Ramadan (Islamic fasting month) starts August 10/11.

[Steven_John]

i dare anyone to find a synagouge in one of these muslim countries…respect is a 2 way street. Peace

I respect that is how it is for you I know very many kind Muslims that say as you do, but coming from a Catholic ideology and i think all Christians love and respect are given unconditionally.

I also no Muslims who Love and respect other people unconditionally and some who say they are Christians but see respect as a two way street.

Peace and blessings

 

[Steven_John]

Wow you guys really suffer heat we hit 45 deg c and often stay around 40 its dry heat so i identify with the analogy of the oven and fan.

But 60 may G-d bless me to complain less of the heat here again and by his grace keep you all cool.

Do you get very cold nights too? some times we do and others it stays hot.

I am very blessed to live near the sea so on hot nights we can some times get a bit of breeze from the sea that cools us a little.

Its winter here now though and we are freezing at 10 deg c, well its cold to me LOL.

Bless ya all

 

[DebChris]

Wow you guys really suffer heat we hit 45 deg c and often stay around 40 its dry heat so i identify with the analogy of the oven and fan.

But 60 may G-d bless me to complain less of the heat here again and by his grace keep you all cool.

Do you get very cold nights too? some times we do and others it stays hot.

I am very blessed to live near the sea so on hot nights we can some times get a bit of breeze from the sea that cools us a little.

Its winter here now though and we are freezing at 10 deg c, well its cold to me LOL.

Bless ya all

I will be heading back to the Persian Gulf at the end of the week. It was 45 C when I left and humid. Even the hair on the top of my head was hot.
When I arrived last August, there was more humidity at night than during the day, so no it never cooled down as one might expect in the desert. I walked into buildings backward to keep my glasses from steaming up. It’s actually a trick I learned during the winters when I lived in WI to keep them from frosting over as I came in from the cold.
When I arrived last

 

[Sam_777]

Ooooo, looks yummy! (Except the stuff with meat in it )

If you really want to feel the taste of Ramadan then try dried dates with low fat buttermilk, a very tasty combination , I personally have them on daily basis in Ramadan.
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[MugenOne]

I like half-ripen dates. Just had some the other day.

 

[bosnian_muslim]

well, for me personally after I knew Jesus, my food is completely changed I now follow His quote in (Matthew 4:4), however, for main Muslims here in SA, here are some of the dishes they eat regularly during Ramadan (again that also differs per nationality):

Main dishes:
1) Kabsa

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1. Sambusa.
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Sweets:
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You fast during ramadan? why?

anyway,the food looks good…what kind of traditions do you have in saudiarabia? in bosnia people invite their neighbours for iftar,and most mosques organize iftars for the people a couple of times during ramadan…we have a speacial kind of bread that we eat only during ramadan…the bread is called “ramazanije”

this is the months first iftar in Mostar,Bosnia,it has become a tradition…to serve iftar next to the old bridge…its beautifull,thousands of people come:

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[Adonia]

Is that really necessary? I mean, really? What kind of response do you expect from a post like that? Obviously most of us here aren’t Muslim, the least we can do is treat our brothers and sisters with respect. If you disagree with his religion, fine, but keep your snarky comments to yourself.

One of the reasons I became more strong in my faith, was watching the strength that many Muslims have in theirs. The practice of fasting is a very good one, it does tend to seperate us from the here and now and works to bring us closer to God.

 

[DebChris]

One of the reasons I became more strong in my faith, was watching the strength that many Muslims have in theirs. The practice of fasting is a very good one, it does tend to seperate us from the here and now and works to bring us closer to God.

I had forgotten the word iftar, which begins at dusk when the cannon is shot (never could hear it anyway) to indicate the end of the daily fast.
A Baptist friend was surprised when I refused the breakfast he was serving for a large community event because I was headed to Mass. When he asked why, he was taken aback by my answer “to be hungrier for God.” He had “never heard such a thing” even with his own strong faith.
The greeting Salam alaikum, “peace be with you,” receives the response Alaikum salam, “and also with you.” En shallah, part of everyday language means “as God wills.” All are very much in line with our own faith.

 

[Byzantine_Wolf]

Hmm milk and dates. Short of milk and Oreo cookies, best combination ever.

 

[wwolverine]

I had forgotten the word iftar, which begins at dusk when the cannon is shot (never could hear it anyway) to indicate the end of the daily fast.
A Baptist friend was surprised when I refused the breakfast he was serving for a large community event because I was headed to Mass. When he asked why, he was taken aback by my answer “to be hungrier for God.” He had “never heard such a thing” even with his own strong faith.
The greeting Salam alaikum, “peace be with you,” receives the response Alaikum salam, “and also with you.” En shallah, part of everyday language means “as God wills.” All are very much in line with our own faith.

Just out of curiousity am i asking regarding your last para. And by the way your reply is marvelous ie hungry for God.

I was told that mostly muslims never return the full greettings to non muslims ie, when I say Salam alaikum, and if the muslim knowws that i am not a muslim will only reply Vale kum,

I would appreciate If some muslim also gives genuine reply and also the reason for it.

Wish all muslims a happy ramadan.

 

[Sam_777]

Hmm milk and dates. Short of milk and Oreo cookies, best combination ever.

No normal milk with dates isn’t tasty but buttermilk with dates is.

 

[Sam_777]

You fast during ramadan? why?

Of course yes, because I’m fasting for the Most High and He knows what inside me…

anyway,the food looks good…what kind of traditions do you have in saudiarabia?

Business hours are shorten in Ramadan to 6 hours per day, most people will gather with families during Iftar, then they pray Taraweh, then some of them go to the markets and some watch TV till Suhur.

in bosnia people invite their neighbours for iftar,and most mosques organize iftars for the people a couple of times during ramadan…

Same thing here in SA, with the exception that mosques here organize iftars on daily basis but only for males (no females or families are allowed).

we have a speacial kind of bread that we eat only during ramadan…the bread is called “ramazanije”

Show us a picture of it.

this is the months first iftar in Mostar,Bosnia,it has become a tradition…to serve iftar next to the old bridge…its beautifull,thousands of people come:

From the second picture it seems a beautiful place, do you gather like that on daily basis?

 

[benidict]

Well, my amigo, free speech protects us from the Government, not a private forum on the internet. Go brush up on the constitution. The administrator can hypothetically ban you forever and you can’t do anything about it.

ok tide. i stand corrected, and you are correct. however, i think dolphinelove is entitled to his/her opinion, just as you are to yours. the only people that seem to get offended are overly sensitive leftist, who think the only right opinion, is theirs. dolphinlove said nothing anyhow, that would constitute being banned. and if he/she said anything that offended you…get a thicker skin, and grow up. peace

 

[Sam_777]

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:flowers: Please everyone let us concentrate on the topic, not he said and she said…

 

[DebChris]

Just out of curiousity am i asking regarding your last para. And by the way your reply is marvelous ie hungry for God.

I was told that mostly muslims never return the full greettings to non muslims ie, when I say Salam alaikum, and if the muslim knowws that i am not a muslim will only reply Vale kum,

I would appreciate If some muslim also gives genuine reply and also the reason for it.

Wish all muslims a happy ramadan.

I am used to hearing the full greeting, and respond in kind.
Yes, they know that I am not Muslim.
I even received the English response “I am your servant” once from a taxi driver when I thanked him in Arabic.
If the greeting is shortened, it is shortened to salam. Goodbye is M’Salam.

 

[Steven_John]

Just out of curiousity am i asking regarding your last para. And by the way your reply is marvelous ie hungry for God.

Amen

I was told that mostly muslims never return the full greettings to non muslims ie, when I say Salam alaikum, and if the muslim knowws that i am not a muslim will only reply Vale kum,

I would appreciate If some muslim also gives genuine reply and also the reason for it.

Wish all muslims a happy ramadan.

i cant answer you for Muslims and there is a wide variety of understandings of Islamic religion.

At the mosque where i live a brother on visa who was a podiatrist i think thats the word, “a foot doctor” and the Imam said one of the most beautiful things i have heard and i try to live it through each entire day. May G-d forgive me when i fall because i desire it for and from all. This is note a quote, but what i have taken and found seeking to be, from his words.
G-d has blessed me much in.

When you meet each other use your heart to greet each other offering AsSalum o Aliekum to all of the persons you can Muslims and non Muslims alike. You are blessed by Allah / G-d to be able to make contact with that person for His Glory.

If anyone prays and meditates on theses words and is inspired to live them your life will change.

For me the fullness of the heart when you, should G-d will you will part with absolutely everything for that person.
I say the fullness of heart for me this is something that is growing in me to do for just anyone.

Of course where i live i dont run into the shop and great the Scottish man in Arabic, but i do in the way of what is said with the heart.

What ever your greeting is slow down take the hand as it is a special thing, make eye contact use your face and smile with all the love G-d gives you. Its form the heart so it is very sincere

As for you not feeling the response is as yours, that would vary from person to person.

Truly though i dont consider what i am getting but what i am giving, what each of us get is G-ds will.

Bless you
“I will be who I will be”. you have free will so choose who you see

 

[elwill]

Just out of curiousity am i asking regarding your last para. And by the way your reply is marvelous ie hungry for God.

I was told that mostly muslims never return the full greettings to non muslims ie, when I say Salam alaikum, and if the muslim knowws that i am not a muslim will only reply Vale kum,

I would appreciate If some muslim also gives genuine reply and also the reason for it.

Wish all muslims a happy ramadan.

Volume 8, Book 75, Number 404:

Narrated 'Aisha:

The Jews used to greet the Prophet by saying, "As-Samu 'Alaika (i.e., death be upon you), so I understood what they said, and I said to them, “As-Samu 'alaikum wal-la’na (i.e. Death and Allah’s Curse be upon you).” The Prophet said, “Be gentle and calm, O 'Aisha, as Allah likes gentleness in all affairs.” I said, “O Allah’s Prophet! Didn’t you hear what they said?” He said, “Didn’t you hear me answering them back by saying, 'Alaikum (i.e., the same be upon you)?”

Volume 8, Book 74, Number 275:

Narrated Anas bin Malik:

The Prophet said, "If the people of the Scripture greet you, then you should say (in reply), ‘Wa’alaikum (And on you).’ "

what comes to light is the fact that the People of the Book used to mischievously twist their tongue in a swift manner and instead of saying the proper words of the salutation would say Assamu ‘alaykum (Death be to you all), which when quickly pronounced sounded very near to the original words of Assalamu ‘alaykum. It was to counter this devilish prank that the Muslims were directed to say: Wa ‘alaykum (To you too).

so whatever they said whether peace or death , our reply will be the same to you

generally allah said
4- 86 And when you are greeted with a greeting, greet with a better (greeting) than it or return it; surely Allah takes account of all things.

so according to quran , whoever greeted you , you should at least return it

 

[MugenOne]

My cubicle mate is having a serious case of Ramadan breath. This is only week 1. When I was in Saudi Arabia, I never had any problem because the Saudis kept their mouth fresh with the Mishak brush from Sudan.

 

[bosnian_muslim]

Of course yes, because I’m fasting for the Most High and He knows what inside me…

are there saudis that dont fast? is it a must to fast even if you dont want to?

Same thing here in SA, with the exception that mosques here organize iftars on daily basis but only for males (no females or families are allowed).

thats wrong,and the females prepare the iftar? still they cant eat? no here both men and female are welcome

Show us a picture of it.

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From the second picture it seems a beautiful place, do you gather like that on daily basis?

yes it is very beautiful but only once in a year iftars are prepared there…it should be more often

 

[jakasaki]

are there saudis that dont fast? is it a must to fast even if you dont want to?

thats wrong,and the females prepare the iftar? still they cant eat? no here both men and female are welcome

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yes it is very beautiful but only once in a year iftars are prepared there…it should be more often

Is that some sort of cheese in the center of that bread…??