During the days of Hajj (Pilgrimage), we reflect on the spiritually transformative journey that teaches us the important lessons about unity, humility, patience, perseverance, sacrifice, spiritual renewal and gratitude amongst other things. When reflecting on these lessons and implementing these in our lives, we are able to develop a positive outlook to life as we start understanding the love and mercy of our Creator towards His creation.
An important lesson of the Pilgrimage we can learn from reflecting on both the Creator and the Created is when Prophet Ebrahim (AS) (Abraham) had to leave his wife in the desert with her child with no food or drink. In this story we should reflect upon the love that a mother has for her child (May the Almighty bless our mothers), but more importantly reflect upon the love and mercy of God placing His love in creation being the mother for her child who was in a state of helplessness. Similarly, we have people less fortunate in our communities in a state of helplessness and we need to ask ourselves, “Is it then not our duty to assist humanity as best we can?”
Assisting humanity is one of the noblest pursuits we can undertake in our lives. By helping others, we not only make a positive impact on their lives, but also contribute to the greater good of society as a whole. It is a deeply rewarding and fulfilling experience that can bring out the best in us and inspire others to do the same.
One inspirational message regarding assisting humanity comes from Mahatma Gandhi, who said: “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” This quote reminds us that by helping others, we can discover our own purpose and meaning in life, and become the best version of ourselves. Another inspirational message comes from Mother Teresa, who said: “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” This message emphasizes that even the smallest acts of kindness and compassion can have a profound impact on the lives of others, and that every effort we make to assist humanity is valuable and meaningful.
Yesterday we manage to feed approximately 3,250 from the communities of Lavender Hill, Seawinds, Khayelitsha, Parkwood, Manenberg, Retreat, Grassy Park and Vrygrond. We thank all the sponsors for the generous contributions, the team and all those that volunteered to make this possible.
We find an inspirational message in the Quran, where it states: “And whoever saves one life, it is as if he had saved all of humanity.” (Quran 5:32) This verse emphasizes the importance of helping others, and reminds us that even a single act of kindness can have a ripple effect that extends far beyond what we can see.
Ultimately, the message is clear: assisting humanity is a noble and worthwhile pursuit that can bring joy, fulfillment, and purpose to our lives, while making a positive impact on the world around us.
See below pictures of yesterdays feeding:
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