If we count the favors of the Almighty upon us and ponder over them carefully, they will eclipse the difficulties we may be facing. Whenever we go through some hardship whether long or short term, we tend to become totally oblivious of the countless bounties of the Almighty upon us.
Nobody on earth can claim to have no trials, hardships or tests. The difference is mainly connected to how each individual deals with his or her tests and trials. Some never stop complaining whilst others come across very content although they may be going through an even greater test.
The secret is to develop our faith in the Almighty and His Mercy, be thankful for what we have and help ourselves by looking at those who are in a worse situation. This will most certainly assist us through the remainder of our lives and take us through to the next - with a smile! Aameen
Imagine what life would be like without the poor. What would happen to the charities of the wealthy? Where would they be given and who would accept them? A great door of worship known as alms giving would be closed. It is for this reason that we should consider the poor a blessing. Through assisting them, we gain closeness to the Almighty. Those in need cross our paths at times as a test from the Almighty.
We must remember though, that the best charity is the one given in secret, in such a way that even the left hand knows NOT what the right hand has spent. Never allow Satan to spoil the reward of a charity by bragging about it, belittling the poor, making them feel that because of us they survive, or even demanding undue acknowledgement as though they now owe us because of what we gave them. The intention must be solely to please the Almighty.
Whenever we give wholeheartedly and teach our children and family members to do the same, we have invested in one of the most rewarding "businesses". The handsome returns in this world and the next will make us smile and enjoy the well deserved bliss we have been searching for all along. Always remember to respect the poor.
Mufti Ismail Menk
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