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Please make dua for Islamic Relief.  I have been going through them for most of my zakat and sadaqa since I converted, and have always felt that my donations were in good hands. 

Islamic Relief Fire set deliberately

The Glasgow branch of Islamic Relief has been badly damaged by a fire which police say was started deliberately.

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Habib Malik, head of Islamic Relief Scotland, said the fire was “a huge blow for the local community”.

He said: “Earlier this year, during the time of our Gaza Emergency Appeal we received a number of threats of this nature.

“We are an apolitical charity. We do not take sides in any conflict and simply act to help alleviate people’s suffering.

“Unfortunately, due to the fact we have the word ‘Islamic’ in our name we are often an easy target for certain racist and Islamaphobic groups and individuals.

“This despicable incident, which could have easily cost lives, has rightly been condemned by the whole community and by people of all faiths and none.”

The fire is estimated to have cost up to £80,000 worth of damage.

If you haven’t donated yet, do it!

Feeling helpless as you watch the news each day?  Want to give something, but you’re not sure which charities are safe and/or will get the aid in and get things done?

UNRWA – the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Refugees in the Near East – has a special Gaza appeal.

Islamic Relief in conjunction with al Maghrib Institute is hosting an ilminar/fundraise online tonight.  I’ve donated to IRW for years and have never had any trouble.   IRW has people on the ground in Gaza, and is currently providing aid.

In Imam Nawawi’s collection of 40 ahadith, we find that our beloved Prophet (saws) said:

“When any one of you sees anything that is disapproved, let him change it with his hand.  If he is not able to do so, then let him change it with his tongue.  And if he is not able to do so, then let him change it with his heart, though that is the weakest faith.”

Do you see it?

With your hand, change it.  In a recent SP class, we were talking about figurative and literal meanings.  The Prophet (saws) told his wives that the ones with the longest hands would be the first to join him.  The wives thought he meant literally who had the biggest hands, and measured against each other.  In the end, the first wife to pass on was the one who had given the most in charity.  She had stretched her hand out to give charity, making it the longest.  Use your hands to reach into your bank account and give.  Islamic Relief must have some access, because we received a letter from them yesterday saying they had delivered $130,000 worth of medical supplies within the first 48 hours.  With your hand, change it.

With your tongue, change it.   Write a letter to the editor.  Write your representative and/or senator.  With your tongue, change it.

With your heart, change it.   Make abundant dua.  Turn to Allah (swt) and rely on Him, because He is the one who will change these conditions.  Our Lord! Bestow on us Mercy from Thyself, and dispose of our affair for us in the right way! [18:10].  With your heart, change it.

I’ve been a google gal for years, but I’m making the switch to GoodSearch.   For every search you make, GoodSearch donates $$$ to the charity of your choice.  Current muslim related charities you can select from:

• IMAN – Inner City Muslim Network of Chicago, IL
• IMSA of Champagne, IL
• International League of Muslim Women
• MAS of Falls Church, VA
• MAS of Minnesota
• Muslim Public Affairs Council of California
• United Muslim Foundation
• University of Arizona MSA
• Noor al Islam Society of Staten Island, NY
• Abuubakr as Sadique Islamic Center in Minneapolis, MN

There are probably others, but those are the ones that came up with a quick search of islam and muslim, as well as a browse through religious groups in Minnesota.   Heck, if you belong to a muslim non profit, look into signing up and getting your local community to use GoodSearch.

I’m searching for the Animal Humane Society of the Twin Cities, where I found the kitty love of my life, Squeaky the cat.