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seemed as if the heavens and the
earth were lit up from east to west.
The Holy Prophet [s] was very
pleased for he knew that this was
more dignified and respectful than
begging. Human beings are the
most noble of all Allah’s creatures
and the Prophet [s] hated to see
any person humiliate himself. The
Holy Prophet [s] said to the poor in
a gentle voice, “
This is better than
being disgraced, especially on the
Day of Judgement when the faces
of those who begged, (showing no
self respect), will be branded
.”
From this story we have learnt :
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- Hard work is dignified and beg-
ging is humiliating.
- Doing manual work is not
dishorable.
- Consistent hard work leads to
success.
- We have a responsibility to pre-
