Muslimaat Al Nisaa is a battered women's (and children's) shelter located near here in Baltimore, MD- I've been there before to drop off clothing donations and I'm familiar with the sister who runs it.
They need some serious financial help to remain open. If you have anything, even if it's only $1, $5, $10, or even some dua'a, PLEASE take a few minutes to donate/make dua'a now because they really need it. You never know how your circumstances may change and this could be any of us at any time, wa udthu billah from that.
Remember that whatever you donate, Allah will replace it and increase it or protect you from some unseen calamity. I just gave $10 a few seconds ago because this is all I can afford, but it's something. I say this not to boast but to encourage you to also give whatever you can insha'Allah. I've seen it happen before- every little bit helps!! It was a very easy process online Maasha'Allah.
Please also pass the word along if you can. I'm headed over to my blog, Twitter and Facebook to spread the word insha'Allah.
JazaakumAllahu Khayr,
Kim
======The email I received is below=======
"Today I called Muslimat-Al Nisaa, to see if I could donate some baby clothes and maybe volunteer. The founder of this safe haven for Muslimahs that are homeless and/or victims of domestic violence, implored me to do anything I could to raise donations to keep their doors open.
Asma explained because there is always more need than funds available, they have a delinquent water bill of $3000.00 that must be paid this week. She explained that not only would not paying it mean that their doors could be forced to close: the muslim landlord will be forced to incurr the lien, penalties and possible foreclosure against his property. Asma asked that we treat her request with extreme urgency and that we donate generously what we can and ask our friends, family and local masjids to send assistance ASAP.
Asma decided to start the health center in the 80's after she saw a need for culturally sensitive, affordable healthcare for our sisters. She obtained her degree in nursing, for this goal, and began working in the center. After coming across far too many cases of sister's in distress she decided to open the women's shelter.
Asma fights for our sister's dignity and rights. She said was just asking Allah how was she going to be able to manage, when the phone rang.
At this point I am imploring you to make a donation to Muslimaat Al Nisaa via their website this week, time is of the essence:
http://www.mnisaa.org/Get_Involved/Donate_Now.html?appver3=tYgT1GfNxRUldiimjHMvOZAL0USu1iGctePtnzuSJUXo-7YkZiNiYhc46uwjFenmums9tj3wI7okSf0MyMa8umtOp0c9HfuRvhtL60X5x7Q=&ver=3
Or you may deliver your donations to the Health Center at:
Muslimat Al Nisaa
5115 Liberty Heights Ave,
Baltimore, MD 21207
Please ladies let's make a difference! Let's Get Movin!
Kishla"
Asma explained because there is always more need than funds available, they have a delinquent water bill of $3000.00 that must be paid this week. She explained that not only would not paying it mean that their doors could be forced to close: the muslim landlord will be forced to incurr the lien, penalties and possible foreclosure against his property. Asma asked that we treat her request with extreme urgency and that we donate generously what we can and ask our friends, family and local masjids to send assistance ASAP.
Asma decided to start the health center in the 80's after she saw a need for culturally sensitive, affordable healthcare for our sisters. She obtained her degree in nursing, for this goal, and began working in the center. After coming across far too many cases of sister's in distress she decided to open the women's shelter.
Asma fights for our sister's dignity and rights. She said was just asking Allah how was she going to be able to manage, when the phone rang.
At this point I am imploring you to make a donation to Muslimaat Al Nisaa via their website this week, time is of the essence:
http://www.mnisaa.org/Get_Involved/Donate_Now.html?appver3=tYgT1GfNxRUldiimjHMvOZAL0USu1iGctePtnzuSJUXo-7YkZiNiYhc46uwjFenmums9tj3wI7okSf0MyMa8umtOp0c9HfuRvhtL60X5x7Q=&ver=3
Or you may deliver your donations to the Health Center at:
Muslimat Al Nisaa
5115 Liberty Heights Ave,
Baltimore, MD 21207
Please ladies let's make a difference! Let's Get Movin!
Kishla"
