Muslim Groups Helping Haiti

Due to tragedy the Haitians are facing, many groups around the world are helping in different ways, from collecting goods, supplies and monetary donations. Be careful of responding to scams. If you are not sure what to do, stick with legit organizations like the following:

Islamic Society of North America

Smaritanpurse

Partnersinhealth: pih.org

World neighbors wn.org

American Red Cross

Clinton Foundation

Doctors Without Borders

International Rescue Committee

Oxfam America

U.S. Committee for UNICEF

There are other organizations helping, but the above is to give you an idea and a place to start. I am not being compensated by any of these organizations to list them. I just want to offer some legit resources.

Remember the Haitians in your thoughts and prayers. Also remember those who face tragedies, natural and man made, every day.

Help Iowans in Flood Disaster

MAS Service Corps Announces
Iowa Flood Relief 2008 Campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Imam Ahmed Elkhaldy, MSC Director (319) 533-2450
Iyad Hindi, MAS Outreach Director (919) 274-0603
US Muslims Reach Out to Victims of Iowa Floods

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (MASNET) June 13, 2008 – The Muslim American Society Service Corps (MSC), urges all chapters to donate to the victims of the Iowa Floods of 2008.
The flooding in Iowa is being considered as "a catastrophic event" and many lives will be impacted.

"An incredibly dangerous flooding situation is occurring. This is a historic event and catastrophic flooding will occur in many communities through the next week or longer. Area river levels are cresting higher than first thought because these levels have never been seen before," stated MSC Director Imam Ahmed Elkhaldy.

The city and surrounding communities is currently on "water conservation" alert with the potential to lose city water service in many areas.

Muslims in Iowa and across the country are urged to show their support.

MSC would also like to unify the efforts of Muslim volunteers for the long recovery ahead in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Waterloo, and surrounding areas. To participate contact MSC Director, Imam Ahmed Elkhaldy at (319) 533-2450.

Concerned community members can also contact The United Way by dialing 211 or 739-4211.
If you would like to donate to the Iowa Flood Relief 2008 Campaign, please send your check marked "FLOOD RECOVERY" to:

MAS SERVICE CORPS
PO Box 10121
Cedar Rapids, IA 52410

MAS Service Corps has been active in disaster relief efforts for the past two years in different areas; Hurricaine Katrina, California Wildfires, and Cyclone Sidr.
Defining the goals of Islamic charitable giving, the Prophet Mohammed (May the Blessings of Allah be upon him) said that we are all responsible for our neighbors: "He is not a believer who lets himself be satiated while his neighbor goes hungry."
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not-for-profit organization. It is a pioneering Islamic organization, an Islamic revival, and reform movement
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Sharlinie Nashar is Missing

If you have seen this five year old girl, please contact the numbers provided.

Police are suspecting that her abducter(s) is /are the same people who assualted and murdered Nurin Jazlin. You will see Sharlinie's (Nini) picture on Nurin's website. She is the little girl with short hair. The man you see next to her is the suspected perpetrator.

Please please please make du'a that Sharlinie's fate is not the same as Nurin's! Please make du'a for her family too - her elder sister has been traumatised by her abduction and her mother has not eaten in 3 days.