Feeling responsible for the needy is part of our faith and strengthens the bonds of love and empathy.
In the Holy Quran, the sense of responsibility towards the needy and the poor is emphasized as an essential obligation. Allah states in Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 177: 'Righteousness is not that you turn your faces toward the East or the West, but [true] righteousness is in one who believes in Allah, the Last Day, the Angels, the Book, and the Prophets and gives his wealth, in spite of love for it, to relatives, orphans, the needy, the traveler, those who ask [for help], and for freeing slaves.' This verse clearly indicates that helping the needy is fundamentally part of faith in God and highlights these principles and values. Furthermore, in Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 55, it says: 'Your ally is none but Allah and His Messenger and those who have believed.' In this verse, Allah tells the believers that He is their guardian, and in turn, they should work together to assist the needy. Feeling responsible for the needy is, in fact, a moral and social obligation; we, as humans and Muslims who believe in the principles of empathy and universal humanity, must strive to support one another. It is evident that a sense of responsibility towards the needy promotes unity and solidarity within a community, spreading a culture of compassion and kindness. This sense not only aids those in need but also deepens our understanding of human principles and ethics, helping us find greater meaning in our lives.
Righteousness is not that you turn your faces toward the East or the West, but [true] righteousness is in one who believes in Allah, the Last Day, the Angels, the Book, and the Prophets and gives his wealth, in spite of love for it, to relatives, orphans, the needy, the traveler, those who ask [for help], and for freeing slaves.
Your ally is none but Allah and His Messenger and those who have believed.
Once, in a small village, there lived a young man named Hassan. He was very wealthy, but always indifferent to the needy. One day, while passing through the market, he spotted an elderly woman begging for help. Hassan decided to assist her. After that day, he realized that helping others was not only beneficial for them but also brought him peace and joy. Hassan learned to feel responsible for the needy and became a kind and beloved figure among the people.