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Human beings come in all colors and shapes. Here, I am not talking about their external color, I am addressing their internal color. Appearances can be very deceptive, but the internal color when solid and clean radiates a special aura that is very obvious in human writings. Some depict that by being very passionate, some do so by being very "khara" - straightforward and some have a special way of delivery that one can connect with.

I have read MTM frequently in the early days of his web postings. His verbiage in Punjabi Poetry was beyond any doubt one of the best I have ever come across on the cyber space.

Last year, when I started writing some thoughts on SAWF on "October - The Month of Awareness" I received a very kind response from MTM. One of his siblings was recovering from cancer and I volunteered to exchange some information from the American Cancer Society, an institute I have great regard for. Mainly, for it educates women on health issues and creates awareness and I consider supporting any such initiatives my obligation vs. an extra-curricular. His sibling received the information in Pakistan, but he shared his concern on the lack of information on women's health issues in Pakistan.

The result of sharing this information was profoundly moving and honoring. One fine morning, I got an email stating that he reciprocated the good gesture by offering prayers on behalf of my parents and me at Khanae' Ka'aba - The Holiest Place for the Muslims" and distributed dates amongst the poor. I was extremely touched by his magnanimity; since in the month of Ramazan any kind of charity has special significance

Aside from that, he also sponsored me for the Walk by contributing a generous amount towards the cause. And, this is what the world needs today!

Human Goodness by actions.

About The Author

Zahra Jamshed is a project manager with a consulting firm in NY City.

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