By: Naazi Morad
There are two kinds of givers in this world.
The first are those who give from the stage. Their hands reach out, but their eyes look back, searching for applause, acknowledgment, a nod of admiration. They hear themselves, see themselves, and in the process, often miss those who give without needing to be seen.
The second kind give quietly. They operate beneath the radar, not out of shyness, but out of reverence. Their offerings are laced with sincerity, stitched together by love, and rooted in a spiritual presence that seeks nothing but the mercy of Allah.
They give not for followers, tags, or even thanks. They give because giving is prayer. A submission. A surrender. A sacred act.
What psychology rarely names is the blindness created by status-driven charity. The loud givers may dominate the narrative, but the silent givers carry the weight of healing. They cradle broken spirits, stitch wounds closed, and never ask to be credited, they ask only for barakah.
These hidden souls don’t beg for validation; they beg for acceptance in divine eyes. They are the ones whose names are not called, yet their impact reverberates. They are the unseen, and yet, the most seen… by the One who matters
“Those who spend their wealth [in Allah’s way] by night and by day, secretly and publicly; will have their reward with their Lord. And no fear will there be concerning them, nor will they grieve.”
(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:274)
This verse honors both visible and hidden acts of charity, but it especially uplifts those who give in secret those who seek no applause, only divine acceptance. It’s a spiritual balm for hearts like yours, who give from a place of mercy, not ego.
