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I've been in the office since 08:00. didn't know today was the start of Ramadan. Didn't have any dinner last night as I wasn't feeling to good. Haven't even had a coffee this morning as we had no milk. I'm starving! I'd pay serious cash for a Latte as well.
I guess I could pop home at lunchtime via the shops, but not really in the spirit of things eh?
I guess I could pop home at lunchtime via the shops, but not really in the spirit of things eh?
t....thought I was talking to Dunk. Sorry man!
How hungover is this thread!??Stocked up on beer last night and plenty of booze in the duty free on the weekend, the 7-11 shop was the only thing open this morning so i was still lucky to be able to get my water and oj, no muslims in the office yet so enjoying my drinks while i can! Got new hours for Ramadan 9-5 so hopefully wont get caught in too much traffic later, the lay in was nice!!
I did feel a bit guilty for sliding in under the radar over the weekend Chilli but it was for the girlfriends surprise birthday, hoping to be back in town at the end of next month!
Dunk1982 said:
How hungover is this thread!??Stocked up on beer last night and plenty of booze in the duty free on the weekend, the 7-11 shop was the only thing open this morning so i was still lucky to be able to get my water and oj, no muslims in the office yet so enjoying my drinks while i can! Got new hours for Ramadan 9-5 so hopefully wont get caught in too much traffic later, the lay in was nice!!
I did feel a bit guilty for sliding in under the radar over the weekend Chilli but it was for the girlfriends surprise birthday, hoping to be back in town at the end of next month!
9-5? Pah, we're doing 9-3!
Well, we'll be back from hols on 28th, so let me know when you're in town. Spare room if you need it.
Cheers.
Not sure what you mean by the spirit of things.
I always thought that Ramadan was a time for a god fearing Muslim to experience what their poor and needy brothers and sisters go through every day of their life. It is a test, it is part of that personal relationship you should have with your personal beliefs etc...
So... Why do the Gulf states enforce Ramadan? Are the GCC locals that weak that if it isn't punishable they would happily carry on? Not that it matters, they're all in London anyway. Indonesia and Malaysia, 2 places with far larger Muslim populations don't enforce the 'law' of ramadan, neither does India, yet they deal with it just fine.
Can someone help me out with this one - I've been here 7 years and still don't get it. Nor do I get the whole Iftar thing. The thoughts of those less well off seem to go out the window when the sun goes down and then it's see how much food we can eat in a single sitting.
I always thought that Ramadan was a time for a god fearing Muslim to experience what their poor and needy brothers and sisters go through every day of their life. It is a test, it is part of that personal relationship you should have with your personal beliefs etc...
So... Why do the Gulf states enforce Ramadan? Are the GCC locals that weak that if it isn't punishable they would happily carry on? Not that it matters, they're all in London anyway. Indonesia and Malaysia, 2 places with far larger Muslim populations don't enforce the 'law' of ramadan, neither does India, yet they deal with it just fine.
Can someone help me out with this one - I've been here 7 years and still don't get it. Nor do I get the whole Iftar thing. The thoughts of those less well off seem to go out the window when the sun goes down and then it's see how much food we can eat in a single sitting.
Asterix said:
Not sure what you mean by the spirit of things.
I always thought that Ramadan was a time for a god fearing Muslim to experience what their poor and needy brothers and sisters go through every day of their life. It is a test, it is part of that personal relationship you should have with your personal beliefs etc...
So... Why do the Gulf states enforce Ramadan? Are the GCC locals that weak that if it isn't punishable they would happily carry on? Not that it matters, they're all in London anyway. Indonesia and Malaysia, 2 places with far larger Muslim populations don't enforce the 'law' of ramadan, neither does India, yet they deal with it just fine.
Can someone help me out with this one - I've been here 7 years and still don't get it. Nor do I get the whole Iftar thing. The thoughts of those less well off seem to go out the window when the sun goes down and then it's see how much food we can eat in a single sitting.
Are you ok today mate?I always thought that Ramadan was a time for a god fearing Muslim to experience what their poor and needy brothers and sisters go through every day of their life. It is a test, it is part of that personal relationship you should have with your personal beliefs etc...
So... Why do the Gulf states enforce Ramadan? Are the GCC locals that weak that if it isn't punishable they would happily carry on? Not that it matters, they're all in London anyway. Indonesia and Malaysia, 2 places with far larger Muslim populations don't enforce the 'law' of ramadan, neither does India, yet they deal with it just fine.
Can someone help me out with this one - I've been here 7 years and still don't get it. Nor do I get the whole Iftar thing. The thoughts of those less well off seem to go out the window when the sun goes down and then it's see how much food we can eat in a single sitting.
Dunk1982 said:
Thanks for the offer mate but already have a hotel included, Holiday inn express in internet city again.
Just looked at the dates and i think i'm there from the 25-27th of sept but its not been confirmed yet so looks like i'll miss you again!
Working 9-3pm as well now!
August mate....my holiday starts tomorrow!!!Just looked at the dates and i think i'm there from the 25-27th of sept but its not been confirmed yet so looks like i'll miss you again!
Working 9-3pm as well now!
Chilli said:
Asterix said:
Not sure what you mean by the spirit of things.
I always thought that Ramadan was a time for a god fearing Muslim to experience what their poor and needy brothers and sisters go through every day of their life. It is a test, it is part of that personal relationship you should have with your personal beliefs etc...
So... Why do the Gulf states enforce Ramadan? Are the GCC locals that weak that if it isn't punishable they would happily carry on? Not that it matters, they're all in London anyway. Indonesia and Malaysia, 2 places with far larger Muslim populations don't enforce the 'law' of ramadan, neither does India, yet they deal with it just fine.
Can someone help me out with this one - I've been here 7 years and still don't get it. Nor do I get the whole Iftar thing. The thoughts of those less well off seem to go out the window when the sun goes down and then it's see how much food we can eat in a single sitting.
Are you ok today mate?I always thought that Ramadan was a time for a god fearing Muslim to experience what their poor and needy brothers and sisters go through every day of their life. It is a test, it is part of that personal relationship you should have with your personal beliefs etc...
So... Why do the Gulf states enforce Ramadan? Are the GCC locals that weak that if it isn't punishable they would happily carry on? Not that it matters, they're all in London anyway. Indonesia and Malaysia, 2 places with far larger Muslim populations don't enforce the 'law' of ramadan, neither does India, yet they deal with it just fine.
Can someone help me out with this one - I've been here 7 years and still don't get it. Nor do I get the whole Iftar thing. The thoughts of those less well off seem to go out the window when the sun goes down and then it's see how much food we can eat in a single sitting.
Most of the Muslim guys I knew didn't bother fasting - because the whole thing is a farce, living like a pauper during sunlight then enjoying wasteful excess in the nighttime is just ridiculous.
It's all well and good giving to charity and looking after the poor for a month, but what after that? Do they just wait until Ramadhan 2011?
Oh Nick - I'm sat here with a nice juicy bacon sandwich
It's all well and good giving to charity and looking after the poor for a month, but what after that? Do they just wait until Ramadhan 2011?
Oh Nick - I'm sat here with a nice juicy bacon sandwich
Mattt said:
Oh Nick - I'm sat here with a nice juicy bacon sandwich
Thanks Mattt! 
all smug back home with your bacon, its 12pm in Bahrain and im bloody starving!! Tomorrow i too will be enjoying a bacon sarnie after paying vast amounts of money for the bacon!!!Chilli, enjoy your holls mate, off to NZ arent you?? Will post on here about sept once i have the booking confirmed by work!!
I dont understand all this holy month stuff either like Eid as well but i have no interest in religion anyway. A couple of days off here and there, shorter working day for a bit and the roads are a little quieter i suppose!?
Mattt said:
Most of the Muslim guys I knew didn't bother fasting - because the whole thing is a farce, living like a pauper during sunlight then enjoying wasteful excess in the nighttime is just ridiculous.
It's all well and good giving to charity and looking after the poor for a month, but what after that? Do they just wait until Ramadhan 2011?
Oh Nick - I'm sat here with a nice juicy bacon sandwich
Most of the Muslims I know do fast. They break their fast with a normal size meal and wake up at 4 in the morning to have a simple breakfast, pray and go to work. Most of them work a normal working week instead of skiving off.It's all well and good giving to charity and looking after the poor for a month, but what after that? Do they just wait until Ramadhan 2011?
Oh Nick - I'm sat here with a nice juicy bacon sandwich
Some of them spend the month in charitable projects. One group I know tours labour camps distributing food and eating iftaar with the labourers. These guys are IT professionals, lawyers, bankers and the like.
When Ramadan is over, they don't stop being charitable or self-disciplined. Maybe you just know the wrong Muslims?
Harris_I said:
Mattt said:
Most of the Muslim guys I knew didn't bother fasting - because the whole thing is a farce, living like a pauper during sunlight then enjoying wasteful excess in the nighttime is just ridiculous.
It's all well and good giving to charity and looking after the poor for a month, but what after that? Do they just wait until Ramadhan 2011?
Oh Nick - I'm sat here with a nice juicy bacon sandwich
Most of the Muslims I know do fast. They break their fast with a normal size meal and wake up at 4 in the morning to have a simple breakfast, pray and go to work. Most of them work a normal working week instead of skiving off.It's all well and good giving to charity and looking after the poor for a month, but what after that? Do they just wait until Ramadhan 2011?
Oh Nick - I'm sat here with a nice juicy bacon sandwich
Some of them spend the month in charitable projects. One group I know tours labour camps distributing food and eating iftaar with the labourers. These guys are IT professionals, lawyers, bankers and the like.
When Ramadan is over, they don't stop being charitable or self-disciplined. Maybe you just know the wrong Muslims?
Harris_I said:
Mattt said:
Most of the Muslim guys I knew didn't bother fasting - because the whole thing is a farce, living like a pauper during sunlight then enjoying wasteful excess in the nighttime is just ridiculous.
It's all well and good giving to charity and looking after the poor for a month, but what after that? Do they just wait until Ramadhan 2011?
Oh Nick - I'm sat here with a nice juicy bacon sandwich
Most of the Muslims I know do fast. They break their fast with a normal size meal and wake up at 4 in the morning to have a simple breakfast, pray and go to work. Most of them work a normal working week instead of skiving off.It's all well and good giving to charity and looking after the poor for a month, but what after that? Do they just wait until Ramadhan 2011?
Oh Nick - I'm sat here with a nice juicy bacon sandwich
Some of them spend the month in charitable projects. One group I know tours labour camps distributing food and eating iftaar with the labourers. These guys are IT professionals, lawyers, bankers and the like.
When Ramadan is over, they don't stop being charitable or self-disciplined. Maybe you just know the wrong Muslims?
Edited by joncastle on Thursday 12th August 06:04
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