In the name of Allah, compassionate & merciful بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Peace be with you السلام عليك

“In-sha-Allah (God willing), this Ramadan, I’ll simplify my Iftar to save more time for worshiping and to save some money for needy people, and I’ll reduce my throw away garbage!”  To check out Naeem Nisar Sheikh TEDx AUI (4 December 2010) powerpoint presentation GARBAGE click HERE

If you agree with this goal and want to have a wiser Ramadan for 1432 Hijr, post a comment.

Pledge #1: Simplify My Iftar: Less time, less quantities, less spending, and less garbage

References:

http://www.tedxaui.com/nns

Pledge #2: Spend my saved money 1/3 on myself and family, 1/3 for Sadaqah, and 1/3 for saving.

Some places we recommend you to donate: (come back each week for new ones)

Project 2: Building Block Emergency Assistance

Building Blocks Emergency Assistance Progam to relieve those in dire financial need.

Since 2006, the program has alleviated the hardship of more than 300 families and saved several families from eviction, utilities shut-off, and overwhelmed medical expenses. Many recipients, unfortunately, are single mothers.

Completed Projects

Project 1: Feeding needy brothers and sisters
33 DONORS donated $1186.21 to Building Blocks of NJ for iftar program at a Newark Masjid that serves more than 200 needy brothers and sisters.

In the name of Allah, compassionate & merciful بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Peace be with you السلام عليك

Cause: Branford Masjid needs help covering its iftars for the month of Ramadan 2011 | 1432

Objective: Raise $1000 for 2 iftar nights.  Feeds 200 per night

Summary: Braford St. Masjid (Islamic Center of Essex County) in Newark has yet to cover its Iftars for the month of Ramadan.  The masjid feeds approximately 200 people a night on the weekdays and a bit less on the weekends (an average of 4500 meals are served in the month).  It will cost approximately $500 to cover each day.

“Whoever feeds a fasting person will have a reward like that of the fasting person, without any reduction in his reward.”  At-Tirmidhi

HOW YOU CAN HELP

1. Use our chipin below (being administered by Building Blocks of NJ)
2. If you live near the  masjid you can hand it directly to the Imam.
3. You can email:  thebuildingblocksnj@gmail.com and they can make arrangement to get the food or money to Sheikh Ishmael
4. Make du’a
5. Share it with your family and friends.

OUR GOAL OF $1000 REACHED.  33 DONORS $1186.21 raised!

 CLICK HERE if chipin is not working

Imagine getting the reward for 400 fasting Muslims without ever leaving your home? ALLAHU AKBAR

As Salaamu Aalaykum

Many of you have seen the work of HalfDate, Alhamduillah, but now it has been stagnant and needs some restructuring. So one member volunteered to make HalfDate as her project at www.nicheheroleadership.com

Long story short, if you want to contribute toward HalfDate reviving project and keep it alive.

If you are a business, you can also buy an ads to sponsor her trip, by clicking on this link: http://halalify.com/sponsor-me-in-24hrs

URGENT APPEAL from AlMaun Fund

“Whoever relieves a Believer of a hardship of this life, Allaah will relieve from him a hardship of the Day of Resurrection…”
Families need help now

As salaamu alaykum,

Please help us assist the families below today. These are people who are hard-working but find themselves facing a temporary set-back through no fault of their own. Lay-offs, struggling to care for disabled family members, Father has no current income to care for his large family.

Remember, all requests submitted to Al Maun  Fund are verified. All payments are made directly to service provider such as landlord, utility company or arrangements are made to provide food. Please let your heart speak to them, donate today to assist insha’allah. Barakallahu feekum

Listed in order of urgency

cr.1133 Family of nine are in immediate need of having their electric bill paid in the amount of $345.63 to avoid disconnection .Several of the children have health issues, but they are unable to get anymore medial waivers to keep service intact. This must be paid with the next 24 hours to keep electric service on. Also the family has a minimum amount of food at this time, and there are very young children in this household. Amount needed $600.00

cr.1134 Expectant mother is going to be laid-off from employer in two weeks while on her maternity leave. She is due to deliver twins within the next week and has (4) other children at home. Due to certain circumstances the father in unable to provide any financial support at this time. The sister will have to wait at least six weeks from lay-off to receive unemployment benefits. She is requesting help with rent, and diapers. Amount needed 500.00

cr.1132 Mother of (4) children, who is also caring for her disabled older brother is seeking aid with security deposit for house.  Family is  in-between a homeless shelter and a relatives home at this time, but can move into rental once they have deposit. Amount needed $500.00

cr.1115 Expectant sister is in need of a car seat and items for new baby. Amount needed $125.00



Cause: Baitul Salaam Inc recycling program
Objective: Collect and ship stated items.

Summary: Baitul Salaam Inc. is one of the hardest working Muslim owned and operated non profits out there (mashaAllah). Consistently coming up with innovative ways to keep their shelter, services and programs open for the community. We were once again contacted by Hadayai Majeed to inform of us that there are other ways we can support Baitul Salaam. Recycling!

If you have any of the following things in your house or your place of work, collect them and ship ‘em to Baitul Salaam.

• Lay’s, Frito Lay’s potato chip bags any size
• Oreo Cookie wrappers, MARS (or new name of company) candy wrappers any size,
• Juice pouches any brand (no straws and completely empty)

Once you have a sizable amount put the items in a bag, then a light weight box (or else it will be thrown out by the post office) and address the box to:

Baitul Salaam Network, Inc.,
675 Village Square Dr.,
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Attn: Recycling

If you have questions call 770-255-8500. Please do not ship any thing else, insh’Allah. Please send by April 1, 2011, insh’Allah.

Isn’t that awesome? you save the environment, encourage recycling AND support a non profit.  Allahu Akbar! If you wan to donate directly to Baitul Salaam click HERE

Posted by Bintul Jannah