I have been anonymously paying for groceries for elderly people in my neighborhood but one of them figured out it was me and now they feel indebted and it changed everything.
More people experience this than they realize.
The exposure of secret generosity transforms both giver and receiver in ways that complicate the original pure intention.
“Where Are You with Islamic sadaqah jariyah — the ongoing gift?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.