As Ramadan is approaching, many of us will be getting ready to make the most of this glorious month. But for many women, however, Ramadan means spending more time in the kitchen. Many women spend hours daily preparing big meals. More emphasis is placed on cooking than on praying. In many cases, women are busy frying food after `Asr. Some are so busy that they almost miss their Prayers. What a loss and what a shame! We know that the time between `Asr and Maghrib is especially conducive for worship. The worst thing in all this is that the women are reluctant to change their eating and cooking habits during this month. As women, we are the mothers who are responsible to instill values in our children, and we should remember that Islam teaches simplicity. Many are very far from this spirit of simplicity and moderation. We are more cultural than religious.

I strongly feel we should review our priorities for this holy month. I would be grateful if your team could touch on this issue which defeats the whole purpose of fasting, I think, there is a need for change in many cases.

May Allah help you in your endeavor to shed light and may He reward you.