Once in a past Ramadan we were in the masjid, the sheikh announced when taraweeh prayer will start after Isha. One brother replied that the time was either too early or too late. Another brother raised his voice telling him to be quiet. The first thought that came to my mind “we didn’t even start the month and a mini argument was going to start?!”
It is amazing that each Ramadan people argue… although Ramadan is on the contrary the month of manners and piety. In some countries there is a joke about how some people say in anger “don’t let me ruin my fasting because of you” etc…
I think we as Muslims need to understand the spirit and aim of Ramadan before we start it so it doesnt become habit rather than a worship. Once a friend and mine went to give a presentation about Islam and we both said “one of the amazing things about fasting is almost all Muslims fast including those who are not serious about observing the teachings of Islam.”
So Moon sighting, when is Eid, and how many units of prayer is more preferred arguments are not a victory of any kind? The real victory is to come out of this month when you are forgiven, closer to God, and you improved your manners.
Note: My point about arguments is not to abandon dialogue, or to research, or to share our views, or give advice, or diligence in practice, but it’s about attitude and reflection of why and what we are doing before we start.
osallam