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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Shadi Khan Saif

Ramadan is not just about abstaining from food. It’s about truthfulness – something we can all learn from

‘Ramadan is not merely about abstaining from food and water; it is also a time to refrain from even the smallest acts of selfishness, impatience or dishonesty’
‘Ramadan is not merely about abstaining from food and water; it is also a time to refrain from even the smallest acts of selfishness, impatience or dishonesty’ Composite: Getty Images

With its month-long array of beautiful rituals and meditations, Ramadan offers an enriching pause from the demands of daily life, allowing people to cultivate compassion and prioritise truthfulness in both small and significant ways.

As a Muslim observing the challenging yet cherished daytime discipline of refraining from food and water, the experience within a multicultural landscape is particularly fascinating. In a society often fixated on material pursuits and instant gratification, fasting provides a sense of contentment that cannot be found in worldly possessions.

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