I heard this really weird rumor that during the month of Ramadam, Muslims save their...um, bathroom materials and carry it in a bag all day. I am not being funny, I actually heard this somewhere. I mean no offense whatsoever. I want to get the facts straight. If there is a site where I can get more information on the practices of Muslims, I would like it, please.
2007-08-07 14:19:20 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Ramadan
No, that is just sick and I appreciate the fact that you have at least had the sense to come and ask if nothing else.
2007-08-07 17:29:32 · answer #1 · answered by Sassafrass 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Bismillahi Rahmani Rahim - In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Hello. This is a very strange thing and there is no such custom in Islam. Islam is a religion of moderation and cleanliness and such a thing would be strange and filthy. In Ramadan, the things that we do are very simple. We abstain from food, drink, and marital relations during the daylight hours. After the sun goes down, we are permitted these things. We pray extra prayers in the mosque or at home, and we try to do extra acts of charity, and we also try to accustom ourselves to being better people so we can carry on these good habits throughout the year.
There are some very good Islamic websites but also some deviant sites so it is good to be very careful. I have included links to some good sites.
I pray that Allah guides you to that which is best in this world and the next. Ameen.
Fi Aman Allah,
Nancy Umm Abdel Hamid
2007-08-09 10:29:17 · answer #2 · answered by UmmAbdelHamid 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As a Christian living in a Muslim country, I can say this is not true any of the time. While we disagree on things, Muslims I know are personally clean, while some of the countries they live in, Bangladesh and Yemem come to mind, are not very clean. If you want to see a clean country, go to Singapore. Still, the answer to your question is NO! It would be like Christians carrying around the excrement during lent, it does not happen.
2007-08-09 22:34:58 · answer #3 · answered by Jeff E 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what you mean by "bathroom materials". The only thing I can think is not specific to Ramadan. When Muslims finish using the bathroom, we like to be clean, so we use water in addition to toilet paper to clean ourselves. It makes sense if you think about it. If you got some excrement on your arm or leg, would you just wipe it off? No, you would use water to get it yourself all the way clean. We do that for all body parts, not just the non-private ones! So perhaps you might notice a Muslim carrying around a spray bottle to use in the bathroom. I don't know what else it could possibly be.
EDIT: Reanalyzing your question, I think you meant "waste materials". Now that is complete nonsense!
2007-08-07 14:29:00 · answer #4 · answered by MBC 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Never been to a Muslim funeral. But I can provide you somewhat thought of what a Muslim marriage ceremony is like... in Texas. My Islamic pal used to be married a few years in the past. It used to be strangely very similar to another marriage ceremony I have ever been to. The handiest variations have been the next: one million. We sat at the ground with out sneakers. two. Part of the provider used to be in Arabic. three. They stuffed out the forms proper there for the duration of the provider, which actually used to be the most unearthly facet to me. four. There have been no bridesmaids or groomsmen, only one "consultant" for each and every get together to signal the forms as professional witnesses. five. They did one of the vital vows on the finish and exchanged earrings beneath a white veil that used to be held over them. Otherwise, it used to be no specific than another marriage ceremony I've been to. You are available. The groom and imam (their variation of a pastor) waits. The bridge is available in all decked out in excellent garments. The imam offers somewhat speech. They say their vows. Exchanged earrings. Everyone shakes their palms. Then all of us pass consume a crap load of meals. Yep. It used to be a marriage ceremony!
2016-09-05 11:10:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I back up all the other answers here. In Ramdan the only thing that we do differently is fasting. That nonsense must have been from those who are trying all their best to make the religion of Islam look bad. Thank you for asking, many believe what they hear before listening to the other side of the story :)
2007-08-07 18:07:58 · answer #6 · answered by Red Dragon 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Actually in Islam we find feces, urine, and blood to be impure (najis). This means that we cannot come into contact with them and it is necessary to wash after doing so. Following the example of the prophet Mohamad peace be upon him, Muslims should use water when they can they cleanse themselves after using the bathroom and they are unable to perform religious obligations of prayer if they have touched something najis; that is, until they wash themselves
2007-08-07 14:51:21 · answer #7 · answered by Lee 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋
haha no, this is a messed up world we live in that likes to make rumors about religions they disapprove of. Ramadan is a month of reflection and being thankful, not to carry around your ...um yeah. hah
2007-08-08 05:40:42 · answer #8 · answered by asooma a 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Ditto to the first 3. Absolutely not. Not during Ramadan nor any other time!
2007-08-07 14:59:59 · answer #9 · answered by ~~∞§arah T∞©~~ 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Heheheh... I know you are serious but it is a funny rumour. No, no Muslims do that and no instruction in Islam. We go to bathroom (or is it toilet?) just like anybody else, but we clean ourselves using water. There is no logical purpose carrying that thing in a bag all day. It's gross! Thanks for asking.
2007-08-07 18:55:35 · answer #10 · answered by Adi Keladi 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋