I was on my way to college just like any other day, when I saw this old woman setting on the pavement and asking everyone who passed by her for something but they all ignored her; so I thought she must be a beggar or something and I decided not to look at her when I pass by.
Just when I was in front of her I found her saying "Help me stand up please, may God bless you"!!!!!! I was in a state of shock! WHY DIDN'T ANYONE WANT TO HELP HER?! WHAT THE HELL WERE THEY THENKING WHEN THEY JUST PASSED BY WITHOUT GIVING HER A HAND???!!!
This state of shock made me unable to say a word; I couldn't even smile while helping the old weak woman. And while I was helping her to stand up, she kept praying for me.
I wanted to hug her! I didn't know what to do so I gave her a weak smile and left. But while I was waiting for the CTA, I couldn't stop thinking why did no one help her? What has happened to us? Since when did the Egyptians become so unhelpful?? We Egyptians are known as one of the most friendly people; how come they didn't help the old woman!
OK, forget about being friendly and helpful and all these things, but what about being Muslims! Haven't they heard what our prophet (peace be upon him) said "كان الله في عون العبد مادام العبد في عون اخيه"??
Maybe they didn't remember that at the time, but what about being a human!! whatever your nationality is or your religion, just having a heart that beats is still enough to make anyone pass by an old woman help her.
Or do you think there is unknown hidden reason I dunno for not helping her???
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