A Street Beggar

A beggar who begs to stand by a street is called a street beggar. He is usually found in busy towns and cities. How often wears torn, dirty and patched clothes. A street beggar may be lame, blind or dumb. He usually carries a vessel in his hands. He tries to draw the attention of the passers-by uttering painful words. He usually recites from the holy Qur’an and tries to stir the religious sentiments of the passers-by. Many passers-by feel pity and sympathy for him and give him coins. He receives the coins with a grateful heart and wishes a peaceful life for him. The income of a street beggar is not enough for him to keep body and soul together. A street beggar is a social parasite. He gives nothing to the society but brings a slur on the nation. The removal of the beggary from society is the crying need of the day.