If the quote ‘A friend in need is a friend indeed’ was a living and breathing person, it would surely be Mohamed Ashik, a digital creator who tries to spread kindness, love and restore faith in humanity.
Ashik or @brokecollegekid is known for his kind gestures on social media, especially Instagram. With 589k followers, he has been able to reach hearts not only across India but also in other countries.
In a recent video that he shared, Ashik is seen buying a set of meals from a nearby restaurant for a family in need. The family – consisting of three kids, their mother and father – appear to be in awe of the kind gesture.
As the video progresses, one can even see the overwhelmed family tearing up.
Watch the video below:
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A wave of love, admiration and praise from netizens has taken over the comments section of the post on Instagram.
One person said, “That kid crying coz she never expected to have met such a great soul to buy a meal just hits hard”. A second one wrote, “Couldn’t resist myself from commenting here. You are such a huge inspiration to me bro. May God bless you for all the great work you do . Maybe one day I wish I could help someone too”.
Later, Ashik even paid for the autorickshaw that took the family home. His video ended with the thought-provoking statement, “In the act of giving a meal to someone hungry, you’re serving more than food; you’re offering hope. Be kind.”