He often concluded his lectures by asking participants to take an oath that they would not waste their money on unnecessary purchases. He would ask participants what they would do if their employer cut their salaries by 10 percent. Most of them would reply that they would stay. “If that is your answer, save that 10 percent in your bank account every month. After five years you will have a considerable amount of money.”

Shamsuddin also told smokers to stop their unhealthy habit not only to protect them from cancer but also to save SR210 every month. This is a good amount for people receiving low salaries and who account for a considerable number of smokers.

He said he initiated the formation of the welfare fund for Indian expatriates after observing many of them returning to their country after spending several years in the Gulf, without saving anything.

He recently visited Jeddah and gave six lectures, including three at the Sanaeya Call and Guidance Center, the Balad Call and Guidance Center and the Indian Consulate premises.

The lectures drew a large number of Keralite expatriates.

Shamsuddin reminded Indian expatriates that they are ambassadors of their country.

“If we do a good thing, people will say that it was done by an Indian. If we do a bad thing, be aware that it would affect the reputation of India and all Indians,” he said.

He urged every expatriate to have an exit plan in order to live the rest of their lives peacefully with their families back home.