Meet a Legend. Master Ayub!

[Areesh]

Courtesy Humans of Karachi FB page.

Driving by, I noticed a large group of kids sitting in perfect rows and columns with text books in front of them in the open air today. Curiosity made me walk into the scene and meet an amazing human being.

Master Ayub;
28 years ago this man decided to voluntarily teach kids for free in his spare time daily after the children (mostly from low-come marginalized families) returned home from their day jobs. Many of the fathers of the children he teaches today have been his students.

"I'm training some of the older kids to take over- after all, I won't live forever."

The kids are so attached to him that when he mentioned that they need to continue studying and teaching others even after he has gone they went and dug a final resting place for him right next to where they sit to study, insisting that even if he dies, he must always stay close by and continue to inspire them.

He was that kid; the one who punctured the teachers cycle, threw rocks at cars, ran away from classes, abused the system and rebelled against studying. Master Ayub did not give up on him and today, he is his brightest and most punctual star student of his.

Sometimes, we just need someone to believe and not give up on us.

All day he washes dishes at a restaurant and then comes to study with Master Ayub. He also volunteered to be trained to teach students the subjects he has passed.

Future is looking bright for Pakistan.

 

[Areesh]

He works by chopping timber all day and then studying with Master Ayub and also teaching the kids younger than him.

"It's so much better than sitting at home and wasting my time."

He has almost cleared his Matric exams and dreams of joining the army one day.

Here is praying his dreams come true!

When he was brought to Master Ayub, he couldn't talk due to some issues with his tongue and speech. Glad to report he fluently and confidently introduced himself to us and even cracked a few jokes.
If he had not told us, we would have never even guessed there has been any issue at all in the past.

 

[Areesh]

 

[Dance]

Some major news network, I think it was either CNN or BBC did a story on him. He's a great guy!

 

[Jazzbot]

Your services cannot be appreciated with mere words, I salute you sir.

 

[truthseeker2010]

the unsung heros of pakistan..... Salute to you sir

 

[livingdead]

Very good story, thanks op for sharing.

 

[Parul]

Hats off to you. We need more such people. He proves the saying where there is will there is way

 

[Jazzbot]

@Areesh can you please share the FB link of this?

 

[Echo_419]

More people like him are needed

 

[Jungibaaz]

Education s everything.
This is a step forward.

 

[Areesh]

@Areesh can you please share the FB link of this?

http://www.facebook.com/humansofkhi?fref=ts

She did not know what she wanted to be when she grew up, so when I lightly suggested "hawai jahaz ka pilot" she got that sparkle in her eyes and that smile on her face.

 

[Areesh]

For those wanting to help/donate/volunteer- you can contact him on his facebook page which we found or just go to the park in F6/1 and look for him any evening:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Master-Ayub/185562384838819

 

[Leader]

he is indeed the the legend !!

 

[Tayyab1796]

can't believe selfless and compassionate individuals (like Sir Ayub) reside in this 'Land of Pure'. An iconic figure