Once, a new child got an admission in my class. He was from Afghanistan. When all the students saw him, they started hitting him, and made faces as if they have not liked him. Few of the students even complained to me about his dirt clothes, while other students made lame excuses, as they did not want to sit with him. One of the brilliant students of my class complained,
Munir Sir, this boy stink. he has no proper clothes, and smell comes from his clothes.
At that time, an idea clicked my mind to solve this dispute.
The next day, when I came to the class, that innocent Afghan student was sitting at the back of the class. The student who was sitting just besides me asked me that why were my socks torn?
Another student looked at my shirt, and informed me, that my shirt sleeves are torn.
I replied,
Oh God! I didnt know this thing; What should I do now? I think Its better to leave the class, because I have worn torn shirt and socks, and I guess you all would not like it.
As all the students loved me more than others, they finally told me, not to leave the class.
One of the students said,
Munir Sir, so what! if your shirt sleeve is torn from one side. You must not leave the class at all.
I said,
My dear students! As you know that I have worn torn clothes, but as you liked me, you have requested me to be in your class. In the same manner, this new student has worn torn clothes. Smell comes from his cloth. But is it wise enough to throw him out of the class or tell him not to come to school from the next day, just because of this useless excuse?”, I further added, “He is also human,
and God always tell us to help every one. If any of your brother is in need, Its our duty to help him.”
All the students realized and felt sorry for their harsh behavior. They all shook hand with that student,
and the very next day, the students brought old clothes, books, etc for him.
I still remember one of the students even brought soap, and taught him how to clean face and hands properly.
Moral:
We all are human isnt it! Its our duty not to hurt any one. Its also our duty that if we find any poor child, we should help him and treat every one equally.
Munir Moosa Sewani is one of the famous, prominent and creative names in the field of Education since 8 years. He is a Master Trainer In Special Education, Post Graduate, Teacher Educator and a Teacher. He is a Freelance Writer and Photographer too. He is an author of the famous self-published storybook for children named as “The MORAL STORIES FOR CHILDREN” and has also written Biology course book for Secondary Classes. He has written almost more than 30 articles on social, health, educational and cultural issues, which are internationally recognized and published on most of the famous world wide websites, magazines and newspapers.
He is also a Social worker, private tutor, career counselor, musician, lyrics writer and have multi- dimensional talents.
His future plan is to write dozens of informative books and articles and to work for education and media too.
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