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1nemansquad wrote:I had an idea for Som'net.. something kool and decent to get everybody to do and actually do something as a group.. in terms of forum.

Random act of kindess challenge*, the concept is everybody goes out whenever and do an act of kindness for a stranger or even a family member un expectedly and report back either in pictures or messages, everybody shares it to inspire others to do more and hopefully we can get into the spirit of giving and come together and do something nice as a group. you cannot attain to righteousness unless you spend in charity. the scope of Sadaqah is so vast that even the poor who can have nothing tangible to give can offer Sadaqah so everyone should have something to give.

Please feel free to add your ideas change whatever, let me know what you think..

islam teaches Muslims that giving in secret is far superior to giving publicly, and that drawing attention to one’s charitable actions is a highly undesirable quality. the Prophet said “Allah loves the God-fearing rich man who gives much in charity but still remains obscure and uncelebrated” (Muslim)

but this is my intention, giving charity publicly as long as the giver knows his intentions are not to show off or be boastful, and can donate charity in a modest way sets a good example to the community. it encourages others to follow in the giver’s footsteps and give charity, too

Allah says
“Those who spend their money in the night and in the day, secretly and openly, they will have their reward with their Lord, there is no fear over them nor will they grieve.” [Quran 2:274]

Methylamine wrote:Seems like a good idea, but I think some people will do this with the wrong intentions (i.e. people postings pics of doing acts of kindness so that other forumers can view them favourably, instead of for the sake of Allah).

A real challenge would be to see how long forumers can go without bashing other people/tribes/religions etc.

Methylamine wrote:
A real challenge would be to see how long forumers can go without bashing other people/tribes/religions etc.

BlackRain wrote:I donated to this young Somali girl. I argue everybody to donate to her

1nemansquad wrote:earlier today, this service station near my fathers house i go to all the time, while waiting in line tired to pay for somethings i picked up, a very distressed mother was in front of me shouting at her persistent child, obviously near the breaking point, she must have been having a bad day..

she rushed out and left shouting with her child, i noticed her wallet sitting on the hidden part of the counter. before i could say anything she was out the door, so I ran out of line before paying and met her near her car, after a quick wary stare i explained how she left her wallet behind, she immediately changed her demeanor and became physically joyful and gave me unexpected hug and said thank you...

i went back inside feeling good about myself but also thinking 'damn i will have to start at the back of the line' only to realize that nobody had moved and the guy behind me told the cashier 'i will wait until that young man returns' and everyone else inline did the same...it just goes to show how one act of kindness can inspire another..

i was really happy..