During the 30 days of Ramadan Muslims have to adjust both physically and emotionally. Fasting and praying is not an easy task, but it’s easier if you rely on God.
Each day of Ramadan begins very early. Family members breakfast together (sahur) before the sun rises, and after that they eat nothing again until sunset.
Anyone who has fasted knows that our bodies send an alarm saying “I’m hungry” when our regular mealtimes arrive. Fasting Muslims must keep reminding themselves that
"I am fasting for Allah."
“I am doing what Allah desires.”
Fasting allows people to experience what it is like for those who have little or no food. Muslims take the opportunity that Ramadan represents to help the needy both financially and emotionally. Thus, Ramadan is also a month of charity and generosity.
‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind… [and] Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Matthew 22:37-39
Even though they don’t believe Jesus is God, many Muslims strive to live their lives according to these words of His. May God give them intimate relationship with the One they are trying to please.
Prayer Request
May God open the eyes of our Muslim brothers and sisters to know Jesus, accepting Him as both God in flesh and the One they need to save them.
