Results: The start of Ramadan (2021)
Published on 04/13/2021
Muslims around the world are observing Ramadan starting on April 13 and ending on May 12. For a full month, Muslims fast by not eating or drinking during daytime, abstaining from worldly pleasures and praying to be closer to Allah, according to the teachings of the Quran.
To all our Muslim Tellwut members, Ramadan Kareem!
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1.
Fasting in Islam means a person cannot eat or drink during the day between sunrise and sunset as a way to become more compassionate to those in need and to learn patience and possibly break bad habits. Many non-Muslims are following intermittent fasting, a practice very similar to Islamic fasting. People who do intermittent fasting follow a strict schedule of eating and fasting, however water is allowed during the fasting part of the day. The primarily reason is health or dieting in this case. Would you be able to follow any of these types of fasting? Yes, I can fast if I want to.
18%
443 votes
I can do intermittent fasting, but I need water.
25%
603 votes
I could, but I don't see any reason for either type of fasting.
24%
576 votes
Both types are too hard for me.
29%
693 votes
Other (please specify)
4%
85 votes
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2.
After sunset, Muslims are allowed to eat as normal. Many celebrate the breaking of fast with the whole family and sometimes friends. Do you think.. Muslims should only break fast among other Muslims
17%
400 votes
Anyone regardless of religion can join in the break fast celebration provided the food eaten is halal (does not contain pork or alcohol).
32%
775 votes
Anyone regardless of religion can join in the break fast celebration but if they want to eat food that is no-halal they should not serve it to Muslims out of respect.
51%
1225 votes
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Even though Ramadan fasting is one of the pillars of Islam (i.e. mandatory of all Muslims), there are certain exceptions that allow Muslims to eat normally during Ramadan within the guidelines. In certain cases the exempt is total (i.e. the person doesn't need to fast later), but in others, the person has to make up the lost day at any point before the next Ramadan. Which of these categories of people do you think are allowed to skip fasting? | Skip altogether | Must make up for skipped day | Not exempt at all | ||||
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Women during menstrual period
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39%
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(926)
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20%
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(483)
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41%
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(991)
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Pregnant Women
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67%
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(1609)
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12%
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(287)
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21%
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(504)
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Women breastfeeding
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65%
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(1557)
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14%
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(333)
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21%
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(510)
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Children before puberty
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61%
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(1455)
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12%
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(293)
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27%
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(652)
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Teens
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33%
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(802)
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21%
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(509)
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45%
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(1089)
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Travellers
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33%
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(792)
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25%
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(596)
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42%
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(1012)
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People who are ill and fasting would cause them harm
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68%
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(1635)
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13%
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(302)
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19%
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(463)
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The elderly
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63%
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(1508)
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12%
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(296)
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25%
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(596)
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The mentally disabled.
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65%
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(1567)
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11%
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(253)
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24%
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(580)
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There is a belief in Islam that during the month of Ramadan the devil is chained and the gate of Hell are closed. As such, it is easier to do good during the month of Ramadan and the good deeds weight more in the eyes of Allah since He blessed this month. While the devil is chained, it doesn't mean Muslims can't do bad deeds, just that all these bad deeds are strictly the person's willful action and devil had nothing to do to influence the person. Did you know this myth? Yes
6%
142 votes
No
70%
1684 votes
Not Applicable
24%
574 votes
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