#Islamic charity canada

[pennyappealcanada]

We're excited to launch our Accessible Shelter in partnership with SMILE soon, God-willing! With support from our generous donors and partners, like PennyAppeal this will be the first accessible shelter for Muslim women and children in Ontario. We'll be sharing updates very soon!

Read more: https://pennyappeal.ca/

[pennyappealca]

Share Your Qurbani Donation 2023 with Penny Appeal Canada

We at Penny Appeal Canada take your right of Qurbani seriously. That’s why we source and sacrifice the healthiest animals with your donation, maintaining your duty as a Muslim and guaranteeing your Qurbani reaches those who need it the most. Help give poor families a joyous Eid and a delicious meal with your generous donations.

Fulfill your Qurbani now at: https://pennyappeal.ca/program/qurbani-2023/

[northgazaupdates]

https://fundraise.islamicreliefcanada.org/shop/the-fight-for-life-1824#attr=5720

Fundraiser for Gaza! Please boost

This is excellent, thank you.

Fundraiser to provide psychosocial support for children in the Gaza Strip. The creator is the Canada branch of the charity Islamic Relief, which has offices in Gaza.

[percyverance]

FREE SKETCH COMMISSIONS FOR PALESTINE!

USAmericans - THIS LINK (https://ceasefire-now.com/) will let you automatically email your reps with just your state and zipcode. Please, please, please fill this out if you haven't already!

The same type of form exists for Canada (HERE), the UK (HERE), Australia (HERE)!

DONATE TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARITIES

ESIMS FOR GAZA (GUIDE) (TIPS & COUPONS) PALESTINIAN CHILDREN'S RELIEF FUND MUTUAL AID DIABETES CARE FOR GAZA MEDICAL AID FOR PALESTINE THE PIOUS PROJECT ISLAMIC RELIEF USA ANERA PALESTINE RED CRESCENT SOCIETY DEFENSE FOR CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS

DM me or reblog this post with proof of taking ANY of the above actions (or donating to any other credible charity), and I'll offer a free sketch commission in return! OTHER RESOURCES FOR PALESTINE -

DAILY CLICKS BOYCOTT DIVEST SANCTION PALESTINIAN BUSINESSES OPERATION OLIVE BRANCH DECOLONIZE PALESTINE READING LIST

Even if you can't donate, every bit helps!

[cosmereplay]

Hello, I am from Gaza, due to the shortage of medicine in Gaza, my mother who is a type 1 diabetic and was supposed to undergo urgent eye surgery, has not been able to get insulin or any medical care for the past three months. . Some members of my family fled to the southernmost part of Gaza (Rafah) in tents. But my parents and sisters have nowhere else to stay. They are forced to stay in the Nuseirat refugee camp, which has been bombed since the beginning of Christmas. "I am on my knees asking for your donations. Please help me. where you can, Goal: $700

Nb/REBLOG,DONATE & SHARE WITH FRIENDS ❤️

Hey everybody, this is a scam. Account has only existed for a few days, they reblogged a bunch of popular posts all at once, and now they're sending out mass asks to strangers. The link in the pinned post is to a PayPal account, not a verified fundraiser.

Instead, donate to a verified charity like Islamic Relief Canada.

[cheesecake-the-chicken]

PSA for fellow USAmericans: Congress is vital for freeing Palestine! Call your reps and spread the word!

here in the us we tend to think that the president is the end-all be-all of executive power, but the truth is congress holds a LOT of power, and it’s even called the “most important branch”. congressional elections are often overlooked in favor of presidential elections but its vital to vote in them and call your reps!

https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/exhibition/congress-and-separation-powers#:~:text=Congress%20is%20the%20central%20law,it%20can%20override%20presidential%20vetoes.

here’s a couple sites to help you make a fast, easy call today:

and of course obligatory charity plugs:

https://www.pcrf.net

i have more resources in my pinned post, please share them!!

[nakibistan]

🌈☪️ List of LGBTQI+ friendly Mosques and Muslim Congregations:

This is a list of mosques,muslim/islamic congregations that welcomes queer,trans,non-binary,intersex,BIPOC Muslims. The list is curated by Bangladeshi Bisexual Muslim @nakibistan. In this list some of the mosques/islamic congregations are radically “inclusive” to all folks. Please note that, some of the mosques & muslim congregations in this list only welcome to queer folks.

USA 🇺🇸

MPV-NY Unity Mosque, New York – Started by MPV-NY Chapter

MPV-LA Unity Mosque – Started by MPV-LA chapter

Unity Mosque of San Francisco – Started by MPV-SF Chapter

Atlanta Unity Mosque – Started by el-Tawhid Juma Circle & MPV

Unity Mosque, Chicago – Started by MPV Chicago

Unity Mosque, Boston – Started by MPV-Boston Chapter.

Unity Mosque, Columbus – Started by MPV-Columbus

Masjid an-Nur al-Issalah – Started by MPV-DC.

Masjid al-Rabia, South Loop downtown of Chicago – An intersectional, women-led, queer-affirming mosque.

Qalbu Maryam Mosque – A woman led, queer-friendly mosque

Masjid al-Inshirah – Started by Pioneer Valley Progressive Muslims group. The mosque also welcomes LGBTQI+ muslims

Masjed Fatimah – A shia-centric, inclusive mosque

Rainbow Crescent Mosque – A virtual queer-friendly mosque

Masjid Daar ul-Gharib – A virtual intersectional, queer-friendly mosque.

Masjid-ul-Hub – An online mosque for LGBTQI+ Muslims

Masjid al-Musawa – An online mosque for queer muslims

Haven, Philadelphia – An inclusive muslim congregation also includes LGBTQ+ muslims

Jummah 4 All collective

Mercy Community Center

Dergah al-Farah, Manhattan Downtown of NY – Radical inclusive sufi lodge of Nur Ashki Jerrahi order

The Circle of Ishq of Minneapolis – An inclusive Sufi lodge Jerrahi community

The Atlanta Circle – An inclusive sufi lodge of Nur Ashki Jerrahi

Nur Ashki Jerrahi Michigan Dervish

Nur Ashki Jerrahi Pittsburg Drevish

La Order Sufi Yerraji/Nur Ashki al-Jerrahi Sufi Order of New Mexico - Progressive, liberal Mexican sufi dervish of US

Muslim Space, TX – A texas-based BIPOC, queer-friendly, gender-inclusive community

Redwood Unity Mosque Initiative (RUMI),CA – A small congregation of progressive muslims in Redwood. It was affiliated with eTJC (don't know it's still active or not)

New England Unity Mosque (NEUM) – A Unity mosque of New England. This mosque was affiliated with el-Tawhid Juma Circle.

UK 🇬🇧

Inclusive Mosque Initiative (IMI) – An inclusive congregation that opened first LGBTQI+ friendly, women-led mosque in Britain

Nur Ashki Jerrahi Order of UK – Sufi lodge of Leeds/London

Imaan LGBTQ+ Muslim Charity

France 🇫🇷

Mosquée Inclusive de l’unicité , Goutte d'Or neighborhood of Paris – France's first unity mosque started by Imam Ludovic Ahmad Zahed

Frederico Joko Procopio's Buddhist Dojo, Paris – egalitarian congregation where french queer muslims prayed

Progressive Islamic Center, Marseille

Fatima Mosque – A progressive, women-led, mixed-gender mosque

Musulmans Inclusifs de France – A progressive muslim congregations of France

Voice of an Enlightened Islam (VOIX) – A progressive, spiritual & radically inclusive congregation for all. VOIX also runs Simorgh Mosque, which welcomes LGBTQ+ muslims

Canada 🇨🇦

Masjid el-Tawhid/Toronto Unity Mosque - It is the first unity mosque of el-Tawhid Juma Circle (eTJC) & Canada

Ottawa Valley Unity Mosque (OVUM)

Vancouver Unity Mosque, British Columbia

Halifax Unity Mosque, Nova Scotia (don't know it's still active or not. please contact eTJC for details)

Kitchener Waterloo Unity Mosque

Calgary Alberta Unity Mosque

Madison Unity Mosque

Queer Muslim Network

Germany 🇩🇪

Ibn Rushd Goethe Moschee,Berlin – A liberal, feminist mosque for sunni, shia, sufi, ahmadi, non-religious, BIPOC, queer, man & woman folks

Liberal-Islamischer Bund e.V. – A largest feminist, liberal muslim congregation of German

Australia 🇦🇺

Australia's first Unity Mosque

MPV-Australia

Norway 🇳🇴

Masjid Al-Nisa – A women-led, LGBTQ+ friendly mosque in Oslo

Italy 🇮🇹

Moschea al-Kawthar/Al-kawthar Mosque – A virtual intersectional mosque started by Sveva Basirah Balzini

Mexico 🇲🇽

Tasním Nur Ashki Al Yerrahi, Cuernavaca – Radically inclusive sufi dervish for all genders & sexualities

South Africa 🇿🇦

Masjid ul-Umam ( People's Mosque), Cape town – First egalitarian mosque of Africa

Masjid ul-Ghurbaah – An inclusive mosque for marginalised muslims, runs by al-Ghurbaah Foundation

The Open Mosque – An egalitarian, mixed gender mosque for all

Claremont Main Road Mosque, Cape town – A mixed-gender mosque in South Africa. The mosque also welcome HIV+ & LGBTQI+ folks

Pakistan 🇵🇰

Khusrain Wale Shahi Masjid/ Khusray wale masjid, Jalalpur of Punjab – Punjab's oldest mosque of transgender eunuchs (also known as Khusra/Khusray)

Shrine of Shah Hussain/Madhoo Lal Hussain – An important site for queer & trans muslims where they can explore the divinity of love & find solace

Bari Imam Shrine

Imambargah of Mirpur Khas

Dargah of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar

Rehmatul Alameen Masjid,Islamabad

India 🇮🇳

Hijron Ka Khanqah, Delhi – A historical sufi khanqah with a small mosque. The mosque is only for muslim Hijras (an umbrella term for transgender,eunuch, transvestite,gender non-binary & intersex folks)

Khawaja Gharib Nawaz Dargah

Ajmer Sharif Dargah

Nizamuddin Dargah

Masjid Syed Gauhar Ali Shah Qadeem, Delhi (this mosque doesn't allow women to pray besides men)

Masjid-e-Mukhannisan/Hijron Wali Shahi Masjid, Lohamandi of Agra – A historical mosque was built by Emperor Akbar to honour his favourite Mukhannas Itibar Khan

Indonesia 🇮🇩

Pondok Pesantren Waria Al-Fatah, Yogyakarta – Indonesia's first Islamic centre for Warias (Indonesian local term for trans woman)

Bangladesh 🇧🇩

Dakshin Char Kalibari Masjid, Mymensingh – Bangladesh's first hijra mosque

Turkey 🇹🇷

Alevi Muslims are providing safe spaces for LGBTQI+ to pray

Ağalar Mosque in Topkapı Palace – A historical mosque for gender non-confirming eunuchs

[uraniummcdonaldsgarfieldmug]

Just a little thought, if you are planning on donating to an organization that helps in Palestine, you should do it in honor of some shitty Zionist politician and ruin their career. It might not fully ruin their career but I hope it just does that little something to piss them off

You can look up local representatives if you're in the us I know about that at least.

Actually you should just do this for anyone you don't like, just do it for everyone!

Please spread this around!!!!

(a list of some organizations, feel free to add!!)

[mariacallous]

The scale and sophistication of the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attacks have led many counterterrorism analysts to revisit their assumptions about the group’s intent and capabilities. And one of the biggest questions many have is whether the group, which has never launched a successful attack abroad in its 36-year existence, could transform into a global threat, rather than simply remain a regional one.

On Thursday, seven individuals were arrested in Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands on suspicion of preparing to carry out terrorist attacks against Jewish institutions in Europe. Three suspects detained in Berlin and another in Rotterdam are alleged Hamas members with links to the Qassam Brigades, Hamas’s military wing. According to German authorities, the suspects were tasked with locating a preexisting weapons cache, which would facilitate future attacks. The orders allegedly came from Hamas leadership based in Lebanon.

In the United States, FBI Director Christopher Wray has warned since the Oct. 7 attacks about the elevated terrorism threat level, stating before the U.S. Congress: “We assess that the actions of Hamas and its allies will serve as an inspiration the likes of which we haven’t seen since [the Islamic State] launched its so-called caliphate years ago.” The Europeans are also worried. EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson recently stated: “With the war between Israel and Hamas, and the polarization it causes in our society, with the upcoming holiday season, there is a huge risk of terrorist attacks in the European Union.”

From its inception, Hamas has always been something of a duality. The group is both a nationalist movement dedicated to establishing a Palestinian state and a violent Islamist resistance movement, with an ideology derived from the Muslim Brotherhood, originally dedicated to destroying the state of Israel, according to its founding organizational charter. (The charter was revised in 2017 to allow for the possibility of a two-state solution, but the group remains committed to “the full and complete liberation of Palestine, from the river to the sea.”) So while its ideology is infused with references to jihad, it was not the global jihad embraced by al Qaeda, the Islamic State, or their respective affiliates worldwide. Accordingly, the Islamic State has repeatedly denigrated Hamas as apostates, criticizing the group for its involvement with elections and for depending so heavily on Shiite Iran for support and patronage.

Though Hamas has never launched a successful attack abroad, there have been several disrupted plots tied to Hamas. In 1997, three individuals arrested in New York City for allegedly planning an attack on the subway were investigated for possible links to Hamas. In November 2003, a Gaza-born Canadian citizen named Jamal Akal was arrested by Israeli authorities as he attempted to leave Gaza and travel back to Canada, where he was allegedly plotting to carry out terrorist attacks against Jewish communities in the United States and Canada. Akal pleaded guilty and served four years in prison in Israel before being released back to Canada, though he maintained that he had been tortured into signing a confession, and his lawyer said Akal accepted a plea deal because he believed conviction was unavoidable. Israel denied that Akal was mistreated.

Hamas does not have a prohibition against killing Westerners—its indiscriminate suicide attacks have killed citizens of Western countries before—but it has mostly eschewed targeting Western interests in favor of focusing on attacking Israel at home. Hamas has maintained long-standing fundraising and propaganda dissemination networks in the West, though, including in the United States. The Holy Land Foundation was a Hamas-linked charity based in Texas that was convicted in 2008 of providing material support to Hamas, funneling more than $12 million to the group over the years.

As a member of Tehran’s “axis of resistance,” Hamas enjoys Iranian largesse in the form of financing, training, and logistical support, provided by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Quds Force. Since the early 1980s, Iran helped build Lebanese Hezbollah into a comprehensive terrorist organization with global reach and top-tier capabilities that has launched terrorist attacks in Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Tehran could now choose to do the same with Hamas, even assisting the group with developing an external operations attack network, as it did with Hezbollah.

There seems to be growing support in the Arab world for the Iranian regime on the heels of Oct. 7, with a recent Arab Barometer poll showing that Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, enjoys approval ratings that matched or exceeded that of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Emirati President Mohammed bin Zayed. Popular support in the Arab world matters, especially when it crosses sectarian lines, because it can provide cover for the Iranian regime if it decides to begin turning Hamas into the next Hezbollah.

For years leading up to the horrific attack on Oct. 7, the conventional wisdom was that Hamas was content with reaping the financial benefits of its arrangement in Gaza—where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government and others encouraged and facilitated Qatari cash infusions for economic development—and thus that it had little interest in attacking Israel.

But Oct. 7 may have been a turning point for the group, and it could begin shifting its attention to targets outside of its immediate environs. Speaking in early December on Al-Aqsa television, senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri called for attacks against Israel’s allies, specifically the United States and the United Kingdom. “We need violent acts against American and British interests everywhere, as well as the interests of all the countries that support the occupation,” Zuhri said.

As terrorism scholar Tore Hamming recently observed, there is a range of factors that are likely to contribute to the trajectory of the terrorism threat posed by Hamas in the West: the length of the conflict between Israel and Hamas; the scale and intensity of Israel’s offensive in Gaza; and the degree of support that Western nations provide to Israel. These factors will be considered alongside the daily images of suffering and destruction streaming out of Gaza each day as the civilian death toll continues to climb.

Hamas seems to be hoping that its ideology, its cause, and its brand will go global in much the same way the Islamic State’s did. Its propaganda is resonating with broad swaths of Western publics, especially younger generations and many university students who have turned out in large numbers at anti-Israel demonstrations and protests. Even if just a small fraction of these individuals become radicalized, it increases the likelihood of a lone-actor attack.

Hamas is a different organization after the Oct. 7 attacks, and intelligence officials and security services should adapt accordingly. As the holiday season enters full swing, a range of soft targets—from synagogues to Christmas markets—will remain vulnerable to potential attacks either inspired or directed by Hamas, which has openly declared its desire to ensure that the war does not remain contained to Gaza but also threatens Israel and its supporters worldwide.

[andromythical]

🍉 here are some links to donate to Palestine !!

Please feel free to add more links or correct some info !!

each click makes a donation!

Provides menstrual hygiene kits to Palestinians

@/gazadirectaid on twt

@/CareForGaza on twt

REMEMBER THE STRIKE!

21st Jan - 28th Jan

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[pennyappealcanada]

The first ever #Fredsgiving with @fredvanvleet and @skcentre905 was a huge success!

In collaboration with @fredvanvleet of the @raptors and @skcentre905, we provided 100 families with warm meals, @fvvshop clothing, non-perishable food items and a turkey for Thanksgiving! A huge thank you to our amazing #TeamOrange volunteers who helped over two days assemble bags and distribute them to families!

Donate Now: https://pennyappeal.ca/

[theclearevidence]

Request for Donations for Palestine

Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) Islamic Relief USA Islamic Relief World Wide Islamic Relief UK Islamic Relief Canada EMIRATES RED CRESCENT United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP) Islamic Relief Australia Islamic Relief South Africa Islamic Relief Malaysia

Continue Reading: https://theclearevidence.org/charity-projects/request-for-donations-for-palestine/

[pennyappealca]

Making Every Night Count: Ramadan Donation and My Ten Nights

In the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is a sacred month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. It is a time when Muslims around the world strive to draw closer to Allah, seek forgiveness, and practice self-discipline. One of the key aspects of Ramadan is the concept of "laylatul qadr" or the Night of Power, which is believed to be better than a thousand months. It is during this night that the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.

As Muslims, we are encouraged to make the most of Ramadan by engaging in acts of worship and charity. One way to maximize our blessings during this auspicious time is by donating to charitable causes. This is where organizations like Penny Appeal Canada play a crucial role.

Penny Appeal Canada is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and development programs to those in need around the world. Their My Ten Nights campaign is specifically designed for Ramadan, allowing individuals to donate and make a difference during the ten most blessed nights of the month.

The concept of "My Ten Nights" is deeply rooted in Islamic tradition. These are the nights that are believed to hold special significance and are an opportunity for believers to increase their worship and good deeds. By participating in the My Ten Nights campaign, individuals can ensure that their donations are made during these spiritually charged nights, thus multiplying their rewards.

Ramadan Donation is not just about giving money; it's about making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. It's about feeding the hungry, providing clean water to the thirsty, and offering a helping hand to those in need. By donating to organizations like Penny Appeal Canada, we can make a difference in the world and fulfill our duty to help those less fortunate.

One of the key teachings of Islam is the importance of charity. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "The believer's shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his charity." This highlights the significance of giving in Islam and the rewards that come with it.

The My Ten Nights campaign is an opportunity for Muslims to fulfill this important aspect of their faith. By donating during these special nights, individuals can ensure that their contributions have an even greater impact. Whether it's providing iftar meals to those fasting, sponsoring an orphan, or supporting education programs, every donation counts and can make a difference in someone's life.

In conclusion, Ramadan Donation and the My Ten Nights campaign are an opportunity for Muslims to make a difference in the world and earn blessings during the holiest month of the Islamic calendar. By donating to organizations like Penny Appeal Canada, individuals can ensure that their contributions have a lasting impact on those in need. Let us make the most of this blessed month and strive to make every night count.

[soulscribe786]

Waves of Change

August 31, 2024

Overview

In the heart of Toronto, at Sheraton Hotel, in a light breezy summer day, an annual event was hosted by a prominent Muslim social media platform that is committed to dismantling doubts and fostering faith and conviction. Being invited to Sheraton Hotel reminded me of another event I went to many years ago which was a small gathering with exquisite dining and fine foods but it was not that! For those who have been to RIS (Reviving the Islamic Spirit) it was closer to that venue, if not THAT venue. This was a spaced out hall with seating arrangement facing a panel. A walkway with several vendors and an art and photo exhibition. It was a place people across the GTA came to join a gathering to heal hearts, foster faith and conviction, and look for avenues to contribute meaningfully. The gathering had a calm serenity that filled your soul with tranquility, and it was all in all, a peaceful social environment.

The event included speakers, a photo exhibition about Masjid Al Aqsa, an art exhibition and several vendors including organizations delivering humanitarian and medical supplies (Jordon/Egypt), other vendors included social services including support for the homeless at Nisa Foundation that has contributed to sheltering 1, 127, 396 in their 2022 annual report across Canada. Other partner organizations included mental health and domestic abuse services such as Sakeena and Naseeha helpline. It also included a collection of books by various organizations.

I decided to go check this event because this organization wrote several articles including ones comprehensively looking at monotheism, the problem of evil amongst various other topics people often think about in relation to their faith.

It is unfortunate that many organizations have been heavily scrutinized by some organizers and activists. These include NCCM, CJPME, Yaqeen Institute as well as various masajid across the GTA. In my opinion, it is a heartbreaking situation and I personally believe there is always room to do more and listen to, and center Palestinian voices and their demands as they have lived experience, understand nuances, and have loved ones being attacked and murdered in the most cruel way. Nonetheless, it does not seem fair to discredit all the work that is being done due to differences in theological beliefs between conservative and more liberal Muslims, especially around sensitive contested topics when there is a need for urgency.

Omar Suleiman from Yaqeen insititue is ethnically Palestinian and has dedicated a large portion of his time, resources, personal platforms to advocating for the Palestine cause. Dr. Omar Suleiman was one of the speakers at this conference among others including Zaynab Ansari, Bonaa Mohammad, Ibrahim Hindy and several others from the Yaqeen Institute. Partnership vendors included Nisa Homes, UOSSM that delivers medical and humanitarian aid, Seeding Books, and several others.

In this article, I will highlight first share some of the key insights from the panel. The second section will look at different exhibitions. Finally, my conversations with a few attendees at the conference (who will not be named).

A collection of insights

There were various insights during the talk around themes of The State of the Ummah, Gaza Diaries, Anchors of Resilience, The Impact of Charity (ripple effect), Should Young People Really Lead?, A Poem by Bonaa Mohammad, Anchors of Justice, and What Can I do? These insights include:

The people of Gaza have shown remarkable faith and resiliency. People will not miss their prayers and everyone that has visited has given testimonials that the people will have the Qur'an that they will recite to bring their hearts tranquility. The sisters will not remove their hijabs. Their conviction in their faith is remarkable.

The sheer amount of atrocities that they have faced are at an unprecedented scale. The Yemen crisis is one of the worst crisis and this one is 10 times more difficult with people's teeth removed and gums going inward, the spread of infections, hands and limbs that have been severely injured due to bombings including white phosphorous and other cruel measures against civilians including little children

There is a need for strategic organizing

The political and social system is largely corrupt if it can enable such things and not hold perpetrators accountable for gross human rights violations

There is an intergenerational ripple effect that comes from generosity and it is contagious

The brain has this thing about maintaining homeostasis in the body and the mind so it tolerates substances, it sweats if the body is under prolonged heat or stress and unfortunately it does this each time we are exposed to atrocities. Our humanity dies as we become more and more desensitized.

Strong emotions can be channelled effectively through making dua (supplication)

Dua should not be limited to one's own needs, wants, desires but things outside of ourselves as well because you never know which dua is going to get accepted.

It is important to be merciful to the young

Young people in the community often have a lot of zeal and energy but may make mistakes. Their mistakes should not be a reason to crush them completely.

Many people have made huge sacrifies including with their careers due to their advocacy and deep sense of humanity. They need support

It is important to honor elders including aunts and uncles that volunteer their time at the masjid but may have a cultural and generational gap.

Praying witr at night

Having habits that are exclusively between you and Allah swt

Lightening serious situations through laughter/jokes

Do not take the torch and use it to burn everything down.

Do not crush people's spirits because of one mistake

Have youth boards in masjid

Make dua for halal rizq which comes with responsibilities including taqwa (God consciousness), ibadat (prayer), and generosity.

Protect those who do not have power from those who do have power

Justice is the basis of Islamic theology

An umaah that is a witness to makind, a just and balanced umaah

Surah Nisa highlights justice in the family and other ones to justice in the community

Oftentimes, criminals specifically target witnesses including journalists and aid workers because they hold perpetrators accountable.

Important to reawaken global consciounce

Art & Photo Exhibitions

The art exhibitions included calligraphy using woodwork as well as calligraphy canvases. Generically in the form of Arabesque art which is linear, geometic, intricately detailed and involve nature, geometrical shapes as well as calligraphy.

The Photo exhibition included history of masjid Al Aqsa, particularly the dome. I learned that masjid Al Aqsa is not just the golden domed dome but that it is a 'totality of the complex that contains several mosques, domes, prayer benches, fountains'. Furthermore, there is a lot of history including rebuilding it following an earthquake during the rule of the Ottomons as well as different prophets in significat markings including the divine ascension of the Prophet Muhammad (saws), Sulaymans' Dome amongst other historically significant sites.

Conversations with Attendees

Oftentimes, unless I have several deep conversations and have formed a trusting relationship, I usually like to explore places on my own. This removes social conventions, restrictions and expectations and I can take time to explore, do event or travel photography and engage with more people at a deeper level. It also helps create a safer, non judgmental environment.

I ran into a friend and I discussed different things including my engagement on SM, specifically twitter and social media etiquettes.. We also did some generically catching up.

I sat beside a lady during the talk who decided to share an oranges with me. She was really friendly and the kids also kept saying hi to me or smiling at me.

The prayer spaces were generically calm and serene.

Waiting for prayers I sat at a lounge where I talked to a highschooler who had come all the way from Niagra with family who generically engaged with scholastic work from the 60s or earlier periods but thought this speaker would provide insightful point of view.

Conclusion

All in all it was a pretty serene gathering. I found that the talk provided key insights and perspectives. It was also a way to collectively share and address concerns. A couple of people took the shahadah - the testimony of faith and reverted to Islam. The vendors were highly credible organizations that had done a lot of ground-level work in the medical, humanitarian and social service sector. There were interesting books, merchandise (Palestine t-shirts, water bottles etc.). The photo and art exhibitions were very informative. The prayer hall was serene. Most attendees were pretty kind and friendly.

It really filled my soul with knowledge, peace and tranquility. For a moment while a speaker did a talk, I felt a momentary engulfing sorrow, something that I cannot truly understand but for the most part, it was an beautiful and blessed gathering.

[prongsmydeer]

Hello there 👋

@islamgazaaccount2

Islam, a 27-year-old from Gaza, is currently sleeping on the streets without any form of shelter or safety for himself and his family. Their home was demolished by a bombing from the Israeli occupation. While shelter is crucial, they also urgently need food and water. All of their necessities were taken away.

Islam tried sharing a donation link, but with limited followers, it wasn't reaching enough people. Thankfully, he created a GoFundMe account, making it easier for those who want to help.

Please consider sharing Islam's story and donating to his GoFundMe. Even a small contribution can make a big difference in their time of need. 🙏❤️

https://gofund.me/08ed0b8c

This fundraiser is on the following list of vetted ones and has been verified by @90-ghost and @riding-with-the-wild-hunt

Sure, I can share! I am not super well-versed in the process of verifying individual fundraisers, so while I can't personally speak to the above fundraiser, but I also know Operation Olive Branch has done a ton of work in organizing, sharing and verifying mutual aid requests, so I think they're a great resource to refer to as well.

And as someone who lives in Canada, I do also have a few resources for those looking to donate to Palestine from within Canada as well:

E-Sims for Gaza (Canada-based crowd-funding for e-sims if you’d rather not purchase directly; can use credit or PayPal through that link or e-transfer through the information on the Disability Visibility website)

Medical Aid for Palestine (via CanadaHelps, also accepts credit card, PayPal, Google Pay, Visa Gift Card)

Canadian Red Cross Middle East Humanitarian Crisis Appeal (via RedCross website, accepts credit card or PayPal)

UNICEF Appeal for Children in Gaza Crisis (via the Canadian website, requires a credit card)

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (the link is to their general fund on the Canadian website but they are actively working in Palestine, requires a credit card)

Non-financial means of support/action: Read the open petitions tagged with ‘Palestine’ in the House of Commons website and sign those petitions like e-4842 which calls for an immediate end to arms support to Israel by the Canadian government

I know it is amazing to donate directly to local Palestinian organizations and campaigns, but I also know that people experience different levels of access, knowledge, exchange rates, privacy concerns, etc. etc., so the above list can help with some of that!

Disclaimer: I am not an expert in charities, so while I tried to point to charities and resources I know of that have measures of financial transparency, this is not a review of these charities, but rather, quick and direct information on ways to donate in my region! Also, I know that PayPal is on the some lists for BDS (Boycott, Divest, Sanctions), so that is worth bearing in mind while choosing your method of support.