Any DU Muslims who can answer a question?

[Aristus]

Yesterday I had a telemedicine visit with a Muslim patient who had some questions regarding the taking of his medications during Ramadan.

I answered his questions, letting him know how to be compliant with his beliefs and his treatment plan.

Just before signing off, I wished him a joyous Ramadan.

Was that the right thing to say?

[jimfields33]

1. I looked up and found this helpful

https://www.google.com/amp/s/time.com/5583680/ramadan-2019-guide-date-greeting/%3famp=true

About half way down they recommend greetings.

[hlthe2b]

2. Not Muslim, but I worked in the Middle East and...

I agree with this piece from Time Magazine last year...

How do you wish someone a Happy Ramadan?

You can exchange Ramadan greetings by saying “Ramadan Kareem,” which translates into “Have a generous Ramadan,” or “Ramadan Mubarak,” which roughly translates into “Happy Ramadan.”

https://time.com/5583680/ramadan-2019-guide-date-greeting/

[The Magistrate]

3. Ramadan Is a Fast, Sir

A believer may show up to correct me, but that strikes me as along the lines of wishing a Catholic a Happy Lent. At the end of Ramadan I believe is the festival of Eid, which is a joyous feast.

It seems to me unlikely you caused any offense, however. Clearly you were acting in good faith and understanding in tailoring your advice to what your patient said of his beliefs. That would be what was important.

[Aristus]

4. My studies of Islam are incomplete.

But I remember reading that breaking the fast after sunset is considered a happy time, when families gather together to eat and celebrate. That's sort of what I meant.

Thank you for the reassurance.