Food waste continues to be a blot on spirit of Ramadan 2023

• Main Author: Hasan, Md. Mahmudul
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd. 2023
• Subjects: BP188.16 Wasatiyyah. Moderation In Islam; BP190.5 Islamization of Knowledge; BPK36 Islamic law (General)
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/104556/2/104556_Food%20waste%20continues.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/104556/; https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/columnists/2023/05/904918/food-waste-continues-be-blot-spirit-ramadan-2023

The practice of food waste among Muslims during the month of Ramadan is the converse of the spirit of sawm (fasting). The experience of fasting is supposed to teach Muslims self-discipline, self-restraint and, most importantly, gratitude to God. It is a real cause for concern that Muslims seem to have rendered fasting a meaningless ritual by failing to learn or inculcate these virtues during Ramadan. If we have failed to avoid food waste during the month of Ramadan, isn't it important that we make a strong resolve and stop wasting food NOW? In this respect, if we really want to reverse the tide of food waste, parents and other older members of the family have to take the leading role by being examples or role models themselves.