Ramadan Kareem

Did you know Ramadan starts tomorrow? Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. Muslims must fast from sunrise to sunset (we eat all night though). Satan is locked up and the month is filled with blessings and happiness. I can't describe the wonderful feeling everyone feels in Ramadan--words fail me.

You should try fasting one day to appreciate the worth of the blessings around you: food, water, shelter, family, friends. Then you could tell people you've tried fasting once in your lifetime. I highly recommend it. ^_^ I love Ramadan! 

Yesterday we went to SeaWorld. As we were driving up to pay for our parking ticket, the ticket person was a Muslim hijabee. :D We said Salamu Aliakum, greeted and spoke in Arabic. She let us in without paying (they can let a certain number of cars in for free per month) and we drove right ahead. I was so touched by her gesture that I saw the hope being restored in the world. I seriously appreciate her gesture with all my heart. I  was going to jump out of the car and run to hug her. ^-^ Alf Alhamdulilah. 

I will take every chance I have to pay it forward and do something nice and unexpected for another stranger, inshAllah. 

If you see a Muslim this next month, tell them Ramadan Kareem! They'll be excited and joyful to hear that you can wish them a blessed Ramadan in Arabic! :))))))

Have a happy and blessed Ramadan!