The best of people are those who can provide many benefits to others. That is what is conveyed by the hadith of the Prophet Muhammad SAW. It is not easy to be beneficial to others, especially since humans are sometimes controlled by lust, laziness, and selfishness.
Actually, there are easy ways we can care for and help others in the midst of this pandemic. Of course, sharing activities are not only done during Ramadan. Here are some easy ways to care for and help others during a pandemic.
1. Continue to Follow Health Protocols
A simple act of kindness we can do right now is to stay at home as much as possible. By staying at home, we can break the chain of Covid-19 transmission and also speed up the end of this pandemic. If we have to leave the house, make sure we always follow health protocols.
2. Do Not Hoard Food
Life is not only about us, but also about others. There is no need to hoard food; just buy what you need. Hoarding food can cause shortages in the market and cause prices to skyrocket. Our less fortunate brothers and sisters will certainly find it even more difficult to meet their daily needs.
3. Wear a Mask When Leaving the House
Another good thing we can do when we have to leave the house is to wear a mask. In addition to protecting ourselves, wearing a mask can also protect others from the virus that we may be carrying.
4. Give Extra Tips to Online Transportation Drivers
It cannot be denied that this pandemic has also had a major impact on online transportation drivers. Their income has decreased dramatically, while they still have to support their children and wives. Therefore, the extra tips we give can certainly help alleviate the difficulties they are experiencing.
5. Pay Attention to Your Neighbors
It’s not just online transportation drivers; workers and small business owners have also been affected by this pandemic. Some have been furloughed, some have been laid off, and some have no income at all. There’s no harm in visiting them to simply give them food or daily necessities.
6. Support Local Businesses
Take a look around us. How many restaurants, shops, or even small stalls have been forced to close due to declining purchasing power? This decline in purchasing power has a huge impact on the country’s economy.
By supporting local businesses, we can revive people’s purchasing power. It’s simple: just buy their products and then help promote them through your social media accounts.
7. Make Donations
The easiest way to help others on a much wider scale is by donating or giving alms online through trusted institutions such as Dompet Dhuafa. The donations we give will certainly be distributed through various programs initiated by Dompet Dhuafa so that they are more targeted and effective. From the comfort of our own homes, we can save many lives in need, such as providing basic necessities for the poor, personal protective equipment for medical personnel, ambulance services, and disinfectant spraying services in public spaces.
In addition, donating or giving alms can also attract blessings. Allah promises rewards and manifold goodness for those who give alms. Moreover, there are many benefits of charity according to the Quran and Hadith.
Life is not just about our own happiness, but about sharing happiness with those around us. Let’s do the 7 easy ways to help others above, so that we can enjoy a world without a pandemic again! May it be useful and may blessings be with us!