What the h**l is RAMADAN?

Question

MY gf told me it's ramadan, well I know that means she cannot eat anything until the sun sets, but then she was like: well and we cant sleep together this month. and i was like wtf, please explain, what does this have to do with ramadan? what does it mean?

Answer 1

if she sleeps with u..she doesnt have to fast...theres no point in it......

Answer 2

u make me sick..

Answer 3

It's the month holy Quran was revealed...and also the month that we feel the pain and hunger of those who starve... so Muslims can't eat...or do anything bad or have intercourse from sun rise to sunset... Its good to e good all the time..but this is a holy month .... so yea....

It's not good to judge others...

but I hope you have a great Ramadan....

Answer 4

Ramadan is the Muslim holy month. At the onset of Ramadan Muslims all over the world start fasting from dawn to dusk daily for 30 days as ordained in Qur'an.

But why do we need to fast? It is our experience that temptations and ways of the world tend to spoil our purity and austerity. Thus we indulge in food all of the time, snacking and nibbling the whole day, heading to obesity. We drink too much coffee, or tea, or carbonated drinks. Some sexaholics can not stay away from s*x unless they do it at least once or more a day. When we argue, we leave our decency aside and resort to vulgar talk and even physical fighting.

Now when one is fasting, he or she cannot do all of that. When he looks at the mouth watering food, he cannot even taste it and he has to give up snacking and nibbling as well as smoking cigarettes if he does. No constant coffee, tea or Coke drinking either. Sexual passions have to be curtailed and when he is provoked to fight, he says " I am fasting that I cannot respond to your provocation". To achieve God consciousness or God nearness, a better word, we are advised to do additional prayer and read the Qur'an.

There are many benefits of fasting, it's great for the mind. There are psychological effects of fasting as well. There is a peace and tranquility for those who fast during the month of Ramadan. Personal hostility is at a minimum. You should try it some time, don't have to be Muslim to fast. It's a great detox for the mind. You'll feel great !!

Answer 5

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is during this month that Muslims observe the Fast of Ramadan. Lasting for the entire month, Muslims fast during the daylight hours and in the evening eat small meals and visit with friends and family. It is a time of worship and contemplation. A time to strengthen family and community ties.

The Month of Ramadan is also when it is believed the Holy Quran "was sent down from heaven, a guidance unto men, a declaration of direction, and a means of Salvation".

It is during this month that Muslims fast. It is called the Fast of Ramadan and lasts the entire month. Ramadan is a time when Muslims concentrate on their faith and spend less time on the concerns of their everyday lives. It is a time of worship and contemplation.

During the Fast of Ramadan strict restraints are placed on the daily lives of Muslims. They are not allowed to eat or drink during the daylight hours. Smoking and sexual relations are also forbidden during fasting. At the end of the day the fast is broken with prayer and a meal called the iftar. In the evening following the iftar it is customary for Muslims to go out visiting family and friends. The fast is resumed the next morning.

Answer 6

wats the point of her fasting if she has pre-marital s*x?? i mean im all for s*x, but thats why i barely fast!!

Answer 7

Do one thing for me please . Tell ur girl friend to learn more about islam and follow strictly the teachings of Islam.

In islam dating .. kissing etc are forbidden.

Quran Ch : 33 verse 35

Verily, the Muslims (those who submit to Allâh in Islâm) men and women, the believers men and women (who believe in Islâmic Monotheism), the men and the women who are obedient (to Allâh), the men and women who are truthful (in their speech and deeds), the men and the women who are patient (in performing all the duties which Allâh has ordered and in abstaining from all that Allâh has forbidden), the men and the women who are humble (before their Lord Allâh), the men and the women who give Sadaqât (i.e. Zakât, and alms), the men and the women who observe Saum (fast) (the obligatory fasting during the month of Ramadân, and the optional Nawâfil fasting), the men and the women who guard their chastity (from illegal sexual acts) and the men and the women who remember Allâh much with their hearts and tongues. Allâh has prepared for them forgiveness and a great reward (i.e. Paradise).

Quran ch : 16 verse 90.  

Verily, Allâh enjoins Al-Adl (i.e. justice and worshipping none but Allâh Alone - Islâmic Monotheism) and Al-Ihsân [i.e. to be patient in performing your duties to Allâh, totally for Allâh's sake and in accordance with the Sunnah (legal ways) of the Prophet SAW in a perfect manner], and giving (help) to kith and kin (i.e. all that Allâh has ordered you to give them e.g., wealth, visiting, looking after them, or any other kind of help): and forbids Al-Fahshâ' (i.e all evil deeds, e.g. illegal sexual acts, disobedience of parents, polytheism, to tell lies, to give false witness, to kill a life without right), and Al-Munkar (i.e all that is prohibited by Islâmic law: polytheism of every kind, disbelief and every kind of evil deeds), and Al-Baghy (i.e. all kinds of oppression), He admonishes you, that you may take heed.

Answer 8

why is your gf even fasting

if she has s*x with you all the time

she shouldn't be doing that.

what kind of muslim is that , she remembers all this stuff during Ramadan. and after that she is back to sleeping with you and evrything

Ask your gfs some of these question and see what she says.

Answer 9

Your GF shouldn't be sleeping with you at any time. If she's Muslim, she's engaging in sin. Pre-marital s*x, relationships are strictly prohibited for Muslims at all times.

As for your question. Well refer to this link for a thorough answer: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

EDIT: FARAZ! you nicked my answer. Stealer! lol

EDIT: Nick, as I've mentioned , pre-marital relationships are strictly prohibited in Islam. Whether you're holding hands, kissing, getting it on, it all comes under 'fornication' So there's no justifying any of it! Having said that, everyone's a free agent, God lays before us two paths and has given us knowledge of where these paths lead. Sadly, Muslims today only follow what suits them, but then, to look at the positive in your situation, at least your GF is refraining from this sin in the holy month of Ramadan, as I'm sure, there are some (Muslims) who don't even care, and still indulge in these types of sins/act even in the month of Ramadan.

Answer 10

While you are fasting you can't indulge in any sexual activity during the day.

Answer 11

Ramadan is the holy month for muslims, the time where we abstain from everyday things to focus more on our religion and on Allah (swt). During the month of Ramadan (the ninth month) we fast.

what does fast include:

- no drinking (no alcohol, no water, no soft drinks, nothing)

- no eating (no foods, no chewing gum, nothing)

- no sexual or physical contact with the opposite s*x (no kissing, no touching, no s*x, no hugging, etc)

- no smoking

- no swearing

- no backstabbing

- no music (unless its religious)

- no wearing excessive makeup (during prayer especially this includes; acrylic nails and nail polish)

etc

Fasting goes for a month, from dawn til dusk, during that time Muslims fast and pray. Unfortunately, either way she is committing sin if she is sleeping with you during ramadan or afterwards because Islam forbids s*x before marriage, like most religions really. Secondly, just because she is sleeping with you does not mean she should not fast, that would just make her a worse sinner. During this time she should reflect on her life and where its heading. However, you will both be considered sinners for doing it before marriage, so she should make the most of the holy month and pray and ask for forgiveness

God Bless

Answer 12

just tell her not to bother fasting, if she's gonna continue her relationship  with u afterwards, since its all pointless for her in my opinion

Answer 13

She is not muslim if she is your girlfriend.

surely she is a hypocrite and doing all things for nothing.

Answer 14

Why don't you ask your girlfriend to explain it to you, annd also ask her if pre marital relationships are allowed in her religion.

Answer 15

TELL ME UR NOT A TROLL AND I'LL BELIEVE U !!

beside why the h**l do u CARE what Ramadan is ?!!

Answer 16

p**i chap is right.

ur gf shouldnt be having a relationship, which is also sexual, before marriage.

ramadan is a month of self control, resisting temptation (s*x) and improving your character, as well as trying to please allah and get his blessings.

if ur so concerned, ASK your gf...

Answer 17

p**i Chap said it all

Answer 18

This reminds me of people who go to the liquor store down the street to buy alcohol. It infuriates me when I see muslims go inside that store. And then during Ramadan they become all pious and stop drinking and 'getting it on' . The silliest part is how these muslims forget that you can fool others, you can fool yourself but you can NEVER fool Allah. Islam is not a monthly subscription per year. Islam is more than just a 'religion'. It is a way of life. And you live that life all year through. Tell your girlfriend to stop being in denial and admit she is not a practising muslim anymore but just a muslim by name and family history. It is good that she bothers fasting though since that means there is still hope she will leave you and try to be a 'true' muslim.

Answer 19

your gf doesn't know much about islam.she should not even kiss you whether it is ramadan or not.

Answer 20

I have a friend name Ramadan..

Answer 21

First of all you are highly disrespectful of other's faith. Secondly, you should have asked your gf this question in the first place, if she is really a Muslim! Shame on your gf for engaging in active s*x before marriage with you, which is an act of Zina in Islam and is a big sin. Shame on you too for doing this to your gf; and for that matter, for your bashfulness in airing your immoral act with a Muslim gf on this YA forum.  

Your gf is making a mockery of her religion. Didn't your gf tell you that Zina is Haram and is highly forbidden in Islam. Didn't she tell you too that even legitimate s*x (between married couples) during Ramadhan is forbidden? Anyway, I feel sorry she's gone astray like that, and for that she will have to pay the consequences later in life, unless she repents.

Answer 22

Too deep for you