Comments on: Ramadan 101

By: Friday Links June 16th | Charlotte Steggz

Friday Links June 16th | Charlotte Steggz — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 05:53:37 +0000

[…] you know it’s Ramadan? Do you know anything about Ramadan? Here’s a really great and honest post from a non-Muslim point of […]

By: Stefani Hodzic

Stefani Hodzic — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 18:32:14 +0000

In reply to Ann Marie Michaels.

Ann Marie,

We are sorry to hear you are disappointed with the content. Our intent was to learn more about what Ramadan is first-hand, not to politicize Islam. This site is first and foremost about designing a life well lived and we believe learning more about the world around us helps broaden our understanding of each other, both here and around the world.

Our best,

Team W&D

By: Ann Marie Michaels

Ann Marie Michaels — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 02:53:05 +0000

I searched “interior design blogs” on Google and found this. Looks good overall.. but I will not be back.

My best friend grew up in Iran and lived through the Islamic revolution. She is terrified when she sees a hijab because she knows what it means. Hijabs are the biggest symbol of oppression of women in the world. She is lucky to live in the United States now and is becoming a citizen. We do not want that oppression of women in this country. Stop trying to normal this lunacy.

This post has nothing to do with interior design and is all about pushing Islam on America.

Too bad – looked like a good blog… you just lost a reader. You should skip the politics and just focus on design.

By: hoa tuoi

hoa tuoi — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 07:02:43 +0000

Muslim boyfriend and I recognized that bringing a non-Muslim girlfriend home for the holidays was not terribly easy or common practice. I was hellbent on not making an ignorant American out of myself, exposing my little knowledge or understanding of Ramadan and Islam to my boyfriend’s family. thank so much
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By: Ashley Paguyo El Shourbagy

Ashley Paguyo El Shourbagy — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 22:30:36 +0000

In reply to Aisha. I just inboxed you a couple of my favorites!

By: Ashley Paguyo El Shourbagy

Ashley Paguyo El Shourbagy — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 22:18:30 +0000

In reply to Laila. Happy Ramadan, Laila! I'm glad you enjoyed this post and thank you for your kind, kind words! This drink is great either hot or iced, but my Egyptian family goes nuts for it during Ramadan and they made me a jug of it that's in our fridge as I type! It's delicious. Does your family have any fun traditions or recipes for Ramadan?

By: Laila

Laila — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 12:48:13 +0000

This was an unexpected and beautiful surprise. As a muslim woman I feel so happy to see this post in sucha great website. I have loved and admired the work of the W&D team for such a long time that seeing that they care to put put this out for people to understand more is a beautiful action, especially in a time like this. And I also enjoyed your words Ashley, believing you aren’t muslim is a thoughfull detail that you put the effort, at that time, to learn for the occasion, and at this time, to inform all. A good article for those who know nothing about Ramadan, you got the important facts right!

I will have to try that drink!
Laila

By: Aisha

Aisha — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 19:43:56 +0000

I haven’t seen them! Do you have any favorites?

By: Ashley Paguyo El Shourbagy

Ashley Paguyo El Shourbagy — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 18:56:44 +0000

In reply to Aisha. Thanks, Aisha, for your thoughtful and valuable contributions! These are all great things to note. And, yes! I am loving the wider acceptance and emphasis on mental and physical wellbeing! Have you seen the cute cartoons circulating the Internet?

By: Aisha

Aisha — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 18:08:53 +0000

Thank you! You did a great job providing an overview and I’ll be forwarding this to non-Muslim friends. I would add that Ramadan is a time to reflect and practice forgiveness and humility (I remind myself to quit being petty!). As you mentioned, there are exemptions for fasting and I appreciate that recently there has been greater emphasis on mental and physical well-being (if fasting will cause harm, don’t do it!). Muslims may not be fasting for a variety of reasons, so as a rule of thumb, it’s best to refrain from asking someone why they are not fasting. It may be personal and something the individual is not comfortable discussing. Ramadan is a wonderful time to witness the diversity of Islam, from the food served at iftar to the clothes worn at Eid celebrations.

For those who want additional resources, MuslimGirl also has an informative guide: http://muslimgirl.com/42093/heres-official-muslim-girl-ramadan-manual/

Thank you again, Ashley!

By: Ashley Paguyo El Shourbagy

Ashley Paguyo El Shourbagy — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 17:06:47 +0000

In reply to Aisha. Ramadan mubarak, Aisha! Wishing you a blessed holy month! Is there anything that I left out that you wish people knew about Ramadan, the reasons, recipes or celebrations behind it?!

By: Aisha

Aisha — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 17:01:41 +0000

Thank you so much for this. I could be emotional/tired from fasting, but I had tears in my eyes when I read this. I respect this blog so much, but to see this was a wonderful and unexpected surprise. Thank you, Kate, and thank you Ashley for sharing!

By: Ashley Paguyo El Shourbagy

Ashley Paguyo El Shourbagy — Wed, 31 May 2017 18:19:47 +0000

In reply to Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog. Thanks, Charmaine! If you have additional questions, feel free to drop a comment and I'll find you an answer!

By: Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog

Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog — Wed, 31 May 2017 18:07:19 +0000

Thank you for the Ramadan 101. I knew nothing about it, and it was definitely an insightful and interesting read!
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