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Abdullah's Gifts

The Blessings of Helping Those in Need

By FKGPublished 9 months ago 3 min read
Abdullah's Gifts
Photo by Khashayar Kouchpeydeh on Unsplash

The Tale of Abdullah and the Poor Family

In a small village nestled in the mountains, there lived a young man named Abdullah. He was a devout Muslim, known for his kindness and generosity. One day, while walking through the village, Abdullah came across a poor family living in a small, dilapidated hut.

The family consisted of a mother, a father, and three young children. They were struggling to make ends meet, and their hut was on the verge of collapse. Abdullah's heart went out to them, and he decided to help.

He approached the family and introduced himself. The father, a frail old man, looked up at Abdullah with tears in his eyes. "My son, we are struggling to survive. We have no food, no clothes, and no shelter. We are in desperate need of help."

Abdullah's heart sank. He knew he had to act fast. He promised the family that he would do everything in his power to help them. He started by providing them with food and clothing. He then set out to repair their hut, enlisting the help of some of the villagers.

As the days passed, Abdullah grew closer to the family. He would visit them every day, bringing them food and supplies. He would also spend time with the children, teaching them about Islam and the importance of kindness and compassion.

The family was incredibly grateful to Abdullah. They would often pray for him, asking Allah to bless him for his kindness. As the weeks turned into months, the family's situation began to improve. They were able to eat three meals a day, and their hut was repaired.

But Abdullah didn't stop there. He decided to take the family on a journey to perform Umrah. He knew it would be a life-changing experience for them, and he wanted to make it possible.

The family was overjoyed. They had never imagined that they would be able to perform Umrah. Abdullah made all the necessary arrangements, and soon they set off on their journey.

As they reached the holy city of Makkah, the family was filled with emotion. They had never seen anything so beautiful. They performed Umrah, and Abdullah made sure they did everything correctly.

The family was deeply grateful to Abdullah. They knew they would never be able to repay him for his kindness. But Abdullah just smiled and said, "I am only doing what Allah has commanded us to do. We must help those in need and show compassion to those who are less fortunate."

The family returned home, filled with a newfound sense of hope and faith. They knew they would never forget Abdullah's kindness and generosity. And Abdullah continued to help those in need, inspiring others to do the same.

Years went by, and Abdullah became known throughout the land as a man of great kindness and compassion. People would come from far and wide to seek his help, and he would always do his best to assist them.

And as for the poor family, they never forgot the kindness Abdullah had shown them. They would always pray for him, asking Allah to bless him for his goodness.

The story of Abdullah and the poor family spread far and wide, inspiring others to follow in his footsteps. It showed that even the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference in someone's life, and that we should always strive to help those in need.

As the Quran says, "And do good as Allah has done good to you." (Surah Al-Qasas, Verse 77)

We should all strive to be like Abdullah, showing kindness and compassion to those around us. We never know what someone might be going through, and a small act of kindness can make all the difference.

As the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "A person's wealth will not diminish by giving charity." (Sahih Muslim)

So let us all strive to be more like Abdullah, showing kindness and generosity to those around us. We never know what impact it might have on someone's life.

Insha'Allah, may Allah guide us all to be better versions of ourselves and to show kindness and compassion to those in need. Ameen.

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  • Nikita Angel9 months ago

    Wonderful

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