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#Reflection: Back-to-school

While most of us are stocking up on pretty pens and notebooks or preparing a wardrobe full of clothes and shoes, dying to meet our friends again, there are some who don't go to school at all. They either don't have access to good quality education or they can't afford it. So this year, when preparing for school, remember the less fortunate ones, say AlhamdulIllah and give sadaqah! 

When I look at the people around me, be it during a simple drive from home to school or while watching television, I find that the majority is deprived of education. I am very lucky to have been born in a household that can not only afford education but can afford the best education available in my country. At this point, a number of questions pop up in my already-confused brain including whether I deserve all this or not...

The truth is that Allah chose me above many others in my country for a reason. I realise now that its my duty to use my education in the best possible manner; to not just benefit myself but also to benefit the ones around me! In shaa Allah.

But then, how can I benefit the less-fortunate ones around me? Here are some ways I thought of:

1. Give Sadaqah/ charity

2. Volunteer as a teacher at a school for under-privileged children

3. Teach your servants! (only possible in countries like Pakistan or India) Remember that they skipped school in order to earn and fill their tummies.

4. Pray! Make du'a for them and for your deeds to get accepted.

May Allah help us all and keep us sincere in our intentions (ameen).

This post was inspired by a picture of two young girls with a book in Pakistan:

Image source: Google

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All of us are pretty excited about Eid alhamdulIllah, especially Muslimahs since we love to get dolled up in new clothes, we get to meet our relatives and friends and eat yummy food. It's a happy dappy day! But for a lot of Muslims its not quite so, especially the ones in Syria, Egypt and Palestine and all those who are not blessed with as much as we are. Most of them are suffering because of either war or terrorism or poverty. Our job is to first and foremost remember them in our prayers. We should feel their pain and then make sincere du'a. We can also donate for their welfare. 

Here are some links to help you if you are willing to donate:
1.Islam Relief 
2.Islamic Help
3.Save an Orphan

On the other hand we should look around for needy Muslims around our very own neighborhoods. Apart from giving them Sadqa tul Fitr we can make goody-bags for children, give them some candy, play with them, cook some food and send it to all or some poor homes in your village/neighborhoods. Just spend some time with them even if its less than one hour on Eid day. Eid is for everyone and it is the duty of the well-off to look after those who are not even able to feed their children on Eid day. Islam binds us together by a bond thicker than blood! Eid day should be filled with celebrations for everyone In shaa Allah.

As for your own children or little brothers and sisters instill in them the true spirit of Eid. It's not just about wearing new clothes or going to Eid get-togethers, its more than that. Involve your children in any charity work that you are planning to do. Tell them about what the poor and orphans might be going through and ask them to make du'a for the whole Ummah!

In the end, we should not forget to thank The One who provides for us even though we don't deserve it.