Bismillah...
So since charity is a major part of our precious deen;
and we are to behave as if we're seeing the unseen;
Why is it so hard for us to extend a helping hand;
If we were the hungry ones would we still understand???
Understand how one of the richest places on the planet;
can travel to the moon yet basic hunger can't be managed...
How do the hungry manage???
By the foodstamps issued if they meet the required eligibility;
contributions made by the state creating a pseudo doable reality...
Or by the food lines across the land distributing no longer sellable goods;
but if they're not sellable, how are they edible, for those in selective neighborhoods...
Let's not forget those who seek their nourishment from waste-filled garbage bins;
those who, if caught, are treated as if they have committed one of the major sins...
None of the above mentioned are geared to boost one's self esteem;
and it certainly brings distortion to the sought after American dream...
Many of us claim we would rather not eat alone;
but are we willing to share with those outside of our home;
The discomfort from fasting may be the worst hunger we've ever felt;
yet it's knowing such discomfort that should cause our hearts melt...
Melt for those individuals who are far less fortunate than you and I;
those who many times go days without a piece of the American pie...
Let's share our pie...
may ALLAH be pleased...ameen
