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A service of the Human Development Foundation: Helping people help themselves
Thursday, November 28, 2002
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Assalamu Alaikum

We wish Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. Thanksgiving is a unique holiday in the sense that no single religion can lay its claim on it. It unites us with that Supreme Being who is the sole superpower of the universe. It is the day of giving thanks to our Creator and Benefactor, whether we call it God, Allah or any other name, for all the blessing received during the year. It brings out the uniqueness of this country where people of all religions and faiths from all parts of the world come and expect to be treated equally by the law of the land. And at the same time it reminds us of our responsibility to other human beings for treating them as fairly and with same respect as we expect to be treated ourselves.

As we gather today with our friends and family for celebrating this special occasion by feasting and praying, we also think of those who are not able to do that for various reasons. And as we enjoy the bounties of our Lord, we also have to ask ourselves how we can make life a little better for those who are not as lucky. For those of us who are also celebrating the month of Ramadan at this time, it takes on a special meaning. We have to remember that the real expression of thanks is not just verbal but lies in our actions. So, let's resolve today to donate a few moments each day out of our busy lives for doing something that benefits others and prove by our actions that we really care.

"And the earth has He spread out for all living beings, with fruit thereon, and palm trees with sheathed clustered (of dates), and grain growing tall on its stalks, and sweet-smelling plants. Which, then, of your Lord's blessings will you deny?"
The Quran

HDF provides you with the opportunity to do something for making life a little better for someone. We invite you to "Join the Team that is making a difference."

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Thank you,

Dr. Shahnaz Khan
Dr. Khalid Riaz
Co-chairpersons

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