Eid al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr

Reflection

“The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said that even a smile is charity. He also praised a smile that accompanies an act of charity like giving someone a glass of water. Don’t underestimate your smile, even if through a webcam and only accompanied by a check-in and a prayer.”
–Omar Suleiman

Prayer

God of all blessing,

As our Muslim brothers and sisters conclude Ramadan with a holy feast, we all give thanks for the blessings of charity in our lives. In big ways and small, we all are connected in webs of giving and receiving that sustain us together, as one human family. Help us to be more mindful of these connections, and in gratitude for all we have received, renew in us a sincere and urgent desire to care for our neighbors, loving them as we love ourselves. Amen.

Call to Action

Consider that even a smile can become an act of charity. Share some charity with my
neighbors today.