Adeel Malik
Students of a local madrasa set an example of honesty after returning 20-tola gold, worth millions of rupees, to its rightful owner during relief work in flood-hit Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as reported by ARY News.
A video of the event, which went viral online, shows mud-covered students recovering gold ornaments from a flooded home.
Their act of honesty drew widespread praise from netizens.
The students discovered the jewellery while clearing debris and mud in the aftermath of devastating floods that damaged homes and caused heavy financial losses.
They handed the valuables to their madrasa chief, who then returned the valuables to the owner after verification. Such Islamic values should be a normal characteristic for Muslims. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was asked about what to do with Al-Luqtah (lost and found property) and he ﷺ said:
“Remember the description of its container and the string with which it is tied. Make a public announcement of it for one year. If nobody comes and claims it, then utilise the money but keep it as a trust with you. And if its owner comes back one day seeking it, then return it to him.” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]
According to local sources, the students even donated a cash reward of Rs 10,000—given to them in appreciation—to charity.
May Allah bless the students, the teachers of the students and the parents.
