Ramadan 2019

[adamnsu]

Sorry for posting this late but Ramadan Kareem to all and may Allah bless you with the strength to keep going and accept your sacrifices.

Unfortunately as I was travelling outside the UK I wasnt able to keep a few. I am glad Ramadan fell mostly before the cricket World Cup in the UK.

[Tigers_eye]

Ramadan Kareem to you and everyone here at BC.

[ToBeFair]

Ramadan Mubarak!

Here are two of the best lectures on Ramadan.

Ramadan Khatirah - Preparing for the Blessed Month of Ramadan - Dr. Yasir Qadhi
The lecture is divided into two parts. In the first part, the Sheikh discusses the fiqh (jurisprudence/rulings) pertaining to Ramadan and fasting. In the second part, the Sheikh gives spiritual advice for motivation.

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Let the hearts submit by Sheikh Omar Suleiman
Ramadan is all about making permanent personal change. In this lecture Sheikh Omar Suleiman talks about finding that moment in Ramadan when you truly transform and permanently change yourself for better.

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[ToBeFair]

How about having a whole camel majoboos for iftaar? :fire:

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[ToBeFair]

Or how about some Peshawar special nisar charsi?

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[One World]

So north american siam followers, how are you enjoyin those 14:30 hours of abstention

[adamnsu]

In London, Fajr is like 3.25 am and we break our fast at 8.45 pm. Its been ok so far this year Allhamdullilah as the weather has been good.

I hope all of you are doing well so far too.

I break my fast with cold milk and dates. I dont buy dates made in Israel and avoid anything that says "packed in".

[One World]

^That is brutal!

I generally go to local mosque for Iftar/dinner, lets me mingle with fellow desis and other neighbors.

[adamnsu]

In the UK most of the major supermarkets have done their research and offer special offers during Ramadan, especially on dates, tinned tomatoes, flour and some juices. Dates in particular are sold in large units which are not seen at other times of the year. Some Kosher products also get the muslim discount offers like Falafels.

In high Muslim population areas like Birmingham there are dates and drinks at the entrance just before the Iftar time at some large stores like Asda.

[adamnsu]

^That is brutal!

I generally go to local mosque for Iftar/dinner, lets me mingle with fellow desis and other neighbors.

Last year I did many trips to my local. A good range of people from different ethnicity. A local restaurant usually sponsors 4 iftars of which it consisted of spicy biryani.

I was encouraged to go as one Indian brother would vaccum the whole mosque after iftar every single day and I felt bad for him in the sense of the effort he would put everyday. No one would stay to help him apart from a few who would clean up utensils. All others would eat, pray, scramble for the left overs and leave.

[Tigers_eye]

Do you feel compassionate for those who don't pray, don't fast, don't give charity but calls them Muslims? How about kafir, sinners, idol worshipers, haters of Muslims and Muslim rules? If any of the answer is "No", then we need to go back to the Quran and Sunnah to see what Allah Subhana watala and His messenger (PBUH) feels about them.

[One World]

... one Indian brother would vaccum the whole mosque after iftar every single day and I felt bad for him in the sense of the effort he would put everyday. No one would stay to help him apart from a few who would clean up utensils. All others would eat, pray, scramble for the left overs and leave.

Not fair :(

Our local community is very organized, actually the mosque of my town is one of the big centers of Massachusetts. We have dedicated team of volunteers to all necessary functions.

[adamnsu]

Not fair :(

Our local community is very organized, actually the mosque of my town is one of the big centers of Massachusetts. We have dedicated team of volunteers to all necessary functions.

I know its not fair. But sadly many people are not as considerate especially when its in smaller mosques.

However I am extremely glad that Indian Brother took initiative.

[al Furqaan]

Not fair :(

Our local community is very organized, actually the mosque of my town is one of the big centers of Massachusetts. We have dedicated team of volunteers to all necessary functions.

Off topic...but how large is the Bangladeshi community of Greater Boston? What about the Muslim community?

[One World]

Off topic...but how large is the Bangladeshi community of Greater Boston? What about the Muslim community?

Both pretty large, not NYC/Dallas/Florida large but comes next

[adamnsu]

This year Allhamdullilah waking up at Sehri isnt so bad. I like praying so early in the morning as it gives me extra time when getting up for work, which is when I normally do my Fajr prayers

[al Furqaan]

Both pretty large, not NYC/Dallas/Florida large but comes next

Atlanta is up there for both. Chicago has a small BD population but large Muslim one.

[adamnsu]

Brothers can you give numbers. Approximate figures.

[Shingara]

15 years ago when I went to uni, a nearby restaurant would deliver some biriyani boxes and after Maghrib prayers, we would sit down and feast with two sharing a box. I quite liked the experience.

[One World]

Generally what do you have for Sehri?

First couple of weeks I mostly had Parata - Meat curry (chicken or beef) - some milk and a cup of tea to finish it off. I also had Chitoi pitha with curry for couple of days.

Last few days I am having rice with fish curry. It seems having roti type things is more comfortable than rice.

Not much worried about Iftar/Dinner, can never have too much while I see a lot of brothers are able to consume lot more.

[Miraz]

Generally what do you have for Sehri?

First couple of weeks I mostly had Parata - Meat curry (chicken or beef) - some milk and a cup of tea to finish it off. I also had Chitoi pitha with curry for couple of days.

Last few days I am having rice with fish curry. It seems having roti type things is more comfortable than rice.

Not much worried about Iftar/Dinner, can never have too much while I see a lot of brothers are able to consume lot more.


It's always some rice with milk and a ripe banana.

[adamnsu]

Generally what do you have for Sehri?

First couple of weeks I mostly had Parata - Meat curry (chicken or beef) - some milk and a cup of tea to finish it off. I also had Chitoi pitha with curry for couple of days.

Last few days I am having rice with fish curry. It seems having roti type things is more comfortable than rice.



I have one large cold glass of milk and some dates. That keeps me going Allhamdullilah.

I normally have something after I pray Isha. Somedays I had cake or muri makha.

I dont like eating curry because my appetite doesnt kick in and cant be really bothered to heat the food.

Yesterday I missed Sehri by 15 minutes but managed to pray Fajr. So far going ok.

[Tigers_eye]

It's always some rice with milk and a ripe banana.Dudh - bhat - kola. Very nice.


Medicine and water for me. :)

[Tigers_eye]

Brothers can you give numbers. Approximate figures.
All in approx. (Bangladeshi)

NYC 100,000+
LA between 80k to 10k
Houston 50k+
Dallas-Fort Worth 30k+.

[adamnsu]

All in approx. (Bangladeshi)

NYC 100,000+
LA between 80k to 10k
Houston 50k+
Dallas-Fort Worth 30k+.

MashAllah nice numbers!

[One World]

Atlanta is up there for both. Chicago has a small BD population but large Muslim one.

According to 2015 Pew research data Boston = Atlanta

https://www.pewsocialtrends.org/chart/top-10-u-s-metropolitan-areas-by-bangladeshi-population/

[al Furqaan]

According to 2015 Pew research data Boston = Atlanta

https://www.pewsocialtrends.org/chart/top-10-u-s-metropolitan-areas-by-bangladeshi-population/

Thanks!

[adamnsu]

I think weather is a main factor for fasting.

Despite Bangladesh having shorter hours of fasting compared to the UK, it’s currently more difficult fasting due to the weather.

In UK Allhamdullilah, the weather has been good so far.

[One World]

^Agree, it is about 12+ hours but humidity and heat can dire down even the healthiest individuals.

[adamnsu]

For sure, humidity is also not pleasant when fasting.

Alot of people in the UK moan about the long hours, but I would take longer hours if the weather is good and cool and low humidity

[adamnsu]

Today was really tough in London as it was quite humid

[One World]

Weekends feel longer, thanks to the warm ups. ;)

[adamnsu]

Weekends feel longer, thanks to the warm ups. ;)

Lolz. Thats true for many fans

[Rifat]

Reminder: If Allah accepts your fast, at the time of breaking of your fast, Allah will also accept your du'a. my dear beloved people: you know exactly what to do and read in between the lines

;) ;) ;).

one more thing. repeat the Du'a... consistently nag/cry/BEG to Allah... Allah subhani wa ta'la LOVES it when his servant begs him for something REPEATEDLY. show some passion/desperation. we have waited far too long...


one more reminder with all due respect: make sure your income and Food is Halal. Don't let your income and food become a barrier between you and your du'a being accepted. just sayin in general...

[ToBeFair]

There are five days left of Ramadan.

Islam highly emphasizes on finishing strong. No matter how your Ramadan has been so far, even if you have messed up, finish strong and do your utmost in the remaining days, inShaAllah Allah will forgive you.

[One World]

Yeah, so far hanging in there :waiting:

[adamnsu]

Not long to go. Ramadan month this year didnt seem to linger Allhamdullilah. Also in UK with the Bank holidays was a bonus

[One World]

This Ramadan so far is a rev for me, I was able to participate in iftar at different places mostly in local mosques. But the BD restaurant like allwhere else disappoint me here. After attending an invite I was impressed by their iftar package. So I drove there last Wednesday and ordered a package to go along with additional order of halim, moglai parata and chicken wing. Unfortunately after coming home I found that they skipped the fruit basket completely from the package. The other things like bora, beguni were only 1 piece each but earlier in the party they were 2 pieces. Also other items inside the box were put in thrifty amount. Such a bitter experience from only BD place in Cambridge.

[adamnsu]

That happens with any deshi restaurants regardless of ethnic back ground.

Pakistani: ordered 2 normal naan and got 1 disgusting sweet naan.

Nepali: Ordered Vinadaloo and didnt get any aloo.

Best is to call them asap and tell them and they sort it out.

Few tips is never order a curry before 7 as they give yesterdays food and never order from a curry house where the white people rave about it.

Once I tried a Bangladeshi one located near Wimbledon and I ordered naan. They forgot the naan and said they will cover it next time and I said were they sure there will be a next time. I asked to send the naan over but make sure its after iftaar time and convenient for the driver as I saw the driver was old. Poor chap came back after 30 minutes as he probably got the naan from a local restaurant. The food was rubbish and never went again.

However for the Pakistani and Nepali one I still order from them as their food was good.

[adamnsu]

On another note it is Jumma tul Wida and last day of Lailatul Qadr. Please keep us all in your prayers and may all our duas and fast be accepted InshahAllah!

[Tigers_eye]

On another note it is Jumma tul Wida and last day of Lailatul Qadr. Please keep us all in your prayers and may all our duas and fast be accepted InshahAllah!
Ameen. :up:

[One World]

This year CNN images did not feature any entry from BD.

Few good images interestingly from Bosnia-Harjegovnia

https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/06/world/gallery/ramadan-2019/index.html

[Tigers_eye]

Tonight may be Lailatul Qadr. Please pray for the hungry, needy, the oppressed. To Him we belong to Him we will return.

For Dhikir: "Allah is my Witness, Allah is watching me, Allah is with me."

[roman]

Please make dua for our cricket team as well

[Shingara]

Adam bhai, let's go to Lahore Kebab house after Eid ?

[adamnsu]

Adam bhai, let's go to Lahore Kebab house after Eid ?

Biryani theke Kebab? Ghotona ki? But yes I will take you up InshahAllah

[adamnsu]

was at Epsom mosque last night/early morning. I enjoyed the dua as it was in two languages Arabic and English. The ones I normally go to do Urdu even though Imam’s are Bangladeshi.


There was a great atmosphere. They also had a good number of Sisters who attended too.

[ToBeFair]

Saudi Arabia has sighted the new moon. So tomorrow will be Eid Al-Fitr.

[ToBeFair]

Ramadan prating prayer (partial):

O Allah! Forgive our sins and ungratefulness, and protect us from the evil consequences of our sins, and let our hearts never feel safe from the consequences of our actions and from Your punishment, for no one feels safe from Your punishment, except the losers.

O Allah! You have promised in Your Book that You will not punish us as long as we seek forgiveness, and therefore allow us to never cease seeking Your forgiveness.

O Allah! Soften our hearts, and protect our hearts from ever losing the sweetness of faith, for verily in this world, there are no calamities greater than hardening of the heart and losing the sweetness of faith.

O Allah! Make us a better person in private than we are in public, and make us better than what people think of us, and rectify our private affairs.

O Allah! It is You who decree and no one decrees against You. Decree for us aafiyah (absence of all harm both in this world and the next), allow us to worship You with equal passion both at times of ease and at times of difficulty, and bless us with steadfastness on this beautiful religion.

O Allah! Forgive our sins of heart, and cleanse our hearts from arrogance, hypocrisy, showing off, jealousy, resentment, and negative thoughts about You or Your Decree.

O Allah! Make us appreciate the blessings of time and health before they are taken away from us, and allow us to use these blessings to become the most productive Muslim we can ever be, and help us attain our worldly and spiritual goals.

O Allah! Forgive our shortcomings about how we have treated our parents. Protect our parents, forgive their sins, bless them with a long good capable life full of obedience, and reciprocate them with nothing but the highest level of paradise for all that they have done for us.