Ramadan 2019

adamnsu · #1 May 13, 2019, 04:04 AM

Sorry for posting this late but Ramadan Kareem to all and may Allah bless you with the strength to keep going and accept your sacrifices.

Unfortunately as I was travelling outside the UK I wasnt able to keep a few. I am glad Ramadan fell mostly before the cricket World Cup in the UK.

Tigers_eye · #2 May 13, 2019, 08:35 AM

Ramadan Kareem to you and everyone here at BC.

ToBeFair · #3 May 13, 2019, 03:34 PM

Ramadan Mubarak!

Here are two of the best lectures on Ramadan.

Ramadan Khatirah - Preparing for the Blessed Month of Ramadan - Dr. Yasir Qadhi
The lecture is divided into two parts. In the first part, the Sheikh discusses the fiqh (jurisprudence/rulings) pertaining to Ramadan and fasting. In the second part, the Sheikh gives spiritual advice for motivation.

Let the hearts submit by Sheikh Omar Suleiman
Ramadan is all about making permanent personal change. In this lecture Sheikh Omar Suleiman talks about finding that moment in Ramadan when you truly transform and permanently change yourself for better.

ToBeFair · #4 May 14, 2019, 08:27 AM

How about having a whole camel majoboos for iftaar?

ToBeFair · #5 May 14, 2019, 08:39 AM

Or how about some Peshawar special nisar charsi?

One World · #6 May 14, 2019, 10:17 AM

So north american siam followers, how are you enjoyin those 14:30 hours of abstention

adamnsu · #7 May 14, 2019, 10:49 AM

In London, Fajr is like 3.25 am and we break our fast at 8.45 pm. Its been ok so far this year Allhamdullilah as the weather has been good.

I hope all of you are doing well so far too.

I break my fast with cold milk and dates. I dont buy dates made in Israel and avoid anything that says "packed in".

One World · #8 May 14, 2019, 10:53 AM

^That is brutal!

I generally go to local mosque for Iftar/dinner, lets me mingle with fellow desis and other neighbors.

adamnsu · #9 May 14, 2019, 11:00 AM

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^That is brutal!

I generally go to local mosque for Iftar/dinner, lets me mingle with fellow desis and other neighbors.

Last year I did many trips to my local. A good range of people from different ethnicity. A local restaurant usually sponsors 4 iftars of which it consisted of spicy biryani.

I was encouraged to go as one Indian brother would vaccum the whole mosque after iftar every single day and I felt bad for him in the sense of the effort he would put everyday. No one would stay to help him apart from a few who would clean up utensils. All others would eat, pray, scramble for the left overs and leave.

One World · #10 May 14, 2019, 11:23 AM

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... one Indian brother would vaccum the whole mosque after iftar every single day and I felt bad for him in the sense of the effort he would put everyday. No one would stay to help him apart from a few who would clean up utensils. All others would eat, pray, scramble for the left overs and leave.

Not fair

Our local community is very organized, actually the mosque of my town is one of the big centers of Massachusetts. We have dedicated team of volunteers to all necessary functions.

adamnsu · #11 May 14, 2019, 10:55 AM

In the UK most of the major supermarkets have done their research and offer special offers during Ramadan, especially on dates, tinned tomatoes, flour and some juices. Dates in particular are sold in large units which are not seen at other times of the year. Some Kosher products also get the muslim discount offers like Falafels.

In high Muslim population areas like Birmingham there are dates and drinks at the entrance just before the Iftar time at some large stores like Asda.

Tigers_eye · #12 May 14, 2019, 11:11 AM

Do you feel compassionate for those who don't pray, don't fast, don't give charity but calls them Muslims? How about kafir, sinners, idol worshipers, haters of Muslims and Muslim rules? If any of the answer is "No", then we need to go back to the Quran and Sunnah to see what Allah Subhana watala and His messenger (PBUH) feels about them.

adamnsu · #13 May 17, 2019, 09:36 PM

Brothers can you give numbers. Approximate figures.

Tigers_eye · #14 May 22, 2019, 10:29 AM

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Brothers can you give numbers. Approximate figures.

All in approx. (Bangladeshi)

NYC 100,000+
LA between 80k to 10k
Houston 50k+
Dallas-Fort Worth 30k+.

adamnsu · #15 May 22, 2019, 02:40 PM

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All in approx. (Bangladeshi)

NYC 100,000+
LA between 80k to 10k
Houston 50k+
Dallas-Fort Worth 30k+.

MashAllah nice numbers!

Shingara · #16 May 18, 2019, 05:50 PM

15 years ago when I went to uni, a nearby restaurant would deliver some biriyani boxes and after Maghrib prayers, we would sit down and feast with two sharing a box. I quite liked the experience.

One World · #17 May 22, 2019, 09:56 AM

Generally what do you have for Sehri?

First couple of weeks I mostly had Parata - Meat curry (chicken or beef) - some milk and a cup of tea to finish it off. I also had Chitoi pitha with curry for couple of days.

Last few days I am having rice with fish curry. It seems having roti type things is more comfortable than rice.

Not much worried about Iftar/Dinner, can never have too much while I see a lot of brothers are able to consume lot more.

Miraz · #18 May 22, 2019, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by One World
Generally what do you have for Sehri?

First couple of weeks I mostly had Parata - Meat curry (chicken or beef) - some milk and a cup of tea to finish it off. I also had Chitoi pitha with curry for couple of days.

Last few days I am having rice with fish curry. It seems having roti type things is more comfortable than rice.

Not much worried about Iftar/Dinner, can never have too much while I see a lot of brothers are able to consume lot more.

It's always some rice with milk and a ripe banana.

Tigers_eye · #19 May 22, 2019, 10:25 AM

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It's always some rice with milk and a ripe banana.

Dudh - bhat - kola. Very nice.

Medicine and water for me.

adamnsu · #20 May 22, 2019, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by One World
Generally what do you have for Sehri?

First couple of weeks I mostly had Parata - Meat curry (chicken or beef) - some milk and a cup of tea to finish it off. I also had Chitoi pitha with curry for couple of days.

Last few days I am having rice with fish curry. It seems having roti type things is more comfortable than rice.

I have one large cold glass of milk and some dates. That keeps me going Allhamdullilah.

I normally have something after I pray Isha. Somedays I had cake or muri makha.

I dont like eating curry because my appetite doesnt kick in and cant be really bothered to heat the food.

Yesterday I missed Sehri by 15 minutes but managed to pray Fajr. So far going ok.

adamnsu · #21 May 24, 2019, 01:57 AM

I think weather is a main factor for fasting.

Despite Bangladesh having shorter hours of fasting compared to the UK, it’s currently more difficult fasting due to the weather.

In UK Allhamdullilah, the weather has been good so far.

One World · #22 May 24, 2019, 03:03 AM

^Agree, it is about 12+ hours but humidity and heat can dire down even the healthiest individuals.

adamnsu · #23 May 24, 2019, 07:33 AM

For sure, humidity is also not pleasant when fasting.

Alot of people in the UK moan about the long hours, but I would take longer hours if the weather is good and cool and low humidity

adamnsu · #24 May 25, 2019, 03:22 PM

Today was really tough in London as it was quite humid

One World · #25 May 26, 2019, 02:27 AM

Weekends feel longer, thanks to the warm ups.