Interview with a Homeless Individual

It isn't swollen like this, sir. When it swells, it gets this big. You need

surgery. I really can't find anyone to do it for me.

You can't find anyone to operate on you?

No.

I talked to many people, and they said, “We'll come and try to help you, do this and that,” but nobody

helped me or did anything for me. So many people called and said they'd help me,

but no one helped me. No one.

Where is your family?

I told you, sir, my family left me a long time ago. They're separated.

No one asks about you?

No, no one asks about me at all or looks for me.

How long have you been on the streets?

More than 17 years.

What happened to you?

I thank God for everything. Thank God.

God doesn't forget anyone.

Do you drink anything?

No, I don't drink anything. You can test me, sir, for anything you want. I don't

drink anything at all except cigarettes, cigarettes and tea.

Why are you walking barefoot?

I had sneakers, sir, but they were stolen while I was asleep.

I'm trying to get some slippers too. Thank God.

Are you educated?

I was in school, but I dropped out. I didn't finish.

What grade did you drop out in?

I dropped out in fourth grade. I didn't finish.

And your family left you?

A long time ago.

I even tried to go to them, but I couldn't.

Thank God, in any case.

Send blessings upon the Prophet.

But I swear, sir, I swear to God, I wasn't doing anything wrong. Don't think I was standing aside

doing

anything wrong. I'm telling you, sir, I'm sick. I don't do

anything wrong.

Send blessings upon the Prophet.

Please, I swear, let me go. I'm really tired.

Send blessings upon the Prophet.

Praise be to God, Lord of the Worlds. Peace and blessings be upon him.

My name is Mohamed, and I have a program called Good Maker. We go out and do good deeds with

people. Why did you suddenly become so sad?

Thank God,

in any case.

Send blessings upon the Prophet.

Praise be to God,

Lord of the Worlds.

May it last for you.