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RAMADAN BRIEFING A SIMPLE GUIDE TO RAMADAN Ramadan 1442 - April 2021 muslimsinrail.org muslims inrail muslimsinrail
ُعلَ ْيكُم َو َر ْح َمةُ اَهللِ َوبَ َركات ُه َ اَل
َ سال ُم
Peace be upon you and God’s mercy and blessings
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CONTENTS 3
MUSLIMS IN RAIL 4
Oh you who believe!
RAMADAN FASTING 8 Fasting is prescribed to
USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT you as it was prescribed
20 to those before you, that
FASTING
you many learn piety and
EMPLOYEE / EMPLOYER
22 righteousness“
GUIDANCE
(Quran 2:183)
GET INVOLVED 31
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 35
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ABOUT US 5
OUR OUR
OUR VALUES
VISION MISSION
Connecting, Our mission Opportunities Relationships Quality Ethics
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Inspiring vision. Our faith continually build for guided by
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seeking a excellence and opportunities and (ihsaan) in with integrity
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along our collaborate everything we
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encourage this
for the benefit of
all.
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IN SHORT 6
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OUR MEMBERS WORK FOR 7
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RAMADAN
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WHAT IS RAMADAN 9
9TH MONTH OF
4TH PILLAR OF RAMADAN MEANS
THE HIJRI
ISLAM SELF-REFRAINING
CALENDAR
FASTING IN TAQWAA - CLOSER ABSTINENCE
RAMADAN IS RELATIONSHIP FROM EATING &
COMPULSORY* WITH GOD (ALLAH) DRINKING
CONTROL OF
THOUGHT AND BEST BEHAVIOUR STRENGTHEN TIES
EMOTION
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RAMADAN IN THE HOLY QURAN 10
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"The month of Ramadan (is the month) in which the Qur’an has been sent down as
guidance for mankind containing clear signs which lead (to the straight road) and
distinguishing (the truth from falsehood).." (Q 2:185)
Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may
attain taqwaa." (Q2:183)
..And it is better for you that ye fast, if ye only knew." (Q 2:184)
The most honoured by Allah amongst you are those best in taqwaa."(Q 49:13)FASTING IN OTHER FAITHS / BELIEFS 11
Bahai Faith Buddhism Christianity
• The fast is absolute - with no food or • People who observe the eight Precepts on • Ranges from absolute fast (Black Fast) to
drinking full moon days abstain from taking any abstinence in giving up favourite food.
• Sunrise to sunset solid food after noon • Black fast lasts between sunrise and sunset.
• 2-20 March (month of Alá) • Starts at noon until the following morning. Lent main period (17 Feb 2021 to 03 April
Full moon dates (12 days) per annum. 2021).
Hinduism Judaism Paganism
• Allowed some water/ fruit juice/ piece of • The fast is absolute - with no food or • At the discretion of the individual-some
fruit drinking sunrise to sunset. totally abstain from food, others reduce
• Sunrise to sunset or 24 hours period once a • Yom Kippur on September 15-16, 2021. how much they eat
week (52 days) Tisha B’Av on July 17-18, 2021 • No organized fast days, but some pagans
choose to fast in preparation for Ostara
(Spring Equinox)
Sikhism The 5/2 diet
• Fasting not practiced • Not absolute
• Eat normally for 5 days
•Reduce calorie intake for 2 days (usually
Mon/Thu)
www.muslimsinrail.orgPURPOSE OF FASTING IN RAMADAN 12
POSITIVE
CLOSER STRENGTHEN EXERCISE
FOCUSSED THOUGHTS,
RELATIONSHIP TIES WITH RESTRAINT
CONTROL ATTITUDES,
WITH GOD FAMILY AND OVER PSYCHE
LEVEL ACTIONS AND
(ALLAH) FRIENDS AND DESIRES
BEHAVIOURS
www.muslimsinrail.orgTHE DO’S AND DONT’S 13
NO EATING
FOCUS ON
NO HEALTH OR
DOING PRAY, ON
GAIN DRINKING
POSITIVE TIME
INJECTIONS WHILE
THINGS
FASTING
MAKE LOTS
RECITE & NO BLOOD
OF DUA NO
LEARN THE TRANSFUSI
(SUPPLICATI SMOKING
QURAN ON
ON)
HELP THE
GIVE TO NO NO EAR
POOR AND PHYSICAL
CHARITY DROPS
NEEDY INTIMACY
www.muslimsinrail.orgTHE NUMBERS 14
The start of Ramadan changes (earlier by 10-11 days each year), based on the Lunar
calendar (355 days) which is the premise of the Islamic calendar
Currently, between 15-17 hours of fasting each day depending on which part of
the UK you reside. (Dawn to Sunset – London Example below).
It lasts 29/30 days, where the end date is based on the visual sightings of the
moon (for the next Lunar calendar month)
2020 2021 2022
Fast Start 23 April 2020 12 April 2021 02 April 2022
4:10 AM – 20:14 PM 4:34 AM – 19:57 PM 4:55 AM – 19:37 PM
Fast End Friday 22nd April 2020 12 May 2021 01 May 2022
3:08 AM – 21:00 PM 3:27 AM – 20:45PM 03:49 AM – 20:29 PM
www.muslimsinrail.orgA TYPICAL DAY DURING RAMADAN 15
3:30 Wake | Wash | Eat meal before dawn | Pray | Sleep
7:30 Prepare for work [during days off rest, pray, sleep, read]
13:00 Afternoon prayer
18:00 Return home from work Refresh/Rest | Read the Qur’an | Late afternoon prayer
20:00 Break fast with an evening meal normally with the family | the evening prayer
22:30 Additional night prayer usually at a mosque
Note: this schedule will differ for different people, whether it be office workers, shift
workers, on call etc.
www.muslimsinrail.orgOUR MEMBERS SAY 16
Sultana Pasha, Safeguarding Zaid Alkateb, Transport Economist,
Manager, MTR Elizabeth line Atkins
How can I make this Ramadan more You will never know the satisfying feeling
productive then the last one. I create a list of of breaking your fast until you try it.
best intentions, spirituality, self-reflection,
charity, family time and lots of prayers.
Faizza Rumani, Project
Tafazzal Rashid, Graduate Civil
Management Graduate, Network
Engineer Network Rail
Rail
A mixture of nervousness and excitement
Ramadhan is an opportunity to get ‘back in
prior to a big challenge. I know I’ll have to
touch’ with my spirituality and faith. I
be organised, patient and disciplined in
mentally prepare by reflecting on how I have
order to succeed during the month. I know
developed in my faith since last Ramadhan
I’ll have to be organised, patient and
and determining what I’d like to get out of
disciplined in order to succeed during the
this Ramadhan to carry forward for the
month.
following year.
www.muslimsinrail.orgRAMADAN SURVEY 17
What advice would
When did you start
What do you think Tell us about your you give to your
Tell us about your fasting, tell us about
when Ramadan is Ramadan experience friends and
typical day fasting? your experience
approaching? during COVID-19? colleagues about
then and now?
your fasting?
•Mixture of •Wake up 4-5 AM •Varied responses, •Lonely. •It’s sometimes
nervousness and •Small, healthy and from the age of 6 to •Missing the difficult to work
excitement prior to a nutritious breakfast 10 for first Fast. community feel. unsociable hours
big challenge. with vitamins and •Most people fast for •No Ramadan parties during these times –
•Be organised, patient drink lots of water the entire month with friends and so it’s really helpful
and disciplined. •Try and sleep (if from the age of 8-12. extended family. when colleagues can
•Willingness to possible) after •Most people spoke step in to cover.
•Mosque closures
succeed. morning prayers about the urge to resulted in •It’s great when
•A month of self •Ready for work 8- seek reward and the depression. colleagues and
reflection and 9AM direct link with God. friends are curious
•Increased family time.
reconnecting with •When I was younger, and ask questions –
•Instead of Lunch, •Closure relationship
your faith. I thought fasting was I’m always happy to
break used for with children.
about keeping away answer!
•I actually really enjoy prayers. •Learnt and read
Ramadan, it helps me from food and drink. •It is a spiritual
•Evening to read the more.
focus on what's Now, I understand training.
Quran and •Joined online classes.
important and I sometimes a small fasting as a means of •Try it out, to
actually find it ok to disciplining your •Felt a lot lonelier experience patience,
nap!
concentrate at work. body and mind, in •Disappointed not to control and
•Health meal to break
order to become be able to share gifts behavioural therapy.
fast and lots of water
detached from and Eid with friends
•Night prayers around materialistic wants and family.
10-11 PM, and go to and needs.
sleep straight after.
www.muslimsinrail.orgEXEMPTIONS 18
ILLNESS WOMEN DURING
CHILDREN (BEFORE TRAVELLING (MEDIUM
(INCLUDING SEVERE & PREGNANCY, POST
PUBERTY) TO LONG DISTANCES)
MENTAL) BIRTH, DURING CYCLE.
Ways to make up missed fasts:
❖ Fast later after the month of Ramadan, as soon as the cause of delay is gone
❖ Give charity for each missed day of fasting
www.muslimsinrail.orgMARKING THE END OF RAMADAN 19
Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid begins with Celebrations. Family Gifts, Sweets,
marking the morning Eid is a very Gatherings & and lots of it
end of prayers in important event Feasts plus eating in
Ramadan congregation in the Muslim the day
calendar. (moderately).
Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated on the 01st Shawwal (10th month of the Islamic Hijri Calendar)
www.muslimsinrail.orgUSEFUL INFORMATION
ABOUT FASTING
muslimsinrail.org muslims inrail muslimsinrailHEALTH BENEFITS OF FASTING 21
Heart Health & Weight Loss Detoxification and Mental Health Breaking Addiction
Diabetes Prevention Weight loss is Cleansing Fasting may be Fasting gives the
Lower risk of reported by most Proponents of juice religiously-mandated, body time to pause
contracting coronary people who fast. fasts believe that they but the social and and reset.
disease Once the body has allow the body to communal traditions It can help to break
Lowers “bad” used up its reserves cleanse itself of toxins that accompany the food habits like sugar
cholesterol levels, of glucose, it burns absorbed from practice carry just as or caffeine addictions.
fat for energy, which processed and fast much benefit. Perfect time to quit
Reduce the chance of foods.
heart disease can result in some smoking.
weight loss
Decrease in blood
sugar levels among
people who fast.
www.muslimsinrail.orgRESEARCH ON HEALTH BENEFITS OF FASTING
BENEFITS AT A MOLECULAR LEVEL Reduction in oxidative damage Reduction in inflammation Optimised energy metabolism Increased cellular protection Reprogramming metabolic and stress resistance pathways
MANAGING A FASTING BODY 24
Heartburn: Fasting usually reduces the amount of stomach Eat in moderation avoiding oily, deep-fried or very spicy food.
acid, which digests food and kills bacteria. However, thoughts Reducing your caffeine intake and stopping smoking can also
of food, or the smell of it, make the brain tell the stomach to help.
produce more acid, which can lead to heartburn.
People who regularly inject insulin are advised not to fast, as the
Poor control of diabetes: Regular self-monitoring of your potential risk to health – both in the short and long term – of
blood glucose is strongly advised. Low blood sugar levels not taking insulin is too great.
(known as a "hypo") are dangerous, and may lead to fainting
or fits if left untreated.
A moderate and balanced diet, especially not missing the pre-
Headache: Headaches during a fast could be due to dawn meal, taking in enough fluids and, if necessary, some
dehydration or hunger, poor rest, or the absence of addictive painkillers such as paracetamol.
substances, such as caffeine or nicotine.
Dehydration: Dehydration is common during a fast. The body Balanced water intake during night and before the fast starts.
continues to lose water and salts through breathing, perspiring
and urinating.
Constipation: When you are fasting, being active, drinking Include lots of fruit and vegetables in your diet and increase the
water regularly and eating healthily (during the times when fibre content of your food using bran.
you are not fasting) will help to keep your bowel motions
regular.
Do not take on more than you can handle, not playing sports in
Stress: Lack of food and water, changes of routine and shorter the hot Sun, controlling your anger and not smoking.
periods of sleep can cause stress.
Weight Control: Food consumed during the pre-dawn and Approach the fast with discipline, it can be an opportunity to
dusk meals may lead to some unintended weight gain. lose weight and become healthier
www.muslimsinrail.orgHEALTH IMPACT 25
There is no evidence of increased risk of Coronavirus from fasting (if you’re fit and healthy).
However, the Risk Table and Recommendations summary are categorized as:
Very High Risk: Advise MUST NOT fast
High Risk: Advise should NOT fast
Low/Moderate Risk: Decision to not fast based on discretion of medical opinion and
ability of the individual to tolerate fast
For further information: https://britishima.org/covid/
God intends every facility for you; He does not want to put you into difficulties.
Quran [2:182]
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Self evaluation (to Healthy eating and
fast or not to fast) moderate exercise
Balance the day (for
Let line manager / example more
employer aware demanding activity
in morning)
Adjust shift / Arrange flexible
working pattern (if working (where
necessary) necessary)
www.muslimsinrail.orgUNDERSTANDING RAMADAN 28
Read Quran and try
Speak kindly and
to follow the
Give more charity think positively of
humbled path of
others
the Prophet
Share food with
Pray five times and
friends, neighbours Reflect and practice
offer additional
and those less mindfulness
prayers at night
fortunate
Take the Volunteer and give Promote
opportunity to give sadaqa (charity) of community
up bad habits time cohesion
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Provide dedicated place
Provide access to of worship to avoid
relevant health and well- travelling (reduce the
being guidance to physical and mental
employees burden of finding a
suitable place)
Arrange flexible working, if
Establish when Ramadan
possible. Potential of
is approaching.
increase in A/L request
Communicate early and
Make allowances for
openly with your staff,
Muslims to take a break
stakeholders and partners
at sunset to break their
on any work schedule
fast and pray.
implicationsHOW YOU CAN GET
INVOLVED
muslimsinrail.org muslims inrail muslimsinrailHAVE YOU TRIED FASTING? 32
1. My mind is stronger than I thought it was
2. I’m way more focused and productive
3. I can deal with my emotions in healthier ways
4. Fasting can cure chronic pain
5. Food and water is a luxury
6. The random act of kindness from strangers
7. Deep respect and understanding for a religion
and way of life other than my own
https://medium.com/the-ascent/7-things-ive-learnt-as-a-non-muslim-fasting-during-ramadan-6b76c5dbf856 www.muslimsinrail.orgRAMDAN FASTMONEY 2021 33 Every year, MIR raises money for needy cause. Over the last 5 years we have supported several charities through our FastMoney campaign. This year we have teamed up with MUSLIM CHARITY to build a school in UGANDA, our priority is to support education. Help us by giving up your lunch money, or unspent travel expenses to help people suffering hardship from the Coronavirus in the UK. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Muslims-In-Rail-Fast-Money- 2021
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www.muslimsinrail.orgFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (1) 35
Does Ramadan always
Is fasting a pillar of
Not even water? start on the same day?
Islam?
Yes, abstaining from all No, it shifts by 10 days
Yes, 4th pillar of Islam and
food and drink. due to Lunar cycle of 365
mandatory.
days.
Why do Muslims fast
during Ramadan? When can you eat and Who is exempt from
To develop closer relation drink? Fasting?
to God, and as prescribed Before Dawn and after Children, sick, pregnant
in Quran (the Holy Book Sunset women etc.
of Muslims)
When does Ramadan How do Muslims
Is it a punishment from
end? celebrate Eid?
God?
This year on the 12 or 13 Prayers, gifts, food, family
Absolutely not.
May. and friends.
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UNINTENTION
BRUSHING COVID
INHALERS* AL EATING /
TEETH* INJECTION
DRINKING
NO HEALTH
HAYFEVER EYE NO BLOOD
VOMITING* GAIN
DROPS TRANSFUSION
INJECTIONS
MINOR CUT
NO EAR
TO SKIN (NO BLOOD TEST
DROPS
BLEEDING)
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