One of the ways God chooses to punish some of us is to let our nafs dictate terms including its passion for getting rich. It is a trial that very few – who deserve to be saluted – can successfully pass through.

If only one percent of the rich in Kashmir join hands to extend their support to only one project each in healthcare, education, affordable housing, livelihood support, credit supply on interest free basis and community facilities such as guest houses, langars, we could see a sea change. There will be prayers for them from every nook and corner. Let us help them connect and give them doable deliverables and we shall find how generosity turns this land into Paradise of Compassion. There are some from the rich who keep available lacs or even millions for months and years as soft loan for helping the indebted or those who need. I know a few cases who have spared lacs for helping their relatives institutionally and without creating a sense of obligation in the beneficiary.

The rich have greater responsibility, can do great good although are more likely to fall and have to face God’s audit of their wealth. I salute a few persons who don’t forget God and neighbour as God has bestowed them with riches. They hunt for the poor to extend their help though they are so poorly informed about how to spend their charities. I accuse those rich in Kashmir (exceptions only prove the rule) that don’t think they are responsible for the misery of the poor –they........

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