One of the things we should reflect on this Ramadan is what empathy and compassion we are able to exhibit not just this month but also at other times. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star.
RAMADAN, we are always reminded, is a month of peace, quiet, prayer, and restraint. However, it seems that not everybody has been mindful of these reminders, a pattern that repeats itself every year.
From slapping non-fasting non-Muslims to complaining about songs celebrating Hari Raya to banning live music in the street, it seems that for some people this year, Ramadan is a time to get very aggro with other people if they are deemed to be insulting you in some way or seemingly “spoiling” your Ramadan observance. The fact that acting against others for these so-called crimes would almost definitely disrupt the peace and tranquillity you seek in this holy month is an irony that these people do not get. Surely your fast is invalidated if you raise your hand against another person?
