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Jul.19,2010Visit to learn more: http://www.delanceystreetfoundation.org/
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It’s hard to overstate the crisis facing charitable giving today. So let me just say it as plainly as I can: Much of current philanthropic giving, by foundations and individuals, neither meets the needs of our charitable organizations nor addresses some of our most urgent public needs.
Foundation practices today are too bureaucratic, inflexible and cautious, and too focused on short-term objectives. Too often, the process and procedures of grant making are more tailored to the needs of foundations and their trustees than to the requirements of nonprofits.
What can foundations and others do to make a difference for the nonprofits and the people they are designed to help?
Read here to find out: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704500604574481773446591750.html
According to the article appeared on ScienceDaily.com (2010-03-10) “Good acts — acts of kindness, generosity and cooperation — spread just as easily as bad. And it takes only a handful of individuals to really make a difference.”
Here are some lesson learned from the article:
This diagram illustrates how a single act of kindness can spread between individuals and across time. Cooperative behavior spreads three degrees of separation: if Eleni increases her contribution to the public good, it benefits Lucas (one degree of separation), who gives more when paired with Erika (two degrees of separation) in period 2, who gives more when paired with Jay (three degrees of separation) in period 3, who gives more when paired with Brecken in period 4. The effects also persist over time, so that Lucas gives more when paired with Erika (period 2) and also when paired with Lysander (period 3), Bemy (period 4), Sebastian (period 5), and Nicholas (period 6). The effect also persists at two degrees of separation, as Erika not only gives more when paired with Jay (period 3), but also when paired with Harla (period 4) and James (period 5). All the paths in this illustrative cascade are supported by results in the experiments, and it is important to note that if Eleni decreases her initial contribution then her uncooperative behavior can spread and persist as well. (Credit: Courtesy James Fowler, UC San Diego)
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The effect persists, Fowler said: “You don’t go back to being your ‘old selfish self.”’ As a result, the money a person gives in the first round of the experiment is ultimately tripled by others who are subsequently (directly or indirectly) influenced to give more. “The network functions like a matching grant,” Christakis said.
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Groups with altruists in them will be more altruistic as a whole and more likely to survive than selfish groups
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Asalaamu Alaiakum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatu
With a two week deadline can a community raise $42, 000 to save their Masjid from foreclosure?
Yes, they can! And they have! A community did just this recently. Which community? The Ummah of Muhammad Salalahu Alayhi wa Salaam.
Muslims from all over donated to help save Bronx Muslim Center, USA, Inc from foreclosure. Using mediums such as Facebook, Youtube and email to raise awareness, volunteers were able to rally Muslims to donate over $20,000 just online and another $22,000 offline.
On Feburary 12th, 2010 the House which will be the future Masjid was purchased.
Alhamdulilah! All with the Help and Permission of Allah (SWT).
Background Info:
Bronx Muslim Center USA, Inc. is a non-profit, independent organization located at 2531 Davidson Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468. BMCUI’s ultimate mission is to create an Islamic environment for the Muslim community in the Fordham Road area by providing religious, educational, and recreational activities for its members and the members of the public at large. Among the primary goals of Bronx Muslim Center USA, Inc. is the outreach to the non-Muslims in the community and educate the public about Islam.
Please Visit For More Info: http://www.BronxMuslimCenter.Org
You can visit the recent Facebook event in which hundreds of Muslims ‘attended’ and gave for the sake of Allah to save the Masjid:
http://tinyurl.com/BronxMasjidCampaign
Some of the Donation Statistics:
USA: 67.4%
UK: 15.3%
Canada: 12.5%
Australia: 2.1%
Singapore: 0.7%
Malaysia: 1.4%
Switzerland: 0.7%
You can also read an article published in a local newspaper about the efforts of Volunteers, amongst them HalfDate.com:
http://bronxink.org/2010/02/12/bronx-mosque-buys-home-on-verge-of-foreclosure/
We ask Allah to reward everyone who helped to save this Masjid. May Allah build for you a beautiful House in Jannah, ameen
However, in the process of saving the Masjid, the community had to borrow an interest free loan of $253,000 which they must repay in a short period of time. Therefore, the Masjid committee is appealing to you to donate generously so that this loan can be paid on its due time in order to make the House of Allah debt free.
Allah, the Exalted said: “And whatsoever you spend of anything (in Allah’s cause), He will replace it.” (34:39)
We would also like to remind our brothers and sisters that Prophet Muhammad (Saw) said: “When man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things; Sadaqa-e-Jariah, a knowledge which Beneficial to others or a virtuous descendent who pray for him.” (Muslim)
Please Visit To Donate: http://www.BronxMuslimCenter.Org
Donating money to build a Masjid for the sake of Allah is a Sadaqa-e-Jariah (continuous charity), meaning the reward will continue to reach the donor even after death. This is also mentioned by Prophet Muhammad (Saw) in an authentic hadith.
Please encourage others to be part of this Noble Cause because Prophet Muhammad (Saw) said: “”Whoever guides someone to virtue will be rewarded equivalent to him who practices that good action.” (Muslim)
“Whoever builds a mosque for the sake of Allaah, like a sparrow’s nest or even smaller, Allaah will build for him a house in Paradise.”
Please Visit To Donate: http://www.BronxMuslimCenter.Org
If you cannot, please keep the Masjid and Community in your duaas.
May Allah reward you with the sweetest date in Jannah, ameen!
Wa’alaykum Asalaam wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatu
This is the result of Warm Winter DateDrive.
The following is an email from Sister Nadia of Women Affairs of AMH, Inc regarding this family.
As salaamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu.
May this message reach you in the best of Iman. We have taken the remaining balance of the donations to her and took pictures of her and her children Boy 5 months and Girl 2 or 3 years?
Her husband was in school at ITT Tech and he is doing fine we believe he won an honored scholarship from ITT and they are making sure that he finds a good job insha’Allah (God willing).
Sister Jasirah is very grateful and expressed the negative she had gone through with the Ummah locally when seeking assistance. We had to reassure her, not everyone is negative and what everyone has done for you with the help of Allah is what we as Muslims do for one another.
This is our duty for one another. So have no worries pray, do the best you can, be the best Muslimah that you can be and be patient and all kind of doors will be open for you and your family. Allah has just given you a sign when you thought you had no help.
She did call and left a message insha’Allah you had received it.
Salaam.
Nadia A.McIntosh
Voice Message from Sister Jasirah:
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(Sister Jasirah With Her Children)
Some of you wondered who was the Brother Abu Samah mentioned in DateDrive: Warm Winter in Memory of Abu Samah..
Well, Abu Samah (the father of Samah) is Brother Sayed/Raymond Johnson, a revert brother who passed away on Tuesday Jan 26, 2010 in Arizona, USA.
SubhanaAllah, it was unbelievable (in the west) to be able to follow the Sunnah and complete the burial within the same day. All the hospice staff said that it was impossible, but Allah has made it easy for Sayed and his family. Many Muslims attended the Janaza prayer and funeral on a short notice, Alhamduillah.
According to his family, Sayed passed away after saying the Shahadah, Alhamduillah.
Sister Samah:
“It was in the morning
I woke up to get ready for work
and mama was reading Surat Yaseen* with him
and I went to tell him good morning
and gave him hug
and we tell him Shahada always after we tell him everything so that its the last thing he says
and then I went to pray sub7 [Fajr]
and then when i was doing Shahada
I heard mama saying inna lilah wa inna elyh raje3un
and i finished n went to see him and he was not breathing anymore
…
everything went so easily mashA’allah
and with me at home
I was supposed to leave to work in like 20 mins.”
HalfDate didn’t inform Samah that we were going to mention her dad in the drive, because usually HalfDate volunteers don’t like to be acknowledged.
Sister Samah:
“wait
WAIT
abu samah my dad!!!
how
when
HOW
abu samah is my dad
wow
am speechless
jazakum allahu khyran.”
She appreciates all the your duaa for her dad.
On behalf of Abu Samah’s family, HalfDate would like to thank all of you for your kindness and support for your HalfDate family members.
And on behalf of all HalfDaters, we ask Allah the most high (Subhanahu wa taa’ala) to forgive Brother Sayed/Raymond Johnson and grant him the sweetest date in Jannah. Ameen.
*Editor’s Note: according to some scholars, the meanings of Yaseen is suitable to be read for someone who is expected to pass away.
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In May 2010, inshaAllah, HalfDate in collaboration with global partners are going to launch a worldwide open house for Islam. It’s going to feature activities like screening DVDs or playing games like Kalimaat.
More info will be posted.
So, one of our partners is theDeenShow.com and they are providing DVDs at cost for this worldwide open house event. If you want to order your DVDs, click the button below (all proceeds go to support family owned business who are helping us to ship these orders).
If you want to order to outside US, Canada, UK, and Australia. Please pay an extra $15. The brother that ship these items for you are doing it for free. It doesn’t cover his effort and post office trip.
Tags : dawa, dawah, house party
Tags : cause, non-profit, seth godin
Update Feb 19th, 2010:
As salaamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu.
May this message reach you in the best of Iman.
We attended court from 9 am til 3:30 pm was a waiting and negotiation. Finally they have decided to dismiss the case in the Juvenile court because it is not a child abuse and abandonment case any more it is child custody at this time.
Therefore, supervised visits are no more. Her children will be with her today insha’Allah she will bring them to her home for everyone to meet them and insha’Allah we will be there also to take some pictures.
She is able to take her children once a week for 5 hours and on holidays 8 hours
while waiting to attend the child custody case. The judge decided the children will continue to stay with the grand mother just so the children can transition slowly while they wait for the next step.
JazakAllahu khayr for your duaas and contributions in assisting her.
May Allah reward you all. Ameen
Salaam
Nadia A. McIntosh
Update Feb 17th, 2010: Please make Dua for Umm Amina and children. She has to appear in court on Thursday, February 18th, 2010 and this day is the day we will find out the results if she can get her children back insha’Allah.
Thanks to generous contributions from 60+ HalfDaters for this drive:
http://halfdate.com/2010/01/12/umm-aminah-drive/
From Sister Nadia (Women Affairs of AMH Inc):
As salaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu. May this message reach you in the best of Iman.
Here are some pictures of sister Umm Aminah and I and some help shopping for her home. The fifth picture is Umm Aminah and Myself (Nadia) full niqabi. Today, her social worker made a home inspection you have the pictures as well and tomorrow she goes to court to find out if she gets her children or not. Please make duaa for her and her children. I will keep you posted about the court decision. JazakAllahu Khayr for responding to our call for help and may Allah reward you and all that is involve with the smile, relief and hope that you see on her face. Ameen
salaam
Women Affairs of AMH Inc
Nadia A. McIntosh
P.O.Box 1462
Baltimore, MD 21203
www.almumtahinahhome.org
443-965-0555“Whosoever removes a world grief from a believer,Allaah will remove
from him one of the griefs of the Day of Judgment”
(Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
From Sister UmmAmina:
Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem
Al Hamdulilah in all circumstances, as I go through this page I can bearly see the screen because my eyes are filled with tears. May Allah reward the believers who when they are called upon to assist me with making preparations to receive my sweet darling children back, respond without hesitation or proclamation. Subhannah Allah! In Surah Al Baqarah, Ayat 177 Allah says;
“It is not righteousness that ye turn your faces towards the East or West; but it is righteousness to believe in Allah and the Last Day and the Angels and the Books and the Messengers; To spend of your substance, out of love for Him, for your kin, for the orphans, for the needy, for the wayfarer, for those who ask and for the ransom of slaves; To be steadfast in prayer and give Zakat; To fulfill the contracts which ye have made and to be firm and patient, in pain (or suffering) and adversity and throughout all periods of panic; Such are the People of Truth, the God-fearing.”
As salaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu. May this message reach you in the best of Iman.
Here are some pictures of sister Umm Aminah and I and some help shopping for her home.
the fifth picture is Umm Aminah and Myself (Nadia) full niqabi.
today, her social worker made a home inspection you have the pictures as well and tomorrow she goes to court to find out if she gets her children or not.
Please make duaa for her and her children. I will keep you posted about the court decision.
JazakAllahu Khayr for responding to our call for help and may Allah reward you and all that is involve with the smile, relief and hope that you see on her face. Ameen
salaam
Women Affairs of AMH Inc
Nadia A.McIntosh
P.O.Box 1462
Baltimore, MD 21203
443-965-0555
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