Ramadan 2023 began this Thursday in France. For the next 30 days, Muslims will practice fasting, in a desire to move away from material pleasures and do spiritual introspection, RTL explains. As a result, they are forbidden to eat from sunrise to sunset during this entire period. But food is not the only restriction.

First of all, during Ramadan, Muslims should not swallow anything during the day, apart from their own saliva. This prohibition therefore concerns both food, but also all drinks, even water. People who fast should therefore be careful not to swallow water while brushing their teeth, showering or going to the pool. To avoid this risk, a siwak stick can be used to brush your teeth. It is also forbidden to make yourself vomit during the day, except in case of illness.

Atonement or one-day extension

Among drinks, alcohol is obviously forbidden during Ramadan, since it is generally considered in Islam as an illicit food. However, there is a tolerance if it is drunk under duress, forgetfulness or ignorance, details Europe 1. Muslims who drink often stop all alcohol consumption 40 days before the start of Ramadan. As for smoking and drug use, it is blameworthy all year round. These practices are therefore also prohibited during fasting.



Another aspect of prohibitions also concerns morals. For example, sexual relations are prohibited during the day during Ramadan, as well as being deliberately ejaculated or ejaculating. Defying this prohibition cancels a day of fasting and entails the obligation to atone for one's fault. The same goes for obscenities. Insulting or lying cancels a day of fasting. Finally, in some Muslim communities, the prohibitions go further and can concern makeup, swear words, or music.

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