Mawlid

Reflection

“There is none amongst the Muslims who plants a tree or sows seeds, and then a bird, or a person or an animal eats from it, but is regarded as a charitable gift.” –Hadith of Prophet Muhammad

Prayer

Spirit of charity,

As our Muslim colleagues celebrate the birth of Muhammad today, we give thanks for the treasures of the Islamic tradition, including the calling we all have been given as creatures before you, to steward creation responsibly. Help us better protect creation’s goodness so that we can be charitable with creation’s abundance, sharing its harvest with all those who are hungry, vulnerable, and needy. As a ministry and as individuals, may we find creative ways to advocate for equitable food access within our communities. As one human family, united before you, we pray. Amen.

Call to Action

Do I regularly practice charitable giving for the needs of my community? Consider how I might become more creative in the ways I serve and provide for my community’s most basic needs of food, shelter, and housing.