Assalamu Alaikum everyone, does this Ramadan feel different to anyone else?
This Ramadan feels a bit strange to me, honestly. Lately, especially online, I've been seeing things that make me uncomfortable. I see Muslims posting videos lip-syncing to inappropriate songs or making gestures that don't suit modesty, even while wearing hijab. Just the other day, I recognized someone from my area doing that. There's also a popular influencer who used to wear hijab but removed it a while back, and now she's traveling, dressing immodestly, mixing freely, and attending parties. It's not just online though. Around me, I've noticed things that don't feel right for Ramadan. For instance, I know a sister who just entered a haram relationship. I'm not saying I'm perfect either. I've always known Ramadan is about more than just avoiding food and drink, but if I'm being real, this year I've mainly been focusing on fasting and haven't put as much effort into the spiritual side as I should. That's part of why this feels weird-it seems like many others are also not taking it as seriously this year. Maybe I'm just getting older and noticing more. I'm only 15, so maybe there was always haram around and I didn't pay attention before, or maybe it's just where I am now. I don't know. But something about this Ramadan feels different. Has anyone else felt this way?