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An old colleague was at a funeral.
It had been over thirty years that we had worked as teachers at a school.
As soon as she saw me, she was quite excited and immediately became friends. It was nice. She took my number and kept in touch.
Once, she asked me to donate in her social work. I did.
Then, she asked again. And again. ...
Twice, I had reasons to wonder if the money / item was being used for the purpose requested. Yet, almost every time she asked, I did contribute a small amount.
Eventually, I started trying to avoid her as much as politely possible.
Recently, I was reminded of the edict that a Muslim should not stop talking with another Muslim for more than three days. So, I reconnected. So, she again asked for a donation.
I asked Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى what to do.
Later in the evening, while praying, it occurred to me to reply with 'I don't trust you'. It sounded rude. I wondered what to do. Then, I was reminded of 'يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ ٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ وَقُولُوا۟ قَوْلًۭا سَدِيدًۭا ٧٠ ' [Q33:70].
I messaged, and added '..., so please do not keep asking me for money'.
Alhamdolillah, she responded that she will never approach me in this matter.
So, in a very civilised way, we have politely made our position clear.
May Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى bless her, and increase her in goodness and piety.
May Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى help us all serve Him in ways that He is pleased with us.
May our hearts be clean and not carry the weight of unspoken burdens.
May Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى forgive us all.
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