Is brother Ahmed an ALIM / HAFIZ ? How is he qualified to teach?

organize training program for kids for free – and parents can contribute/ pledge donation base on their kids’ performance

Dear Sir /Madam,

I have watch a forum this morning the local tv which was attended by HE from Kenya and Somalia.

The Afrika country now, should change their perspecftive from waiting for donation or help and they should getting an investor to invest in their country. I think they can do well in agriculture e.g. planting jatropha trees which then can be process to become bio diesel.

Jatropha trees can be planted in a rugged climate condition like Afrika countries. And they can use the bio diesel for their own good, they can take the example from India.

Regards
Rozita

as salaamu aalaykum,
must we choose just one? because I would participate as well in the surfing for the non profit.

Assalamalaikum warahmatulahi wabarakatuhu
I think that the cookbook is a very good idea for raising funds, but instead of labelling it as a “Ramadan” cookbook, it would be more marketable to non-muslims as well if it was named as a “middle-eastern” or “arabic” cookbook, so that apprehensive non muslims are more likely to buy it too?. Also i really liked the surfing to donate idea it would be very do-able too.

Jazakallah khairun

Asalaam alaikum,

Have members of a masjid/non-profit try their hand in calligraphy type painting(oil). The event would be hosted in the masjid/non-profit. Members only pay the cost of the materials they are working with. Paintings would be displayed on an assigned date to sell and the proceeds go the masjid/non-profit!

Community members would be buying paintings made by brothers/sisters that they know from their community. Thus, those paintings would be extra special hanging on the wall, insha’Allah.

I agree with the suggested proposal. Seems like a good idea.

Salam….
Let say..make something like foods,decorations or what..
and than send to shop or make advertisment at internet or go promote house to house.And than that money we cant donate to orphans…
good luck…

Asalamu alaikum wa rahmatu Allah wa Barakatu Brothers and Sisters

I would Just like to share a bit of knowlege with you All

Our beloved Prophet Muhammad Sal Allahu Alayhe wa Salim Said

“Shall i not tell you 2 phrases which are light on the Tongue, heavy on the scale and beloved to the Most merciful? Say Subhana Allah Wa Bihamdihi Subhan Allah Al Adheem”

Insha Allah you will reach Jannatul Firdaus al Ala

Also if you say Subhana Allah wa Bihamdihi 100 times a Day Then your Sins will be forgiven, even if they were as many as the Foams of the Sea

Insha Allah we can implement this in our lives and attain success !

Asalamu alaikum wa rahmatu Allah wa barakatu

Elephant Ride Fundraising Event is Saturday, June 6, 2009 2:00pm – 6:00pm.

AssalaamuAlaikum WaRahmatullahi WaBarakhetu.

InshaAllah this little donation helps. May Allah SubhonaWaTala reward all involved for their efforts. Ameen.

MashaAllah… May Allah bless this work.. ameen

Dear Skeptical, wa alaikum asalam,

Good points. We have posted Al-Madinah School event details and we’ve conveyed your concern to Coach Zohra, where she sent the following reply.

Keep your comments coming, we love them.

-admin

From Zohra Sarwari

Asalamalakium Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakatuhu,

The class that I will teach you inshAllaah is doable for almost anyone, inshAllaah….

I give real content with real tips on how to go about it, inshAllaah. Ar- Razzaq is the Provider, and the Sustainer, however we have to do our part, inshAllaah.

Once, a beggar from Al-Ansar came to the Prophet (SAAW) who asked him: don’t you have anything in your homes? The man answered: yes, a piece, of a cloth, part which we wear, and part of which we lay on the ground; and a pot for water.

The Prophet (SAAW) told him: Get them.

Then the Prophet (SAAW) sold the cloth and the pot to one of his companions for two dirhams, gave the price to the man from Al-Ansar and told him: Buy food for your family with one dirham and buy an axe head with the other. When the man came back, the Prophet (SAAW) fixed a wooden handle to the axe head and told the man: Go and cut wood; I do not want to see you for fifteen days.

The man worked as a wood cutter and came back after fifteen days with ten dirhams in his pocket. He was thus able to buy food and clothes for his family.

The Prophet (SAAW) commented saying:

This is better for you than to be marked on the face, on the Day of Judgment. Begging may not be allowed except in three cases:

Severe poorness, frightening debt or the express need to pay a ransom (deya).

My goal with teaching this class is to inspire sisters and brothers about what HALAL opportunities that are out there, and how they too could benefit, inshAllaah, as well as help other Muslims.

Lastly, I believe Islam is the foundation of everything we do, and your right a good Muslim is defined more by their actions not just their words. InshAllaah I hope that you have an opportunity to read one of my books, before judging me, to see if I am a good Muslim or not, and I pray to Allaah (SWT) that we are all guided to the straight path. Ameen…

Jazak Allaah Khairan,

Your sister Zohra Sarwari

From Admin:

That quoted Hadith is a popular weak narration.

رجل من الأنصار أتى النبي فقال : أما في بيتك شيء ؟ قال : بلى حلس نلبس بعضه و نبسط بعضه و قعب نشرب فيه الماء قال : ائتني بهما فأتاه بهما فأخذهما رسول الله و قال : من يشتري هذين قال رجل : أنا آخذهما بدرهم قال : من يزيد على درهم مرتين أو ثلاثا قال رجل : أنا آخذهما بدرهمين فأعطاهما إياه و أخذ الدرهمين و أعطاهما الأنصاري و قال : اشتر بأحدهما طعاما و انبذه إلى أهلك و اشتر بالآخر قدوما فأتني به فشد فيه رسول الله عودا بيده ثم قال له : اذهب فاحتطب و بع و لا أرينك خمسة عشر يوما فذهب الرجل يحتطب و يبيع فجاء و قد أصاب عشرة دراهم فاشترى ببعضها ثوبا و ببعضها طعاما فقال رسول الله : هذا خير لك من أن تجيء المسألة نكتة في وجهك يوم القيامة إن المسألة لا تصلح إلا لثلاثة : لذي فقر مدقع أو لذي غرم مفظع أو لذي دم موجع
الراوي: – المحدث: الألباني – المصدر: مشكلة الفقر – الصفحة أو الرقم: 41
خلاصة الدرجة: ضعيف

However, there are authentic hadiths by Al-Bukhari that support the general meaning of the above weak narration, like the following: No. 1950 Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle said, “One would rather cut and carry a bundle of wood on his back than ask somebody who may or may not live him.”

No. 2223 Narrated Az-Zubair bin Al ‘Awwam: The Prophet said, “No doubt, one had better take a rope (and cut) and tie a bundle of wood and sell it whereby Allah will keep his face away (from Hell-fire) rather than ask others who may give him or not.”

لأن يأخذ أحدكم حبله ، فيأتي بحزمة الحطب على ظهره فيبيعها ، فيكف الله بها وجهه ، خير له من أن يسأل الناس ، أعطوه أو منعوه .
الراوي: الزبير بن العوام المحدث: البخاري

أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال : والذي نفسي بيده ، لأن يأخذ أحدكم حبله ، فيحتطب على ظهره ، خير له من أن يأتي رجلا فيسأله ، أعطاه أو منعه .
الراوي: أبو هريرة المحدث: البخاري

I was in no way passing judgement regarding sis Zohra. The fact that it deals with ways of making money made me think twice, especially because there are so many scams out there. Many people are attempting to get rich fast without working hard. After reading her response and clarification from you, I realize that she is merely giving self help tips. This is different from the pyramid scam. The pyramid scam deals with paying money to someone then recruiting others to do the same so the money gets passed along. It’s basically taking from others. After clarification that the money would be sent directly to the Elephant drive, I am more at ease. InshaAllah all will go well.

One idea for generating more income is to ask people to host parties. The Sister’s one is a great idea. But I’m sure there are halaqa’s going on everywhere and or family parties, and the site could provide ways and how-tos to host a “sponsorship” themed night. For example, a friend and I are hosting a halaqa night at her place and we’ve asked everyone who can, to donate $6 dollars for buy-a-net. Every month, one halaqa is dedicated to an organization.

Lots of good ideas…

I particularly like the Gaza Fundraising Dinner along with the the sister that suggested that members of a musjid/non-profit do some calligraphy or oil paintings. Or how about getting an Islamic gallery to sponsor some artworks, then auction them at the Fundraising Dinner. What you make depends at what price you’re going to start auctioning the paintings etc. and you may need some wealthy community people at the Dinner.

Just signed up for the class. Looking forward to it.

Esselamu alejkum,
I signed up for the class and I am very happy that we are united and all participating in this project that will help our Muslim brothers and sisters.

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