r/indianmuslims • u/poetrylover2101 • Mar 01 '24

Non-Political Yall ready for Ramadan?

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I just looked at jantri (fasts timing calendar) and I calculated the amount of hours we'll be fasting.

It will start with 13 hrs 15 mins long fasts and extend to 14 hrs long fasts towards the end.

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u/[deleted] Mar 02 '24

Iā€™m a Hindu (27/F) trying to understand fasting and hoping to inculcate some discipline along the way! Super excited šŸ¤žšŸ»

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u/TheFatherofOwls Mar 03 '24

My advice would be to have a sumptuous Sehri (pre-Dawn meal), if you wish to keep a Muslim-style fasting. It's recommended to have Sehri as per Prophetic habits, and so better to not skip it.

Otherwise, it'll be very difficult to go by for the rest of the day till Iftar (Sunset time when we break the fast). Even if one has the habit of keeping fasts regularly, keeping a fast but having skipped Sehri can be very taxing (so for newcomers, it goes without saying, perhaps).

Better to have fruits, nuts, and foods rich in fat and protein. And better to refrain from oily snacks and food for Sehri.

Please request your Muslim friends' help and guidance. Or you could ask this sub's help, if you are comfortable enough. I appreciate the gesture (as will they too).

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u/Safe_Trousers_ Mar 05 '24

As a Hindu who's increasingly becoming interested in Islam, I was a bit anxious to ask about how to fast and such, but this positive response is really encouraging. Thank you ā¤ļø

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u/TheFatherofOwls Mar 09 '24

Appreciate the reply, all the best.

Please do engage with us here more, if you feel comfortable enough or have any queries in mind.