Meditation around Mint Tea

A Mint Tea for Ramadan

Maison NANA1807 brews you a Mint Tea every day, at the time of breaking the fast, throughout the month of Ramadan.

Ramadan - the ninth month of the Hijri calendar - is better known as the month of fasting (the sick, the elderly, pregnant women, and travelers are exempt from this fasting ritual). So much so that the popular expression is reduced to "Are you observing Ramadan?" rather than "Do you fast during the month of Ramadan?"

This holy month offers every seeker a course of self-reflection that has the power to bring about a revolution of the heart and help restore justice, peace, and harmony to the world.

During the 29 or 30 days of the month of Ramadan, fasting is complete from dawn to sunset - that is, for fifteen hours, just like intermittent fasting, which is becoming a very fashionable trend.

"O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may learn Taqwa." (Quran 2:183)

The Arabic word Taqwa translates in many ways, including God-consciousness, reverential fear of God, piety, and self-control.

Around Mint Tea , we like to meditate on words that lose their meaning when translated without explanation - In this case Taqwa could be conceptualized in different sociological circles.

Imagine, sipping a Green Tea with Mint, the wise man in his quest for balance and self-control, combining his daily practice with the theory accumulated through his reading. He cultivates in particular the virtues of patience, harmony, and serenity.

Economically, the entrepreneur serves a cause that transcends him and leads him to surpass himself. He is distinguished by his strength of mind—manifested by his energy—and his nobility in his choice of objectives.

In religious reflection, the saint strives for perfection, less out of concern for integrity than out of love for God, in the ardor of his faith which pushes towards total devotion and self-forgetfulness.

Thus, Ramadan is the embodiment of reflection, revelation, revolution, and restoration. And often a month of sharing with family and friends over a Grand Thé à la Menthe.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) began his journey to prophethood with inward reflection. He sought a broader meaning to life that would restore justice and peace to society. He meditated at length in the sanctuary of a secluded cave surrounded by rugged, barren mountains on the outskirts of Mecca.

By divine grace, he received an answer to his question in the form of revelations... recorded in the Holy Quran... It was during this same month of Ramadan, 1442 years ago...

The very first word of revelation was "Read" (Arabic: اقرأ and phonetic: "Iqra"). Ramadan opened the door to the luminous message that the Prophet Muhammad would continue to receive for the next twenty-three years of his life.

The revelations brought about an extraordinary revolution of the heart in which the fragrant flowers of mercy and compassion blossomed—the essential elements of a just and civilized society.

This very first action verb " Iqra" (often translated as "read", it also means "repeat aloud" or "recite") is addressed to humanity, the Prophet Mohammed therefore representing humanity in its relationship with God.

“Iqra” thus inspired a nation of Bedouins to glean knowledge about all sciences, and then inspired them to share it with the entire world, regardless of creed, color, or gender for the common good of humanity.

In conclusion to this meditation on very hot Mint Tea , the seed of this remarkable transformation of a people was planted in the month of Ramadan fourteen centuries ago.

This year's Ramadan, whose first day is marked as always by the birth of a new moon, offers the same orientations and symbolizes the same ideas as in the 7th century.

To enjoy your Iftar moment (in Arabic الإفطار, meaning breakfast), Maison NANA1807 recommends the most amazing Mint Tea - GOOD HOPE .

Made with a base of Rooibos and Sweet Mint leaves , this elixir is nutritionally rich and contains neither theine nor caffeine ... The ideal drink - as an iced tea or hot infusion - for your Ramadan evenings.

Ramadan Karim - Happy Ramadan

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