The Australian Islamic Medical Association (AIMA) sparked a nationwide wave of Muslim blood donors as it launched its annual national blood donation drive on Friday, 28 November 2025, in partnership with the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.
Mosques and Islamic centres across Australia mobilised their congregations around Jumah time, turning places of worship into hubs of service, compassion, and life-saving action, Australian Muslim Times reported.
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More than 40 mosques participated across every state and territory—from major cities to regional communities including Bathurst, the Central Coast, Townsville, Cairns, Mackay, and Launceston.
At many locations, Lifeblood teams joined AIMA volunteers to answer questions, reassure first-time donors, and guide people through the process.
In a meaningful gesture of solidarity, some of Lifeblood’s female representatives wore custom hijabs in Lifeblood colours.
Voices from the community
At Carlton Mosque in Melbourne, worshippers filled the courtyard as AIMA VIC President Dr Mo Awad highlighted the human impact behind every drop of blood donated.
“One in three Australians need blood in their lifetimes. Imagine your brother, your father, your mother, your sister. If you donate now, inshaAllah that’s a favour you can return to them if they need it.”
Across the country, the campaign inspired many first-time donors like Abid, an 18-year-old from the Sunshine Coast.
“People need blood and I think it’s good to give it if you can.”
At Kuraby Mosque in Queensland, the Imam reminded the congregation in the khutbah of the profound weight of a single act of giving:
“One donation can save up to three lives. Allah says whoever saves a life, it’s as if they saved all of humanity.”
In Sydney, at the Australian Islamic House, a speaker explained how small the physical donation truly is—and how enormous its impact.
“When you donate, you help people with cancer, with heart issues, kidney issues.”
And in the ACT, at the United Muslims of Canberra in Gungahlin, Sheikh Hamza offered encouragement before donating himself.
“I came here today to support and to help fulfil my duty to donate blood, which is the minimum of what I can do.”
He also noted that doctors advise on the health benefits of giving blood.
A growing national movement
AIMA National President and Drive Lead Dr Omer Shareef celebrated the unity and spirit on display across the country.
“It is truly heartening to witness these beautiful moments captured across different parts of Australia especially within our mosques where we are coming together, competing in goodness, serving humanity & saving lives. This is a powerful reflection of unity in action and faith in motion.”
What began in 2019 with just one participating mosque has grown into a nationwide movement that strengthens Australia’s donor pool and highlights the vital contributions of Muslim communities.
In 2024 alone, the campaign registered 241 new donors, leading to 820 life-saving donations. Many were first-time donors from underrepresented backgrounds—an essential factor in ensuring safe, compatible blood supplies for Australia’s diverse population.
The Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has formally recognised AIMA for its impact, thanking the organisation for its contribution during last year’s national shortage.
Today, the campaign continues to advance a powerful message: faith, service, and community spirit can save lives.