Bangladesh Cyclone Appeal!

Bangladesh Cyclone Appeal!

On 15 November 2007 Cyclone Sidr swept through the Bay of Bengal with winds of over 150mph triggering a five metre high tidal surge. Current reports have confirmed over 3,000 people dead and millions have been left homeless. The death toll could reach 10,000 and thousands are injured and missing. The best thing you can do is make Dua and donate money.

Most mosques if not all, had collection boxes today during Jummah, if you want a make a contribution please check to see if your local mosque is still collecting donations. If not you can donate online via various Islamic charity organisations e.g.

The Qur'an encourages the Muslim to donate their funds:

'the likeness of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah, is as the likeness of a grain that sprouts seven spikes. In every spike there are 100 grains, and Allah multiplies for whom He will' (2:261).

The Prophet said:
'Charity is a necessity for every Muslim. ' He was asked: 'What if a person has nothing?' The Prophet replied: 'He should work with his own hands for his benefit and then give something out of such earnings in charity.' The Companions asked: 'What if he is not able to work?' The Prophet said: 'He should help poor and needy persons.' The Companions further asked 'What if he cannot do even that?' The Prophet said 'He should urge others to do good.' The Companions said 'What if he lacks that also?' The Prophet said 'He should check himself from doing evil. That is also charity.'