Note:There are several donors who offered to donate but their payment methods didn’t work or the transaction fee is higher than the donation, so we would like to acknowledge their effort and may Allah reward them for their intentions, they are from Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, UAE, UK, and USA.
“Alhamdulilah when Muslims visit, I forget all my worries,”
-A father of a 3-yr-old son
DateDrive of Rabie A-thani 1430/April 2009 Type of DateDrive: Monetary & Awareness
“I donated $7.29 because that’s all I could afford without making my bank account empty.” -Sister T
Drive Target:
Collecting $4,977 USD (rent about $750 + educational programs for $500)
Getting 70 support comments and dua, click here to post a pleasant word (Put, your city/state/country, so we feel the sense of one global family)
Getting 12 groups/individuals to write support letters/cards to these 50 families in Houston, mail them to this address
“I’ve been planning on donating for the past 10 days but this Hadith really encouraged me to do it now!” -A student
مَا نَقَصَتْ صَدَقَةٌ مِنْ مَالٍ
Sadaqah never decreases wealth
Combined total of Paypal, Authorize.net, and offline
The above total includes Al-Amaanah locally raised $2141
“I’m currently an unemployed student! ALhamdulilah I gave $40 to this great cause. I hope HalfDate can match I remember when our family were refugees, how many generous people helped us with everything: clothing, food, education, etc.” -Sister A
To donate (online or by mail) click on “Donate Now”
Matching & Challenges:
Grow HalfDate: For every mailing list signup, HalfDate will donate $1 up to $200. Just join the mailing list and post a comment that you are participating in Alamaanah drive
Blog for a cause: For every blog post about helping refugees/Alamaanah, $5 will be donated up to $250
A pleasant word! For every comment or Dua about Sadaqah or refugees posted about helping refugees, $1 Canadian Dollar will be donated up to $100.
Matching Challenge: If 100 people each donates $5, I’ll match their donations ($500) – post in the comment
Unemployed & Broke Challenge: If an unemployed Muslim donates $20 or more, we’ll double it up to $500 – post in the comment
Baitul Salaam supports Al-Amaanah: Everyone (maximum 100 donors) who gives $5.00 Baitul Salaam (women shelter in GA) will give $5.00. We challenge you to challenge us. Give at least $5.00 to be matched by us
Write to these families
We are looking for 12 groups/individuals to write to these 50 families in Houston.
So far, the following brothers/sisters/groups have promised to write:
Sunday school, TX, USA made 50 cards Allahu Akbar!
BuildingBlocks, MN, USA
Sydney youth, NSW, Australia
Bengali tigers, CA, USA
Ladiedee, MI, USA
Poetry Sisters, CA, USA
Coach Zohra, IN, USA will collect from her community and send in Hijab and other gifts
Baitul Salaam, GA, USA will collect and send gifts, giftcards, and cards
Calgary Sisters, AB, Canada
Northside College Prep Jamaah Club, IL, USA
Miriam, NY, USA will send a Hijab and a note
Bebo’s parents, NJ, USA
Abu & Umm Omar, CA, USA
Dulles High School Muslims, TX, USA
Al Amaanah, Inc.
8181 Fannin, Suite 337
Houston, TX, 77054
Or email tamra at halfdate and we will print/convey your email to Alamaanah volunteers.
“Hey, lets do the card thing… it would be awesome for our kids to make cards for refugees” -Teacher N
There are about 50 families, lots of kids, about 10 widows, and a few sisters living on their own. If your school/masjid want to ask your kids to make cards for these families, please try to make 50 cards and let the kids write their names and their city. Sample Letters & Cards
“We are from a class in an Islamic After School program in California, ages 4-7, and we heard about a refugee family whose daughter can no longer walk and talk. The kids wanted to make cards and drawings for their sister in Islam. May Allah reward you all for your efforts inshaa-Allah.”
All the info they gave was that it was from Sister Yafa and her class (Imam, Yusuf, Ahmed, Muhammad, Iman, Amal, Yasmine, and Hosna). May Allah reward the teacher, students, parents, school admin, and all those who helped with the sweetest date in Jannah
If you want to write to a specific person, you can write to the following:
Kids:
you can ask them to write to Hassan and Ibrahim, asking them to take good care of their mother, of each other, and their younger brother.
Or Mustafa:
Adult:
Abu Mais
A father of 7 kids, eldest is 14 yrs old. He takes his kids to and from school everyday, runs all the errands during the day and then works at night as a security guard.
Pharwin
A Burmese girl, mashallah very very smart, she serves as our guide every time we go to the Burmese complex because she is the only one that can speak English there. She is still in school, learning fast and likes school.
Some of you asked about giving these families some gifts. Here are some suggestions:
Prayer rugs, Qurans (especially, in Burmese language) and scarfs/Abayas, school supplies, household items and appliance, and clothes.
The following are some example of these families (Al-Amaanah sponsors about 50 families):
Family #1 (Iraqi)
Single woman, lives on her own, doesn’t speak English. Wallahy she has been waiting all week for our visit, she hasn’t been here for long and doesn’t know that many ppl. Has no one to talk to, and thats her main problem, she wants to learn English so bad. I suggest some sisters make it a habit to visit her twice a week. Maybe get some dessert or something and just go spend some quality time with her. She will be having surgery in April so won’t be able to work this month until she gets the surgery and recovers. She also needs pocket money during this period until she starts working again. Please visit her, call her on the phone, make her know that she is not forgotten!
Family #2 (Iraqi)
Single woman living with her mom and she is the one that has to pay the bills, her mom is too old to work. She was in dire need of finding a job last week and alhamdulillah she just got one a couple of days ago. She hasn’t been working for a month though and her rent has to be paid before the end of the month!!! She also is planning to move closer to work because she takes 3 buses just to get there from where they live. So we promised to help her move, but rent still has to be paid for this month!!!
Family #3 (Iraqi) A man in his mid 30s, can’t work because he has a lot of medical problems, needs help paying his electric bill (inshalla is in the process of being taken care of). He doesn’t speak English and therefore is isolated in this big world! We should start making it a habit to visit him every week too. He says he could use some furniture around the house so we need to go visit him and find out how can we help him more.
Family #4 (Iraqi) *update 4/19 He found a job, Alhamduilllah*
The father used to work as a barber in Iraq, he had another job here but got laid off because of the economy. He said he is waiting on his papers to come from Iraq this week so that he can start working his normal job (cutting hair). He is having trouble paying the bills and rent till he starts working again.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I give Zakah?
Yes, you can click here to give Zakah
Do you spend my Zakah in administrative or operational cost?
No, Zakah is strictly and totally giving to end beneficiaries.
Can these brothers and sisters work?
Yes, they are looking for jobs and a few do have part-time jobs, but that’s only enough to pay for food, utilities, etc.
What about government assistance?
Government rent assistance to refugee families cover only the first four months.
I saw on TV that non-Muslims organizations (e.g. churches) are helping them?
Yes, there are other refugee service organizations. However, Al Amaanah provides unique services that Muslim families need, e.g. educational programs for their children.
What is Al Amaanah? Al Amaanah is refugee service organization based in Houston, Texas, USA. The word Amaanah means trust or duty, because Muslims believe that taking care of our brothers and sisters who happened to be refugees is an amaanah on everyone’s shoulders.
What other services does Al Amaanah provide?
Other than financial support, our services include English classes, homework help for children, and physical and emotional support for many widows, injured, and disabled refugees.
I want to know more about your volunteer interaction with these families, where can I find that?
Visit Al-Amaanah blog http://alamaanah.wordpress.com/
All early donors are from Australia (Sun does rise from there )
Smallest contribution is $1 (half a date )
Biggest contribution so far is $250 from Pennsylvania $400 from California $500 from Texas $700 Calgary, Canada
A laid off mother of three donated $20, a brother who lost his job gave $40 (please make dua for them)
Several unemployed students gave, one gave $7.29 because that’s what she had in her account.
Youngest donor she doesn’t even have a credit card or bank account Rehan and Heba (7 & 4 children donated from their own money).
Alhamdulillah, Over 10 blog posts for this drive, may Allah reward all bloggers.
Alhamdulillah, over 17K views on YouTube alone (not counting other sites), may Allah reward all views and promoters.
The donor who gave $7.29 later gave another $77 from tax refund.
A sister found a job after giving.
A mother found her sick child improving after giving.
Several donors gave multiple times, one sister gave again because she didn’t have enough to give the first time, another sister gave whenever she felt pain or inspirations.
Alhamdulillah, over 100 gift items (cards, letter, gift card, scarf, clothing) have been mailed to Al-Amaanah
Several groups have raised for the drive, namely Northwestern University, Calgary medical students, and Organic HalfDate Club
If you know any media or Khateeb wants to talk about this drive. Let them contact us (tamra -a-t- halfdate.com)
Drive Sponsors
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Post the http://halfdate.com link on your email or forum signature.
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Chip in for flyer printing and distribution.
Tell your local media about this drive.
Pictures:
ilma
As-salamu Alaikum
May Allah shower His Mercy on those Muslim brothers and sisters suffering all around the world. Ameen.
Australia
http://haffu-taffu.blogspot.com hafsa
May Allah make it easy for them, ameen
Meeee
May Allah have Mercy one them!
and as the Prophet (salAllahu ‘alayhi wa Sallam) would supplicate for someone whom Allah tests with difficulty in their life:
اللَّهُمَّ لاَ سَهْلَ إلّا مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلاً وَ أَنْتَ تَجْعَلُ الْحَزْنَ إِذَا شِئْتَ سَهْلاً
O Allaah, there is no ease except in that which You have made easy, and You make difficulty, if You wish, easy.
http://study.taleemalquran.com/hifzal-qurancourse Muslim
Assalamu Alaikum,
May Allah make all matters easy for all muslims, Ameen ya Rabb!
Wassalaam
http://hal786.wordpress.com hal786
Assalamualaikum
Ya Allah please make it easy upon this family, and make it easy for all those suffering in the world and for all of our Muslim brothers and sisters struggling.Ameen
inshallah they will get the help they need
in Islam we believe that ‘After hardship always comes ease’ ..whether the ease is in this life/dunya or the Hereafter/afterlife
so inshallah after these Muslims have gone through this they’ll know it might be a test from Allah s.w.t and we should all thank Allah for what we have that we have a house and clothes, food and drink etc.
Assalamu Alaykum
may Allah provide sustainence for these families from his infinite bounty ameen ya Rab
may Allah make each day for them less trying and relieve all their financial burden and worry ameen ya Rab
may Allah keep their faith strong and enduring through difficult and not so difficult times ameen ya Rab
HasbunAllahu wa ne3m al-wakeel , ne3m al-mawla wa ne3m al-nasseer
Qul inna salatee wanusukee wamahyaya wamamatee lillahi Rabbi al-Aalameen
wasalamu alaykum
http://charitylinks.wordpress.com/ Abdullah
If I click on donate now, i can only donate the entire month rent. It should allow us to partially contribute towards the cause (I think)
[Admin Update] A link is updated for partial contributions. Baraka Allahu feekum for your suggestion.
Ni’Mah
Asalamu Alaykum,
May Allah help these families in their difficult times…Amin.
nedzada
assalam alaykum, I will have them in my duas , cos I about this pain, I’ve been refugee my self. I pray to Allah for all of them to be safe and in He’s Mercy, InshaAllah.
AbdulRazaaq
May Allah make it easy for this family, Ameen
http://www.mwcsg.org Anonymous
As salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu to my brothers, sisters and your families. May Allah ease your burdens for you all at this time of difficulty, ameen.
“And, behold, with every hardship comes ease:
verily, with every hardship comes ease!”
(Surah ash-Sharh 94:5-6)
furqan
May Allah ease your troubles and fortify you with patience and help from him, our hearts go out for you bear adversity with patience and keep faith in Allah
http://alamaanah.wordpress.com alikhlas
Ameen to all the du’as. Remember that we can help in more ways than just financial contributions–Al Amaanah provides educational and support services, and is open to more volunteers and projects.
l’huile-d’olive
May allah, grant them peace and many blessing in this life and hereafter, may they continue and stay strong on the right path.
Ameen
http://www.alhuda.ecrater.com SA
to all guys at half date: Well Done!
to the refugee brothers and sisters : Our prayers are with you all. May Allah ease your matters. Aameen.
Saira
Assalaamu Alaikum,
Jazakum Allahu Khairan for enabling us to give our sadaqaat via chipin(Paypal). It becomes very easy to donate.
Wassalam.
http://www.alamaanah.com Abdullah
Salaam here are the donations as of 2 AM (other than ChipIn):
$10, Venice, CA
$50, Joanne, Australia
$50, Saman, MD
$5, Xpansion Designs, IL
$1, Sofia, Italy
$5, $45, Saira, Italy
(donated twice)
May Allah reward you all! Keep them coming. Keep the roofs!
http://alamaanah.wordpress.com alikhlas
No new donations for today. JazakAllah khayra to those who’ve donated already–spread the word fisabeelillah!
Anonymous
May Allah protect, help and give shelter to all Muslims around the world and guide us all to stand together as brothers and sisters in Islam in times of hardship and ease ameen.
http://alamaanah.wordpress.com alikhlas
4/5/09 Update:
Donations(Paypal):
Amani A.
Sterling, VA
United States
$30.00 USD
spojmai a.
Oakville Ontario
Canada
$20.00 USD
Anony Money
Rabbi yassir wala tu’assir wa tammim bil khair
O my Lord! make things easier, do not make things difficult. And let our affairs end with goodness.
http://www.baitulsalaam.net Hadayai
As Salaamu Alaikum,
Baitul Salaam has a small grant due in any day, insh’Allah. We can help. We have also sent the request to our list. Please let the halfdaters know that due to their generosity last Ramadan and hosting the Recycling Drive we have gained several new donors and due to this we are now moving into our own office where we will be able to do a lot more for our community, insh’Allah.
May Allah continue to shower blessings on all of us.
ma salaam
Hadayai Majeed
Administrator
Baitul Salaam Network, Inc.
hassan
O Allah, purify our niat and accept our deeds.
Muslim from Canada
Asalam alaikum,
this small amount is for the refugees to pay off their rent.
May Allah accept it from us. Ameen
Wsalam
Ontario, Canada
[posted by Admin]
http://dawahforall.blogspot.com omer
may Allah the almigthy guide us all on the straight path … the path of those whom he has favored not the path of those who went astray
http://alamaanah.wordpress.com alikhlas
$10 Caynan from OR
$5 Bibi from FL
$5 Zahra from CA
$250 Mazen from PA
Anonymous
I’ve signed up the mailing list and participating in the al amaanah drive inshaAllah
[HalfDate Admin: $1 will be donated because of your sign up]
Donate what you can… 5 dollars times 10 people equals 50 dollars! now imagine if every one person invited 10 people to donate 5 dollars!?! That would help so much- and ever generous sadaqa from halaal means is unimaginable baraka from Allah.
Maybe the one dollar you send could be the 100,000 next baraka Allah sends your way, or health, or stronger imaan, etc.
Rabina yourzou2 wa yehidi al jamea3 al muslimeen wa ya barek fe al beyidy sadaqa lilah. Ameen ya rab!
May Allah Bless and give guidence to the Muslim Ummah and give glad tidings and blessings to those who give give sadaqa for Allah. Ameen oh Allah!
A HalfDater
Assalam Alykum my brothers and sisters,
I just add all my friends on my gmail list to donate.
At least two have donated and hope more to come, Allah willing.
LET’S ALL RAISE THE AMOUNT NEEDED TO HELP THESE FAMILIES
May Allah reward you for trying
http://alamaanah.wordpress.com alikhlas
As of now:
$5 Sotiria – Canada
$20 Shirien – LA
$20 Fouzia – CA
Dua from India
May Allah swt bless these families and give them sufficient provision to live a life on His Path.
May Allah swt give these families the Hidayaah and strengthen them with patience through this trial.
And may Allah swt bless all of the brothers and sisters who are doing whatever it takes to help out these families.
Inshallah, the Reward is with Him…
http://www.facebook.com/pages/HalfDatecom/16172094035 A Laid off Mother of 3
This is for the unemployed matching. (If an unemployed Muslim donates $20, we’ll double it up to ($500) – post in the comment)
[Posted by Admin: $40 will be donated to match your donation $460 to go]
Sumiyyah
Assalamualiakum.
May Allah the Almighty and One of Great Bounty, shower His everlasting Mercy on all those who are in hardships and dire straits, as it is narrated by the Prophet SAW (something to the effect) that we are shown mercy due to the weak amongst us. We therefore need to make sure that we are constantly helping these people in whatever way is possible for us, whether that be through monetary means or simply by leaving a kind word for them. One avenue which we generally tend to overlook although it is probably the most important is that of Dua. We need to remember that this is our weapon and through it we can have access to the riches that our Benevolant Creator has created for us.
Please remember the whole ummah of the Prophet SAW in your Dua.
Fiamaanillah.
mfazal
Assalamualaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuhu.
I want to give my Zakaah for the families mentioned here.
I tried using the Amaana link, but for some reason my transaction is not going through.
My card is from India. Is this only for the US?
Also I noticed the site does not ask for the CVS number.
Please let me know soon.
Wassalam
From Dubai
Prophet sallalahu alayi wassalam said: “Whoever relieves a Muslim of a hardship in this life, Allah will relieve him of a hardship in the Hereafter, and Allah will help His slave so much as he helps his brother.”
Prophet (صلى الله عليه و سلم) also said: The believers are like a body: if one organ complained/hurt the rest of the body reacted.”
May Allah give strength and patience to these families and also reward those who are helping ease their hardship. Ameen.
[Admin:
أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال : ( المسلم أخو المسلم ، لا يظلمه ولا يسلمه ، ومن كان في حاجة أخيه كان الله في حاجته ، ومن فرج عن مسلم كربة فرج الله عنه كربة من كربات يوم القيامة ، ومن ستر مسلما ستره الله يوم القيامة ) .
الراوي: عبدالله بن عمر المحدث: البخاري - المصدر: الجامع الصحيح - الصفحة أو الرقم: 2442
خلاصة الدرجة: [صحيح]
- ترى المؤمنين : في تراحمهم ، وتوادهم ، وتعاطفهم ، كمثل الجسد ، إذا اشتكى عضوا ، تداعى له سائر جسده بالسهر والحمى
الراوي: النعمان بن بشير المحدث: البخاري – المصدر: الجامع الصحيح – الصفحة أو الرقم: 6011
خلاصة الدرجة: [صحيح]
- مثل المؤمنين في توادهم وتراحمهم وتعاطفهم ، مثل الجسد . إذا اشتكى منه عضو ، تداعى له سائر الجسد بالسهر والحمى
الراوي: النعمان بن بشير المحدث: مسلم – المصدر: المسند الصحيح – الصفحة أو الرقم: 2586
خلاصة الدرجة: صحيح A useful tool called http://dorar.net/enc/hadith/مثل+الجسد
http://hal786.wordpress.com hal786
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu
Ya Allah , pleace shower your blessing upon these familys and make them ppl of Heaven Inshallah and also for those whoa are kindly donating money for them accept their humble kindness o Most Merciful, Most Kind One Allah s.w.t.!! Ameen
Inshallah these familys wil benfit from the help of the Muslims kindly giving.
its graet to see mashallah that so many Muslims are coming together to help
my friends were actually talking about the Muslim Ummah at school the other day and about how amazing it is that even if there was just one person in the world one of ur brothers, the Muslim Ummah come together and unite for the sake of Allah s.w.t and just for the reason that he’s their brother
all mankind are brothers and sisters. even non-Muslims coz we all come from Adam and Eve/Hawah …so we should try to make these non-believers become believers by Dawah (not force lol) coz at the end of the day they are ur bros and sis’s . killin em is soo stupid and so unislamic (sorry of the topic a bit) nd u wudnt kill ur actual blood bro wud ya??
i was also tellin my christian m8 bout this. cuz she believes in adam n eve too. i was lyk isnt ot wonderful that even u n me, or me n sum1 in africa or canada or wherever etc. are related in some way cuz the 1st ppl we came from them, and we just got put in different parts of the world, some of might be darker/lighter but we’re all FAMILY!!
we were talkin bout this stuf at scul cuz i saw a vid the other day about something along these lines: the 1st muslim astronaut nd he fasted in space during ramadan and was wonderin bout where the kabah direction is LOL in space cuz lyk ur floatin everwer ryt? lol..so muslim scholars came togeva and just for that man (course for future muslims maybe goin to space) inshallah) they decided on how the man wud pray namaz etc.. my m8s wer soo happy hearing this lol they wer lyk jus for 1 man and actually goin out of ur way to help him.
sooooooooooo
lol
inshallah hope this comment was a a help.!!
from
hal786
ur sister in Islam
England(see us Muslims all aound the world are helping mashallah!!”)
http://hal786.wordpress.com hal786
Assalamualaikkum
hadith from the top of my head i rememberedthe prophet s.a.w. said
“the muslim ummah is like the human body..when one part of the body aches the entire body aches.”
also think of the ummah like this:
if u have one stick its easy to snap init? right..if u have 2 its a bit harder but still might be done, same with 3…but if u have a whole bunch of sticks and try to snap them in ur hand u cant do it can u//??(not a question 4 superman lol)
thats lyk the ummah init. every man makes a difference. if one of ur bros is tryin to do sumthin help him. if jus one u help him then it wont make much of a difference but it will mke some at least. but the more the better..muslims need to unite like back in the days of the Prophets a.s. and s.aw.
http://hal786.wordpress.com/2009/04/08/half-date-care-for-refugees-drive/ Half Date-Care for Refugees Drive « ĤÁĹ786
O Allah, grant this family a dominion in Paradise. And make them of Ahlul Jannatul Firdous.
Ameen.
Amazing
Asalaam
I pray for the people in need and the people who come to their aid when others face difficulties. I know that Allah will reward those that are compassionate and those that are patient, therefore my worries disappears and my heart eases with the firm belief and knowledge that Allah is there.
I used to be a refugee once and walahy the kindness of people (believers and nonbelievers) really amazes me till this day. From receiving paid for accommodation while still in transit till receiving exactly half of someones baby milk formula on the day that shop would be closed for a few days even though she had only a little bit left for her own child.
Thanks for the platform of bringing us closer.
Na’imah Jahyn
Asalamu ‘alaikum,
May Allah bestow His endless blessings upon these families, may He, great and exalted is He, shower these families with the ability to have sabr and may He, the almighty, grant these families elevated places in jannah! Ameen.
http://myspace.com/mawishali mehwisha
May Allah give these families patience and strength.
[Admin: Jazakum Allahu kahira for blogging about this cause. $5 will be donated for blogging. #matchingFund]
Anonymous
There are no words to describe the situation of this family…May Allah reward this family with better future..and the best place in jannah..
abdifatah
may Allah taa’la give them tawfeq.
wasalam
princessaisha90
Is there any way to send money without credit card, because i am too young to own one, and don’t have a job ?? How about Money order, or Western Union?? I prefer Western Union.
May Allah help them Inshallah, and Maybe this a test for them, so may Allah help them pass it, Allah will reward our patience in their hereafter with something better than we can imagine !!
http://www.alamaanah.com Ghulam
You can Mail your donations (Money Order, Checks,etc) to the following address:
Al Amaanah, Inc.
8181 Fannin, Suite 337
Houston, TX 77054
Make Payable to AL AMAANAH.
Dean Elhag
Asalamu alaikum wa ramatuallahi wa barakatu! May Allah give you the strength to continue on. Alhumdillah, everything happens for a reason and this life is all a test. With the help and strenght of Allah your family can surely persevere.
http://alamaanah.wordpress.com alikhlas
Mfazal, please email finance@alamaanah.com and the brother will help you out inshaAllah.
Fadi Hammad
May ALLAH(SWT) give them blessings and glad tidings in this Dunya and in the hereafter, Amen.
Anisa
SubhanAllah…
May Allah grant them sabr, ameen
I remember how many people helped my family, we were refugees. I wish I had money to give, but I do not, I will try to help in other ways, inshaAllah
Thanks for sharing this story, it creates mercy in the heart of Muslims for others, and makes them truly appreciate what they have, and how little their problems are compared to others.
May Allah help us, ameen
ashraf hossain
Asaalam malikum,
may ALLAH bless these families, ameen.
salaam,
ashraf.
muslimengineer
Ya Razzaq grant Rizq to these families, the like of which they have never seen in their lives. Ya Rabb add barakah to their lives for they are deserving,needy people. Ya Rahman have Mercy on them and on all of us and forgive our sins for we are forgetful. Ya Allah bless this endeavor from the brothers and sisters supporting Al-Amaanah and HalfDate and all those who have helped for this cause, for the many more causes served in the past and for all the future ones to come inshAllah
abdulrahman66
awsomish…@@@
princessaisha90
How About Western Union ?? Thats the easiest route, i won’t have to bother someone to take me there !
http://halfdate.com/about HalfDate Admin
Assalam alaikum Princessaisha90,
Instead of sending Western Union (which will charge you a fee).
HalfDate will donate on your behalf and you just print fliers for this drive and distribute them out?
[Admin: Jazakum Allahu kahira for blogging about this cause. $5 will be donated for blogging. So far, $10 allocated 250-10= $240 remained #matchingFund]
哈种种
Allah bless them please
Nash
May Allah help them
Anonymous
Assalamu Alaikum,
I have recieved an email telling me about your situation and just want you to know that Allah answers all dua and I am making dua for you and your family for blessings in this life and in the Akhira. Allah tests us all but does not give us more than what we can bear. Please remember during times like these that the difficulty now is hard but when relief comes, and it will come inshallah, it will feel as if you never knew suffering. May Allah grant relief from the hardship you are enduring.
Lisette Abdiruhman
Baltimore, Maryland
Sister
With EVERY difficulty comes EASE… With EVERY difficulty comes EASE…
http://alamaanah.wordpress.com alikhlas
4/8/09 Update:
Donations:
Fatma
Australia
$10
Safia
United Kingdom
$5
Shireen
Diamond Bar, CA
$20
Jeffery
Port Huron, MI
$20
Caynan
tigard, OR
$10
MOHAMMED
Houston TX
$100
SDconnect
San Diego, CA
$5
Omar Ali
San Diego, CA
$50
Mohammed (laid off) – If you show he is unemployed-halfdate guys said they would double it.
Oklahoma City, OK
$40
May Allah make it easy for them, Ameen.
I posted the link on my blog, may Allah reward you halfdaters Ameen.
[Admin: Jazakum Allahu kahira for blogging about this cause. $5 will be donated for blogging. So far, $15 allocated 250-15= $235 remained #matchingFund]
Anonymous
yaa Rub, Help the Muslim ummah, Ameen
California Bro
Assalamu alaikum.
I’m gonna ask several families here to donate.
Will talk about them to my masjid too.
http://halfdate.com admin
Matching for unemployed/laid off donors: $2×20 =40 for the laid off mother of three and $2×40 =80 for Oklahoma brother Mohammed
Total as of now: $120 ($380 remained)
unemployed/broke/laid off #matchingFund
sanna
May Allah (swt), keep you all happy and smiling always ameen, and bless you with his mercy and blessings, and give you jannah in this world and in the akhirah ameen. your sister in Doncaster, UK
Samir
May Allah bless you guys, the muslim community of sweden is with you for this cause in sha’a Allah
From Singapore
May Allah grants the best for them, not only here but also in Jannahm, Ameen Fisabillillah !
sana
Assalamu’alaykum,
May Allah ease thier suffering and bless them with patience and bless them in this life and the akhirah.Ameen.
Pleasant word…
May Allah reward all the organizers, supporters, and all those who have donated and will donate for the sake of Allah.
May Allah ease all the pain and suffering of all the Muslims around the world.
May Allah grant the refugees happiness and success in the dunya and aakhirah.
May Allah grant barakah in the work of al amaanah and half date, and other organizations.
Also:
May Allah ta’ala grant much ease after such difficulty and grant barakah in the time, effort, and resources flowing on your behalf, amin.
[Admin: Jazakum Allahu kahira for blogging about this cause. $5 will be donated for blogging. So far, $20 allocated 250-20= $230 remained #matchingFund]
safiye
We know that every museebah (bad event) ,which comes to muslims, clear away some of our bad deeds…Such kind of events are like ransoms for the bad deeds that we have done…So, even if we have not so comfortable life in this world, Allah may let us have very comfortable and a happy life in hereafter inshaallah. So, dear sisters and brothers pls dont be unpleasant becuz of your situation, think about the worse ones and thank to Allah. You should be strong by trusting Allah cuz He never leaves us alone..
Allah be with you inshaallah, forgive you and bless you..
Hope to meet with all those three families and all the brothers and sisters who’s written their comments in Jannah…
Love and peace from Turkey..
Furqan
Assalamalaikum warahmatulahi wabarakatuhu,
May Allah grant help and relief to all those in need and shelter us in His grace in this world and the next. I pray that all our brothers and sisters have their troubles eased and their paths straightened for them .
Ameen
Furqan from india
gulsy1123
May Allah relieve their financial burden and give them contentment in life. May Allah ease their hardships, make their home spacious for them, forgive their sins, and make them among the pure and the repentant, and among Allah’s slaves. Ameen.
a sister
Allah rewards those who have patience, so may Allah make their journey easy for them, and grant them with jannah as their final abode.
Jazakum Allahu khaira for all your help (donations or pleasant words)
It’s Friday, please make dua for these families and this drive and all those who helped.
Please try to announce about this drive in your masjid, school, Sunday program, …
One high school student will contact a newspaper about how the Ummah is pouring their heart for these families. Yep, from Japan to Trinidad, and from Sweden to Australia.
May Allah accept from us all.
http://anythingarian.blogspot.com Mardiana
Assalamualaikum,
I am Mardiana from Malaysia. I have posted about this drive in my blog.
To halfdaters, thank you so much for doing this, for allowing other people to help as well. May Allah bless you and everyone that help.
To the refugee families, best wishes on your journey onward. May Allah bless you with all the strength you need. You are certainly in my prayers.
Thank you.
[Admin: Jazakum Allahu kahira for blogging about this cause. $5 will be donated for blogging. So far, $25 allocated 250-25= $225 remained #matchingFund]
Anonymous
salam. i’m farhana from malaysia. thanks for taking this initiative to help our brothers and sisters. keep up the good work and my prayers with you
Salma
may Allah bless you for all your efforts to help our brothers and sisters in islam ameen.
may Allah accept our douas for them and make it easy for them ameen
Khadija Fouad
As Salaamu Alaikum,
May Allah grant you and your family a safe and pleasant home and a good end for your new beginnings.
http://alamaanah.wordpress.com alikhlas
Muhammad
Ontario, Canada
$10.00 USD
Asif
San Antonio, TX
30.00 (USD)
Syed B
Santa Clara, CA
100(USD)
Erhanfadli
Williamstown, MA
$5.00
sameer_muslim
may Allah help you all….
you have a family of 1.2 billion muslims.
Erhanfadli
salam. please keep up the work. my prayers with you
Ackrem
Assalamu alaykum
Im from California and Im proud of the work are brothers are doing. This is a test from Allah subhana wa talla and we must do the best we can to help individually and collectively it will make a big difference. If any of the familys read this we love you and know that Allah loves you more and your reward will be great so remain patient in this hard times.
http://alamaanah.wordpress.com alikhlas
update would be posted tomorrow
Safia United Kingdom
$2.00
Jemshed Los Angeles, CA
$150.00
Anonymous Hagerstown, MD
$7.29
Sister P
Assalamu alaikum.
May ALLAH grant them patience & provide for these families from where they cannot imagine. Indeed He is the Granter of Bounties without measure.
Salam Alaykom, I’m from Singapore and I’m pleased and proud to have come across this site; Alhamdulillah May Allah swt bless and reward all of you here for your deeds and your contribution to the ummah.
Ameen.
A’qilah Saiere~
http://trueword.wordpress.com aarij
May Allah ease the suffering of our brothers and sisters who are refugees, and may Allah reward tremendously the brothers and sisters who are trying to help them.
[Admin: Jazakum Allahu kahira for blogging about this cause. $5 will be donated for blogging. So far, $30 allocated 250-30= $220 remained #matchingFund]
http://tayyibaat.wordpress.com Amatullah
May Allah ease the suffering of our brothers and sisters who are refugees, and may Allah reward tremendously the brothers and sisters who are trying to help them.
Ameen.
Mahir
May Allah (swt) grant patience and ease in your time of difficulty …
“Oh Allah, there is no ease other than what You make easy. If You please You ease sorrow.”
http://www.journeyconference.com Abu Abdillah
May Allah ease their pain and the pain of the Muslims all over the world.
abd ALLAH
May ALLAH bless you
Pleiades
Salam, I’m participating in the Al Amaanah drive. May Allah grant these refugees patience and the ability to overcome their hardships, ameen.
http://halfdate.com admin
Thank you sister Sara for blogging about this drive.
Jazakum Allahu kahira for blogging about this cause.
$5 will be donated for blogging. #matchingFund
tueluz
May Allah swt bless those in hardship
Donation Update
Athar, Windsor Heights, IA
$40.00
Kamil, New York, NY
$1.00
Shazia, Brampton ON, Canada
$30.00
Ashiq Mississauga, ON, Canada
$50.00
Anonymous Hero, Sunnyvale, CA
$400.00
Jeehan, Jamaica
$100.00
May Allah accept and give you all baraka and rewards
http://study.taleemalquran.com-a.googlepages.com/qurantafsironlineenglish2009 SA
Assalamu Alaikum,
I just joined HalfDate on Facebook! Jazakum Allahu khairan. May Allah ease the troubles of all our refugee brothers and sisters, Ameen ya Rabb!
Wassalam
http://www.baitulsalaam.net Hadayai
As Salaamu Alaikum,
Baitul Salaam is fund raising in metro Atlanta for the Iraqi families. Everyone (maximum 100 donors) who gives $5.00 we as an organization will give $5.00. We challenge you to challenge us. Give at least $5.00 to be matched by us to the Iraqi refugee families.
May Allah continue to bless all of us.
ma salaam
Hadayai Majeed
Administrator
Baitul Salaam Network, Inc.
munazza
cool site! i love it!
Anony Money
May Allah make it easy for them and help us to help them.
May Allah (SWT) aid our Muslim brothers and sisters fee kulli makaan, both the suffering and the not suffering. It is our duty as Muslimeen to fulfill our duty to aid our Muslim brothers and sisters in need, as well as all the miskeen. May Allah (SWT) soften our hearts so we may feel with those in pain, becoming more inclined to give our help, Ameen Ya Rubbil3alameen.
May Allah (SWT) help these Muslims in need. Make dua, for that is certainly the best of all remedies, the best charity we can give them (but that doesn’t mean to close your wallet either). Verily, Allah (SWT) tells us in the Quran that with every hardship there is ease (S. 94 – Al Inshirah), and He (SWT) does not place on a soul a burden greater than they can bear (2:286). And Allah (SWT) never fails in His (SWT) promise. Ameen.
Zemar
Asalamu alaikum,
My parents and most of their families are Palestinian refugees from the 1948 Israeli war. Alhamdulillah, we are doing well and Allah (SWT) helped our famiies create new lives in Egypt (father’s family) and Lebanon (mom’s family). I pray for all the refugees in this world to be able to go back to their country one day and get their lands back. I pray that wars will cease inshallah and no more corruption will exist. I pray for all the refugees who need help, love and nurturing to receive all that they need and more from the donations of their fellow Muslim brothers and sisters inshallah. May their prayers be answered, may their children grow up in good health and may they have sabr and iman to keep believing in Allah and his miracles. Ameen.
Omar
Ya Allah,
Make their affair easy, and give them patience, strength, and taqwa, and relieve their hardship.
Umulkayr
Sa’laam Alakum, Sorry to the family and what they have been faced with walahi Inshallah I will make dua that Allah makes it easy for you to overcome their tradgey and a quick and easy recovery Inshallah, but we have to remeber what ever happend is from Allah so while i’ll be making dua for the family they too need to make dua to Allah.Inshallah
rm
just posting a dua for the refugee families. May Allah speed their relief, and after every hard time does come easing, by the grace of Allah subhanawatalah, and may Allah reward your trials with Jannah. Ameen.
Taha
May Allah give patience to these refugees and the rest of the ummah. Ameen
http://halfdate.com admin
4/13/09 Update:
Hoda Windsor Ontario Canada
$75
sajed folsom, CA
$100
Saira Italy
$10
Sahejad Scarborough Ontario Canada
$20
tikyda bloomington, indiana
$7
Sarah Brigham City, UT
$100
Yafa Pomona, CA
$5
Tariq Sheffield, uk
20
Northwestern University, Galesburg, IL
$237
$10 money order from Brentwood, CA.
Jazakum Allahu khairal Jaza (best rewards)
http://ramizarahman.multiply.com ramiza
As salamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh
Alhamdullilah..
I really want to say thanks to all who are involve in halfdate.com and livinghalal.com for giving me an opportunity to be part of this family..
i feel that everyone here share a common thing, and that is “ihsan” and may Allah accept this effort..ameen
May Allah bless us with His Rahmat and show us guidance to the right path..ameen
InshaAllah, will keep telling and spreading the news abt who you are and what you guys are doing.. InshaAllah.. many will follow and join in.
May Allah ease the burden of the brothers and sisters in Houston..
and give them strength and steadfast in iman..ameen
and please…brothers and sisters, also make doa for brothers and sisters,children and widows in Indonesia, there much fakir,poor family and orphanage and malnutrient children.
May Allah give me a chance to go there again and help them in Indonesia.. wallahi, i never seen such condition in my life before and to have to hold on to my tears and not showing to them was most difficult thing for me to do.. Till today, i still thought of them and each time i have food to eat, Alhamdullilah.. i never fail to remember them and doa for them.
sorry i took a long one to write, jazakallah khair for giving opportunity to share Please continue to doa for ummah..
Jazak Allah khairan kasiran
singapore
http://www.mujahideenryder.net MR
Ameen to the duas!
http://alamaanah.wordpress.com alikhlas
Please comment here or email us at info@alamaanah.com if you know of any job openings in the Houston area–these families are in dire need of work.
http://halfdate.com admin
Day 12 Apr 14
Amir Silver Spring, MD $5 through HalfDate
Anonymous Houston, TX $500 Houston local donation
Say: “Truly, my Lord enlarges the provision for whom He wills of His slaves, and (also) restricts (it) for him, and whatsoever you spend of anything (in Allâh’s Cause), He will replace it. And He is the Best of providers.” (Saba’ 34:39)
“Allah Ta’ala says: ‘O son of Adam! Spend (in good works), I too shall spend on you.” (Bukhari, Muslim)
Amir
May Allah make this fund raiser a success.
HalfDater
I showed a Muslim couple the interview of brother Ghulam, the wife
was shocked that a PhD is working in a gas station, then she asked “How
is this group in terms of managing the work? Do they deliver it in a
timely manner” So I showed the 2nd clip, so they felt comfortable to help and tell others.
Other than money. So, they want to send in some in-kind donations, I told them money is more efficient, but the brother explained that, “Sometimes I buy my
daughter some cookies, I want to buy another box for the refugee kids,
and sometimes I buy clothes or socks for my family, I want to buy the
same for those families.”
So, if Al-Amaanah can tell us what type of in-kind donations are
needed. school stationary, clothes, …?
May Allah reward you
Al Amaanah
School supplies, household items and appliance, clothes..
http://alamaanah.wordpress.com/2009/04/15/administrative-details/ Administrative Details « Al Amaanah
Tamer Dublin, CA $20
Syful Bronx, NY $100
Afzal Minneapolis, MN $25
Hadith collected by Muslim and At-tirmithi
Sadaqah never decreases wealth
مَا نَقَصَتْ صَدَقَةٌ مِنْ مَالٍ
May Allah accept
Anisa
Bismillah! Asalaamu Alaiakum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatu
My name is Anisa, I’m currently an unemployed student! ALhamdulilah I gave $40 to this great cause. I hope HalfDate can match I remember when our family were refugees, how many generous people helped us with everything: clothing, food, education, etc.
So this is a really noble effort, ALhamdulilah, I wish I could give more. It’s not easy being a student you are constantly broke, but what better way to spend your money than in the way of Allah?
JazaakAllah Khair for raising awareness about our brothers and sister’s conditions, I wouldn’t have known if I wasn’t on the HalfDate mailing list!
May Allah accept from us all, ameen!
Take care,
Ma’Salaama
[Admin: $80 will be matched, may Allah accept from all of us
Total as of now: $200 ($300 remained)
unemployed/broke/laid off #matchingFund]
May Allah Accept
I’ll try to promote it to Muslims in Kentucky, inshaAllah.
Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: “The similitude of believers in regard to mutual love, affection, fellow-feeling is that of one body; when any limb of it aches, the whole body aches, because of sleeplessness and fever.” (Muslim)
May Allah reward these brothers and sisters for supporting the refugees.
Calgary Usrah Girls
Oh Allah, make our hearts yearn for the eternal reward and reduce our love for this fake world!
Alief Muslim
Unemployed
Student
Orig from TX
$55
more money to match!!!!
I’ve been plannign on donating for the past 10 days but this hadith really encouraged me to do it now!!!!!:
Prophet (salAllahu ‘alayhi wa Sallam) said “Sadaqah never decreases wealth!”
jazakAllahu Khayran
May Allah make the difficult easy, as there is no ease except that which Allah makes easy.
–
[Admin: $110 will be matched, may Allah accept from all of us
Total pledged for matching as of now: $310 ($190 remained)
unemployed/broke/laid off #matchingFund]
http://alamaanah.wordpress.com/2009/04/16/50-states-in-15-days/ 50 States in 15 Days « Al Amaanah
[...] Be sure to tell your friends to leave a comment on HalfDate. [...]
http://halfdate.com admin
Day 14 Apr 16
Sister Fresno, CA $40
Mohammed Sugar Land, TX $200
Sister Calgary, Canada $700
Fatimah Houston, TX $500 (locally raised by Al-Amaanah)
Syed Houston, TX $55
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May Allah purify your hearts and increase your Barakah
—–
هل تنصرون وترزقون إلا بضعفائكم
“You are supported and provided for no reasons EXCEPT because of the weak amongst you.” -Collected by Al-Bukhari
MAY ALLAH REWARD YOU WITH JANNAATH-UL-FIRDAUS FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND COURAGE. Ameen.
May Allah reward the Prople behind Halfdate and the people donating with Janaath ul-firdaus. Ameen.
Rihanat
Assalamualaikum,
Thanks so much Halfdate! May Allah reward you abundantly. My little donation is a special prayer from my heart: May Allah in His infinite mercy ease your tasks, reward your patience and shower His barakah on you my brothers and sisters, as well as other muslims around the world who are refugees in their own homes.
Mujahid02
May bless your work and continue it after you. Ameen!
manahil
May Allaah ease their lives and help them. ameen
May Allaah reward all those involved in helping them by any means.
will be making duaa for my brothers and sisters
http://sembahyang.blogspot.com A pleasant word
$100 for the 100 comments/duas that everyone has posted up here! Keep the buzz going!
Behold! You are those who are called to spend in the Cause of Allâh, yet among you are some who are niggardly. And whoever is niggardly, it is only at the expense of his ownself. But Allâh is Rich (Free of all wants), and you (mankind) are poor. And if you turn away (from Islâm and the obedience of Allâh), He will exchange you for some other people, and they will not be your likes. (Muhammad 47:38)
ما من يوم يصبح العباد فيه ، إلا ملكان ينزلان ، فيقول أحدهما : اللهم أعط منفقا خلفا ، ويقول الآخر : اللهم أعط ممسكا تلفا
Abu Hurairah (RA) narrated that the Prophet (Salla Allahu a’laihi wassallam) said, “Every day two angels come down from Heaven and one of them says, ‘O Allah! Compensate every person who spends in Your cause’, and the other (angel) says, ‘O Allah! Destroy every miser.’” (Collected by Al-Bukhari)
Day 15 Apr 17 Donations:
Fatimah Singapore $20
Safia United Kingdom $4
Hameeduddin Des Plaines, IL $100
Habib Kuwait $25
Clarissa Fayetteville, AR $20
Saber Houston, TX $7
Mohammed Houston, TX $100
Comments matching Calgary, Canada $100
May Allah accept from all and compensate them with more
.
Nebraska is coming in-sha-Allah
asalaamu alaaikum,
My sister in Nebraska will send the money tomorrow insha’Allah
Hope soon, all 50 states will have supporters for these families. May Allah fulfill.
http://apmuslim.com Maria
I just donated on behalf of my sick 6 month old what I could afford. My husband was recently laid off and my little one has been sick for 2 months now. Please make dua for us.
[Admin: $10 will be matched, may Allah accept from all of us
Total pledged for matching as of now: $310+10=$320 ($180 remained)
unemployed/broke/laid off #matchingFund]
May Allah make it easy for your family.
http://apmuslim.com Maria
As Salaamu Aalaykum I forgot to give salaams and to mention that….I AM FROM JERSEY! apparently Jersey hadn’t donated yet so I wanted to be the first to do so.
ws
http://halfdate.com admin
داووا مرضاكم بالصدقة
الراوي: أبو أمامة الباهلي المحدث: الألباني – المصدر: صحيح الجامع – الصفحة أو الرقم: 3358
It is narrated by Abu Omama Al-Bahily (Radiya Allahu A’anhu) that the Prophet (A’alaihi asSalatu wassalam) said, “Cure your sick people with Sadaqah” -Sound Hadith (Hasan) collected in Sahih Al-Jamia
—-
Day 16 Apr 18
Wendy Los Angeles, CA $200 Sponsorship of a widow
Khadeeja Jacksonville, FI $20
“I think this is a really good project MashaAllah. And may Allah reward you all for all that you do. Ameen. My heart and duas go out to all”
Gloria Jersey City, NJ $5 This is all I can afford for now.
Judith Maywood, NJ $300 Donated to Zakah Dept.
May Allah reward you all and make it easy for you and your family and loved ones.
.
Anonymous
My Allah bless all Muslims and special for those who does have difficulties in their live. Amin!
(I’m sorry if my grammar not perfect, I’m from Kyrgyz Republic)
Sister from Australia
Assalam Walaikkum,
I’m in Australia, and i dont mind writing a support letter/card for the families.
im just wondering how i go about it, and if i were to do it what would i write in it and where do i send it to?
————————–
From Admin
Wa alaikum assalam
Thanks for your intention.
You can write some support words, like they are in your dua. It takes
a little time to adjust to a new environment but just trust Allah. If
you have personal stories, like you know new emigrants to Australia
but Alhamduillah, now they are doing well, share those stories with them.
And thanks Houston community and all the volunteers who are helping them.
If you want, you can get a few people each do something and send them
in one envelope.
May Allah bless you all for helping those in need. May Allah help us all to do the same inshaAllah.
Wassalaam
Saneid
Asalaamu’Alaikum,
May Allah(Subhana Wa’Tallah) bless and assist those brothers & sisters in need.
Muni
You go Muslims! Help n help. Allah promises to help people who give help. Allahu akbar!
Donation From VT
Asalamu’alaikum,
I have represented the state of Vermont with a donation and also met the challenge number 5. I recently lost my job due to the economy and am unemployed. So, inshallah my donation of $20 can be matched.
Please make dua for all Muslims who have recently lost their jobs due to the economy.
Jazakallah khier,
[Admin: $40 will be matched, may Allah accept from all of us
Total pledged for matching as of now: $320+40=$360 ($140 remained)
unemployed/broke/laid off #matchingFund]
Christopher
As salam wa laikum wa rahmatullah,
Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to give. I do hope inshaAllah it will be of help to a family in need. May Allah bless those working with Al Amaanah for the efforts and contributions they have made, ameen.
Al Amaanah
Family #4 (Iraqi)
The father used to work as a barber in Iraq, he had another job here but got laid off because of the economy. He said he is waiting on his papers to come from Iraq this week so that he can start working his normal job (cutting hair). He is having trouble paying the bills and rent till he starts working again.
Alhamdulilah! This brother found a job!!
http://halfdate.com Admin
أفضل الصدقة أن تصدق و أنت صحيح شحيح ، تأمل الغنى و تخشى الفقر ، و لا تمهل حتى إذا بلغت الحلقوم قلت : لفلان كذا ، و لفلان كذا ، ألا و قد كان لفلان كذا
الراوي: أبو هريرة المحدث: الألباني – المصدر: صحيح الجامع – الصفحة أو الرقم: 1111
خلاصة الدرجة: صحيح
On the authority of Abu Hurairah (RA), he said the messenger of Allah (peace and prayer be upon him) said, “The best Sadaqah is to give while you are healthy, stingy, wishing for wealth and worrying of poverty. And do not wait until your soul is about to leave, then you say give this to such and such and that to such and such, and such and such supposed to get this.” -Sahih Al-Jamia
Day 17 Apr 19
Usman South Burlington, VT $20 [laid off, may Allah help him]
Christopher Wheeler, HI $20
Sairah Irving, TX $10
Zabeen London $10
Anonymous Hagerstown, MD $77
Donations that did not specify that they heard from HalfDate
Travis High School Houston, TX $321
Anonymous Sugar Land, TX $106
Shireen Clara City, MN $10
Ashfaq Lewiston, ME $100
May Allah compensate all donors and those who led others to goodness.
Al Amaanah
1) A brother and his family needs a ride this Wednesday morning to the clinic. Who can offer then a ride to and from the clinic? Lets show them the love ya Alamaanah!
2) An Iraqi brother with his wife, his sister, and kids have been here for a couple of months now. He doesn’t speak english, he is a professional welder, and needs to get certified and then find job. Who can do the research and take his hand till he gets certified?
3) A single Iraqi sister is having surgery this week, it will take her a couple of weeks to recover, needs sisters to visit before and after, walahy she needs to talk to people!! Also she is willing to accept any kind of job as soon as she recovers. Please help in finding her a job.
4) A single Iraqi sister, supporting herself and her mom, has been striving to find a job. Subhanallah, she needs to find a job and needs sisters to visit to comfort them and let them know that they are not forgotten. They need to know that we will do our best to be there for them inshallah.
Who is he that will loan to Allah a beautiful loan, which Allah will double unto his credit and multiply many times? It is Allah that giveth (you) Want or Plenty, and to Him shall be your return. 2:245
Day 18 Apr 20
Mehreen Plano, TX $50
Anonymous Houston, TX $30
Akmal Golden, CO $20
Saad Sugar Land, TX $15
Yusuf Canada $50
Mostafa Tempe, AZ $100
Say: “Truly, my Lord enlarges the provision for whom He wills of His slaves, and (also) restricts (it) for him, and whatsoever you spend of anything (in Allâh’s Cause), He will replace it. And He is the Best of providers.” (Saba’ 34:39)
Day 19 Apr 21
Shazia Canada $50
Farah Houston, TX $35
Fazrul Los Angeles, CA $10
Day 20 Apr 22
Sobiya Houston, TX $100
May Allah enlarge your provision and protect your wealth
A & A
We gave, and our kids (4 and 7) also took out of their own money to give. May Allah help all of these families, and reward all of those who helped – especially you at HalfDate – and fulfill everyone’s du`as.
Mee
$10
unemployed student…..
jazakAllahu khayran for giving me the opportunity to give….
[Admin: Didn't satisfy for matching. It has to be $20 or more.
Will match it anyway. may Allah accept from all of us
Total pledged for matching as of now: $360+20=$380 ($120 remained)
unemployed/broke/laid off #matchingFund]
http://halfdate.com admin
إِنَّ الْمُصَّدِّقِينَ وَالْمُصَّدِّقَاتِ وَأَقْرَضُوا اللَّهَ قَرْضًا حَسَنًا يُضَاعَفُ لَهُمْ وَلَهُمْ أَجْرٌ كَرِيمٌ
سورة الحديد آية 57
For those who give in Charity, men and women, and loan to Allah a Beautiful Loan, it shall be increased manifold (to their credit), and they shall have (besides) a liberal reward. [57:18]
Day 21 Apr 23
Syed Houston, TX $10
Shahinoor Brooklyn, NY $20
Arshia Catasauqua, PA $25
Rehan and Heba (7 & 4 children from their own money) $20
Brother NC, $50
iadiedee
I will be very happy to send a card or letter.
sister from Vermont
Assalamualaikum.
I pray that my brother-in-Islam, Br. Usman from Vermont will find a job soon. Insya Allah. Please join me and make doa for this very helpful,caring young man.
My husband had his work hours reduced quite drastically but not unemployed. Alhamdullillah.We have limited financial means but we donated our “precious” $30 to sponsor an orphan at Al-Amaanah. To those who have the means, please match our donation and help the orphans and refugees.
A nation is judged by how they treat the weak.
Warm Salam
Singaporean sister based in Vermont
[Admin: $60 will be matched, may Allah accept from all of us
Total pledged for matching as of now: $380+60=$440 ($60 remained)
unemployed/broke/laid off #matchingFund]
I told myself that if I can spend $40 on myself, then I can spend that same amount in a cause far more better than that.
May Allah make us all better Mumineen!
http://dawahforall.blogspot.com omer
In the name of Allah ,most gracious , most merciful
Whoso desireth that (life) which hasteneth away, We hasten for him therein that We will for whom We please. And afterward We have appointed for him hell; he will endure the heat thereof, condemned, rejected. (18) And whoso desireth the Hereafter and striveth for it with the effort necessary, being a believer; for such, their effort findeth favour (with their Lord). (19) Each do We supply, both these and those, from the bounty of thy Lord. And the bounty of thy Lord can never be walled up. (20) See how We prefer one of them above another, and verily the Hereafter will be greater in degrees and greater in preferment. (21)
Chapter 17 , the holy Quran
anon
Salaams
Hope this comment helps Insha Allah
http://halfdate.com admin
أَلَمْ يَجِدْك َيَتِيمًا فَآوَى
Did He not find you (O Muhammad (Peace be upon him)) an orphan and gave you a refuge? (Ad-Duha 93:6)
وَوَجَدَكَ ضَالًّا فَهَدَى
And He found you unaware (of the Qur’ân, its legal laws, and Prophethood, etc.) and guided you? (Ad-Duha 93:7)
وَوَجَدَكَ عَائِلًا فَأَغْنَى
And He found you poor, and made you rich (selfsufficient with selfcontentment, etc.)? (Ad-Duha 93:8)
فَأَمَّا الْيَتِيمَ فَلَا تَقْهَرْ
Therefore, treat not the orphan with oppression, (Ad-Duha 93:9)
وَأَمَّا السَّائِلَ فَلَا تَنْهَرْ
And repulse not the beggar; (Ad-Duha 93:10)
وَأَمَّا بِنِعْمَةِ رَبِّكَ فَحَدِّثْ
And proclaim the Grace of your Lord (i.e. the Prophethood and all other Graces). (Ad-Duha 93:11)
[Admin: Jazakum Allahu kahira for blogging about this cause. $5 will be donated for blogging. So far, $35 allocated 250-35= $215 remained #matchingFund]
[Admin: Jazakum Allahu kahira for blogging about this cause. $5 will be donated for blogging. So far, $40 allocated 250-40= $210 remained #matchingFund]
gawan093
May Allah SWT give these refugees His guidence and enter these Muslim brothers and sisters a sweet reward of Jannah. Ameen.
Ahmed
Great job HalfDate.com, may Allah give you hima and reward for your work
Ageisha
I really pray that the goal is reached inshaAllah, I will blog about this and email it to friends and family!
http://istherefoodonmyniqaab.blogspot.com Lazeena Umm Yusuf
[Admin: Jazakum Allahu kahira for blogging about this cause. $5 will be donated for blogging. So far, $45 allocated 250-45= $205 remained. #matchingFund]
A student from NYC
May Allah help all the widows, elders, needy brothers and sisters throughout the world.
A Student, contributing $20 from NYC.
[Admin: $40 will be matched, may Allah accept from all of us
Total pledged for matching as of now: $440+40=480 ($20 remained)
unemployed/broke/laid off #matchingFund]
Sister
Writing to these families allowed me to refocus myself with my engagement ending. Others have much more troubles than I and it is a good reminder
http://halfdate.com admin
Certainly, your efforts and deeds are diverse (different in aims and purposes); (Al-Lail 92:4)
فَأَمَّا مَن أَعْطَى وَاتَّقَى
As for him who gives (in charity) and keeps his duty to Allâh and fears Him,
وَصَدَّقَ بِالْحُسْنَى
And believes in Al-Husna. (Al-Lail 92:6)
فَسَنُيَسِّرُهُ لِلْيُسْرَى
We will make smooth for him the path of ease (goodness). (Al-Lail 92:7)
وَأَمَّا مَن بَخِلَ وَاسْتَغْنَى
But he who is greedy miser and thinks himself self-sufficient. (Al-Lail 92:8)
وَكَذَّبَ بِالْحُسْنَى
And gives the lie to Al-Husna (see Verse No: 6 footnote); (Al-Lail 92:9)
فَسَنُيَسِّرُهُ لِلْعُسْرَى
We will make smooth for him the path for evil; (Al-Lail 92:10)
وَمَا يُغْنِي عَنْهُ مَالُهُ إِذَا تَرَدَّى
And what will his wealth benefit him when he goes down (in destruction).
إِنَّ عَلَيْنَا لَلْهُدَى
Truly! Ours it is (to give) guidance, (Al-Lail 92:12)
وَإِنَّ لَنَا لَلْآخِرَةَ وَالْأُولَى
And truly, unto Us (belong) the last (Hereafter) and the first (this world). (Al-Lail 92:13)
فَأَنذَرْتُكُمْ نَارًا تَلَظَّى
Therefore I have warned you of a Fire blazing fiercely (Hell); (Al-Lail 92:14)
لَا يَصْلَاهَا إِلَّا الْأَشْقَى
None shall enter it save the most wretched, (Al-Lail 92:15)
الَّذِي كَذَّبَ وَتَوَلَّى
Who denies and turns away. (Al-Lail 92:16)
وَسَيُجَنَّبُهَا الْأَتْقَى
And Al-Muttaqûn (the pious and righteous – see V.2:2) will be far removed from it (Hell). (Al-Lail 92:17)
الَّذِي يُؤْتِي مَالَهُ يَتَزَكَّى
He who spends his wealth for increase in self-purification, (Al-Lail 92:18)
وَمَالِأَحَدٍ عِندَهُ مِن نِّعْمَةٍ تُجْزَى
And have in his mind no favour from anyone for which a reward is expected in return, (Al-Lail 92:19)
إِلَّا ابْتِغَاء وَجْهِ رَبِّهِا لْأَعْلَى
Except only the desire to seek the Countenance of his Lord, the Most High; (Al-Lail 92:20)
وَلَسَوْفَ يَرْضَى
He surely will be pleased (when he will enter Paradise). (Al-Lail 92:21)
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Day 25 Apr 27
Ahmed Plymouth, MI $25 (HalfDate)
Omar Houston, TX $50 (locally raised)
Rebecca Bristol, CT $50 (HalfDate)
Ayyaz Long Island City, NY $20 (HalfDate)
Ageisha Teaneck, NJ $30 (HalfDate)
May Allah reward you all
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ok
May Allah help them be successful in this life and in the next.
[Admin: Jazakum Allahu kahira for blogging about this cause. $5 will be donated for blogging. So far, $50 allocated 250-50= $200 remained #matchingFund]
http://alamaanah.wordpress.com/2009/04/28/halfdate-update/ HalfDate Update « Al Amaanah
[...] Some Comments: sister from Vermont Said, April 25th, 2009@4:11 am [...]
Who is he that will lend to Allâh a goodly loan so that He may multiply it to him many times? And it is Allâh that decreases or increases (your provisions), and unto Him you shall return. (Al-Baqarah 2:245)
Day 26 Apr 28
Zabrina Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia $50
Haytham Albuquerque, NM $5 (qualifies for Baitul Salaam $5 matching #matchingfund)
May Allah accept from all
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Ruqoyyah Bello
Seek Allah’s help with patience and prayer; verily Allah is with the patient. My heart goes out to all the refugee families and all muslim families who are in dear need of one form of assistance or the other. May Allah be with them all and make their feet firm in the deen. And to halfdate, I cant wish you anything less than the best in both world. Thumbs up to you guys once more. May Allah enable me to contribute in more ways than this soonest.
http://www.baitulsalaam.net Hadayai
As Salaamu Alaikum,
We (Baitul Salaam) challenge any organization, small majsid, business to catch our efforts or surpass (not done to cloat), insh’Allah:
1. Two boxes of clothings for women and girls.
2 Personal care items
3. 20 gift cards with a minimum of $10 each on them
Our goal is to ship the box on Tuesday from our outreach office.
We have had a group effort to make this possible. Everyone put something in made you happy.
ma salaam
Hadayai
http://themuslimkid@gmail.com themuslimkid
Hey so I got my school Muslim Club to make cards.
Were going to mail them to the address listed and yea, you can add:
“Northside College Prep Jamaah Club, Chicago, IL, USA” to the list. =D
By no means shall you attain Al-Birr (piety, righteousness, etc., it means here Allâh’s Reward, i.e. Paradise), unless you spend (in Allâh’s Cause) of that which you love; and whatever of good you spend, Allâh knows it well. (Aali Imran 3:92)
Day 27 Apr 29
Sofia Italy $1
Donita SMYRNA, GA $10
May Allah accept
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http://study.taleemalquran.com-a.googlepages.com/qurantafsironlineenglish2009 Muslim
Assalaamu Alaikum,
$5 has been donated just now on behalf of an unemployed student. Pls match accordingly.
Jazakum Allahu Khairan wa Barak Allahu fikum jam’eean
Wassalaam
[Admin: I just realized that minimum match is for $20 donations, but your $5 donation qualifies for $5 Baitul Salaam matching, may Allah accept from all. #matchingFund]
http://alamaanah.wordpress.com alikhlas
Admin, do all of my posts about HalfDate on the Al Amaanah blog count for the matching fund? After all, you guys have your own category
[Admin: Jazakum Allahu kahira for blogging about this cause. $50 will be donated for blogging. So far, $100 allocated 250-100= $150 remained #matchingFund]
http://alamaanah.wordpress.com/2009/04/30/baitul-salam/ Baitul Salam « Al Amaanah
[...] Posted in HalfDate tagged baitul salam, donate at 12:48 pm by alamaanah 172 HadayaiSaid, April 29th, 2009@9:50 am [...]
http://halalfactor.com Maria
as salaamu aalaykum,
my husband and I can write to the brothers and sisters inshaAllah.
http://halalfactor.com Maria
as salaamu aalaykum,
I just donated again (unemployed). Admin the first time I donated I signed up to give $xx.xx of dollars every month for a year. Does that get matched or not?
As soon as I increased in my sadaqah my son started to get better Alhamdulillah.
ws
[Admin: I just realized that minimum match is for $20 donations, but since you gave for one year. Basically, all the remaining matching for this category will be used. may Allah accept from all of us. Total pledged for matching as of now: $500 unemployed/broke/laid off #matchingFund]
http://halfdate.com admin
بينا رجل بفلاة من الأرض ، فسمع صوتا في سحابة : اسق حديقة فلان . فتنحى ذلك السحاب . فأفرغ ماءه في حرة . فإذا شرجة من تلك الشراج قد استوعبت ذلك الماء كله . فتتبع الماء . فإذا رجل قائم في حديقته يحول الماء بمسحاته . فقال له : يا عبدالله ! ما اسمك ؟ قال : فلان . للاسم الذي سمع في السحابة . فقال له : يا عبدالله ! لم تسألني عن اسمي ؟ فقال : إني سمعت صوتا في السحاب الذي هذا ماؤه يقول : اسق حديقة فلان . لاسمك . فما تصنع فيها ؟ قال : أما إذ قلت هذا ، فإني أنظر إلى ما يخرج منها ، فأتصدق بثلثه ، وآكل أنا وعيالي ثلثا ، وأرد فيها ثلثه
الراوي: أبو هريرة المحدث: مسلم – المصدر: المسند الصحيح – الصفحة أو الرقم: 2984
خلاصة الدرجة: صحيح
Abu Huraira reported: While a person was in the wilderness he heard a voice from the cloud (commanding it thus): Irrigate the garden of so and so. (After that the clouds slinked aside and poured water on a stony ground. It filled a channel amongst the channels of that land and that person followed that water and he found a person standing in the garden busy in changing the course of water with the help of a hatchet. He said to him: Servant of Allaah, what is your name? he said: So and so. And it was that very name which he had heard from the clouds. and he said to him: Servant of Allaah, why do you ask me my name? He said: I beard a voice from the clouds of which It is the downpour, saying: Water the garden of so and to. like your name. What do you do (for the favour) shown to you by Allaah in this matter? He said: Now as you state so. I look what yield I get from it. and I give one-third as charity out of it and I and my children eat one-third of it and one-third I return to it as investment. [Collected in Sahih Muslim]
Dear Abu Mais,
I’m so touched by your great effort in bringing up your 7 children. I’m sure that all your sweat now will bring valuable results in future, inshaa-allah. Keep it up!
http://www.zohrasarwari.com/ Zohra
Bismillah,
Walakaium Asalam WR WB,
Ok…I collected 12 nice Hijabs…Pretty nice colors…A few people are intested in donating, am waiting on them…meanwhile, I am sending hijabs…out on Monday, inshAllaah…With a personal note..inshAllaah…
Jazak Allaah Khairan,
Zohra
Nadeem
As-salaam Aliakum,
May Allah help you all in this great work. Jazaak Allah Khair, Nadeem
50 Cards for refugee families!
we got about 20 or so students to participate, but many of them volunteered to make more than 1 card. Others told their friends and classmates from school to make some too, so thats how we managed to get 50 Allhamdulillah.
The Prophet (salallahu alaihi wassalam) prayed Eid Al-Fitr two Rakaa Eid and didn’t pay before it or after it, he then came to the women and Bilal was with him, and he commanded the women to give Sadaqah and they started to throw their jewelries. [Collected in Sahih Al-Bukhari]
Matching Fund contributed by HalfDate donors:
For comments $100
For blogging $100
For joining the mailinglist $200 (not everyone mentioned Al-Amaanah referral)
For $5 donations matched by Baitul Salaam $200 (in gift cards)
Day 29 May 1
Syed San Antonio, TX $5
Day 30 May 2
Samira Houston, TX $20
Shun Los Angeles, CA $200
Mohammed Chicago, IL $10
May Allah reward with several folds
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muslimina
Assalamu alaykum va rahmatullahi va barakatuh, dear brothers and sisters!
I’d like to ask you to give any advice where could I address for the help for my family. We are refugees, and in a very hard and poor situation. I don’t know what to do or who to ask for the help.
please, help us, bismillyah, with any information you know. sebilla57@yahoo.com
Assalamu alaykum va rahmatullahi va barakatuh!
http://muffledswear.wordpress.com/2009/04/20/125/ Update on Care for Refugees « What you don't say..
[...] Right now, I am not asking you to donate your money because there are actually a lot of donors out there. What they are requesting right now are letters from us to the refugee families. I know writing letters, buying stamps, posting them can be a hassle. So, if there is something you want to say to these families, you can email me or simply leave a comment here. I will mail the words to them. For more information on this project, you can refer to this page: http://halfdate.com/2009/04/02/care-for-refugees/#address [...]
http://muffledswear.wordpress.com/2009/04/09/123/ Care for Refugees « What you don't say..
[...] Getting 70 support comments and dua, click here to post a pleasant word [...]
Ni’Mah
Asalamu Alaykum,
Ramadan Mubarak everyone! I just want to say may Allah help you all who are in need and ease your pain and suffering. May Allah accept our dua’s on this holy month. Alhuma Amin:)
N.Fatimah
Asalamu Alaykum, just wondering can I still donate? it’s not much but maybe it will just help even it’s only a little.
http://muslimahmoney.org/?p=186 MuslimahMoney.Org » Help Iraqi Refugees In Houston…
[...] find out more about the refugees and the matching challenges, go here. Tags: giving, philanthropy, [...]
Ishac
ASALAMU ALAYKUM MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN FAITH. INSHALLAH ALLAH ACCEPTS YOUR GOOD DEEDS AND EXPIATES YOUR SINS, AND ACCEPTS YOU, YOUR MOTHERS, FATHERS, BROTHERS, AND SISTERS IN THE DEEN INTO JANNAH. AMEEN. MAY ALLAH SWT GUIDE US AND ACCEPT US AND SAVE US FROM THE FIRE WHOSE FUEL WILL BE MEN AND STONE, MAY ALLAH SWT SAVE US FROM THE TORMENT OF THE GRAVE, THE TRIALS OF LIFE AND DEATH, SIN AND DEBT, MAY ALLAH SWT SAVE US FROM THE TRIALS OF AL MASIH AL DAJJAL, AND MAY ALLAH SWT SAVE US FROM THE HELLFIRE, MAY ALLAH SWT GRANT US A GOOD LIFE IN THIS LIFE, AND A BETTER ONE IN THE HEREAFTER. AMEEN YA RABB IL ALAMEEN!
I remember when our family were refugees, how many generous people helped us with everything: clothing, food, education, etc.” -Sister A
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