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We’re made to live in community. We’re made to love one another.
Non-Muslims are often shocked when Muslims tell them that the time of fasting is their favorite time of the year. How in the world can a time of depriving yourself be so wonderful?
There are many reasons. First of all, until you are deprived, you cannot fully appreciate what you have. Second, Ramadan is a time when people share in a difficult task together. If only one person is struggling to overcome the desire to eat or drink, it is very difficult, but when a community is struggling together, there is a sense of solidarity and community support which grows between individuals.
Ramadan is a time when families, communities, and all Muslim’s in the world share in a struggle to overcome
the desires of the body and mind. When those who are fasting share their empathy, compassion, and love with one another it creates a beautiful sense of togetherness. Imagine if the whole world were participating?