Kalimantan Gull
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it's only once a year...so it can't be in winter and/or summer can it....??
the dates are about a month earlier every year
it's only once a year...so it can't be in winter and/or summer can it....??
it's only once a year...so it can't be in winter and/or summer can it....??
the dates are about a month earlier every year
the dates are about a month earlier every year
it's only once a year...so it can't be in winter and/or summer can it....??
the dates are about a month earlier every year
it's only once a year...so it can't be in winter and/or summer can it....??
Not really , especially when they show their true colours now that being a ''proud brit'' isnt an earner for them anymore.
http://metro.co.uk/2016/06/01/amir-...can-box-for-pakistan-at-rio-olympics-5918191/
Yes i know he did , and there lies the problem,his first loyalty , like most of pakistani descent that ive known , is to Pakistan, now that his pro career is pretty much over and proclaiming his pride in being british isnt an earner , he is reverting to type.He used to box in shorts that had a Pakistan emblem and flag on one side and a Union Jack on the other. I don't think it was any secret that he was proud to honour the birthplace of his parents as well as the country he was born and bought up in.
I doubt Britain have agreed to send professionals to the Olympics yet......... If ever. I'll check.
The person I quoted rather sarcastically suggested that Ramadan is healthy - then calling those that carry the practice of it idiots.
At the bottom of his post it says: Last edited by cjd; Today at 10:32. Reason: Changed one word as I mustn't let truth get in the way.
His sarcastic post was based on the premise that Ramadan is unhealthy. But, the truth of the matter is the scientific literature does not seem to suggest that it is unhealthy, overall. There may be some specific instances where it is unhealthy, and certain subsets of patients should avoid it. There are some co-founding factors as well. But the overall picture is that is does not harm health, and indeed there may be some health benefits to it.
This is true for many other practices of Islam as well. Alcohol - clearly unhealthy. Pork - far more unhealthy than most other meats.
I too object to people posting things as facts or truths when they do not actually know that to be the case. A little education goes a long way.
Of course there is. Search for 'Ramadan meta-analysis' or similar on Google or PubMed and you will get lots of results. Meta-analysis papers basically combine lots of different research papers.[/url]
I'm always intrigued about why people get so worked up about others choosing to fast.
Not really , especially when they show their true colours now that being a ''proud brit'' isnt an earner for them anymore.
http://metro.co.uk/2016/06/01/amir-...can-box-for-pakistan-at-rio-olympics-5918191/
There is the issue, I can tell you of several friends who do not CHOOSE to do it at all.
Just like this lot [MENTION=5306]Questions[/MENTION], in MY hometown , when this happens in Worthing lets see how you like it.Yes i know he did , and there lies the problem,his first loyalty , like most of pakistani descent that ive known , is to Pakistan, now that his pro career is pretty much over and proclaiming his pride in being british isnt an earner , he is reverting to type.
None, i dont agree with that either.What is the difference between that and cricketers switching between national teams? Are you only upset because he's a muslim?
How very selective in your searching. Search a bit harder or with more of an open mind.
It's true yes, that if you observe Ramadan in a very careful manner it can provide health benefits. This is only because of the reduced intake of calories, not fluids.
What you fail to grasp is that the massive majority of muslims are not careful, they wait and then binge which i'm afraid IS very unhealthy. This is not their fault as it is only natural if the body is used to a certain calorie intake per day. When you're dieting and you get 'that feeling' you make a conscious effort to resist because your aim is to lose weight. That is not the intent of Muslims observing Ramadan, so you will see massive feasts in the evenings and binge eating. This leads to various illnesses.
You also fail to mention the detriments that are not aligned with health i.e.. dehydration, reduced cognition, concentration, increased irritability and drowsiness, migraines, exhaustion, increased toxicity in medication, gastric acidity/heartburn, sleep disorders, nausea and tachycardia.
You may not be damaging your child's health, but you are definitely putting their education at risk if observed during exams as others have used as examples. Others have also stated that crime rates increase and accidents on the road increase dramatically and undeniably.
I have absolutely no problem with Ramadan btw, it just riles me when people quote a couple of articles and say here look, Ramadan has health benefits! So does dieting, which can also be done very unhealthily and impact on cognitive development.