel unsatisfied. In india the cooks taste food and rinse mouth afterwards. In the end it comes down to intent.Tasting food? I thought that would break the fast.
I've already lost weight.
Day 1 of Ramadan - 10st 2lbs. Morning of day 5 9st 11lbs. Evening of day 5 after cycling 12.5 miles each way to work 9st 8lbs. Carry on like this and by the end of Ramadan there will be nothing left of me.
Whoa I didn't know bukhoor breaks one's fast. How does that work?
That's a very interesting list, didn't know so much was allowed. I guess vomiting and wet dreams are out of your control, so that's why.
"Kissing and hugging doesn't break the fast...as long as ejaculation is not resulted."
What breaks the fast and what doesnt:
Wet dreams and vomiting don't break the fast? I didn't know that.
Happy Ramadan fellas.
Lots of very thirsty looking Muslims in Manchester (UK) today!
LOL!!!!That's a very interesting list, didn't know so much was allowed. I guess vomiting and wet dreams are out of your control, so that's why.
"Kissing and hugging doesn't break the fast...as long as ejaculation is not resulted."
What breaks the fast and what doesnt:
Wet dreams and vomiting don't break the fast? I didn't know that.
Sorry, if this is off-topic, but does fasting help your body lose weight?
Sorry, if this is off-topic, but does fasting help your body lose weight?
Sorry, if this is off-topic, but does fasting help your body lose weight?
As long as you keep the calorie level in a day below what you want to to achieve weight loss, yeah you can lose weight easily. A ton of people go over what they usually eat in a day at night tho and end up gaining weight. Three meals in those few hours can easily go up to 2000-2500 caloriesSorry, if this is off-topic, but does fasting help your body lose weight?
I just wanted to pop in and say that I was born during the month of Ramadan.
My parents put Ramadan in my name.
Go me.
I just wanted to pop in and say that I was born during the month of Ramadan.
My parents put Ramadan in my name.
Go me.
That's badass man. I would love to have Ramadan as part of my name.
Well, unless you're not a Muslim but I assume you are a Muslim, right? Hahaha.