Ramadan question

[glo]

This is a small, and possibly quite daft question:

Can I wish Muslims 'Ramadan Mubarak' at any time through Ramadan, or is it just something you would say once at the beginning of Ramadan?
For example, if I visit a shop every week, would I just say it just the first time, or every time I visit during Ramadan?

[tomtomsmom]

Hmmm that is a very good question. Gonna bump this up cause I want the answer too!!!!!!!

[Idris]

"Ramadan Mukarak" means "Happy Ramadan" I think

[glo]

Thanks, Idris.

But my question is 'When to I wish Muslims Ramadan Mubarak? Just at the beginning of Ramadan? Or can I still wish it two weeks into Ramadan? Every time I meet a Muslim - even if I have said it already previously?'

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[flower of dusk]

I think its more logical to say it once to a specific person, and i dnt think it really matters wat tym of the month u say it to them =]

[m102313]

Yes as 'flower of dusk' has said, it's just using your logic, you wouldn't greet a person every five mins, you'll do it once when you meet them, and same with this, you would usually tell them 'Ramadhan Mubarak' at the beginning of ramadhan.

[Mpls_Muslim]

:sl: thanks brother MoaBubaker for the answer, I too was confused by this, but atound here in Mpls, I am hearing a Ramadan Khareem, am not sure of the meaning of this, can some one please elaberate ?

WasSalam

Abdulah

[Ummah]

yeh ill just add to the answers already given, u dont need to say ramadan mubarak/happy ramadan to any one person more than once...might sound silly if u keep saying it everytime u see them lol

:)

[syilla]

:salam:

we usually say "have a great iftar" during the evening.

[north_malaysian]

"selamat berbuka" (Happy Iftaar) or "selamat berpuasa" (happy fasting)

we say it all over the time within Ramadhan. Whosoever, whenever, wherever....

[Qurratul Ayn]

I am hearing a Ramadan Khareem, am not sure of the meaning of this, can some one please elaberate ?

:salamext:

Brother Mpls_Muslim, it can still be said and I think it has something to do with culture but nonetheless, it still is a greeting for Ramadhan.

:salamext:

[جوري]

kareem in Arabic means Generous.. where as Mubarak means blessed
people tend to designate kareem to Ramadan while blessed to 3eed (3id)
simply because Ramadan is generous to us and 3eed is a blessing after Ramadan.. I made the last part completely up but it shouldn't be far off from the truth =)

anyhow here you go
Arabic - English

مُبَارَك

mubarak

مُبَارَك صـــــفـــــــة بُورِكَ , مَيْمُون

blessed

مُبَارِك صـــــفـــــــة فاعِلُ بارَكَ

blesser , well-wisher


now for kareem

كَرِيم

Arabic - English

كَرِيم صـــــفـــــــة جَوَاد , سَخِيّ

noble , very generous , well-doer , kindly , kind , liberal , openhanded , bounteous , precious , free-handed , generous , freehanded , gracious , bountiful


hope that helps?

:w:

[MustafaMc]

This is a small, and possibly quite daft question:

Can I wish Muslims 'Ramadan Mubarak' at any time through Ramadan, or is it just something you would say once at the beginning of Ramadan?
For example, if I visit a shop every week, would I just say it just the first time, or every time I visit during Ramadan?

This is a good question. Ramadan is a blessed (barak) month because it is the month the Quran was revealed. Fasting by Muslims during this month is a worship of our Creator. Although many Muslims look forward to Ramadan because of the opportunity to grow closer to Allah with extra worship and good deeds, I wouldn't call it a month of celebration. I tend to think of greeting another Muslim with "Ramadan Mubarak" as a means of welcoming the month of fasting as it begins.

[glo]

This is a good question. Ramadan is a blessed (barak) month because it is the month the Quran was revealed. Fasting by Muslims during this month is a worship of our Creator. Although many Muslims look forward to Ramadan because of the opportunity to grow closer to Allah with extra worship and good deeds, I wouldn't call it a month of celebration. I tend to think of greeting another Muslim with "Ramadan Mubarak" as a means of welcoming the month of fasting as it begins.

Thanks, Mustafa

So is it alright to be wished 'Ramadan Mubarak' by a non-Muslim, or would that seem strange?

[Muezzin]

Well, my barber, who is Hindu, said Ramadan Mubarak to me yesterday, and I didn't find it weird, just pleasantly surprising. He's a nice, funny dude.

This is a good question. Ramadan is a blessed (barak) month because it is the month the Quran was revealed. Fasting by Muslims during this month is a worship of our Creator. Although many Muslims look forward to Ramadan because of the opportunity to grow closer to Allah with extra worship and good deeds, I wouldn't call it a month of celebration. I tend to think of greeting another Muslim with "Ramadan Mubarak" as a means of welcoming the month of fasting as it begins.

Yeah, usually people only say it once, near the beginning of the month. After you've said it to a person, it's not really the done thing to keep saying it everytime you see them - not that it's wrong or anything, it's just that people tend to say it only once. :)

[MustafaMc]

Thanks, Mustafa

So is it alright to be wished 'Ramadan Mubarak' by a non-Muslim, or would that seem strange?

My opinion is that it is a good thing to establish good relations with people of different religions.

[glo]

My opinion is that it is a good thing to establish good relations with people of different religions.

Would you, personally, return this sentiment by offering followers of other faiths similar greetings on their festivals?

Peace

[MustafaMc]

Would you, personally, return this sentiment by offering followers of other faiths similar greetings on their festivals?

Peace

How did I know you would ask that????

To facilitate good relations with non-Muslims in my life - family and co-workers - I do wish them "Merry Christmas" and "Happy Easter". I also participate in family gatherings around Christian holidays and even go so far as to exchange gifts at Christmas for the same reason. I am not saying so to encourage other Muslims to do so, simply to state what I do, personally, as you said.