Ramadhan

Salam yall,

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Assamualaikum and salam sejahtera.

Believe it or not, I'm back after awhile. I've been lacking of ideas and stopped writing ever since I'm in United States, and I'm not surprised if people stopped visiting this site.

Well, how's your Ramadhan so far? A lot of progress? Mine hasn't been that great as I'm only making a slow progress. However, I'm very thankful for having the chance to celebrate Ramadhan this year. Semoga Allah kurniakan rezeki merasai Ramadhan di masa akan datang. InsyaAllah.

So, I'm hereby writing this post with a mission. Lol. Not really. It's just that something has been bothering me these days. Alhamdulillah, I just got back from Malaysia a few weeks ago and came back to United States during the second week of Ramadhan. Missing home, I frequently scrolled through social media on my phone for updates from Malaysia. Well, just to look at what people had for their 'berbuka' and stuff. I know, it's sad. Hahaha.

 So, something caught my attention one day. Well, it's not surprising to see it but I'm still...surprised *insert emoji shrugging*. I can't believe some muslims, particularly, in Malaysia are still begging for non-muslims to 'respect' them during Ramadhan. As in, saying 'Hey, you shouldn't eat in front of us' and (more) dissapointingly, saying 'Hey, you should make way for us in the line (at fast food restaurants) when it's almost Maghrib!'. Really people? Really? 

And as far as I know, that's the only 'respect' they meant.

It's really absurd the more I think of it. It's okay for non-muslims to willingly do that for you. But puh-lease, don't see it as what they should do. Ini tak, when they didn't do as you wished, you pandang macam nak makan orang, making them feel uncomfortable while doing nothing wrong. They're not obligated to fast or not to eat in front of you. Yang wajib puasa tu awak, awak yang patut spread the positive vibes, lagi lagi bulan puasa ni. 

Also, it's crazier to think that we expect the non-muslims to 'respect' us during Ramadhan (especially) when we, ourselves don't even respect the holy month.*

I'm talking about our act and words everyday. Not to mention what deeds we do more in this month compared to any other month? 

Ramadhan is not just about Bazaar Ramadhan.

Sekian, tutup salam.

ps:// I am writing this as a reminder to myself besides sharing my thought. It really came to my mind, if I actually do more this month compared to any other months? Or if they are the same. I am far from perfect and is still working on being a better muslimah. Do pray for me :))

*I realize that this doesn't apply to everyone. But as I said, it's for myself more than pointing to others.