Why the Rush?

Salam All,

First of all, kil 3am winto ebkhair, it is once again this time of the year, the year in which we are to abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs during the daylight hours. As a time to purify the soul, refocus attention on God, and practice self-sacrifice. Now I know we all know this, but I dont see it. Heres a typical example of what I'm talking about:

2nd day of Ramadan:
I was at a gas station, note that a typical gas station has rows with 2 gas pumps per row correct? In my case the first pump was out of order, thus the cone placed in front of it. A certain someone behind me decided to be smart and overtook me to get to the front pump, once he got there and started reversing, the 9ubi told him thats its out of order, furious and impatient as he is, he took a turn and went right back where he started, which was behind me,i still had a person in front of me when he started honking!!! I mean jeez!!! Wheres your bloody patience?!! At the same time theres this Indian driver in the row next to me pumping gas(same thing the front gas pump is out of order) and this old kuwaiti man was honking at him and yelling at him to finish!! Hellooooo??!! Gas station etiquette?!!!
I dont get why everyone is in such a hurry, and thier behaviour goes from bad to worse, especially during Ramadan. Muslims are called upon this month to re-evaluate thier lives in light of Islamic guidance. We are to make peace with those who have wronged us, strengthen ties with family and friends, do away with bad habits---essentially to clean up our lives, our thoughts, and our feelings. The Arabic word for "fasting"(sawm) literally means "to refrain" and it means not only refraining from food or drink, but from evil actions, thoughts and words.
During Ramadan, every part of the body must be restrained. The tongue must be restrained from backbiting and gossip. The eyes must restrain themselves from looking at unlawful things. The hand must not touch or take anything that does not belong to it. The ears must refrain from listening to idle or obscene words. The feet must refrain from going to sinful places. In such a way, every part of the body observes the fast.
Therefore, fasting is not merely physical, but is rather the total commitment of the persons body and soul to the spirit of the fast. Ramadan is a time to practice self-restraint, a time to cleanse the body and soul from impurities and re-focus one's self on the worship of God.
Okay so now...having said that, its sad to say that I am not seeing it here in this country..shame..you would think living here in a country where wealth and extravagant lifestyles made us more grateful and thankful, has instead made us more arrogant, discourteous/incivil to others, and impertinent. Clean up your act people.

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