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Ramadan-November 2001

© Charlotte Spell

I wrote this article on November 3, 2000. I never dreamed that less than a year later that there would have been an event that would happen on September 11, 2001 that would tear at the very fabric of our nation. This year as the muslims prepare for Ramadan, America and Afghanistan prepare for war. Because separatism exist among extremist muslims worldwide. Who use terrorism as a means to promote their extremist views. How do we protect ourselves? There were innocent people killed on September 11th. How many more people have to die until we all realize we live on this planet together? Allah and God are the same. Christians, Muslims, Jews, Buddist, Catholic, Protestant, Baptist, Mormon, American, Polish, Russian, Afghans, Italian, Scotish, Irish, British, Asian, Indian we are all one. There is enough land and food for everyone to share. Why kill a man over a piece of land when you can share that land with him? Why kill a man because he does not believe as you do? Allah/God made us all different for a reason. He did not want us to be the same. If the rainbow were only one color then it would not be anywhere near as beautiful. That is the beauty of mankind. Ramadan should be a time of peace not of war. We must not become evil in trying to overcome evil. American's cry out for justice, but even justice has human pricetag on it.

The following is about the history of Ramadan in both the United States and around the world.

Ramadan is the 9th month of the year in the Muslim calendar. No eating after sunrise and until after sunset. "Basic Elements of Fasting," describes the two basic Elements of Fasting. http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals... "Feast of the Prophet" includes international recipes that can be used during and after Ramadan. Recipes: Jary; A vegetable soup from Algeria, Demjeddera; served after sunset during Ramadan. It is a Palestinian lentil and rice dish. Spiced Potatoes & Califlower; Pakistani side dish served with rice or flatbreads. http://www.veg.on.ca/newsletr/janfeb96/I...

A Muslim, is a believer in Islam. "Al Islam" includes the following topics: Islam; The Universal Religion, Quran; The Book of Islam, Prophet Mohammed http://www.kacst.edu.sa/alislam/ Muslims believe in submission to God and of Muhammad as the chief and last prophet. "Description of the Prophet Mohammed" Topics: Appearance, Dress, Mode of Living, His manner and disposition, Children, Daily Routine, Trust In Allah, Justice, Equality, Kindness to Animals, Love for the Poor http://cwis.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamental... The Holy Koran (Quran) is the sacred text of Islam, considered by Muslims to contain the revelations of God to Muhammad.

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