Ramadan work shop

Just before my aunty had died, i attending a Ramadan workshop!

It was coming up to that time of the year and i was invited to attend this workshop, it just spoke about that Fasting is, how you do it, the rules to follow and who must fast etc... it was really nice and i had lunch afterward with a bunch of Muslim woman which was very educational for me...

During the blessed month of Ramadan, Muslims all over the world abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs during the daylight hours. As a time to purify the soul, refocus attention on God, and practice self-sacrifice, Ramadan is much more than just not eating and drinking.

Muslims are called upon to use this month to re-evaluate their lives in light of Islamic guidance. We are to make peace with those who have wronged us, strengthen ties with family and friends, do away with bad habits -- essentially to clean up our lives, our thoughts, and our feelings. The Arabic word for "fasting" (sawm) literally means "to refrain" - and it means not only refraining from food and drink, but from evil actions, thoughts, and words.

During Ramadan, every part of the body must be restrained. The tongue must be restrained from backbiting and gossip. The eyes must restrain themselves from looking at unlawful things. The hand must not touch or take anything that does not belong to it. The ears must refrain from listening to idle talk or obscene words. The feet must refrain from going to sinful places. In such a way, every part of the body observes the fast.

Therefore, fasting is not merely physical, but is rather the total commitment of the person's body and soul to the spirit of the fast. Ramadan is a time to practice self-restraint; a time to cleanse the body and soul from impurities and re-focus one's self on the worship of God.


I realised that there are so many reverts out there, so many other people who felt like i did, woman who had been through what im going through and have come out the other end being okay :D being a Muslim... I found them so inspirational, so loving and non judgmental. It gave me a real insight into that life a a muslim woman, not like the usual stereotyping that happens in the media and what u see in the streets... I meet so real God Fearing people, woman who dont swear, who dress modestly, who are polite and inviting.