Hawzah News Agency (Qom, Iran) -The Quran is the principle source of every Muslim’s faith and practice, but its basic theme is the relationship between God and His creatures and provides guidelines for a just society, proper human conduct and equitable economic principles. For the coming weeks we are presenting some short articles on ethical issues that have been written based on the verses of Quran.
Almighty God said: “When you help people, it is like you are doing it unto Me,” and said: “He who is gracious to a poor man lends to the Lord, and Lord will repay him for his good deed.” Or says: “Who is it that will lend God a good loan, that He may multiply it for him and [that] there may be a noble reward for him”? (Quran; 57:11)
When you give to those in need, you are lending to God. And God knows how to pay you back — with interest! You may not be able to give money, but you can baby sit that single mom’s children. Why do not you give her a break one night? Tell her, “You go do something special for yourself. Here’s a gift certificate. You go up to the mall. Our family is going to keep your children tonight.” If you see one of your friends wearing the same clothes all the time, why do not you step up to the plate and say “Let me buy you a new suit or two.” Or, “Take this gift certificate and go get yourself some new clothes.” Maybe you and your family go out to eat every weak. Why do not you take a single parent family along with you? Or better yet, be a mentor to one of those young children. That does not take a lot of money. It just takes time and love. That just takes somebody that cares, somebody that is willing to make a difference.
Friend, you are never more like God than when you give. You are never more like God than when you take time for people, than when you do something to bless someone else. So try to be like almighty God. Help others and care about them. As the Holy Prophet (sawa) said: “One who start his day and do not care about the others, he is not a real Muslim”.
Noble Words
Author: Abolfazl Sabouri
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