Goodness is in Doing Good
Charitable
work, in all its forms and methods, must be grounded in sound ethical and religiousprinciples that
align with the true meaning of benevolence. This applies across all religions and cultures and among all nations, because the
concept of goodness encompasses justice, reform, development, cooperation, and empathy for humanity, among other noble values.
Therefore, people of goodwill commit to sincere intentions in their efforts,
supporting charitable work in ways that fulfill its noble goals.
It is
noticeable that some individuals exploit charitable work for personal gain, whether directly or indirectly.
Thus, we sometimes see someone opposing charity one day, then presenting
themselves as a champion of it the next. They rarely donate, seldom
participate, yet strive to become a prominent public figure through charity. Their goal becomes
social or political visibility—this is a grave misstep.
God Almighty
blesses sincere charitable efforts and humanitarian initiatives in ways unknown to those involved.
There are many astonishing stories in this regard. One such story involves a
group of sincere individuals who dedicated their time, money, and energy to
build an Islamic center in a foreign country. This center
serves Muslims and their children in education, worship, and moral upbringing.
The project cost over €20 million—about 7 million Kuwaiti Dinars.
Listeners
often wonder: how were such funds raised? But they were sincere, intentional,
and relied on God. He blessed their efforts and granted them success. Within a
few short years, the center was built and became an Islamic oasis
visited day and night. It shelters Muslims, teaches them their faith, and
nurtures future generations—especially those lost in the maze of Western culture without a reference to protect their
religion and morals.
Charitable
work requires sincere individuals who dedicate all their resources and energy
to this blessed mission. The reward is multiplied and accepted, God willing.
Source: Al-Anba Newspaper
