Ahmadiyya Muslim community organizes blood donation drive in Maryland

Ahmadiyya Muslims Community in the United States organized its annual blood donation drive on September 11 to honor the victims of 9/11 and emphasize Islam’s essential teaching regarding the sanctity of life through its “Muslims for Life” campaign.

For this ‘s year National Day of Service event at the campaign’s national headquarters at 15000 Good Hope Road, Silver Spring, Maryland. 28 people registered for the blood donation drive.

“Despite some technical issues that led the Red Cross to turn away a few, our collective efforts resulted in 24 pints of blood being collected, potentially saving 72 lives,” said Javed A. Choudry, Director of Public Affairs.

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“Since  its inception in 2012, the Muslims for Life campaign has facilitated over 1,500 blood drives, collecting 60,000 pints—enough to have helped save as many as 180,000 lives,” he said. “This is a testament to the impact of our collective efforts.”

“The blood drive brings together our neighbors and community members to contribute to a cause of great value and shared purpose,” said Choudry. “On this solemn day, as we remember the tragic loss of so many American lives 23 years ago, it serves as a unifying act of kindness and remembrance.”

“Giving blood is more than a donation; it’s a lifeline that connects us all. In each drop, there’s hope, compassion, and a shared commitment to helping others live another day,” said donor Imam Salman Tariq of the Bait-ur-Rahman Mosque.

Thanking the campaign, Councilmember Dawn Luedtke posted, “Thank you @BRMosque for hosting the Muslims for Life blood drive today with @RedCross. More blood donors are still urgently needed. Please check the Red Cross website to find an upcoming blood drive convenient for you!”

Ahmadiyya Muslims community’s “Muslims for Life” initiative was spearheaded by community leader Naseem Mahdi based out of Maryland in 2012.