hi there! i’m here to rightfully complain about the lack of leniency that is provided to Muslims during the month of Ramadan. for many of us, this is our first time juggling school, mental & physical health issues, 30 days of fasting, and a PANDEMIC.
i’m not saying to give us the whole month off, but I do think it’s time that the muslim agenda is addressed by social institutions. a little more empathy could be placed when we ask for time off, when assignments are submitted late, when we aren’t able to commit to things, etc.
maybe i’m making a bigger deal out of this, but as a full time college student, i am barely passing by. for the past 6 years, i have gotten the luxury of participating in this holy month in the summer. the academic and extracurricular freedom i had gave me time to focus on my...
spiritual health and giving back to the muslim community. i can’t speak on behalf of others but i’m sure that most can relate to ramadan 2020 & 2021 struggles. discussions like this should take more often so that muslims can practice their religion in the same way that others -
practice theirs. anyways, it’s 5:10AM and this is my third all nighter so i don’t expect this thread to make any sense. but if you read this, thank you sm & ily
