4th and last part of the story dont miss it son's unusual question. "Dad, Mom's on a diet, grandparents can't eat fried and salty food as per doctor's orders and Fatima can't eat solid food. That leaves you and me to finish at least eight dishes. It's pure waste." "Asad, what is wrong, son?" His mother asked concerned about her son's state of mind. "Mom there are people out there dying of hunger. There are people who have a handful of dried dates to eat and yet work all day on rich people's mansions and then thank God for His blessings." "Asad, we do pay zakat and charity to help those in need. I am very happy that you are being so thoughtful and caring, but we cannot eradicate poverty on our own," his father reasoned. "Yes, but maybe this Ramadan we can share our food with those whose needs are greater than ours, father. May I?" Asad asked with a tilt of his head towards the food. The grown ups looked bemused but Asad felt a gleam of pride in their eyes. He went outside and invited the laborers for iftaar. At first hesitantly and then with joy and gratitude they accepted his offer. Asad's servants laid out linen on the green grass of their beautifully manicured lawn and the men took off their shoes and sat cross legged waiting for the Maghrib azaan which would signal the time to break the fast. As Asad passed out fresh dates and fruit to about two dozen men in the garden, the old carpenter said smilingly, "Didn't I tell you that Allah is the best Provider and we eat out of His provisions." For the first time in the day, Asad laughed aloud in joy. "Thank you for teaching me the true spirit of Ramadan, babaji . It is not about mindlessly abstaining from food and drink all day but understanding the needs of others and pleasing Allah to gain His blessings that Ramadan is all about. Sharing and caring, that's the true spirit of this holy month." "Aye, and praying too. Now help this old man get up so that I can say my prayers, young man." Happy and satiated, they all went to the local mosque to offer their prayers and thank Allah for all His blessings.