What Is A Family

Soul Bytes with Syeda Kazmi

Family is a source of relaxation and emotional comfort Spending time with family helps reduce stress, fosters deeper connections, and strengthens emotional bonds. Engaging in family activities allows us to share joy, laughter, and support, creating a sense of belonging and security. In today's fast-paced world, making time for family not only helps in balancing work and personal life but also improves mental and emotional well-being.

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00:00In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

00:07A man came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find his five-year-old son waiting for him at the door.

00:20Son, Daddy, may I ask you a question?

00:25Dad, yeah sure, what is it? replied the man.

00:30Son, Daddy, how much do you make an hour?

00:35Dad, that's none of your business.

00:39Why do you ask such a thing?

00:43The man said angrily.

00:46Son, I just want to know, please tell me, how much do you make an hour?

00:54Dad, if you must know, I make $20 an hour.

01:01Oh! the little boy replied.

01:04With his head down, looking up, he said,

01:09Daddy, may I please borrow $10?

01:13The father was furious.

01:16If the only reason you ask that is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense,

01:28then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed.

01:34Think about why you are being so selfish.

01:38I work hard every day for such this childish behavior.

01:44The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door.

01:50The man sat down and started to get even angrier about the little boy's questions.

01:59How dare he ask such questions only to get some money?

02:05After about an hour or so, the man had calmed down and started to think

02:12maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $10

02:19and he really did not ask for money very often.

02:25The man went to the door of the little boy's room and opened the door.

02:32Are you asleep, son? he asked.

02:35No, daddy, I am awake, replied the boy.

02:39I have been thinking maybe I was too hard on you earlier, said the man.

02:47It's been a long day and I took out my aggravation on you.

02:53Here's the $10 you asked for.

02:56The little boy sat straight up, smiling.

03:01Oh, thank you, daddy, he yelled.

03:04Then he reaching under his pillow, he pulled out some crumpled up bills.

03:11The man seeing that the boy already had money started to get angry again.

03:19The little boy slowly counted out his money and then looked up at his father.

03:26Why do you want more money if you already have some, the father grumbled.

03:33Because I did not have enough, but now I do, the little boy replied.

03:40Daddy, I have $20 now. Can I buy an hour of your time?

03:46Please come home earlier tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you.

03:53Share this story with someone you like, but even better,

03:58share $20 worth of time with someone you love.

04:03It's just a short reminder to all of you working so hard in life.

04:10We should not let time slip through our fingers

04:15without having spent some time with those who really matter to us.

04:21Those close to our hearts.

04:23If we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of days.

04:34But the family and friends who leave behind will feel the loss.

04:41For the rest of their lives and come to think of it,

04:46we pour ourselves more into work than to our family and unwise investment indeed.

04:55So what is the moral of the story?

04:59Don't work too hard. And you know what's the full word of family?

05:04Family is equal to father and mother. I love you.

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