greetings!
today's the 1st day of Ramadan!
the day i somewhat been looknig forward to.
happy fasting all!
ok..
let me tell ya abit about fasting..
for the benefit of my non-muslim friends in hunger of knowing what its all about.
during Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset everyday (for a month).
this means one must not consume food or drink, including water, during he daylight hours.
Muslims arise in the morning during Ramadan to have a pre-dawn breakfast meal,
known as "Sahur" (as how we pronounced it).
& at the end of the day, the fast is completed by taking the Iftar meal,
which usually include dates, fresh fruits, appetizers,beverages and dinner.
Why must we fast?
it helps one to feel compassion for those who are less fortunate and underpriveleged,
since each day Muslims feel greater appreciation
for what they have as a result of feeling hunger and thirst.
It also allows one to build a sense of self-control and willpower, which can be beneficial throughout life in dealing with temptations and peer pressure.
through fasting, we learn to control natural urges such as hunger and thirst, and thus are able to better resist temptations for things which are not necessary, such as drugs or other unhealthy or harmful substances and behaviours.
It also offers time for Muslims to "purify" their body as well as their souls, by developing a greater sense of humility, spirituality and community.
Ramadan is a very spiritual time for Muslims, and often they invite each other to one another's homes to break fast and pray together. a greater sense of generosity and forgiveness is also characteristic of this time.
yeah..
thats the reason why we fast.
as u've read on my previous post..
the aim that i wanna earn within this month is for me to fully concentrate and go on full force with my studies.
GPA OF 3.0!
haha!
with having to resist temptations,
i'll learn to be patient.
and do nothing but to study.
heh heh!
another piece of news,
i've finally bought a mp3 for myself.
it was nothing much.
just for myself.
and thanks to Justina i received discounts and rebates!
haha!
alrighty..
i'm going off now..
pre-dawn meal at 4:30am later.
and Music lesson at 9am.
ciao!
"one need down, another one to go."
"crumpler, come to me baby!"