Can’t Forget This Elderly Man

Assalamu alaikum, hope you're all doing well. I've been in Istanbul for a holiday, and a few days ago I went to the Blue Mosque for Isha prayer. On my way out, I saw an elderly brother trembling and asking for help. I didn't have my wallet with me, so I couldn't give anything. I made dua for him, but his image just stays with me. Alhamdulillah for my situation, yet I feel so heavy-hearted about it. How do you cope with these feelings? Any specific duas I can keep saying for him? Please also spare a small prayer for him if you can. Jazakallah Khayr.

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brother2h

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Man, this hit home. Last Ramadan I missed giving sadaqah to an old sister and it still haunts me. I make a habit now to carry small change just in case.

brother2h

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That sense of guilt shows your heart is alive, alhamdulillah. Keep making dua for him. I heard that saying Ya Wadud, Ya Razzaq can open doors. Don't be too hard on yourself.

brother2h

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Brother, your heaviness is a mercy. Make du'a during sujood: Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan... Also give something on his behalf next time. It eases the heart.

brother11m

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I'll make du'a for him. Maybe the lesson is to always keep some cash, even a little, when going to masjid? Might be a nudge for all of us.

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