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Published: August 8th 2011
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Friday 5th Awoke at 1.30 pm today, a little later than the last few days. At least my ears have stopped ringing from last nights entertainment.
Sorry folks nothing much to report about for today. Much the same routine as the last couple of days. I've still managed to stick to the complete fasting - nil by mouth - during the daylight hours. It's actually a lot easier than I expected, but remember I am not actually doing anything during the day that requires sustenance. Me and most of the rest of the country!
Saturday 6th Slept even later today until 2.30pm, granted I did not go to bed until almost 7am!!
Am starting to keep the hours of a Vampire!! Or more like a nocturnal sloth really would be closer to the mark.
It's very hot again today, but the activity outside goes on as usual. Hopefully
something will happen today for me to tell you about.
I went and sat near the rock this afternoon and a flock of black birds came and invaded the crown that sits atop the rock. That's the most exciting thing that happened today!
Sunday 7th Funny how you slip into a new routine and very soon it turns into the norm. Same, same today. It rained this afternoon for a little while. It was nice, cooled the place down a bit and settled the dust.
I'm a bit disappointed by this whole Ramadan thing. I mean nothing is different, at least from my perspective anyway. Besides the change in the routine of the times we sleep and eat, nothing else is different to any other time. Oh, and, the non contact of course. Maybe because I am not experiencing the spiritual / religious side of it but I don't think many others are either. Sure the mosques are a lot fuller than other months, with some having to place woven matting outside to accommodate the increased attendance. But isn't that similar to the once a year Christians who only go to church at Christmas time. Sure Ramadan last a little longer than Christmas but the false attendance is the same, I think.
This next paragraph is copied from Wikipedia:
Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection and worship. Muslims are expected to put more effort into following the teachings of Islam and Zak looking out kitchen window
taken from bedroom window, looking at the rain to avoid obscene and irreligious sights and sounds. Sexual intercourse among spouses is allowed after one has ended the daily fast. During fasting, intercourse is prohibited as well as eating and drinking, one is also encouraged to resist all temptations while fasting. Purity of both thoughts and actions is important. The act of fasting is said to redirect the heart away from worldly activities, its purpose being to cleanse the inner soul and free it from harm. It also teaches Muslims to practice self-discipline, self-control, sacrifice, and empathy for those who are less fortunate; thus encouraging actions of generosity and charity.
Ok, so I'll be the first to admit it is hard to witness if people are experiencing spiritual reflection, avoiding obscene or irreligious sights & sounds, and if they are controlling or even trying to control impure thoughts. Is it possible to physically see if someone is redirecting their heart or cleansing their inner soul??? All this stuff I have not seen, as it's probably not visible with the naked eye. Ooops, I said
naked is that impure??
I understand the whole fasting thing is to aid in the practice of self-discipline, self-control, sacrifice and empathy for those who are less fortunate, but the lesson seems a little short lived to me when you know that there is nourishing sustenance waiting for you as soon as the call is sounded. Going without food or water for a few waking hours is hardly getting to understand what it's like to not know when or where your next meal is coming from. But this is just my opinion. I must admit that the fasting is for me very easy when I my mind is automatically counting down the hours then minutes before I can break the fast and eat til I'm full.
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