Ramadan Mubarak

Salam and welcome to Muslimah's alter ego. I bring to the forefront matters affecting the Ummah which should be discussed but far too often are kept under wraps instead. Let's start with some "food for thought" as to why so many of us miss the point about the simplicity of Ramadan and how it instead has become an excuse for decadence at the dinner table.

Ramadan is a month of fasting not feasting. The Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, said: "Many receive nothing from the fast except hunger and thirst."