Dear Massi, Me and my husband have spent Ramadan arguing and it's ruining the month for me.
It's the same thing every year.
My husband fasts but doesn't pray.
I feel like a fraud cooking him iftari every day when he's not taking part in Ramadan properly. It's like I'm encouraging him to be a bad Muslim.
What can I say without it ending up in another argument?
Massi says: Fasting and praying is a very personal thing. Coercing somebody to do either against their will negates the intention.
Rather than arguing and having a tense environment in your home, leave your husband to embrace Ramadan in a way that he sees fit.
Rather than being judgemental towards your husband, focus on how best you wish to avail of the month of Ramadan for yourself.
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