Ramadan—the time of fasting, prayer, and self-reflection
A sacred period meant for spiritual purification, restraint, and deepening one’s connection with God. But for some, it’s less about faith and more about performance. It’s a 30-day religious theater, where people fast with their mouths but feast with their egos.
Let’s get one thing straight: Ramadan isn’t just about skipping breakfast and lunch. The true meaning is to develop self-control, empathy, and righteousness. It’s about purifying the soul, not just the stomach. But in the modern world, for many self-proclaimed “devout” individuals, Ramadan has become a religious Instagram filter—good lighting, public piety, but zero substance.
The Art of Looking Holy While Behaving Like a Sinner
Fasting is meant to teach patience and humility, yet you’ll find some of the most impatient and arrogant behavior during this month. Ever noticed how some people treat Ramadan like a month-long suffering contest, stomping around like martyrs, sighing dramatically, and snapping at everyone as if hunger gives them a free pass to be insufferable? “I’m fasting, okay?!” Oh, I’m sorry, I didn’t realize an empty stomach comes with an automatic exemption from basic human decency.
And let’s not forget the chain-smokers—by noon, they’re practically vibrating, their hands twitching for a cigarette, their mood swinging between rage and existential despair. Instead of using this time for self-discipline, they turn their withdrawal symptoms into a weapon, making sure everyone around them shares in their misery.
But the best part? To distract themselves from hunger and nicotine cravings, they suddenly become obsessed with other people’s “sins.” Gossiping like it’s a competitive sport, analyzing who’s not fasting, who broke their fast a minute early, who might have secretly taken a sip of water. Because obviously, nothing pleases God more than skipping lunch while dragging someone’s reputation through the mud.
And let’s talk about the legendary Iftar Transformation. All day long, some people walk around like martyrs, heads down, acting like they’re on the verge of death, whispering about their hunger for spiritual depth. But the second the sun sets? BOOM! It’s like a werewolf transformation—suddenly, tables are overflowing, food is inhaled like a competitive sport, and self-discipline is thrown out the window. You fasted all day? Great. Now you’re making up for it with a 5,000-calorie meal and a greed that rivals corporate CEOs.
But hey, at least they fasted, right? That’s all that matters! Never mind that during the day, they were busy gossiping, judging, harassing, stealing, and hacking into private data. Because obviously, God is more interested in whether or not you had a sip of water than the fact that you just invaded someone’s privacy and ruined their life.
Ramadan or Religious Cosplay?
For some, Ramadan is not about spiritual growth—it’s about performance. It’s about being seen doing the right thing, not actually doing the right thing. A costume party where holiness is worn like a cheap rental tuxedo, returned the moment the month is over.
You’ll see them reminding everyone how much they’re suffering:
- “I haven’t had a sip of water all day…” (Good for you, do you want a medal?)
- “I’m so exhausted from all this fasting.” (If your God is a punisher, maybe you should ask him to spare you from this misery.)
- “Look at me, resisting temptation!” (While I’m using my mind and my mouth for dirtier things than food…)
But let’s go deeper. What about the moral fasting? Oh, no, that’s too difficult. Controlling one’s tongue, thoughts, and actions is much harder than avoiding food, so why even bother? It’s much easier to pretend to be holy while indulging in some high-quality backstabbing.
The Hypocrite’s Guide to Ramadan
Since so many people seem to be treating Ramadan as a seasonal religion package, let’s break down their foolproof method for performing piety without actually being a good person.
Step 1: Fast for Show, Not for Growth
Make sure everyone knows you’re fasting. Loudly announce it at every opportunity. If someone offers you food, look at them like they just kicked a puppy. Public suffering = instant religious credibility.
Step 2: Judge Others Mercilessly
If you see someone not fasting, even if they have a legitimate reason (illness, pregnancy, non-Muslim, etc.), point fingers and whisper behind their back. Because obviously, you are God’s personal representative on Earth, and it’s your divine duty to police others.
Step 3: Gossip Like It’s an Olympic Sport
Who needs Netflix when you can entertain yourself by ruining reputations? Ramadan is the perfect time to sharpen those rumor-spreading skills while maintaining a façade of holiness. “I would never judge, but did you hear about Ahmed’s sister? Total disgrace.”
Step 4: Cheat, Steal, and Harass—But on an Empty Stomach
Some people take Ramadan as a challenge: How many sins can I commit while still fasting? Spying, hacking, invading privacy, and general scumbaggery—all fair game, as long as no food touches your lips before sunset.
Step 5: Break Your Fast Like a Starving Tyrant
After a day of “spiritual reflection,” it’s time to eat like a Roman emperor at a victory feast. Moderation? Restraint? HA! That was for the daytime! Now, it’s time for gluttony at its finest. Bonus points if you give dirty looks to restaurant staff for not serving your Iftar quickly enough—because nothing screams “self-discipline” like treating waiters like peasants.
Religion Without Ethics Is Just Theater
Here’s the real problem: religion without morality is useless. If your fasting makes you angrier, crueler, or more judgmental, then you’re doing it wrong. The whole point of Ramadan is to be more patient, compassionate, and ethical—not just to show off your ability to avoid food.
If you can go all day without eating but can’t go five minutes without being a terrible person, what exactly are you purifying? Your stomach? Congratulations, you’re just on a diet. Spirituality is supposed to be about transformation, not starvation.
And before anyone says, “Not all Muslims!”—YES, obviously. There are truly kind, sincere, and devoted people who practice Ramadan the way it was meant to be practiced. This isn’t about them. It’s about the loud hypocrites who think God is watching their meal schedule but somehow ignoring their toxic behavior.
Final Thoughts: The Universal Hypocrisy of Faith
And let’s be honest—this isn’t just a Ramadan problem. This is a human problem, and it infects every major religion like a virus of performative holiness.
- Christianity? People who go to church on Sunday, sing hymns with tears in their eyes, and then spend Monday through Saturday being selfish, judgmental, and corrupt. Oh, but they said “Sorry, God” before bedtime, so it’s all good!
- Hinduism? Some folks will chant about karma and dharma while simultaneously exploiting workers and treating others like trash. But hey, they gave money to a temple last week, so their sins are totally balanced out.
- Buddhism? Peace, compassion, and enlightenment—until someone cuts them off in traffic. Then it’s “May you be reborn as a cockroach!”
- Judaism? There are people who follow every dietary law, observe every Sabbath rule, but have zero kindness, generosity, or ethics when dealing with others. What’s the point of kosher food if your soul is still full of garbage?
The truth is, every religion has its frauds. People who follow the rituals but ignore the morals. They think that just because they perform the outward actions, they can get away with being terrible people inside. It’s like going to the gym, sitting on the bench press, but never actually lifting anything—you’re not getting stronger, you’re just pretending to be!
Spirituality Is an Inside Job
If your fasting doesn’t make you a kinder person, if your prayers don’t make you more compassionate, if your rituals don’t improve your morals—you’re wasting your time. Fasting from food while feasting on arrogance, cruelty, and deception is not religious devotion; it’s religious cosplay.
So the next time someone brags about their fasting, ask them:
“That’s nice, but when was the last time you fasted from being an ahole?”**
Now that would be a miracle worth celebrating.