Renowned Islamic scholar Maulana Tariq Jamil has voiced concern over what he describes as the growing decline of home-cooked meals, saying the shift toward processed and fast food could have far-reaching effects on both physical health and family relationships.
The respected religious speaker made the remarks during a recent conversation, where the discussion touched on changing lifestyles and eating habits in modern households.
Responding to a question about the increasing trend of women no longer cooking at home, Maulana Tariq Jamil said that if this has indeed become common, it is an "unnatural" development. According to him, preparing fresh meals at home has long been a part of family life, and moving away from that tradition could bring unintended consequences.
Recalling one of his visits to the United States in 1998, the scholar shared that a doctor had shown him figures claiming North Americans had spent nearly one trillion dollars on antidepressants in a single year. He used the example to argue that unhealthy lifestyles and eating habits can gradually affect a person's emotional and mental well-being.
Maulana Tariq Jamil suggested that a heavy reliance on processed food and fast food may contribute to mood swings, impatience, and increased anger. In his view, these changes can place additional strain on relationships, particularly between husbands and wives, leading to more disagreements within the household.
