Morning Reflection on 15th May 2008 - Building a contributive community
In the past few days, we’ve heard the news about the cyclone that hit Myanmar, killing thousands of people.
Recently, we’ve also read the news on the earthquake in China that killed more than 8,000 people. When we sit and ponder, we couldn’t help but feel how fortunate we are to be safe from such natural disaster.
However, the self-satisfaction and contentment we feel about being spared such tragedy needs to breed in us understanding, compassion, charity and action.
Always think of how we can contribute effectively and meaningfully to help others, no matter how small.
In the holy book of Islam, the Quran, it was mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah verse 148:
“Then strive together (as in a race), toward all that is good, wheresoever ye are, Allah will bring you together. For Allah hath power over all things.”
The meaning is that "It is only when we begin to move and compete to do good, that change that we desire will come".
By doing this, our thoughts, sympathy, prayers and donations are few of the many ways we can contribute to help others in need.
Mr Azman then led us in united and universal prayer,
"Oh Allah (God), the compassionate , the merciful, grant us peace and safety. Save this earth from harm. Grant our country and the entire world safety, peace, calmness and tranquility. Amin"
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