Why My First Ramadan Was Pretty Lit | AJ+
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- The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is sometimes seen as a month of suffering. But it's actually a month of celebration and community. And that's exactly what Yara Elmjouie learned when he fasted for his first Ramadan.
#Ramadan #Fasting #Muslim
PRESENTER/PRODUCER: Yara Elmjouie
SENIOR PRODUCER: Tabish Talib
EDITOR: Nan Pierce
ANIMATOR: Marisa Cruz
CAMERA: Yara Elmjouie, Tabish Talib
ADDITIONAL CAMERA: Dariel Medina
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER: Adrienne Blaine, Thamine Nayeem
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Ethar El-Katatney
BRANDING/LOGO: Mohammad Aklik, Mohammad Kakhi
SPECIAL THANKS: Omar Duwaji, Ta’leef Collective, Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California
FEATURING: Imam Zaid Shakir (Zaytuna College), Imam Suhaib Webb, Azita Sayyah (Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California)
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I’m not a Muslim but I always fast during Ramadan for 5 years now.
Edit:
Why would I need reasons (and explain to strangers why), despite being non-Muslim and being a passive non-religious person, that I’m fasting during Ramadan - same way I’m celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah & Divali. I only have one religion and it’s called “Humanity”.
inigojuancarlos me to.
damn, but why? what does ramadan mean to you?
It actually feels good physically and mentally.
but then that has nothing to do with ramadan, you're just stating your emotions when you fast.
inigojuancarlos that's very cool man. God bless you
This is a big help for me, its my first Ramadan also as a muslim. I just converted few months ago. Thank you for sharing this video🙂 means a lot to me.
MashaAllah All the best it is going to be amazing InshaAllah!!!!
Happy Ramadhan, may it comes easy for you!
Ramadan Mubarak
That's awesome! Hope fasting is going easy for you and wish you all the best in life. Ramadan Kareem ❤
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I'm an Indonesian Catholic and I love the festivity of Ramadhan, especially when I join my friends for the big iftar dinners. Friends who are otherwise very preoccupied with jobs and adulting and surviving with a lone meal-times will spare more time for others and for joyous dinners in Ramadhan. It was really a month of fun and good foods!
Jangan lupa ketupatnya 😁
when i was still in high school, i had a muslim friend. one time, when she was fasting, her classmates felt guilty that they could do their usual lunch-sharing at lunch, and she couldn't join in to eat and gossip with them. her classmates devised a plan to not eat during the whole day and have a feast at sundown so that the whole class could eat with her. it was one of the best moments in high school. i went to their classroom and they were having a party. they were having a karaoke, a bunch of food, and just having a good time.
that's so cool
I'm christian, but I feel this opens my mind to the amazing aspects of the Islamic faith. I may not understand a lot of how it all works, but I feel it helps me show how the faith works and can better appreciate the beauty of it outside of media portrayals and propaganda. I hope you all are blessed. Salaam.
Niverian 77 ❤️❤️
any questions u got u can ask me I m not a scholar but I can surely link some youtube videos that I watch and learn from
Bless u ❤
Thx 💖💖💖
Thank you 💗💗
“Boy or Girl?”
“ *IFTAR* “
It's not a human it's a synonym of breakfast
Donia Mustafa I know. I am a Muslim
It's probably a girl because she doesn't let you to do anything wrong.
😂😂😂
That meme was Awesome
It's like when BuzzFeed tries stuff except that it's actually good journalism and it's relevant subjects.
#Truth
J Briggs That's weird.
J Briggs Okay. It's still good journalism even though it's biased.
J Briggs You're right.
Have you even watched the rest of their videos? lmao, idc who supports this channel but it has some damn good important content
these videos have taught me so much about islam, thank you for making information about this beautiful religion so accessible
zinky zolany you can learn more about Islam from this website
www.islamreligion.com
zinky zolany may peace be upon you 🙏💓
it’s just how the media portrays them as, people who are blind like you don’t realize how peaceful and wholesome this religion is
how do you see any beauty in this filthy ideology????!
PLEASE DONT CONVERT TO THIS CULT
Who's watching this in 2019 Ramadan? Ramadan Mubarak from India :)
It's meee
sharik sid ayyyyy
Ramadhan mubarak from indonesia
Ramadan Mubarak 😂
Me
I joined Ramadan to support my friends at work. It changed a lot in my life so far. I don't crave sugar anymore and I'm doing a lot of extra things at work to keep my mind off of food. I might keep this going on but just have my liquids and maybe a small lunch.
You're friends are lucky to have you
That's awesome Khayre. The Prophet Muhammad(peace be upon him) encouraged us to fast regularly outside of Ramadan on Mondays and Thursdays. So you may want to give that a try. Also, look into a book called The Obesity code, that breaks down why we really get overweight and how fasting is really the best cure. Spoiler alert, it has to do with our insulin levels being too high from constantly eating and snacking. Fasting gives your body a rest and time for your insulin levels to drop, hence why your sugar cravings go away. And finally Khayre my brother in humanity, if you found fasting beneficial for your body, please look into Islam which is beneficial for your soul. For this life and the one to come!
Man, he's lucky to have you. God bless you 😊
Can you be Muslim and not practice it? Someone please answer me
That's awesome.
He just bro fisted that imam..That's actually kinda cool,it really made my day!!
The imam is just human like all of us, we all are equal
But yea that was cool:)
People who are imams can be really cool and being an imam doesn't mean you should be boring and Extremely religious imams like this are amazing and we need more of them in this world stay blessed dear brother/sister and bye.😁
Moamen Waleed I serve the Soviet Union
It shows that the imam is not part of the haram police
AJ+ is like buzzfeed, but if buzzfeed actually was culturally significant
Cody Morgan do you have a problem with that ?
Pink Liliy Yes, more like Whitefeed
Very interesting! I love the focus on helping others and self improvement
Ramadan, you come too long, and you leave too fast.
You will understand this if you ever fast in ramadan at least 2 or 3 years.
Omg yes. Last yr ramadan went like a flash!
Yes!
@@standreamcatcher544 right
Dude same
Quite relatable
Such a wholesome tradition. Seems like an awesome community to be part of
It is 😀
it is brother... it will be a one hella fun experience XD
It's not a tradition but a law for Muslims
Yes. You should look into it.
And we welcome anyone😊🙌🏻
ramadan kareem from palestine ❤💚
Ramadan Mobarak ❤
Adam Absi Ramadan mubarak brother from Somalia we love Palestine and alot somali girl we call them falastiin cuz to show how much we care alot Palestinian
Mesopotamian Kurd how rude of you to say such a thing, Kurds of all people should know how it feels like to be denied
Assalamualaikum brother... Ramadan Kareem from India... May Allah bestow upon you and the all the brothers and sisters in Palestine sheer amount of blessing and power to resist....
I love Palestine
This video makes me happy, especially the charity part. Wish I could go to or organize an Iftar because it sounds like so much fun but I'm agnostic.
You can always go to a mosque and ask if there is an event/iftar where you can help host! They usually need people to help them and this way you can help with charity without this costing you (too much) money :)
Priya K
You're more than welcome to come help! 💕
We love and welcome Agnostics, Atheists, Christians, Jews and people of all other faiths ❤
We absolutely won't judge!
You are part of our family in humanity 😘💕
May Allah bless you and keep you safe 💞
Thanks guys ❤.
Priya K look up Mohamed Hijab on youtube. .. he have great discussion with atheist and agnostic
Well, I'm Catholic but I help out my friends during Iftar and they do the same for me in Christmas
I'll start fasting today.
Damn. Missing Suhoor is the worst feeling ever 😭😭
Once I go to sleep I don't want to leave bed for suhoor 😭
I missing last night suhoor and I feeling now thirsty and getting hungry a lot 😭
😂
I once missed Iftar+ Suhoor. I didn't eat for +36 hours
@@abdeoupox How come? It's sunnah to break your fast at the right time.
Very well done! At a time when Muslims are being vilified by everything and anything, it's refreshing to see an alternative perspective.
tube3365 agree
He missed the two better parts of Ramadan, Contemplating on the Quraan and upholding at least quarter of your night for prayer. Most do the prayer in congregations which is the best socializing even in Ramadan After Eid, celebrating breaking the fast.
I noticed that too and also he didn't mention that you have to eat sahoor meal before the fajar azaan, not till sunrise! and should stop eating or drinking immediately when the azaan starts. You also have to be responsible with your praying and what you do. I feel like he isn't informed well about Ramadan.
@@Luna_Anonymous oh i noticed the same thing too ... and i was abit surprised when he kinda mentioned something like fasting is somewhat a choice ?!?? Idk but yeah i guess he's not well informed about ramadhan generally ... and i don't want to sound really judgemental (?) but the part when he showed how he woke up for suhoor etc and he went back to sleep when the sun rises (?) & i wondered if he actually performed his fajr prayers .... well no offence tho, i have nothing against him or ppl like him, but i feel like it's important to be well informed and know truly about everything being a muslim & the ramadhan, no matter how much we call ourselves as non practicing muslim, and i said this not to insult or offend or degrade because i myself isn't that a great muslim either , but my point is that it's crucial to emphasize for ppl like him to be aware of everything that roots to islam and what's like to be a muslim, it's not just as some kind of label but as a person strongly believes in the beautiful religion
I sleep
It is called shohor in IHOP lol lol. Most people eat places like these at shohor or at iftar. They understand Allah made chicken and beef halal so it doesn't matter who prepared it. I had a very long discussion with a Palestinian woman in a grocery store while she was buying chicken, I said Salam and asked her if I can say something then I explained to her and her reply was all Arab do it, I said okay not all Arab we buy from halal stores atlest chicken and beef. So moral of the story, before anything eat halal, earn halal.
It's his first time, bruh.
Ramzaan is not about lot of food but feel the hunger which the poor goes through...
Well said🙏
Exactly
This year was my first Ramadan fast and the whole experience has been so incredible. I've always wanted to try fasting but for some reason I never had the chance until just a few weeks ago I decided to go for it. I've learned so much about myself. It felt so great giving charity to those in need. Thank you God for giving me this opportunity. I wish everyone Ramadan Mubarak! I pray and hope that Allah will listen to our prayers. InshaAllah ❤
Damn, I'm crying at the end. BTW, after Ramadhan, remember to fast on Syawal too.
Unknown Blogger six days of sawal:)
So after directly after Eid you fast for 6 days straight?
The Doughery
You can start fasting six days after Eid during Shawal “ the month after Ramadan”
@@saudrehman8810 doesn't have to be consecutive, but it's like an extra reward to fast six days from the month of Shawwal
Who's waching this in 2020 ramadhan ?
Ramadhan mubarak from afghanistan ❤️😊
This is like the most beautiful thing i ever seen. He literally explained ramadan throughoutly. My heart is crying. Couldn’t be any better than this.
I can't thank you enough for this video ❤. I am a Muslim and seeing someone experiencing their first Ramadan is an experience in itself.
I live in Toronto, and I grew up to like 18, almost 19 hour fasts in the summer. Light work. You can call me a professional. I even workout while fasting. FLEX
Happy Ramadan kareem from Malaysia : )
Muhammad Shafiq Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri 😊
Muhammad Alghiffary if you are Muslim we are brothers, my friend.
Muhammad Alghiffary unfortunately many Muslims of the end times are going down this route. I must admit I am also far from a perfect Muslim and we should all pray for Allah to guide us the right path, Ameen.
@Muhammad Alghiffary Most Muslims aren't so pious, bro. It's sad but it's true.
Hope you guys have a great ramadan from Indonesia
keren banget ya jurnalistiknya
I love it when its ramadan all of my family gather at iftar and talk so much.
FUN FACT: Suhoor is the earliest form of breakfast (other than the iftar dinner) ever to be made in human history.
Ramadan is really good way to get rid of some eating related problems or swearing. I was eating my nails before I started to fast but after one month of fasting made me get rid of the problem. If you have problems like drug addiction or alcohol addiction it helps. For examples some of my friends stop drinking all together that month. It is great for self-control
You offically did Ramadan when you put your alarm for PM and not AM love you Ramadan Mubarak!!!
Well I m maybe missing something but since the age of 10 I have never ever needed to set up an alarm for shuhor, well never slept till fagr honestly.
@@norahr14 Really? I'm a teenager and I'll have to sit for my exams during this holy month.
That was a beautiful portrayal of the human reasons for fasting during ramadan, community charity and empathy.
2019! this is my first time fasting for Ramadan I'm so thankful for this post it's very helpful!
After 4 days of fasting, your body and mind will adjust and from then it’s easy going. You will feel the new energy inside your body
I wish you goodluck babe.. enjoy your fasting and ramadhan
@@gengneutral601 thank you
@@mirzada24 I'm used to fasting in the way muslims do for Ramadhaan but from my experience thus far it feels like a fast of the mind where I am challenged by my thoughts daily but I pray Allah makes it easy for me
@@nikkita98 how was it
In Nigeria U are expected to try fasting by age 7, by age 13 u are able to do all 29/30 days
That's how most of us start out. That's how I started
I fasted my first whole month at 12
waves surf don't feel bad it never gets easy you just get better at distracting your self till its time to eat. And just remember in a few years Ramadan will be in the winter so we have that to look forward to
waves surf don't feel down its not easy, but I hear eating more fat and less sugar helps. All
the best 👍🏽
Yaqub Mahmoud same somali
I'm having the hardest time fasting because I'm a large dude. Its HAAAAARD.
I'll get over my weakness
أنش الله
رمضان مبارك!
Keep spirit of Ramadan, Salam from Indonesia
Ramadan is the time where I reflect on what's happened in the past year in my personal life and how I could make myself better for the rest of the whole year. It's great when you share a meal with your Family or Friends.
That’s amazing. I am Albanian and muslim but we do not practice islam like arabian countries so we may be muslim but not everybody fasts or prays. In my family only my mother prays and used to fast so I would watch her and I wanted to fast since I had 10 years old. I just loved being part of something bigger, I loved Iftar parties with my cousins and the feeling that you are part of a big community and it felt that you actually did something good and worth it, its been almost 10 years I fast and I am so proud of being a muslim and fasting. Selam brother and sisters, May Allah accept your fast
I love him and I love this Channel. ♥ Ramadan Kareem
This is the most unusual form of dawah that I’ve seen but inshallah this brings people closer to Islam! A few days away from Eid so Eid Mubarak to everyone!
This lightheartedness will surely attract people to Islam.
You won't understand it until you live it in place like Turkey or where you have big Muslim communities. Wonderful feelings...🙌❤💯
I love this video. I’m Christian and I myself fast for 24-48 hrs once a month just water for those days. We have to fast and pray in order to be closer to God and have a direct alignment with him and also, it makes you stronger. You are the driver of your body you are in control not the other way around. God bless you!! I just stumbled to your videos and love them and will continue to watch and subscribe. Shalom
7:55 wow!! It's amazing to see other people trying to start a zero-waste lifestyle ✨✨✨
@T SA True 👍👍 But plastic is new and the whole world should reduce producing and using it and recycle as much as we can!✨🌍
It's kind of a fallacy to regard Ramadan as a holiday/celebration.
Ramadan is a religious observance - that also happens to be fun, joyful, uniting and exciting etc. But it's purpose is spirituality and worship, so it's not actually a festival.
The actual Islamic celebration is called Eid.
Agree
Tbh, Ramadhan is more exciting to me than Eid. Cause I get this kind of calm feeling in the hectic Ramadhan season, trying to juggle it with studies etc.
And if I'm not busy, I spent the time to khatam and doing tarawikh with my friends and my family. (Can hardly stay consistent with these two goals with uni life now)
Eid is more of a chill morning after Eid salah meeting familyembers and diving straight to the Eid delicacies until I can't stomach any.
La tahzan lol
Not my Name (I know this isn’t related to the video but I see you everywhere!! Mostly under exo videos but I didn’t think I’d see you here as well. Are you on twitter?)
Exactly
Ramadan Kareem ⚘
This brought legit tears of joy to my eyes. ♥️
ramzan means.. road to peace and harmony and heaven In hereafter .. Alhamdulillah..
Ramadan is 2 months away, me and my friends are missing Ramadan TOO MUCH, we miss the family visiting, the Ramadan vibes, the food, and everything in between.
I am so proud to be part of this true religion. I fasted for the whole month never missed one of my five daily prayers, I cooked for my two neighbours so much also for the children on my road. Both of my neighbours are none Muslims as our command of ALLAH does not say feed your muslim neighbours it says take care of your neighbours no matter what religion.
Throughout the whole Ramadan I read the most beautiful book of ALLAH the holy QURAN,and I still continue to read after ramadan! It's obligatory to do so.
Gave charity as we all are supposed to do for this month. I felt so full of energy! Alhumdolillah we as Muslims are fully programmed so we feel no hunger no thirst! You should never ever over eat once you open your fast! The smallest portion is the best! Watch and see from scientists research how beneficial it is for our body!
So many none Muslims have started to fast! Trust me its real good effect comes with five prayers along with it. Otherwise it's just a hunger strike and feels so difficult! Today Isalam is one of the most fastest growing religion on this earth subhan Allah! We are all one big family! Hope all of you guys who participated in this experience felt very positive! Thanks for your lovely upload!
this is so true! i grew up in a largely muslim environment but i'm not a practicing muslim anymore, but ramadan brings people together and i always love to be a part of it every year.
Really nice. This certainly helps to ease the moods of those who are fasting.
Ramadan Kareem everyone. I can't believe how time flies. Ramadan is almost done. This was a well done video Yara.
Does everyone at AJ+ shop at Halal Meats on Geary? Yet ANOTHER reason I want to work for you guys!😂
Another great video about humanizing people beyond headlines.🕌
Im glad videos like this exsist! Im not Muslim or anything but i think im going to try Ramadan and maybe get back into shape!
the grandma is cute and cool... the socks are incred!!!
Simply loved it. Ramadan Mubarak.
When doctors say they fast but when Muslims fast they mock! Height of Hypocrisy and ignorance.
Nazeer I agree.
Absolutely true my brother. But don't lose hope. Allah is All Knowing. He will judge everyone accordingly
Some Muslims are like that not all but you have a true point
They don’t mock. It’s actual fact with evidence that fasting is good for you. I don’t who you think is mocking us. Probably morons...
Fact, the more you eat at night, meat and carbs, the more you're going to feel hungry and thirsty during the next day, especially when it's fried, better to have water lots of it,dates, vegetables in soupe or salade, fruit and little of protein and carbs, and it's way to detox your body during a month, so try eat healthy and organic if it's possible.
Happy Ramadan to everyone
Edit: I drink small cup of tea or cafe in sahour in order not to have headaches.
im Mexican , muslim from California, aye!!!! asalamu alaikum my brothers & sisters
Ramadan Kareem from Kolkata India 😊
greeeat video!! keep strong on this amazing path and keep practicing InshaAllah Ameen!! well done!!
Islam strengthens a man to a level he only wished he could have been more serious about in his younger years. It is never too late to start, may Allah extend his mercy and encouragement on those of us who were born Muslim but didnt take our faith seriously until we matured mentally. Allah is aware this is an issue and once we become self aware of this issue... may we hold firm to the rope that is our faith.
I luv Ramadan...It's amazing and indescribable the feeling and spiritual fulfilment you get during this blessed month...
I miss Ramadan ❤️💖 Ramadan is the best part of the year
Less than 2 months left 😁happy Ramadan
Hetaf Tofy haha yeah thanks and happy Ramadan in advance
I hope you are enjoying now that its Ramadan. :)
Anas Ahmed ❤️ thank you 😊 hope you’re also enjoying
Ramdan for me is getting bit more close to Allah gaining taqwa.. practicing bit more Qur'an...and bit more of charity and spending time with family 😊
ive been fasting since i was 6 , this documentary is so beautiful and delivered a good message
Thank you Bro for sharing this amazing video and your experience .May Allah bless you and guide you to the right path ,Amin .
I dont want to be judgy but ur an anomaly, being iranian and a practicing muslim....i always get shocked looks from arabs and pakistanis when they realize im fasting since most iranian muslims here in america don't even identify as muslim lol
Baharigak lol I’m Pakistani my mom used to live in Iran though
why@@manha4403
@Raffael Yasin every one has their own choices
@Raffael Yasin islam isn't an origin it's a religion
How can you be Muslim if you don't identify as Muslim?
Mashallah!
Thank you!!! This was beautifully explained. My daughter and I will be observing Ramadan together for the first time tomorrow.😊
I fast for 55 days and I am Christian... we fast until 6 or 7 pm and we don’t eat any dairy products....we finished our fasting this easter... God be with you to all Muslim..
thankyou for highliting ramadan positivity
So inspiring mashaAllah
So well articulated and the sheer joy of fasting and ramadan is shown so beautifully!
ramadan is so much fun, so much family and friends, and after that eid as well, we get to help so much people, and it feels good, ive been fasting since i was 5, thankfully it’s always been easy for me, even if my non muslim friends are eating it’s easy.
Love it very interesting!
Let us find our great nourishment in seeing the value of others.
This is great. I love the quality of the video and the way he tells everybody about his experience about Ramadan.
Salaam Yara, so proud of you for fasting for the first time! I hope you continue to fast every Ramazan insha'Allah and may it bless the rest of your life even outside of Ramazan!
That’s a LOT of food for Suhoor, personally I recommend eating porridge with some fruits and honey and a glass of water.
And AVOID eating huge amounts in the evening, the bloatedness ain’t worth it 😂
Awesome video! Keep it up ❤️
MaaSyaaAllah Tabarakallah 💙✨ thank u. Salam from Indonesia 🇮🇩
watching this vid got me so nostalgic and made me miss Ramadan so much. The month can be difficult at some points but you always find yourself missing it once it's over. Ramadan gives me such a warm, homey feeling. It's one of the only times i really get to see my friends and extended family. Ramadan is just around the corner and I AM SO EXCITED I'M COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS!!!!
We call Suhoor sehri in Kashmir or rather in the whole Indian subcontinent
In indonesia we call Sahur or Saur
Suhoor is Arabic, Sehri is in Urdu.
In Farsi we say Sahari too
Sahur 😁
Everyone caĺls it sahoor or sahur or sahar...nothing new in your India
Who's watching this in Ramadan 2020 while in quarantine...
Got me emotional 😭❤️ thank you for this amazing video!!!!!!!
We are currently in a new Ramadan, and your experience through this video made me smile. Thanks, may Allah guide you.
Damn and i thought i started late at 10 years old 😭
The trick for ramadan is eat the less you can during iftar so you will be soo hungry during suhoor where you eat as much as you can... take some fruit and drink a lot of water...
This was very eye opening, thank you for this content
Praying for you brother, hope you fast the upcoming Ramadan
"Ramadan Just as much about eating as fasting"
*that cant be any further from the truth*
I haven’t tried fasting hmmmm maybe I’ll. Ask my Muslim friend about it
Hi...i am a muslim.. Wish you luck trying fasting and Ramadhan is around the corner..
One of he best videos on CZcams, with such an important role it has to me and how important it is to my faith and culture, I couldn't have expressed how Ramadan truly is in a better way, thank you so much for making this video and really clarifying the true meaning of Ramadan to others who don't fully recognize what it is, and the vast benefits it has in bringing together one amazing community
Thank you for this great video
Missing suhoor must be a struggle, good luck to everyone this Ramadan.
hee ee 🙏❤️
Salah Fajr after suhoor will help you digest... Don't forget salat
I have been fasting for over 10 years now IAM a Muslim from Jordan and it's really like it just brings out the good side of yourself and I have finals in Ramadan and I've never felt more focused in my life. Besher 💜🤲
This was beautiful! Thanks for making this!! Ramadan Mubarak!