“It’s okay, Mom, you can have my food,” my son said gently. I smiled and replied, “It’s okay, we can share.” That moment stayed in my heart. It was Thursday night, 14 August 2025, a blessed Friday night. After Isyak prayers, food was being distributed at the Surau. The queue was long, and people were waiting patiently. I didn’t want to join the line; I was too tired, and honestly, lazy to cook or go out to buy food. So, I thought, never mind, I’ll just sleep hungry tonight.
When we got home, we shared it. SubhanAllah, it felt so delicious. Maybe it was the hunger, or maybe it was the barakah in that food. Maybe it was really delicious food and the cook is an expert. It wasn’t just a meal; it was a gift. Sitting together, sharing from the same pack, reminded me how little things can bring such big joy and warmth to the heart.
As I looked at the food, a reflection came to me. This food was worth more than money tonight. Even if I had money in my wallet, it couldn’t have brought me that same comfort. That one pack, given for free, meant more to us than the money we have. Then I remembered the verses in the Qur’an, how often Allah encourages us to feed others, especially those in need. It struck me: the Qur’an doesn’t always mention giving money, but it does emphasize feeding people.
Allah says in Surah Al-Insan (76:8): “And they give food in spite of love for it to the needy, the orphan, and the captive.” Giving food is not only charity, it’s a beautiful, tangible way of spreading kindness. That person who donated the meal may not know us, but they earned such reward (pahala) from Allah that night. And we, the ones receiving it, felt the blessing in every bite.
So yes, money has its place, but on that night, a simple pack of food, shared between a mother and son, became priceless. May Allah bless the kind souls who feed others. We may think it’s just a meal, but to someone else, it could be everything.
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