Blood or Gold: Why Your Siblings Are Your Greatest Treasure

Blood or Gold: The Choice Between Siblings and Wealth

By Hazrat Umer

Why a house full of money is empty if your brothers and sisters are not in it.

We live in a world where we are taught to compete for everything. From childhood, we are told to be the first in class, the first in sports, and the first in earning money. But in this race to be "First," we often leave behind the people who walked with us from the very beginning—our brothers and sisters.

In my 15 years of watching families grow and fall, I have seen a very sad truth: Many people are willing to lose their siblings for a piece of land or a few thousand rupees. But they don't realize that you can buy more land, but you can never buy back the brother who shared your childhood toys or the sister who kept your secrets.

The Small Room and the Big Hearts

I remember a time when families lived in small houses. Five or six siblings would share one room. There was less money, but there was more "Barakah" (blessing). If one brother was sad, everyone felt it. If one sister got a new dress, everyone celebrated. The walls were thin, but the hearts were strong.

Today, in 2026, we have big houses with many rooms. Every sibling has their own space, their own phone, and their own world. We are living under the same roof, but our hearts are miles apart. We talk to strangers on the internet for hours, but we don't have five minutes to ask our own brother, "How are you doing?"

When Money Becomes a Poison

The biggest test of a sibling’s love is often money or inheritance (property). I have seen brothers who grew up eating from the same plate, but today they are standing in court against each other. Why? Because of a piece of land that neither of them will take to their grave.

When we let greed enter our hearts, we become blind. We forget the times our elder brother protected us at school. We forget how our sister stayed awake when we were sick. When you choose gold over blood, you are not winning; you are losing the most valuable asset of your life. A brother is a mountain that protects you from the cold winds of the world. When you break that mountain, you are left alone in the storm.

The Role of Justice and Tarbiyat

Why do these fights happen? Sometimes, it is because of a lack of justice in the family. Parents must treat their children equally, and siblings must be fair to each other. If one brother is more successful, he should be the shade for his younger siblings, not their master.

Real growth is when the whole family moves forward together. If you are rich but your brother is struggling to feed his children, your wealth has no "Noor" (light). True "Human Style" living means sharing the burden of your siblings so they can stand tall with you.

Healing the Broken Bonds

If you are reading this and you haven't talked to your brother or sister because of an old argument, I want you to stop and think. Is that ego worth more than your blood?

Life is very short. One day, you will want to share your success or your pain, but those seats will be empty. Don't wait for a funeral to realize how much you loved them. Be the bigger person. Pick up the phone. Say "I'm sorry" or "I miss you." It doesn't make you small; it makes you a giant in the eyes of God and humanity.

Conclusion

My name is Hazrat Umer, and I have learned that the real wealth of a man is the number of hands that are ready to hold him when he falls. Your siblings are your first friends and your last support. Don't trade them for anything in this world.

Let us build families where love is more important than bank balances. Let us return to the time when a brother’s smile was worth more than a golden coin. Because at the end of the day, when the lights of the world go out, only the warmth of your family will keep you safe.