96 Comments

First comment :) Said,
August 8th, 2008 @2:37 am  

Excellent idea, may Allah bless this effort.

Anisa Said,
August 8th, 2008 @3:03 am  

Asalaamu Alaaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatu!

Alhamdulilah, I am already on the Al-Qasas team, May Allah reward them, ameen

Insha’Allah many more sign up

Wa’alaykum Asalaam wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatu

Your Sister Anisa

Siam Dua Team Said,
August 8th, 2008 @4:01 am  

Assalam alaykoum Wa Rahmatollahi Wa Barakatouh!

Let’s count me as a part of the Silent Dawah Drive (beside nice name!)!

Barakallahofikoum.

cynthia Said,
August 8th, 2008 @4:08 am  

yes i would love to join ^_^ insha allah

August 8th, 2008 @4:10 am  

May Allah have mercy on all of us and grant us more iman to help those who need us. I grew up with a deaf friend who taught me the sign for “friend” and taught me how to be a better friend. Let’s be a friend to our brothers and sisters who need this service.

August 8th, 2008 @4:19 am  

Assalamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullah

Jazakallah to HalfDate for promoting our campaign… it’s an ongoing venture, so everyone, please continue to support us with your time and attention, in whatever way you can afford.

Also, check out our other projects that aim to help people learn to sign… even if you are not from the UK, we are willing to help people from other countries to set up similar schemes in their area. E.g., signlabs.org/fr, signlabs.org/de…etc etc. We just need local teams… so do get in touch, insha’Allah.

Btw, apologies if you have attempted to contact the transcription team, but had your e-mail bounce… silly me gave out the wrong address. It should have been transcribe[at]signlabs.org. ‘Transcription’ or ‘transcribe’ should both now work… but if you still have trouble, use our contact page.

Okay, long comment… thanks again everyone. We at SignLabs.org & Al-Qasas really appreciate HalfDate.com and its members! May Allah bless you all! Ameen.

Wa’salam

zakariya Said,
August 8th, 2008 @4:31 am  

Do we have a global sign language for the impaired, I see in Nigeria the Deaf use a different sign language than the one I see in the international media. Dont forget there are literates and illiterates

Saima Said,
August 8th, 2008 @4:48 am  

Assalaamu ‘alaikum

InshaAllah I would like to join!

August 8th, 2008 @4:59 am  

Assalaamu aleykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh,

I am emailing about joining the transcription team, insha’Allah! I have some small previous experience with transcription and can proofread as well. So excited to be part of this drive!

sacbutteredtoast Said,
August 8th, 2008 @5:06 am  

assalamualaikum,

Looks like a great effort :D

I would also like to join

Umm_Muwahhid Said,
August 8th, 2008 @5:07 am  

as-salaamu`aleykum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatu

I would like to join ‘Project Sign Islaam’ insha’allah

hajar Said,
August 8th, 2008 @5:16 am  

Salam alaikum, i would love to join!!!! =)))))))

August 8th, 2008 @5:44 am  

@Zakariya:

Do we have a global sign language for the impaired

There is a kind of international sign language in the works, but it is a pidgun language, i.e., not an official language per se; especially when compared to the native forms of SL, such as British SL, American SL, Australian SL, etc. In addition, I am not sure how many people actually know Int. SL.

August 8th, 2008 @5:56 am  

Allah akbar!!

mustaque Said,
August 8th, 2008 @6:12 am  

Hope and pray this effort grows and is accepted by Allah Subhanahu wa ta’ala.

Naimah Jahyn Said,
August 8th, 2008 @6:13 am  

Asalamu Alaikum,

Yes I would like to join “project sign Islam” ! Jazak Allahu Khair!!

Sara Said,
August 8th, 2008 @7:47 am  

Asalaamu alaykum,

Mashallah great work. I would love to help by transcribing lectures.

SHAZAD KHAN Said,
August 8th, 2008 @7:50 am  

I REALLY DON,T UNDERSTAND WHAT THIS SITE IS ABOUT BUT I’M WILLING TO HELP THE BROTHERS AND SISTERS DO ALLAHS WORK. MAY ALLAH REWARD YOU.

Wasim Said,
August 8th, 2008 @8:17 am  

Assalaamualaykum

Sounds great, i wanna join!!

Fatah Said,
August 8th, 2008 @8:30 am  

Salam alaikum,
I’m willing to help inshallah the best i could.
Salam

Anisa Said,
August 8th, 2008 @8:36 am  

Make a video for this campaign insha’Allah

Jamaaz Said,
August 8th, 2008 @8:48 am  

InshaAllah i wna join!!!!!!!!!!!!

August 8th, 2008 @8:50 am  

As salamu alaykum,

Masha’Allah, this drive is great. Both Sign Labs and al-Qasas are two wonderful projects that need your help. Please sign up and help countless Muslims through these two unique services.

wa’salaam

~Alamgir
al-Qasas Director

August 8th, 2008 @10:02 am  

sign me up!

dinamarsidi Said,
August 8th, 2008 @11:23 am  

I’ll join :)

maryam Said,
August 8th, 2008 @11:36 am  

Assalamu Alaikum,

I’d love to join too :)

muslimah230 Said,
August 8th, 2008 @2:13 pm  

inshaAllah i want to join

LA~Muslim Said,
August 8th, 2008 @2:47 pm  

AsalamuAlaikum Dear Brothers and Sisters,

This Jummah the Khateeb told me about Half-Date, and I would like to assist in its Sadaqah endeavors. I have transcribed in the past, can I still help?

Abu O Said,
August 8th, 2008 @3:18 pm  

salam alaikum,

alhamdulilah its good to see the involvement in things that are sometime pushed aside because of it not being a priority agenda.

Its a good cause to support. The smaller institutions and orgs also need support.

Jazak-AllahKhair

Layyinah Said,
August 8th, 2008 @5:58 pm  

I would like to join the transcription team

August 8th, 2008 @7:18 pm  

Assalamualaykum,

I would love to join, count me in the transcription team!

serendipity Said,
August 9th, 2008 @2:58 am  

Just Joined, Alhumdullilah!

ammad Said,
August 9th, 2008 @4:23 am  

Assalam o alaikum
inshaAllah I’ll participate in all your projects.. may Allah swt expand our platform

Najeeba Abdu Said,
August 9th, 2008 @10:00 am  

I would like to join the transcription team
I am a very fast typer and lover listening to lectures.

Enlightmee Said,
August 9th, 2008 @3:14 pm  

Asalaamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatahu…

Please give me this opportunity to join this beneficial program. I would like to help the hearing impaired Muslims read what the scholars of Islam teach us. I am a college graduate and willing to help this cause. I appreciate your time and offer. Hope to hear from you soon. Asalaamu ‘alaikum

Your Brother in Al-Islam,

Farhat

kar furqan ajaz Said,
August 10th, 2008 @1:42 am  

assalamalaikum, i would like to sign up although i dont know any hearing impaired brothers and sisters, also i would like to fill up the survey but i couldnt find it.

sophia Said,
August 10th, 2008 @5:00 pm  

pretty cool quiz, be sure to take it all, InshAllah

could be quite benefical for some people
also, may Allah(SWT) guide all our deaf brothers and sisters with Jennah-Ameen

al-Qasas Said,
August 11th, 2008 @7:44 am  

As salamu alaykum,

Everyone who has joined and is looking to join al-Qasas to help those who are hearing impaired. I would like to inform you that the al-Qasas audience reaches out to every Muslim, insha’Allah. Our service will not only provide alternatives to listening and provide subtitles for videos, but we will be preparing means to enhance learning, prepare khutbahs, study guides, tests & quiz’s. We will have al-Qasas Action Points to show how one can implement the ‘ilm they have gained and so much more.

And everyone who joins al-Qasas no matter how much time they commit to us must work with ihsaan. The heights this project can reach are great, bi idhnillah. You’re joining the al-Qasas family so be prepared to be the best in what you do!

Barak’Allahu feek.

al-Qasas

a brother Said,
August 11th, 2008 @5:44 pm  

May Allah help all our Deaf/deaf brothers and sisters.

Thank you so much for this great drive.

miri Said,
August 11th, 2008 @10:49 pm  

asalaamu 3alaykum,
i don’t know how to sign but if this is going to help our ummah, then may allah s.w.t. help this effort.

Maria Said,
August 12th, 2008 @6:17 am  

As salaamua aalaykum,

Spanish is my first language so if you guys need it in Spanish am here. inshaAllah. :)

Abuumar Said,
August 12th, 2008 @6:20 am  

Asalaamu Alaaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatu!
JazakumuLlahu khayir!

Maryam Said,
August 12th, 2008 @9:01 am  

As salaamu alaykum warahmatullaahi wabarakatuhu!

Masha Allaah Tabarakallaah!

May Allaah bless all your efforts with the best station in paradise, Allaahuma amin.

About the transcription details, I’d like to know more about it. I’ve been interested in knowing more about medical transcription so that I could work from home and spend more time with my family. But now that I know about this transcription service for our deaf Muslim brothers and sisters (and most likely children included) I feel more compelled to become a transcriptionist just for this service. That is not to say that medical transcription is not important for those who want to venture into it especially stay-at-home sisters and mothers. However, our deaf Muslim brethen need our services first and foremost because their situation is more critical( they are all yearning for the al akheerah through Islamic education)

May Alllaah azza wa jalal, bless all your gifted and talented hearts, Allaahuma amin!

madina55 Said,
August 12th, 2008 @9:47 pm  

Assalaam aleykum wr wb

May Allah protect our brothers and sisters who are unable to hear. May Allah shower them with HIS mercy and forgiveness…

Sister Rahmah Said,
August 12th, 2008 @11:17 pm  

As-Salaamu ‘Alaikum w/R w/B. =)

Ditto to all the comments.

HalfDate Said,
August 13th, 2008 @12:24 am  

Thank you so much for all our supporters.

May Allah reward you all .

Maria I Said,
August 13th, 2008 @10:13 am  

As-salaam ‘alaykum Warahmatullah,

I have seen many many support groups/organizations that are working for numerous amazing causes, but this one is truly one of a kind and tops off many. Insha’Allah any thing I can do to support… I’m in!
May Allah accept and reward the intentions and the good work.

Sabs Said,
August 13th, 2008 @11:17 am  

I would love to join the transcription team. Please sign me up :) and may Allah reward everyone involved in this awesome effort!

muslimah Said,
August 13th, 2008 @4:58 pm  

let’s all learn sign language…how do u say Allah in sign languagE?

August 13th, 2008 @7:18 pm  

@Muslimah: I am not sure if it is the same in all forms of sign language, but in BSL, the sign for Allah is closing your fist, elevating your hand around head level, and pointing your index finger towards the sky. Like you’re communicating the Oneness of God, whilst also indicating His Greatness above us all. One example of how the power of sign lies in its succinctness, masha’Allah.

Abu Eman Said,
August 13th, 2008 @8:47 pm  

Subhanallah I would see the reverts taking so enthusiastically to Islam and wonder on how Allah changes the hearts of those who take steps towards Him. And then this drive comes around - and makes you gasp at the sheer greatness of Allah. Here are people who did not hear the bible thumpers or hallelujahs in the christian congregations and neither did they hear that winning argument given by an Islamic scholar but yet they believe in Allah!!! How remarkable they are and how great is the glory of Allah SWT.

al-Qasas Said,
August 14th, 2008 @1:24 pm  

As salamu alaykum,

Sister Maryam an earlier post I made describes the crux of the project, insha’Allah.

If you haven’t already joined and are still interested please send us an email.

Barak’Allahu feekum

al-Qasas

Muslim Said,
August 14th, 2008 @8:21 pm  

I ask Allah to reward all those who helped. Especially, our deaf brothers and sisters.

May Allah gather us under His shade.

Gloriale Said,
August 14th, 2008 @10:15 pm  

May Allah bless you all!
I’m so happy of being here with you today, just started checking the signs!
from a new sister :D

deedee Said,
August 15th, 2008 @3:10 am  

may allah reward all those involved in halfdate, with the highest of jannah!! mau he protect us all from the evils of this life nad the next!!! ameen!!!!!

Yusuf Abdullah Said,
August 15th, 2008 @6:20 am  

Salaamu alaykum wa rahmaullahi wa barakatuh

Subhannallah! May Allah bless this ummah with the taqwa that is needed. May He reward those who strive in His cause and those that seek His pleasure in varying ways. The deaf brothers and sisters are truly our mirrors that are spoken about in the hadith, reminds us of the infinite Mercies and bounties that are bestowed upon us daily….may we be the grateful servants that we should be. Ameen.

Jamaaz Said,
August 15th, 2008 @6:27 am  

May Allah reward you all!

zakariya Said,
August 15th, 2008 @7:53 am  

We thank the Almighty Allah (SWT) that has blessed us with the opportunity to make the deaf understand without ears and the blind to learn without eyes. May the Almighty continue to guide and bless us. May Allah guide us here and the hereafter.

Young Anonymous Sister Said,
August 15th, 2008 @10:56 am  

Mashallah, this was a very tghoughtful drive, and made me aware of the deaf muslim community, (the blind muslim community is well-known due to saut-un-nur). inshallah when i am older i will be able to donate monetarily to the drives, but for now its just comments and polls and surveys from me.
Shukran.
Btw, i think there should be a better intro to the website, as at first i didnt know what it was all about.(i thought it was just like a joke!), Also there should be a draft E-mail we can send out to others, because i don’t know what 2 write!
Wassalam

caynan Said,
August 15th, 2008 @3:28 pm  

SubhanAllah great work is being done by fellow brothers and sisters in regards to promoting needed attention of the deaf muslims and blind muslims aswell. I will make dua for this drive and others drives that i hope inshallah i will be part of actively.

Wasalam

a brother Said,
August 16th, 2008 @1:40 am  

Wow, didn’t know that Deaf and deaf have different meanings.

Thanks for the info

August 19th, 2008 @12:54 am  

Al- Sami will hear all of our silence as Allah will know all the good we do for our Brothers & Sisters. Our hearts will open, insh’Allah.

DanyalLodhi Said,
August 19th, 2008 @12:56 am  

Asalam Alaikum to my brothers and sisters in Islam,

I wish I could donate some money, however, I’m only in the position to give some dua’s to all the muslims who are striving hard to spread goodness in this world. These people are working day and night behind the scenes, doing jihad, so that many needy people around the world can have a better life.

So my Salams and Duas to all my muslim brothers and sisters who are striving hard. May Allah SWT unite the Ummah for the betterment of mankind. InshAllah.

cynthia Said,
August 19th, 2008 @1:01 am  

salam aleikom wa rahmatullah wa barakatuh
subhanu allah!so much kindness and goodwilling in these projects.we have to work hard to make the ummah the comunity which it should be.alhamdulillah that we have this chance,we should grab it and fullfill our duty,it makes me cry whenever i see these devoted brothers and sisters
may Allah reward you all !

deedee Said,
August 19th, 2008 @2:10 am  

salaam alaikum brothers and sisters!!!!!
jazakallah khairan for coming up withsuchgood ideas and doing dawah not to just the majority of people who have no problems but to people who have needs like the deaf!!! this is very much appreciated!!!! may allah shower all those involved with blessings!!!! ameen!!!!!
wassalaam!!!!!!!!!!!!

zakariya Said,
August 19th, 2008 @2:26 am  

Assalam Alaikum Warahmatullah,

This site is timely and beneficial not only issues relating to the disabled but for all of us. Yesterday in the Masjid somebody stood up and enlightened us on how some people are leaving islam for lack of knowlege (Subhanalillah). This is an opportunity to really do Daawah.

Young Anonymous Muslimah Said,
August 19th, 2008 @3:56 am  

Mashallah, a successful drive, to help our deaf muslim Brothers and Sisters.
Inshallah, Allah will reward all those involved. (even those of us that just did the survey and commented!) Ameen!
Wassalam

Aminat Said,
August 19th, 2008 @4:00 am  

Asalamualaikum waramotullah wabarakatuh,
My last comment would be that I pray to Almighty Allah to continue to grant us strenght in order to help his cause, this cause and any of his causes for that matter. Also, if there is any way I can donate any little penny kindly let me know. All of you guys are very much appreciated.
Masalam

Serendipity Said,
August 19th, 2008 @4:07 am  

Just learned the difference between Deaf & deaf.
Great to know that the drive was a success, alhumdullilah.

Btw, the new signature “Tamra ibn Khajoor” is crackin hilarious! (now thats taking ‘dates’ to a new level).

August 19th, 2008 @5:31 am  

Salaam Alekum W.W
Jazakumllahi Khairan to all brothers and sisters working hard to propagate this religion of peace.May Almighty Allah SWT bless you all,accept your deeds as acts of Ibadah,plant your feet firm on the path of Al-Islam and count you among the inmates of Al-Janah Firdaus on the day of Qiyamah,Amin.

Faraz Said,
August 19th, 2008 @6:33 am  

May Allah reward everyone involved. Insha-Allah, I will try to contribute in whatever way I can later in the year.

sacbutteredtoast Said,
August 19th, 2008 @6:53 am  

A great effort :D

May Allah SWT bring great success to this project and all those who are involved (using it and helping out)

Waslaam

fatima-zahra Said,
August 19th, 2008 @6:57 am  

asalaam o alaikum wa rehmatullahi wabarakatuhu
i would just like to say have sabr in this world and Allah subhanahu wata’ala will reward you more than you can think of in this world and in the hereafter. Inshallah. All we have to do is keep hold of our imaan and inshallah Allah subhanahu wata’ala will make it easy for us. Ameen

mustaque Said,
August 19th, 2008 @6:58 am  

Alhamdulillah, it looks like we are all to a wonderful start. I hope and pray all the volunteers will continue to be motivated long after this initial spurt, inshaAllah.

Marita Said,
August 19th, 2008 @7:08 am  

Oh Allah! Bestow on us endurance and make our foothold sure and give us help against those who reject faith. ameen

August 19th, 2008 @7:15 am  

Assalamu’alaikum wbt,

May Allah SWT reward everyone involved in the Silent Dawah Drive as well as HalfDate inshaAllah.

I am sure the rewards reaped inshaAllah are well worth the time & effort fueled by those involved.

This is a good reminder for me as well as our brothers & sisters out there to make time to promote projects & sites like these.

InshaAllah I will participate in the upcoming projects.

sarah Said,
August 19th, 2008 @8:49 am  

Salaam Alaikum,Allah has made this whole Half Date project,subhannalah may Allah guide people to truth, and inshallah, i also hope that this this helped alot of people, and May Allah (swt) reward you all(everyone) who helped in with this project. Walaikum Salaam.

sarah Said,
August 19th, 2008 @8:53 am  

Salaam Alaikum,May the Lord Allah (swt) help you and keep you all on the straight path, and keep doing good deeds and ask for Allahs (swt) mercy,therefore not only good deeds will get you to enter Paradise. Walaikum`Alaikum`,:D

amatullah Said,
August 19th, 2008 @9:01 am  

Assalamu alaykum! May Allah reward u all 4 ur efforts and may Allah give us the taufeeq to continue to help spread goodness in the world ameen!

princessaisha90 Said,
August 19th, 2008 @9:24 am  

Salaam, May Allah reward all those involves in this dawah! Inshallah i will try to help future dawah !!

Salaam

Aisha

Ameer Said,
August 19th, 2008 @9:32 am  

Masha Allah..

Lets do our best….. may Allah Azzawajjal guide us and save us from all evils…

butterfly2729 Said,
August 19th, 2008 @10:42 am  

Salam alaikum to every Muslim reading!!

Inchallah this will be a great beginning for Ramadan inchallah.
Keep up the good work :)

Allah akbar!

Habayeb Said,
August 19th, 2008 @12:02 pm  

Subha’nallah you guys secured more volunteers than your original quota of 35 members! May Allah swt reward all those behind Al Qasas, Halfdate and signslab and even the brothers and sisters willing to help out.

mummyjaan Said,
August 19th, 2008 @9:11 pm  

Jazakumullah for a very worthy and noble effort.

August 20th, 2008 @7:20 am  

Jazakumallah khair everyone for your kind words! Ameen to all the beautiful aadiyah. Please join the SignLabs mailing list so we can inform you of future initiatives and training material as soon as it is ready to go, insha’Allah.

http://groups.google.com/group/signlabs

Sajjaad Said,
August 20th, 2008 @8:23 am  

Assalaamu Alaikum

Jazaak Allaah for great job!

Ackrem Said,
August 20th, 2008 @1:06 pm  

Assamu Alaykum brothers and sisters

I am very proud of this drive and I hope are deaf brothers and sisters feel the love and respect we have for them and I hope Allah makes things easy for
them Amin May we all meet each other in Jannah til Firdaus Amin

ummkhidar Said,
August 20th, 2008 @2:37 pm  

Assalamoalikum everyone!

subhan Allah a real great effort by muslim youth …may Allah subhan wa taa’allah rewards everyone who is taking part in silent dawa….
unfortunately i wont be able to join u guys soon……but i do hope to get back ASAP…Insha’allah!!!!
so guys do ur best and remember all muslimeen in ur dua’s…!!! INSHA’ALLAH

maa’asalama,

umm najm Said,
August 20th, 2008 @4:55 pm  

Assalamualkum,
How r u brothers and sisters,,
hope u all fine by the grace of all.
My mother language is urdu,, n i find a lot of difficulty in communicating in English,, so plz nobody mind if i being late in replying anyone’s message or adding any comments,,
best regards,
umm najm

Sis Nusaybah Said,
August 25th, 2008 @7:18 am  

May Allah continue to make things easy for this endevor. Ameen. I signed up for both yahoo groups, insha’Allah I can help make a difference.

anonymous Said,
November 16th, 2008 @1:41 pm  

wut up man

anonymous Said,
November 16th, 2008 @1:42 pm  

wutup man

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