Today is the first day of Ramadan, and I am fasting
As usual, after finishing work, I took a walk through the quiet streets of the...
Today marks the beginning of the sacred month of Ramadan for Muslims. During this month, every healthy adult Muslim is required to fast from dawn until sunset. However, those who suffer from health conditions or are traveling long distances are permitted to postpone their fast and make it up later.
Many people assume that fasting is simply about abstaining from food and drink. However, this understanding is incomplete. Ramadan is not only about physical discipline — it is also about spiritual purification and self-control. Muslims are expected to guard their thoughts, control their emotions, maintain good behavior, and avoid physical intimacy during fasting hours. Therefore, fasting represents not merely physical restriction, but a deeper commitment to moral and spiritual growth.
At the moment, I am uncertain whether I will be able to fast every single day of this month. Nevertheless, I sincerely hope to complete it without missing any days. I already realize that it can be physically demanding. Today, for example, I experienced a headache, which made the fast more challenging than I expected. Despite this, I remain determined to stay strong and finish the month successfully.
My first day was already quite difficult. Last night, I planned to wake up at 4 a.m. to eat before dawn. Unfortunately, I overslept and woke up at 4:30 a.m., which left me with only fifteen minutes before the fast officially began. I had to eat very quickly, and everything felt rushed. Time seemed to pass incredibly fast, and I could barely enjoy my meal. Although the situation was stressful and tested my patience, I managed to handle it.
The central mosque of my city at night looks very beautiful. Only the green lights...
I woke up earlier than usual, around 4:10 a.m., before the fast began. However, it didn’t feel very comfortable because I had to rush through my routine. Fortunately, it was easier than the first day. I realized...
Today is the first day of Ramadan. I was fasting
Today begins the sacred Ramadan month for Muslims. So each Muslim must fast during this month, until March 19. If someone has bad health conditions and any long trips, it's not necessary. Fasting can be skipped or just released. But if you feel good and you don't have any special trips, it's mandatory. Also, this month has special rules, from sunrise until sunset. And usually many people think it's about abstaining from the food and drink. But it's a bit incorrect, because except for the food and drink, we have other important rules. It's about controlling thoughts, emotions, maintaining good behavior, and even physical intimacy. Therefore, it is not only about physical restriction, but also about spiritual and personal self-control.
Right now, I’m not sure if I will be able to keep fasting for the whole month. However, I really want to complete it without skipping any days. I already understand that it can be challenging, especially physically. Because today during the day, I had a headache, and it was not pleasant. But I hope I will stay strong and finish this month successfully, without missing days.
However, my first day already was a bit harsh. Yesterday in the evening I planned to wake up early in the morning, around 4 AM and begin fasting. But something went a bit wrong, I overslept until 4:30 AM and almost missed my first day, of this sacred month. So, I had just fifteen minutes until the deadline, and I was forced to quickly start my meal. Unfortunately, during this time I couldn't eat properly, everything was so quick, even the time ran crazy fast. Of course this situation bothered and tested me greatly, but I managed it.