The Dream of a Migrant
Once upon a time, there was a migrant man who left his family behind and ventured abroad to earn a living. He traveled to Saudi Arabia and worked tirelessly in a garage, where he earned a monthly income of one lakh Pakistani rupees, which would sometimes go up to one and a half lakhs.
Despite all his expenses, he faithfully sent one lakh rupees to his parents and siblings back home. He had many aspirations, dreaming of the day when he would accumulate enough to return, build a nice house, get married, and live peacefully with his family.
Time went by, and he continued to send money home while keeping in touch with his family over the phone. They reassured him that they were using the money to buy plots and saving some for his future. The man believed in their words and kept working hard to fulfill his dreams.
After spending ten years in Saudi Arabia, he thought it was time to get married. He called his father and said, “Baba, I have earned enough now, and I’m coming back for good. I will get married, build a house, start a business, and live a comfortable life with all of you.”
His father asked, “Son, how have you managed to save so much? Do you have some hidden treasure in Saudi Arabia that you plan to bring back to build the house and start a business?”
The man replied with tears in his eyes, “Baba, for ten years, I have been sending you and my siblings almost a lakh of rupees every month. I thought you were using that money to buy plots and save for our future.”
His father sadly responded, “Son, your brother spends half the money on family expenses and your sisters’ weddings. Right now, we don’t even have a single rupee left.”
Hearing this, the migrant broke down and said, “Baba, I had saved all that money for our future. What am I going to do now? I don’t have anything left.”
His father consoled him, “Son, ten years have passed, and you’ve earned it through your hard work. Come back now and earn again. Don’t worry; we will manage somehow. It’s not the end of the world.”
This story is a lesson for all migrants who think that their hard-earned money will be well-utilized by their families back home. It’s a reminder to cherish the precious years spent away from home and to use the money wisely for oneself and family members. Let’s pray that Allah keeps all migrants safe and secure and grants them success in their endeavors. Amen.