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Xin NaJWI

20th Feb 2025

The Little Date and the Big Heart

Ali was excited for iftar. His family had prepared delicious food, and the smell of samosas and soup filled the air. He set his plate carefully on the table, all ready for the first bite. But just before Maghrib, there was a knock at the door. Ali's eyes widened as he opened the door to an old man with a tired face. "I haven’t eaten all day," he said softly, his voice barely above a whisper.

A young Arab boy, Ali, with dark hair wearing a casual shirt, smiling as he stands in front of his family table covered with delicious food, warm golden light, inviting atmosphere, cheerful, detailed digital art

Ali looked at his plate. He had only one date in front of him, shiny and sweet. He hesitated but then smiled and handed the date to the man. "Here, have this!" he said cheerfully. The man’s eyes sparkled with gratitude. "Thank you, my son," he exclaimed, and warmth filled Ali’s heart. That night, at the table, his mother surprised him with extra sweets. "When you give, Allah gives you more," she said with a loving smile. Ali knew then that a small act of kindness could bring great happiness.

An old man with a tired face and white beard, wearing a simple thawb, receiving a shiny date from young Arab boy, Ali, with dark hair wearing a casual shirt, the background is a cozy home filled with inviting food, warm light, detailed illustration