Now that we are 2 weeks into Ramadan, I suppose one thing which is glaringly obvious to me is the lack of Muslim friends I have. Nonetheless, I am exteremely blessed in this month as I have finally taken the decision to learn the Quran. On top of that, I have been given 2 big boxes of dates by my fellow Muslim friends. So much that I think how on earth will I ever finish it. Dates for those who reads any holy texts would know is a blessed fruit as most of the prophets used to have them. On my table there is a big box of majood dates from South Africa, although I was told it could potentially be from Israel and another box of Sofry dates from Medinah a total of 2kg worth of dates from supposedly the most blessed land on earth.
In terms of the fast itself, I am totally used to it. 12 days have come and gone already. Ever since 2 years ago, I have come to appreciate and like Ramadan for it’s spiritually calmness. The more religious side of me feels the connection to God Almighty, and this year especially, I feel the disconnection to this temporal worldliness. More time than not I feel at total tranquility and euphoria. Zen.
The trouble I have is the tiredness. Ever since I have been given the green light to nap, on returning home, I dose off for 2 hours easily. Then I will break my fast at home and cook something easy for dinner. Once in a while, I have company of Randy for dinner. Afterwards I would go to the mosque for the Tarawih prayers which can last for 2 hours easily. This prayer aims to complete the entire Quran in 1 month. The problem with living so far north is that the prayer doesn’t start until 10pm meaning by the time it finish I will get home at 12ish. Nowadays is better as the chapters are shorter and the prayer starts earlier. The routine starts again in the morning at around 3am when I wake up to cook something light. Sleeping again at 4.30am. Waking up again at 730am to go to work.
This made one thing clear: I need to get married soon. I find it very difficult to do this all by myself. So if anyone knows any decent pious Muslim girl who would make a good wife for me, let me know.