Series: A Lesson for the Future …. by Aziz Rabbah

In a time when individual selfishness spreads and the material dimension dominates life and values and family are under attack, a recent British report prepared by the Equi Foundation titled "Building Britain: British Muslims Give Back" reveals a striking fact; it confirms that Muslims in the United Kingdom lead the scene of charitable giving, with annual donations amounting to about £2.2 billion (approximately $3 billion). This amount represents about four times the average donations of adults in the country.

It is not the number alone that is striking, but its deep significance: when faith is rooted in behavior, it turns into mercy walking among people, and into a constructive energy that transcends borders and identities, serving humanity wherever it is.

Among what this report inspires us with:

- Giving is a culture: broad generosity that translates values into actions, making solidarity a daily practice, not just verses recited. Spending on charitable causes is a characteristic of the committed Muslim.

- Excellence despite small numbers: the Muslim community does not exceed 6%, but it leads in giving and spending, sending a clear message that impact is not measured by size but by action when faith and commitment are present.

- The humanity of true religiosity: donations extend, according to the report, from international relief fields to daily life concerns within the community, such as combating homelessness, supporting security, and caring for children.

- Positive and influential integration: a positive presence that confirms that religious identity, when understood in its ethical dimension, becomes a bridge for good, not a barrier, and a source of addition, not a burden.

It is a new testimony that religiosity, when coupled with commitment, awareness, and responsibility, turns into a gentle force for good, benefiting without harm, building without destruction, and uniting without division.

Aziz Rabah