Unfortunately, most people fail to understand the real spirit of Ramadan.
They think its all about fasting and keeping up wih the new TV shows, and forget the important values that are taught by fasting; like self-control /discipline , understanding the suffering of those who can't find food to support their life, helping the poor and the homeless, family gatherings at the time of Iftar, and ofcourse not to forget to mention the health benefits of it.
Actually having experienced the discussion sessions in both Jordan and Japan and having met with alot of people from around the world, i became sure that there are alot of misconceptions about Islam, Jordan, or the middle east area in general.
The image that reaches out to the people through the media is fully or partially wrong.
But everyone can dig in and get the right information if he truely wants to.
Ramadan kareem for all ! Hope you will have a great 30 days, and i hope that more people will deepen their understanding to us. (^_^)y
6 comments:
Ramadan Kareem
I like this post :)
cheers!
I think I understand it a little. I have talked with some muslims and they taught the meaning of Ramadan to me. :p
thank u for clarifying the real meaning of ramadan, its month of peace and forgiveness...
& of reconsidering others of whose in need!
yea media does play a big role in misinterpreting Islam, its deen yoser not 3oser
& its not about FOOD :p
ja ne!
tc
adel san,
to you too. Thanks :)
D-san,
sank yu~!^^
hiro san,
I'm glad you have an idea about ramadan^^
I had a Japanese friend (mari san) do a homestay in my house in the first 2 days in ramadan. She had loads of fun and she was very happy to experience real ramadan.
S-chan,
totally agree ^^
sank yu for the comment!;)
I think all the stuff that does not deal wiyh ramadan should be token away or shut down. so then every one can pray, read Quran, and be all together as a omra (one big muslim family) dont you agree!!!!!!
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