First Drop of Vienna Water Wudhu
Helping the Foster Child

In addition to studying and making friends with various friends on campus, Vienna is also active in volunteer programs organized by the campus. One of the programs she loved so much was the foster care program, where students helped children from underprivileged backgrounds in learning and daily life.

Every Saturday morning, Vienna comes to the foster children's center, a simple yet loving place. Foster children accompanied by students like Vienna come from a variety of difficult backgrounds. They are children who may not have a family capable of giving them full support. For them, time with Vienna is an anticipated moment.

At one of his meetings with his foster children, Vienna sat down with a young girl named Anisa. Anisa is an orphan who lives with her grandmother. Vienna saw great potential in Anisa and wanted to help her achieve her goals.

They sat at a simple study table with books and stationery in front of them. Vienna helps Anisa with her math assignment, and they talk about Anisa's ideals to become a doctor.

"Why do you want to be a doctor, Anisa?" ask Vienna gently.

Anisa smiled and replied, "I want to heal people who are sick, like my grandmother who is often sick. I want to help others."

Vienna is touched by Anisa's desire to do good to others. He felt that God was present in the pure heart of Anisa and her sincere intentions.

"Anisa, always remember that God will always support you in your pursuit of your ideals" Vienna said. "Helping others is one of the best ways to get closer to God. We are all His creation, and when we help others, we also draw closer to Him."

Anisa nodded vigorously, and they continued studying together. Every meeting with his foster children makes Vienna more convinced that helping others is one of the best ways to get closer to God. He felt that God was present in every act of kindness and empathy he did.

During his spiritual journey in college, Vienna increasingly understood the importance of compassion, empathy, and caring for others as part of the teachings of Islam. He felt that God was present in every act of kindness and that living life by giving was one of the best ways to draw closer to Him.

One of the study groups on campus is gathering to prepare for their big assignment on the topic of "The Meaning of Life." This discussion became one of the most profound moments during Vienna's travels in college.

Vienna and her friends sat in a circle, indoors with large windows that allowed sunlight to enter. They began to talk about different views on the meaning of life.

A friend, Michael, talks about the importance of achieving success in career. "For me, the meaning of life is to achieve success and achieve his dreams. I want to have a successful career and achieve happiness through achievement."

Another friend, Lisa, talks about the meaning of life in the context of social relationships. "For me, the meaning of life is about creating strong bonds with the people we love. Our relationships with family, friends, and spouses are the most important."

Then, it was Vienna's turn to speak. He felt that it was time to talk about his faith and convictions. "I want to talk about how God is the source of meaning in my life. During my travels in this college, I have come closer to God and understand more deeply about the purpose of life. For me, the meaning of life is to live life according to the teachings of my religion, Islam. I believe that God created us to know Him, live a good life, and help others."

This discussion sparked in-depth questions from Viennese friends. They wanted to know more about Vienna's beliefs and how religion played a role in his life.

Vienna smile. "My journey in religion has led me to a deeper understanding. I learned about the teachings of Islam, prayed, read the Quran, and talked to scholars. It helps me feel the presence of God in my life. And when I felt His presence, I felt that my life had a deeper meaning."

Discussions continued, and Viennese friends began to understand better his views on religion and the meaning of life. Some of them are even interested in learning more about Islam.

This conversation changed the dynamics of their study group. They become more open to different views of the meaning of life and learn to respect each other's differences. For Vienna, this was one of the pivotal moments in her spiritual journey in college, where she felt that God had given her the opportunity to talk about her beliefs and help her friends to better understand her views on religion.

One night, after their study group was over, Vienna and her friends decided to do something special. They decided to pray together even though they had different religious beliefs. They feel that prayer is a wonderful way to communicate with the Almighty and find unity in their diversity.

They gathered in a small, comfortable room, accompanied by the soft light of the lamp and the fragrant aroma of the burning candle. The room was filled with feelings of peace and respect for the various religious beliefs they had.

Vienna sat next to her Christian friends, while other friends surrounded them. They form a small circle and close their eyes in silence for a moment to permeate the atmosphere around.

Then they started praying together. Each of them speaks their own language and religious traditions. Vienna begins with prayer in Arabic, thanking God for their existence and asking for His guidance in life.

The Viennese Christian friend followed with a prayer in English, thanking Jesus Christ for His love and mercy. Later, their Hindu friend chanted the mantra in Sanskrit, connecting them with the greater energy in the universe.

Next, their Buddhist friend did a short meditation and asked for peace and deeper understanding. And another Sikh friend ended the prayer with a beautiful shabad chant.

Every prayer and mantra is said with great honor and respect. They feel that although their religious beliefs are different, they can be united in gratitude and respect for the Almighty.

After they finished praying, the atmosphere of the room felt filled with peace and warmth. They opened their eyes and smiled at each other with a deep sense of brotherhood.

Viennese Christian friend Michael spoke with gratitude. "I feel very lucky to have friends like you. Although we have different religious beliefs, we can be united in togetherness and respect. It was a special experience."

Vienna responded, "I feel so too, Michael. This is proof that God is present in various ways in our lives. Although we have differences in beliefs, we all seek a deeper relationship with the Almighty."

They all felt closer to each other and more profound in their sense of spirituality. This joint prayer is a moment that reminds them that God is present in various ways in their lives and that their friendship is a precious gift.