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Announcing a New Initiative:
Educating Others About Ramadan
Dear Khuddam,
Assalaamo alaikum wa rahmatullah
Many Americans have heard about Ramadan. Recently, President Obama made a public announcement highlighting its virtues. But even if they heard about it, they may still know very little or not understand why we observe it.
What an easy opportunity to talk to your non-Muslim neighbors, friends, coworkers, classmates, colleagues and family and educate them about Islam.
Make a goal to tell 1 person everyday about Ramadan. I've drafted a very brief Q/A which I hope will make khuddam more comfortable in talking to others.
End Goal:
Daily: Each khadim should try to tell 1 person everyday about Ramadan
Conclusion of Ramadan/Eid ul Fitr: share a small gift or token of joy (sweets, etc) with your friends, coworkers, etc. "It is custom in Islam to celebrate this day with others. Please accept this small token." You may also invite them to Eid.
some examples of 'Eid gifts':
Some Frequently Asked Questions:
Why do you fast?
What happens during Ramadan?
Isn't fasting harmful to your health?
Isn't fasting just another ritual?
What if you are sick?
Is there a celebration?
May Allah enable us to make the most out of this precious time.
Wasalaam,
Bilal Rana
Muhtamim Tabligh
Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya USA
Educating Others About Ramadan
Dear Khuddam,
Assalaamo alaikum wa rahmatullah
Many Americans have heard about Ramadan. Recently, President Obama made a public announcement highlighting its virtues. But even if they heard about it, they may still know very little or not understand why we observe it.
What an easy opportunity to talk to your non-Muslim neighbors, friends, coworkers, classmates, colleagues and family and educate them about Islam.
Make a goal to tell 1 person everyday about Ramadan. I've drafted a very brief Q/A which I hope will make khuddam more comfortable in talking to others.
End Goal:
Daily: Each khadim should try to tell 1 person everyday about Ramadan
Conclusion of Ramadan/Eid ul Fitr: share a small gift or token of joy (sweets, etc) with your friends, coworkers, etc. "It is custom in Islam to celebrate this day with others. Please accept this small token." You may also invite them to Eid.
some examples of 'Eid gifts':
- distribute candy to children
- share dessert with your immediate neighbors
- bring a cake to work
- share treats with your classmates and teachers
- send an email to friends
- mail cards to non-Muslim family
- visit a nursing home and share some time with them
- donate some food to a shelter, etc.
- Show your festivity (dress, cap)
Some Frequently Asked Questions:
Why do you fast?
- Through fasting you learn from personal experience what hunger, poverty, loneliness, and discomforts mean to the less fortunate.
- Abstaining from things normally permissible during the rest of the year play a constructive role in refining your character.
- Fasting is also something we have in common with Christians and Jews.
- Fasting creates universal brotherhood for Muslims all around the world.
What happens during Ramadan?
- In Islam, fasting means to abstain to from food or drink from sunrise until sunset.
- But it's not just physical hunger and thirst that make up a fast during Ramadan.
- During the wee hours of the night, Muslims wake up for prayers and remembrance of God.
- The Holy Qur'an is also read a lot more during this month than any other time of the year.
Isn't fasting harmful to your health?
- Doctors have said that for the healthy body fasting poses no risk, but rather strengthens it and some use it therapeutically.
- It has been practiced it for centuries by people all over the world
Isn't fasting just another ritual?
- It is not just a ritual for supposed individual ends.
- Muslims don't engage in vain talk, quarrels, fighting, or any occupation below the dignity of a believer during this month in particular.
- Alms-giving and care of the destitute is emphasized and is part of our daily life during Ramadan.
- In fact, this is the real essence and spirit of the month.
What if you are sick?
- The Holy Quran, the holy book of Muslims, prohibits the weak and sick from undertaking a fast.
- This includes pregnant and nursing mothers, children, the frail or elderly, as well as those who are traveling.
- Islam teaches religion should be practiced within reason.
Is there a celebration?
- Much like festivals in other religions, Muslims also celebrate at the end of Ramadan with a festival called 'Eid'.
- Family and friends get together and put on their best dress
- However, the Holy Prophet of Islam, Muhammad (peace be upon him) said that the best way to celebrate the end of Ramadan is to visit your poor brethren and share gifts with them.
May Allah enable us to make the most out of this precious time.
Wasalaam,
Bilal Rana
Muhtamim Tabligh
Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya USA
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