From: H. Aisha ✰
Beautiful Incident: Respect for Fasting
Yesterday I went to the hospital. The hospital was also owned by a non-Muslim, the doctor was also a non-Muslim, and most of the patients waiting were also non-Muslims. We also had a number and were waiting for our turn. Meanwhile, the time for Asr prayer was approaching, and I was a little worried about how long it would take.
Just then, the doctor's assistant came out of the doctor's room and knocked on the door, saying that those who are fasting should come in, the doctor will see them first.
Hearing this, my heart filled with joy. Spontaneously, prayers started coming out for the doctor. Being a non-Muslim, he took such care of the Muslims' fasting and worship that he postponed all the other patients, who had numbers before us, and called the fasting people first. This scene was truly heartwarming.
But at the same time, a few non-Muslim women angrily exclaimed:
"Yes, yes, why not! Only those who are fasting are in a hurry, aren't we?"
There was a complaint in their words, which was understandable in its place because everyone feels their own pain and waiting more. But despite all this, the doctor's action left a positive impression on my heart.
My heart was also happy that it wouldn't be long before I got home and, God willing, I would offer the Asr prayer on time. This small act left a big impact on my heart.
Yesterday, I strongly felt that goodness, empathy, and humanity are not the heritage of any one religion. Non-Muslims are also very good. They also have feelings, give respect, and take care of the religious sentiments of others. The real beauty lies in a person's character, in the tenderness of their heart.
Such people create love and brotherhood in society. May Allah reward such people and make us also mindful of others. Amen.