Ramadan Section: How much food do you waste?

Question

Do you try your best to keep waste to a minimum?

Right now, can you spare a though and a dua for those who are starving.

I think praying for the opressed is far better a topic than whats been going on. So, can you please post a question that you think poses some real importance, if you dislike whats going on right now. Thanks.

Answer 1

As a poor person myself, I do the best I can to not waste, but still I do sometimes.  I also realize that as a poor American, I live like a king compared to some poor people in the world.  I have been making more conscious effort recently to cut even the small amount of waste I have been guilty of.  I also fast, pretty much everyday skipping one or two meals both because of economic reality and because I do know there are a lot of hungry people in the world right now and so I should fast to be in solidarity with them.  I did experience hunger as a child, it is a horrible horrible pain that comes over you.

It is 5:26 p.m., I had 2 cups of coffee and a cup of milk this morning, and a few minutes ago I added a Twix candy bar that cost me 33 cents (it was on sale).  Around 7 or so, I will have a real meal, that is all I can afford today, this becomes more and more routine as the food prices rise.  I saw today the oil companies made record profits again, hmph!, while more and more people cannot afford to eat.

In recent weeks, I have been reluctant even to throw away potato peels, carrot ends, and other types of "standard waste" -- I've begun toss them into the bushes and brush at the end of the backyard so the critters (there is a skunk and a porcupine back there among the birds and squirrels) can have them or they can go back to earth.  I figure it is good to be compassionate even toward skunks.

Thank you for this question and your concern for others in the world.  You have inspired me to ask a question.

Answer 2

huh..ok

Answer 3

U r vewy wise, pls pray for me too!

Answer 4

I never waste a single krabby patty....they're too good for that.

Answer 5

SUNNIS ARE WASTE OF THE WORLD

Answer 6

I know it is hard for you to understand me and to accept my opinion but if you are fasting just for God with a great faith ,God himself not let your body lose wight.Remember it has so many benefits for your health.  

Answer 7

I try not to waste any of them!

Answer 8

well i agree

i ty not to waster too much food

i posted a question not too long ago

some ppl said their wish would be to remove pverty...and i agree

Answer 9

how did you get a peace sign in your name?

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Answer 10

yes you are right we do waste a lot of food and we should think about our fellow human beings who are less fortunate than us.  

Answer 11

Yes, I usually eat only when I'm hungry (and most of the times, I'm not) which simply means I just prepare food enough for me to eat.

Yes, I agree with you. I shall spare a dua' for them.

O Allah show your mercy by giving food to appease their hunger and starvation. O Allah you are the Merciful.

Ameen.