tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504059632454233163.post848251248891294943..comments2023-11-30T00:11:27.068+00:00Comments on Anak si Hamid: PITY OR COMPASSION ?anak si-hamidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01936071509364600235noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504059632454233163.post-4870415869575214842011-02-09T11:06:20.489+00:002011-02-09T11:06:20.489+00:00Dear Irwan, thank you.
Go ahead and use this post...Dear Irwan, thank you.<br /><br />Go ahead and use this posting if it may open our hearts to those who are deprived and forgotten.<br /><br />Just a little note. AsH is Maznoor binti Abd Hamid.anak si-hamidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01936071509364600235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504059632454233163.post-30752432001682160942011-02-09T01:55:10.619+00:002011-02-09T01:55:10.619+00:00salam Tuan ASH,
I was mesmerized after reading th...salam Tuan ASH,<br /><br />I was mesmerized after reading this article. Hope you don't mind me recommending this entry to my blog's readers..(will be published around 3 pm today)<br /><br />http://aderberani.blogspot.com/<br /><br />Thanks in advancedIrwanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11918361072616339523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504059632454233163.post-13430335900412845662011-01-21T07:31:46.217+00:002011-01-21T07:31:46.217+00:00shsuya,
Thank you for your touching story. I kno...shsuya,<br /><br />Thank you for your touching story. I know exactly how you feel. You wish someone would come and kick you in the back for harbouring such unkind thoughts.<br /><br />In life, we tend to neglect and generalise about people who try to do something about their plight and their hardships. There are a few conmen and conwomen but we have to try not to tarnish them with the same brush.<br /><br />Thank you once again for your comment. I'm glad there's someone else other than I who have committed such an unkind act.anak si-hamidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01936071509364600235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504059632454233163.post-28565613785437726272011-01-21T03:58:03.384+00:002011-01-21T03:58:03.384+00:00Your anecdote about the Spanish girl trying to giv...Your anecdote about the Spanish girl trying to give you your money's worth struck a chord of remembrance. I once encountered this wheelchair bound young man selling handmade birthday cards for $2 each. I didn't have any small change and quite rudely (I must admit) shoved a $10 note in his hands and walked off. He called out after me quite urgently and despite my hesitation, I turned back. He looked me in the eye, held out my note and said "I cannot take your money. You must buy my card" Immediately impressed by his good principles, I said ok I'll take one card and you keep the change. "No", he said,"Each card only costs $2. Please help me to take 5" He may not have legs to stand on but he stood tall with integrity. I still carry around one card with me as a remembrance to this young man.shsuyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00347532940467465120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504059632454233163.post-69822578941918739192011-01-03T02:48:46.292+00:002011-01-03T02:48:46.292+00:00Thank you Pinggoo,
Happy to know someone out ther...Thank you Pinggoo,<br /><br />Happy to know someone out there thinks the same.<br /><br />It's a shame that we have to be scrupulous about who we donate our money to.<br /><br />Modernisation and corruption goes together.anak si-hamidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01936071509364600235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504059632454233163.post-49892892517067100562011-01-03T02:46:23.671+00:002011-01-03T02:46:23.671+00:00Dear AG,
Thank you for a philosophical reflection...Dear AG,<br /><br />Thank you for a philosophical reflection on life past, present and future.<br /><br />It's a hard road to travel for most of us and every little thought of consideration and kindness matters. My main wish is that the young ones will look that far and care for the world's future.<br /><br />Many happy wishes for 2011 for you and yours from us.anak si-hamidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01936071509364600235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504059632454233163.post-62741152047933096532011-01-01T15:43:58.022+00:002011-01-01T15:43:58.022+00:00Hello. Happy New Year to all.
Had the same experi...Hello. Happy New Year to all.<br /><br />Had the same experience when I was in London. It was my last day in LHR, I was at one of the Underground stations with a friend. Then came a young English girl with a baby in her arms asking for money. So without thinking, I gave her all the little pieces of shillings that I accumulated to her. Guess what I got? A big scolding from her infront of other commuters. It was sincerity on my part, the pieces of shillings were a handful. It may not be 50 pounds but at least it was something. She could buy fish and chips or a drink etc ...I was flabbergasted, today I dont donate to these kind of people freely. I choose who I want to donate and I do that either directly or via a reputable and honest NGO.<br /><br />- PinggooAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504059632454233163.post-72110994023790408242010-12-31T22:00:41.915+00:002010-12-31T22:00:41.915+00:00We are but strangers on the road, the more reason ...We are but strangers on the road, the more reason for us to make friends, not to bomb them to smithereens or send drones to burn them in their wedding dress. We are different so we may enjoy our differences not niggle about this or that mismatch. We are all going in one direction, and the best ones are not the richest or the most powerful but the kindest and the one who remembers Him most in whatever he or she does.<br /><br />May I wish you both a blessed and happy new year. May the next one be better and happier than the last.Awang Gonenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11893937987435850954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504059632454233163.post-49626396402609287212010-12-31T03:05:29.152+00:002010-12-31T03:05:29.152+00:00No, no, no, Stirling Road, your comment did not u...No, no, no, Stirling Road, your comment did not upset me at all or anybpdy else for that matter.<br /><br />In fact I'm grateful for your contribution as I mentioned in my posting. It gave me a window of opportunity to open a dialogue about my past experiences with children - at least those who were not in my care while I was a teacher.<br /><br />Enjoy your train trips and do more with your child to give him/her beautiful memories. Heaven knows what their world will be like in 50 years' time.<br /><br />And once again thank you.<br /><br />Hope to 'see' you again!anak si-hamidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01936071509364600235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504059632454233163.post-53579674584224129072010-12-29T02:58:51.664+00:002010-12-29T02:58:51.664+00:00Dear AsH
Posted comment on 27th (mon) heran apasal...Dear AsH<br />Posted comment on 27th (mon) heran apasal dia tak keluaq.<br />I think it goes something like this :<br />Pls forgive me if my comments in any way upset you or your readers. In my book, you are definate, definately have a big heart. <br />To the INJUSTICE - there's heaven & hell (enough said)<br />To the INNOCENT - Short of opening an orphanage (sorry cher gurau2 aja), 'What a hardworking px / U hv beautiful smile/eyes' and sadaqa - even though its only a smile. Since this world is way diff than my childhood yrs - no touching or even a pat.<br />To the EXASPERATED - Which all of us is guilty of. Raise yr hands in mock surrender and scoot them off with a loving fake pleading. Nothing gives a kid a kick like a smiling exasperated adult.<br /> <br />Thank you AsH for all the lovely, lovely postings. It bring back memories & made me realise 'betapa kerdilnya manusia ini' (ewah ...)<br /><br /> --- SO ON WITH YOUR TRAIN TRIP ----<br /><br />I remember taking the 1am train from KL to Sin. The voiceover on the system says : Selamattt Dattanggg ke Perkhidmatannn kaami "Sheeennnnaaannndungggg Maalaammmmm" - Oh my Allah, my heart skips a beat & I fell in love with that voice. Lucky thing my hubby calls out ' U're comfortable?' . The heart still skips whenever I think abt that 1am trip with me sharing the top bunk bed with my 2yr old toddler.Stirling Rdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504059632454233163.post-85459618786319098442010-12-28T08:09:16.022+00:002010-12-28T08:09:16.022+00:00Insyaallah, Wan Sharif.Insyaallah, Wan Sharif.anak si-hamidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01936071509364600235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504059632454233163.post-29307187086805321582010-12-28T07:36:19.477+00:002010-12-28T07:36:19.477+00:00I am glad with your elaboration..
what I wrote fro...I am glad with your elaboration..<br />what I wrote from the BOOK .. is my blog's header..<br />My wife was scolded a few time for giving a small donation by a man who practically came to our gate every week.. Until she saw that man driving a good car and in not so religious attire.. He realised then that she knew.. and never again came to our gate.<br />We have our share of those crooks and the deceivers.<br />May Allah guide us to His pleasure.Wan Sharifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11152673329947468935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504059632454233163.post-89036111956694420842010-12-28T03:44:49.895+00:002010-12-28T03:44:49.895+00:00Thank you Wan Sharif,
No, don't get me wrong....Thank you Wan Sharif,<br /><br />No, don't get me wrong. It's not that I have stopped caring or giving. I suppose I am more cynical about people with sob stories. We have had our fingers burnt several times just over here in KL, at the Pasar Tani and from seekers at our gate.<br /><br />We are more careful so that those who are in real need will not lose out to the crook and the deceivers. It's not because we are niggards but we would like to know that the rezeki that Allah grants us is given to deserving cases and causes - and above all reaches those we intend it to reach.<br /><br />I don't think I have the fortitude and commitment of your 'good ulama". Last year a man who claimed he was a refugee cleric from Afghanistan came to our gate. My nephew and I gave him two ringgit each. He took it, looked at it with disgust and walked off. I suppose we should have given him 20ringgit or 200?<br /><br />We would rather give on a regular basis to proven bodies like Islamic Relief, Medical Aid for Palestine (MAP) etc. who we know, do a wonderful job in the bloodied parts of the Muslim world.<br /><br />Years ago, it was easy to know who to give to. When I was a teacher it was easy to give to those in need. There was no such problem with 'professional' and crooked people (and organisations) who play and profit on your heartstrings. <br /><br />Indeed I may miss some deserving cases but Insyallah I think many more have been helped by our scrupulous monitoring of the beneficiaries of the rezeki that Allah has given us.<br /><br />Allah wa'lam.<br /><br />But thank you dear friend for directing to me a point that needed elaboration.anak si-hamidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01936071509364600235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504059632454233163.post-31259138443636631252010-12-28T02:41:05.431+00:002010-12-28T02:41:05.431+00:00Your statement "I have given up on most cries...Your statement "I have given up on most cries for "charity and love" for the poor and the oppressed"..<br />Wow that is difficult. <br />Looking in the BOOK.. I find these..<br />Say: "Truly, my Lord enlarges the provision for whom He wills of His slaves, and (also) restricts (it) for him, and whatsoever you spend of anything (in Allah's Cause), He will replace it. And He is the Best of providers."Surah Saba(Sheba):39 <br />Make not thy hand tied (like a niggard’s) to thy neck, nor stretch it forth to its utmost reach, so that thou become blameworthy and destitute. "Surah Al-Israa':29<br />So at times although there is doubt .. I remembered that there was one good ulama who never let "those who ask" go empty handed.. So tawakkal aje lah..Wan Sharifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11152673329947468935noreply@blogger.com