Ahmed was an intelligent and hardworking boy, but his circumstances always stood like a wall in the way of his dreams. His father had a simple job, and it was difficult for the family to manage their daily expenses, let alone pay for his education.
However, Ahmed’s uncle, Rizwan, always helped him. Whenever he needed books, whenever he had trouble paying fees, or whenever he faced small financial problems, his uncle would immediately support him. Ahmed deeply respected and appreciated him. He often thought that if it weren’t for his uncle, he might not have been able to continue his studies.
His uncle often advised him, “Work hard, my son. I am with you. You must reach your goal.”
Ahmed took these words to heart and worked day and night. He knew that his success would be the best way to repay his uncle’s kindness.
Then came the day he had been waiting for—the most important exam of his life, the one that would shape his future. But when he looked to his uncle for help in paying the exam fee, for the first time, he saw hesitation on his uncle’s face.
“My son, I’m really sorry. This time, I can’t help you. I have my own problems,” his uncle said, avoiding eye contact.
Hearing this, Ahmed felt as if all his hopes had shattered. He had always seen his uncle as his biggest support, but now, at the most crucial moment, that support was gone.
That day was a huge shock for Ahmed. He wondered, Is help only for small problems? Do people have to stand alone when facing life’s biggest challenges?
But then another thought crossed his mind—his uncle had helped him as much as he could. If he couldn’t help now, that didn’t mean he was a bad person…