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Fozia
06/08/03 at 11:28:58
Ancient man's prayers answered

Two strangers have pledged to pay for a 132-year-old man's last ambition - to visit Mecca - to be realised, after reading his story on BBC News Online.
Habib Miyan, who lives in the Indian state of Rajasthan, told the BBC he dreamt of going on a pilgrimage to Mecca.

He has been drawing a pension of 1,900 rupees (about $40) a month since 1938, but relatives say he could not afford to pay for the trip.

But inspired by the story of Mr Miyan's life and his one unfulfilled wish, two British men have begun efforts to make sure his dream is realised.

Speaking to BBC News Online, they both said it would be an honour to help him and said they did not want publicity or recognition for their efforts.

Khan, a 30-year-old company chairman from London, said: "I see it as an obligation. If you are able to help someone - you definitely should.


"Going to Mecca is his wish and I think that wish should be fulfilled."

The other donor, Rahman, a 31-year-old taxi driver from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, told the BBC it was just something he had to do.

He said: "The way I look at it, God has given me wealth and in another part of the world there is a poor guy - as a human being I should help.

"He can't afford it and his last wish was to go to Mecca."

Mr Miyan, who claims to be 132 (his pension book says 125), has limited mobility and lost his vision 50 years ago.

But that has not diminished his dream to make the pilgrimage, something Rahman says he can fully understand.

'Modern miracle'

He said: "All Muslims in their lifetime, if they have the money, should go to Mecca at least once.

"I was saving up to take my son in August... but at the end of the day this is more important."

The finer details of getting the money to Mr Habib are yet to be finalised and it is not yet clear is he is physically able to make the long journey.


Nobody yet knows the full cost involved in transporting Mr Miyan from Jaipur to Mecca.
But Khan said: "I genuinely look at this as a modern day miracle.

Family trip

"Habib wanted to go to Mecca, a story appeared on the internet, and he (looks like he) is getting his wish."

Khan, who has also pledged to pay for two members of Mr Miyan's family to travel with him, was ebullient in his praise for the role of the web.

He added: "Had this technology not existed the story would not have happened.

"If it wasn't for the BBC it couldn't have been done and I see them as just as an important component in all this.

"Habib, God willing, will get the chance to go to Mecca, go on his pilgrimage, and go home."

Khan and Rahman are assumed names for the purpose of this article only.


Story from BBC NEWS:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/england/2970614.stm

Published: 2003/06/06 22:40:26 GMT

© BBC MMIII
06/08/03 at 11:33:04
Fozia
Re: Ancient man's prayers answered
Caraj
06/09/03 at 02:50:36
This is so awesome and tonight I needed to read something that showed us humans here on earth can be and are compassionate creatures at times.

We all need to love and help others as much as we can. I'll stop here as my heart is hurting tonight and I feel discourged. I need this, thank you for posting it and tonight of all nights. Gives me a little faith in people.
Re: Ancient man's prayers answered
jannah
06/09/03 at 05:03:35
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wow ma'shallah what a great story... mind if i move this to the Tree of Hope?

also get this...

sh Hamza was saying that yesterday someone at the conference in New Jersey was telling him that their car got stolen... and in it was one tape in the tape player of his Purification of the Heart series.... and in the car was the whole set of tapes and then a few weeks later they found the car in the place that it was stolen with the keys in it and everything!! and in the car was a note that said "Please forgive me for stealing the car. I kept the tapes!'"  He said it's one of the best stories he's ever heard about the benefit of his tapes.. subhanAllah :D
06/09/03 at 05:15:40
jannah
Re: Ancient man's prayers answered
Caraj
06/09/03 at 05:27:54
[quote author=jannah link=board=special;num=1055146503;start=0#2 date=06/09/03 at 05:03:35][wlm]

wow ma'shallah what a great story... mind if i move this to the Tree of Hope?

also get this...

sh Hamza was saying that yesterday someone at the conference in New Jersey was telling him that their car got stolen... and in it was one tape in the tape player of his Purification of the Heart series.... and in the car was the whole set of tapes and then a few weeks later they found the car in the place that it was stolen with the keys in it and everything!! and in the car was a note that said "Please forgive me for stealing the car. I kept the tapes!'"  He said it's one of the best stories he's ever heard about the benefit of his tapes.. subhanAllah :D
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Two words for this(my reaction when I read it)........OH WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Ancient man's prayers answered
paula
06/09/03 at 21:33:11
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Masha' Allah..... what a nice story Sister Fozia..... very enlightening
:-*[quote]He added: "Had this technology not existed the story would not have happened[/quote]

  :D    [quote]"Please forgive me for stealing the car. I kept the tapes!'"[/quote]..... ohh subhan Allah
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[wlm]
06/09/03 at 21:34:18
paula


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