Breaking myth, many Muslims to pledge organ

New Delhi: Contrary to the common belief that organ donation is prohibited in Islam, World Organisation of Religions & Knowledge (WORK) has brought together over 400 people, many of them Muslims, to pledge organ donation. The pledge will be taken at Sri Sathya Sai Auditorium on Lodhi Road on Saturday. At a press conference on Thursday, the organisation urged people to come forward for organ donation so that many lives can be saved. The president of WORK, Allama Syed Abdullah Tariq, emphasised that such events promote a broader understanding and acceptance of this life-saving practice in the society.At the event, WORK will also honour 36 NGOs and individuals for their outstanding contributions to the society and humanity by driving social change."To celebrate its 37th foundation day, WORK is addressing one of the prevalent myths in society regarding organ donation, raising awareness among the public," said Mubashshir Hussain, state head of WORK's Delhi chapter. Such initiatives are part of WORK's mission to eliminate enmity and hatred from the world and spread the light of knowledge and the feelings of compassion, love and harmony, he added.The organisation, which was set up in 1988, works across the country and in a few other countries.