Comments on: Give a Little Something Back

By: Digital Nomad

Digital Nomad — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:21:34 +0000

Wa’alaykum salaam I don’t think many of us can exempt our ourselves, unfortunately. And, honestly, I’m still quite peeved with that charity…it was quite shocking!

Wa iyaaki!

By: realistic bird

realistic bird — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:47:58 +0000

Salaam,

Thought provoking post sis

Well there are more than a billion Muslims and there are Millions who are educated at least and look at our conditions, no not many are doing enough and I don’t exempt myself.

I guess I’m cynical I don’t think it is appropriate to for the charity to ask that of the man.

Jazaki Allah khier

By: Digital Nomad

Digital Nomad — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:35:38 +0000

Cookie Monster, Wa’Alaykumus Salaam Now, that is a beautifully inspiring story. There is hope for us, yet, alhamdulillah!

Lisa, today you may be taking more than you think you’re giving, but a day will come when inshaAllah you’ll be giving more than you ever took. Without people to take, what would be the point of giving? So, that is not something to feel bad for.

I might just look into UTAustin. If I can drag my brother with me, then I’ll look into options around the country. Right now, I’m hoping for something close to home, because I’m fortunate to live in a state with some awesome schools. The only problem is earning a high enough LSAT score to make it into one of them! Thank you for your encouragement, Lisa…it really does mean a lot to me…love you, sis, for the sake of Allah and for all that you are {hugs}

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:24:40 +0000

I think alot of us (for sure me) take more than they give. How many times at your masjid or Islamic school do you meet a sister whose children are going for free to that school, while everyone else makes up for it?

We have so many people in the Ummah who don’t give as much, and the ones who do are often wealthy lawyers, engineers, and doctors. This post made me want to pitch in more.

I think law is a WONDERFUL profession for a Muslim. Especially on issues of hate crimes, also custody law, and immigration. It is the PERFECT profession for you sweetie and I do sincerely hope you go forward with it. Come to the Univ. Of Texas at Austin! We have a great pre-law fraternity called Beta Alpha Rho! Love you so much!

By: Cookie Monster

Cookie Monster — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:57:19 +0000

Hey salaams!

Awesome post! and totally agree with you!

There is a masjid which is not too far from us, it is essentially built into a row of shops. Now it started off as renting a shop space, and using rugs and bedsheets as mussalahs. One day a local businessman came for Jum’ah and asked the imam after namaaz why the state like so, why not atleast a carpet, to which the imam replied that raising funds is difficult, people are not opening up as we thought they would.

That businessman not only BOUGHT that shop, but also the shops either side of the one being rented for namaaz. Moreover, he did it within two months of his visit. That small shop space prayer area now occupies the space of 5 shops, and extended upstairs and further at the back mashallah.

One must admire the courage of that local business man, and he didnt take a penny from anyone! The masjid belongs to a trust, and all that man did was invest firstly his time, and then his earning, savings whatever into the masjid.

This was about 7 years ago, and I haven’t seen generosity of the likes since!