Five Good Tidings from Kyrgyzstan

We took a journey through the realms of charitable work in Kyrgyzstan, where we witnessed firsthand the fruits of the generosity of the people of Kuwait. We saw how their donations have been transformed into monuments of knowledge, healthcare projects, and gateways of mercy. Encouraged by this boundless giving, we reflect on the following observations:

The First Good Tiding:

The Kuwait International University stands as a proud monument. At least 3,000 students have graduated from its halls, with many alumni joining the private, government, and diplomatic sectors due to the recognized quality of the university's education. We rejoiced in seeing these fruits bear witness, and we bring glad tidings to everyone who contributed through their donations—foremost among them the late Ghanima Al-Marzouq, may Allah have mercy on her, who founded and contributed to planting the seed for establishing this university, making it a grand educational endowment (waqf).

The Second Good Tiding:

The Quran Memorization Centers established by benevolent donors warm the heart. You see young men and women dedicating themselves by residing in these centers to memorize the Book of Allah. As we sat listening to their beautiful recitations, our hearts filled with joy seeing many who have completed the memorization of the Book of Allah and many others well on their way, recalling the statement of the Prophet (PBUH): "The best among you are those who learn the Quran and teach it." [Sahih Al-Bukhari]

The Third Good Tiding:

The Educational Complexes that accommodate hundreds of male and female students from kindergarten through high school refine and nurture them to become beacons of goodness and wholesome contributors to their society. This is what we clearly sensed during our tours of the classrooms, guided by their motto: "Whoever takes a path upon which he seeks knowledge, Allah will make the path to Paradise easy for him." [Sahih Muslim]

The Fourth Good Tiding:

The spread of health centers built by the people of Kuwait serves as beacons of mercy, doors of benevolence, and a means to alleviate the pain of patients and serve those in need. These patients raise their hands in supplication for the people of Kuwait, bringing to mind the statement of Allah: {And whoever saves a life, it will be as if they had saved all of humanity.} [Al-Ma'idah, 5:32]

The Fifth Good Tiding:

We observed the diverse fruits planted by benevolent givers—wells, mosques, schools, centers, and sponsorships for orphans and students, among others. These stood as an encouragement for us to continue along the path of goodness and to urge others toward giving, especially after witnessing the tangible impact and hearing the sincere, uninterrupted prayers—and above all, seeking the reward and blessing from Allah.

These good tidings are the fruit of the efforts of the late Abdul Latif Al-Hajri, who was known as the "Father of Orphans" and was the founder of charitable work in Kyrgyzstan. We ask Allah to accept his deeds and grant him abundant reward, as he taught us the true meaning of giving and leaving a lasting legacy.

The impact of these charitable donations seen in this worldly life is hoped to be a stored treasure for their donors with Allah. The Prophet (PBUH) brought us glad tidings when he said: "When a human being dies, his deeds come to an end except for three: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for him." [Sahih Muslim]

O Allah, grant us glad tidings that bring us joy, make our deeds purely for Your Noble Face, and let them stand as a witness for us on the Day we meet You, O Lord.