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Many new workers from predominantly non-Muslim countries, such as the USA, Canada, the UK, and Australia, have taken a great interest in moving into the Middle East for new career opportunities over the last decade, but they may lack the complete understanding of the rules of Ramadan. It's a fragile aspect of life for Muslim people, and being the outsider guests in the M.E., foreigners may want to be sensitive to the rules, though mistakes will certainly be made, as it's a culture-shock to many of them. What would you recommend be done to educate foreigners on how they should act during Ramadan? Should they be held to the same standards? Should they be punished equally to a Muslim, or should there be some leniency? Have you ever witnessed a foreigner breaking a rule of the Muslim religion? Did it appear intentional, or was it a misunderstanding?
For me as practicing Muslim from a strict religious background meant that I have to adhere to every practices and teachings of Islam in Singapore, like Dubai , my native country also have other races like Chinese and Indians that have to understand and be sensitive to our practices like fasting during Ramadhan, ie.: refraining or inviting us for lunch, and ensuring our food are halal certified during bbq meets.
One way for Muslims to increase understanding amongst the foreigners or Non-muslims is by actually educating them of the practices that we adhere and reminding of the do's and don't of fasting during Ramadhan month. That way there will be mutual understanding and respect between muslims in Dubai and foreigners residing.
