In the far North, summer days last several months. During Ramadan Muslim fasting, Muslim are not supposed to eat-drink from Sunrise to Sunset. Islam is supposed to be sent to all people, not only to Arabs. How can the Nordic people fast then?
2006-11-21 03:42:09 · 9 answers · asked by Alp 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Can anybody show a reference from Quran about this matter? I honestly don't take person's own interpretations about religious matters especially if it is one of the 5 pillars. If it is not explained in Quran, then I don't expect a Nordic to fast during 2-3 months long day.
2006-11-23 04:02:56 · update #1
Good question. I suppose then the Muslims have to figure out what time the sun rises and sets in Mecca and fast accordingly even if they are in a land where the sun is out all the time
2006-11-21 03:45:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are so many misconceptions here I hardly know where to start. First of all the Islamic Lunar calendar is about 11 days shorter than the solar year so the month of Ramadhan can occur at any time during the solar year and moves about 11 days "forward" in the solar calendar each year. In a few years it will be in the summer.
For people who live above the arctic circle or below the antarctic circle or close to them there has been a worldwide decision that gives them ease in fasting for Ramadhan. This decision says that they should follow the times of the prayers and fasting that is current in Mecca. This decision is accepted by most Muslims but you should always check with your local Masjid (Mosque) or Islamic society to find out what is the local tradition.
And Allah knows best.
Peace and Blessings,
Salim
2006-11-21 03:56:23 · answer #2 · answered by إمام سليم چشتي 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If one of them does, he is not going to embrace Islam while in the Pole, he sure needs to be taught few things. A new comer to any religion needs enlightment. If the convert comes down to a neighbouring country, he must ask an Islam scholar. This is a serious matter, but the answer is there, don't worry. Don't expect Nordic to keep on fasting for more than 17 hours. The longest I've fasted in the peak of summer is 17 hrs.
2006-11-21 08:24:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a sober and serious question from a Muslim living among the Nordic then this question has been answered by Scholars,a century ago; to the satisfaction of the Asker. And they do keep the Fast.
2006-11-21 03:49:43 · answer #4 · answered by hasanmuizudin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They follow timings for fasting for the closest country where fasting is of reasonable hours.
Oh, & soon Ramadhan WILL be in the summer because the date moves back by approximately 10 days every year.
2006-11-21 07:16:01 · answer #5 · answered by cici1978 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, Ramadan occurs during the winter. At high latitudes, the sun barely comes above the horizon between October and March.
2006-11-21 03:48:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
They follow the times of the nearest place where the sun sets.
2006-11-21 03:49:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ramadan does not occur during the summer.It is usually around October therefore they have less sunlight during this time
2006-11-21 03:51:29 · answer #8 · answered by rosbif 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
by eating in dark places.
2006-11-21 03:45:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋