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I love my husband. We’ve been married for 12 years. He is a wonderful, awesome, amazing man (cute butt too)- BUT - since he is a Muslim and it is Ramadan he is not a happy camper. During Ramadan Muslims fast from sunup to sundown- no food, no drinks (coffee), no smokes, no sex. HELP!!! I know I need to be a supportive wife and help him through this, but, OMG this man is really trying my patience. He’s lucky he’s so damn cute. It’s also a good thing my Irish Catholic family is just down the road so I can run over for some “support” whenever I need it. Only a few more weeks to go . . . .
I think next year I’ll plan to visit my sis in Scotland for a month.
What is Ramadan and why do Muslims fast?
http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1919257,00.html
“One of the five pillars of faith for Muslims, Ramadan is the the ninth month of the lunar calendar and the holiest period of the Islamic year. It’s thought to be the month that the Koran was first revealed by God to the Prophet Muhammad in the year A.D. 610.
The rules of Ramadan are fairly straightforward: for one month, all practicing, able-bodied Muslims over the age of 12 are forbidden to eat or drink from sunup to sundown. Muslims believe that during this month the gates of hell close — meaning the devil is unable to tempt them during a month of discipline, charity and self-control. The objective of the fast, which also prohibits participating in “sensual pleasures” such as smoking, sex and even listening to music during daylight hours, is to diminish believers’ dependence on material goods, purify their hearts and establish solidarity with the poor to encourage charitable works during the year. It’s as much a period of self-growth as of self-denial: Muhammad reportedly said, “He who does not abandon falsehood in word and action in accordance with fasting, God has no need that he should abandon his food and drink.”
The first Ramadan is thought to have occurred during the middle of summer, explaining why the root of its name translates into Arabic as “the scorcher.” A typical day starts as early as 3 a.m. with the predawn meal called the sahur, usually rich in protein and carbohydrates to get the faster through the long, foodless day. The rest of the day is spent reciting prayers, abstaining from bad deeds and reading the Koran. Fasters are expected to read the entire holy book within the month, and many mosques have taken to splitting it into 30 even portions recited in daily sermons. The fast lasts until sundown — or until it’s too dark to “distinguish a white thread from a black thread,” according to the Koran — and is broken with a small meal called an iftar which is followed by the Magrib prayer before the fasters join their families and invite the poor for a larger celebratory meal.
The breaking of the fast is often a decadent affair in wealthier Gulf countries like the United Arab Emirates, where well-to-do Muslims gather in air-conditioned tents, cruise ships or five-star hotels to feast on meals with multiple courses. In some countries, the fast carries the force of law: in Algeria, six people were jailed last year for failing to observe the fast, while in Iran authorities have shut down restaurants for not closing during the day. Other places have their own unique requirements: when Ramadan falls during the summer months, as it does this year, Muslims living in northern countries face fasting through as many as 19 hours of daylight; Muslim scholars have suggested that worshippers in these climes follow the daylight hours of the nearest Muslim-majority nation.
The end of Ramadan is signaled by the sighting of the new moon that signals the start of the next lunar month; it’s celebrated by a huge festival called ‘Id al-Fitr (the Feast of Fast-Breaking) where entire villages celebrate together. While Muslim leaders in Italy who criticized Mourinho’s decision to pull his player argued that the “mental and psychological stability” achieved through the discipline of Ramadan outweighs the physical strain of the fast”
Read More at Time.com
http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1919257,00.html
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Sep 3, 2009 | Reply
fasting is good for your health…can clean up toxic in your body..it;s fun you know…in my country, my government allow restaurant to be open but Muslim cannot eat in public. Hope you can support your husband during this RAMADAN…cheers..
Sep 3, 2009 | Reply
I give your husband a lot of credit if he is following Ramadan. I have known some Muslims, and felt sorry for one little boy. He use to deliver our paper and we would give him a treat.He told us one day he could not take it any more. At the time we didn’t understand. We do now because my wife also worked with a Muslim lady.
I understand them and admire the tradition and carrying out of it. But if I was you. I would go and hide when it is time.
We all have our cross to bear.
Have a sparkling day.
Sep 3, 2009 | Reply
Thank you for sharing this. What an insight! I knew nothing of the tradition, other than the name. What country do you hail from? I am of Irish descent, too. However, I was born and raised in Michigan, USA.
BTW - If that picture is of your hubby, you go girl!
Sep 4, 2009 | Reply
G/F we have to talk!
We have more in common then we knew!
Sep 4, 2009 | Reply
where’s your EC?
Sep 4, 2009 | Reply
I’m a Dutch who moved from Miami in 2002 to Turkey where I married to a Turkish born Muslim. She doesn’t fast (how many Catholics are still fasting before Easter?).
In Turkey religion and the state are strict seperate. If you fast ok. If you don’t no problem. Maybe for some conservative orthodox Muslims.
I have a Turkish Muslim friend who is married for 7 years now to his sweetheart from highschool….he is 36 and she is…born and practizing Jewish. No problem; they celebrate each other religious holidays..double holidays off..))! And they have lovely children.)!
Religion is something between you and God. Spirituality and Love is something between you and your partner..!
Success!
Kindest
hans
Sep 5, 2009 | Reply
Thanks for your post about Ramadan, it’s so informative . And it is nice to know that you’re having strong relationship despite of having different beliefs. Keep it up.
Sep 5, 2009 | Reply
I live in Singapore, and I have quit a lot of Muslim friends, every year they had to fast for a certain amount of time, but there are some who actually doesn’t really care about fasting, they still eat.
You see, since they are working under a hot sun, there is no choice they had but to eat to get the energy to work. But I once read from a book, I’m not sure the title anymore, it said that fasting is a good way to maintain the body in good health. But of course, you should not be working.
Sep 5, 2009 | Reply
happy ramadan..i like your article…goodluck
Sep 6, 2009 | Reply
I knew nothing of this practice except for the fasting. Thanks for sharing. It seems a much healthier practice to forgo these things during the daylight, and at least you can get a little somethin’ somethin’ at night. No disrespect intended. It must be challenging to two people, married nonetheless, to be together during this time.
Sep 6, 2009 | Reply
I knew Ramadam was tough, but the sex side of things is way too much…..
Sep 6, 2009 | Reply
i glad, that your husband as muslim..
in my country, [indonesia] also fasting,
just for info, fasting is not tradition, but that is display in our qur’an.. that is our
god commands for Muslims, ..
goodluck,
hope your husband will be get all muslim dreams after ramadhan..
back into the sacred….
greetings for your husband,
He is one of our brothers
bangchoy
Sep 6, 2009 | Reply
btw,..
about sex..
i think your husband understand that he can do it in the night..
Sep 7, 2009 | Reply
yea……the holy month of Ramzan………………..they don’t do anything………nothing bad especially…………don’t know wat they categorize as bad and good……..
but its really good……that he will be doing it for the whole month of Ramzan…………cause many people from the young generation don’t do that……….. especially if not with parents………. I have a few frnds who skipped it…………don’t think it was a thing to do……….but also i don’t believe in religion’s to wat the hell…………..
but still i like the commitment of you hubby towards…..his religion……….
woo hoo………….\,,,/
Sep 9, 2009 | Reply
this is informative. and good that you are very supportive to your husband. don’t worry, it would only be two weeks before ramadan ends. good luck.
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Sep 9, 2009 | Reply
I’m sure he’s a cool guy, you know why? Because I’m musilm now and I’m awesome!!
Sep 16, 2009 | Reply
Great that your husband have somebody like you who is very supportive.
for those who are having a problem regarding “mixed” marriage (such as conflict in beliefs), you may want to read this post http://pinaymom.org/mixed-marriages-a-case-of-modern-love/.
Sep 17, 2009 | Reply
The article is very informative. Fasting is good on many side. Even if you are seeing doctor for treatment, sometimes they ask you for fasting (no food at all) just to clear everything inside the body. Happy Eid!
Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
It’s always touch when belief systems clash. Tolerance is key…
Jan 10, 2010 | Reply
A wife can kiss her husband even during the day in Ramadan. As for sex, you got all night long. While purists would “behave” day and night for a whole month, rock’n'roll Muslims make up by night for all they couldn’t do by day.
Now, why did I zoom in on the sex part, neglecting other more important aspects?!? pfft
And excellent blog!
Jan 24, 2010 | Reply
As a Catholic child, I remember the season of Lent where you had to give up something. Haven’t practiced as an adult.
My, I’m learning so much about you today. What an interesting person you are. Glad I stopped by.