Aspire to Be Giver Members of Society

Aspire to Be Giver Members of Society weaken their hostility. Their indignation gave way to friendliness and an earnest desire to understand the prophetic message. I consider this act of blood donation as a symbol of your resolve to serve humanity. I hope that all of you will contribute to this noble cause and also extend your cooperation to similar activities organized in Kashmir and other parts of the country. We must develop the desire to live in this country not as a taker group, but as a giver group. At present, our attitude is to demand from and make appeals to others. This is the general tendency seen among our leaders as well as the masses. We clamour for the fulfilment of our rights, register complaints and harbour endless grievances. All these are characteristics of a taker group. The Prophet, on the other hand, had counselled: “The upper hand is better than the lower hand.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 1429) This tradition enjoins believers to be givers and not just takers. The giver members of society are truly worthy of veneration. This initiative of opening a blood bank is symbolic of the aspiration of the Muslim community to live as a giver group in this nation. I pray to God for sending down His blessings to those engaged in this task of serving humanity. May God bestow prosperity on you, may your actions bear fruit