The 365 Thing: Day 58

Day 58: Look around you and tell me what you see? If you are on the same page as me then you have a laptop, mobile device, computer, TV, etc. from which you are able to view this. If you are on the same page as me, you have a roof over your head and food in your stomach. If you are able to view this you have more than what he has. Clean water flowing from your tap. Ten different, exotic foods in your refrigerator. You have clothes on your back.

This boy drinks from what seems like a flowing river with muddy water. If you were in his place, if you had everything you have now and were in his place what would you do? How would you ask for clean water? How would you fix this situation? This boy and thousands, millions of others in this world are waiting. They are waiting for you to help make a difference.

The world we live in is the polar opposite of theirs. The scorching sun makes you want to rip your skin apart. The cold nights makes you want to roll up under ten blankets. He has no air conditioned room to run into to feel relief. He doesn’t have anything but the scrap of cloth that covers the important parts of his body. At the moment he may not even have a roof over his head, not even one made out of straw.

This photograph is one of many. This picture depicts a simple need for humans to have sustenance. This image is not nearly as heart wrenching as it could be. However, this is one boy, and this should be enough for you to start making a difference.

Alhumdulillah if you are able to read this then you have every blessing from Allah SWT. If you are able to look at this picture and not feel as if your heart is going to stop then you are ungrateful for what life has given you. Remember to thank Allah SWT for what you have, and pray that he gives all of us the aid we need to help those who are less fortunate. Ameen.

If you would like to help provide for those in need please find a charity that whole heartedly donates to the world without taking a penny from your donations. Yes, they are hard to find but they exist. Find a cause to donate your time to, because that will make you fully understand what it like for those that don’t meet the needs you hold. Organizations such as Habitat for Humanity are great for hands on experience in building homes for those who can’t afford one.

If you would like to help feed, provide for, or help fund clothing for the world contact your local clothing and food drives. If you would like to donate for education, please inbox me or email me at Tooba@me.com.

Also, please donate to your local Masjids, whether it’s a penny, a dollar, or $1000, it goes a long way!