Thursday June 18, 2015

I've Been Thinking:

For most of the 1.5 billion Muslims in the world, today begins the month long fast of Ramadan. From dusk to dawn Muslims cannot eat or drink. It is a period introspection.

Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam.

Within Islamic tradition this is the month during which the original revelation of Mohamed took place. It is a month where Muslims try to do the right thing - especially in interpersonal interactions and speech.

According to some media reports crime rates drop significantly in Muslim countries during Ramadan as people attempt to mend their ways. Other media outlets report the opposite - a serious increase in crime. Criminals know that families are out celebrating and homes are empty.

A lot of interesting things happen during the month of Ramadan. Who knows what will happen this year.

For some, Ramadan is a call to peace. For others, Ramadan is a call to arms.

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