What is the ruling on excessive preparation of food and drink in the month of Ramadan under the pretext of being generous to one's family, and what was the state of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his Companions during this month?

Expanding in preparing food with the intention of breaking the fast for those who are fasting and giving charity to the needy is a good and rewarded deed, because what is required in Ramadan is increased spending and generosity, following the example of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and because it involves feeding those who are fasting. However, if food is prepared for boasting or if it is in excess of need such that it is thrown into the garbage, then this is blameworthy extravagance and wastefulness that causes its perpetrator to join the brethren of devils. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, forbade it, saying: "Eat and drink and dress and give charity without extravagance or conceit."