Ever helped a street beggar? Ever prayed for the unfortunate ones? Ever joined a fundraising drive for the differently abled? Ever... and so it continues.
But thinking about it, I realised that such small charitable acts give us heartfelt satisfaction.
A few days back, determined for a brisk walk, I came out of my apartment. The street was broadly lit. The breeze, caressing my face, invited me for the fantastic walk and the gratifying views. The mood was thus set.
Though the walk was pleasurable, it was pretty uneventful. All until my eyes fell on the latest issue of well-known British magazine, Shortlist, displayed at the newsstand.
This issue was priced at Dh1. It was considered your contribution towards the betterment of the poor and needy.
One dirham. Not exactly special. You could have lost it while returning home. Or probably misplaced it among other things and you wouldn’t care much.
So why would a dirham be of so much importance? How could it possibly satisfy the people craving for food?
Think a dirham isn’t much? What if these single dirhams are collected together to create a huge sum? It would help those who lack even the basic requirements of life.
Thinking about the magazine’s initiative, I was pleased that many citizens of the world are still considerate about others. However, it would be better if everyone, not just a select few, paid attention to such things.
If all those walking on this earth, inhaling its oxygen and eating from it would do this, then they all can repay the favour bestowed by Mother Nature on them by bringing a smile to the faces of their co-citizens.
One should simply take an initiative.
(Published in The Gulf Today on September 3, 2016)
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