A rain-soaked night in Mirpur. Rahim Miah, a rickshaw puller, dropped his last passenger and turned for home. Then he noticed something in the corner of the seat — a thick wallet. Inside was more money than he earned in a month, and a business card.
That month his daughter's school fees were unpaid, and the rent too. A corner of his mind whispered: no one saw. But Rahim Miah remembered his mother's words: 'Son, even when no one sees, Allah sees.'
Next morning he went to the address on the card and returned the wallet. The owner counted the money in astonishment — not a taka missing. Delighted, he offered a reward. Rahim Miah said humbly: I only returned what was entrusted to me.
Some days later the same man was looking for someone trustworthy for his office. He searched until he found Rahim Miah.
“And when they have [nearly] fulfilled their term, either retain them according to acceptable terms or part with them according to acceptable terms. And bring to witness two just men from among you and establish the testimony for [the acceptance of] Allāh. That is instructed to whoever should believe in Allāh and the Last Day. And whoever fears Allāh - He will make for him a way out And will provide for him from where he does not expect. And whoever relies upon Allāh - then He is sufficient for him. Indeed, Allāh will accomplish His purpose. Allāh has already set for everything a [decreed] extent.”
Surah At-Talaq 65:2–3
Translation: Saheeh International (QuranEnc)
The lesson Honesty keeps a person rich, even in want.
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