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teacher talked to the principal, everyone agreed and so they excitedly started collecting money and useful items. The whole school started working for this noble cause. Hamza, Sidra and Sarah gave their monthly pocket money. When Hamza was taking out his old clothes, his mother suggested, “Give clothes and shoes which are in good condition, not the old and torn ones.” The children understood this and gave only useful and good things. Finally, the school sent off a large amount of money and many useful items. Later, in the same way, they helped people who had been affected by an earthquake in India and Pakistan and also the victims of the hurricane called Katrina in New Orleans. They thanked Allah for guiding them to do these good deeds. Talk with me What did Hamza want to do for the tsunami victims? In what way did the children continue their good deeds? Say with me He that gives his wealth for the cause of Allah is like a grain of corn which brings forth seven ears, each bearing a hundred grains. Allah gives in plenty to whom He will; Allah is very generous and all- knowing. Those who give their wealth for the cause of Allah and do not follow their almsgiving with taunts and insults shall be rewarded by Allah; they shall have nothing to fear or to regret. (2: 261, 262) Pray with me Dear Allah, we are very grateful to you for making us do good deeds by caring for our fellow human beings, especially when they are in trouble. o USA Centre for Peace and Spirituality 2665 Byberry Road, Bensalem, PA 19020 kkaleemuddin@gmail.com