I heard my mother asking our neighbors for salt, even though...
Ummah Post
18 November, 2024

I heard my mother asking our neighbors for salt, even though we already had salt at home. I asked her why she was asking for salt.

She replied:

"Because our neighbors are not financially very stable and often ask us for one thing or another. From time to time, I ask them for some small and ordinary thing so that they feel that we need them too. This way, they will feel more at ease and will be able to ask us for things they need without any hesitation."

Respect for human dignity is certainly one of the highest emotions.

This is the lesson I learned from my parents. Let us raise compassionate, humble, and helpful children and value these high core values!

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