Be Giver Members of Society

BE GIVER MEMBERS OF SOCIETY The desired human society is one whose members are imbued with the spirit of giving. A society in which there is only the spirit of taking is against nature’s plan. A ccording to one tradition, the Prophet of Islam once observed: “Wealth is very productive and sweet. It will be a source of blessing for one who takes it with a generous heart. It will not be a blessing for one who takes it with greed. He will be like the person who eats but is not satiated. The upper hand is better than the lower hand.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 3143) ‘The upper hand is better than the lower hand’ means that the status of the giver is greater than that of the taker. Islam fosters this spirit in everyone. Regardless of the society one lives in one should live in such a way that he is a giver member of society. Being a taker member is not approved of in Islam.