How many Muslims are strictly observing Ramadan right now?

Question

Just curious. I am a Christian and have several Muslim friends. Some are observing it and some are not.

Answer 1

I agree with zizo too!

read this please!
This was forwarded to me by a friend in Canada, who lives in Edmont,

Alberta, Canada

RAMADAN MUBARAK!

This article was in the paper yesterday......

Ramadan brings new appreciation, perspective for non-Muslim

The Edmonton Journal , Canada - Tuesday, September 26, 2006

I am not a Muslim, but I wanted to experience Ramadan -- a month of

fasting from dawn to dusk -- out of curiosity.

Yes, curiosity. Why would anyone punish themselves this way?

What does it feel like? It really did not seem to be that daunting of a

task at first. I did not realize what it means to go without food or

water during daylight hours.

I was soon to learn that the days are much longer than we imagine. I

learned is that each day is a gift; to appreciate each minute th at goes by. I

learned how often unkind words would slip from my mouth. I learned what

my body feels like when I do not eat or drink for hours on end. How

difficult it is to do the simplest things like speak when your tongue

will not move because your mouth is so dry. I learned how my mind

functions when it is deprived of essentials. I learned that loving a

child and having that love returned is pure love. But mostly what I

learned is to be grateful for what we do have, for each other and for

this world that we live in. Any of us could fast for a day. Mothers, look at your children and imagine what you would feel if you knew they were slowly starving to

death and that, just because the sun is setting, you have no way of

providing food or clean water for them.

Regardless of our religion or our history, we are mothers and a mother's

pain is no different regardless of how we honour God.

To me, Ramadan is an opportunity to look within myself, to cleanse, to

purify my thoughts.

I realized just how insignificant I am in the grand scheme of things. My

issues became shallow and I was able to better understand my purpose on

this earth.

I became acutely aware of how often and easily we think and speak less

of others and feel justified in our thoughts. Judgment of others is

unkind and cruel.

Is it cruel that God expects this of Muslims? No, it is a gift that he

bestows upon them, a chance for deep reflection.

During this month I would ask that we all look at our Muslim friends,

neighbours and co-workers and honour them for their commitment to God

Answer 2

Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, so therefore should be treated very seriously. Those who are not observing the fasts during Ramadan are not strong in their faith.

Mashallah I have done all the fastings so far. Today is day #14.

Answer 3

one of my muslim friend is strictly observing Ramadan. iam not a muslim.

Answer 4

above 90% of muslims population ..

Answer 5

right zizo