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بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

There are no words to describe the genocide that we are witnessing. 

Over the last 62 days over 20 000 palestinians have been murdered by Isra*l's brutal massacres, over 300 000 houses and residential units have been destroyed, and at least 1.8 million of Gazas civilian population has been displaced. 26 out of 35 hospitals are out of function due to of Isra*l's bombing. Doctors are unable to save lives and perform urgent surgeries as Isra*l continues to attack medical teams and paramedics, blocking import of essential medical equipment from reaching hospitals and cutting off electricity. This genocide is a continuation of the illegal occupation and apartheid that has been ongoing for over 75 years by Isra*l.

These are not just numbers that shock us every day, they are valuable human lives, children, mothers, fathers, siblings, friends and families who had dreams and hopes, and who deserved much more. Lives have been lost, humans have been severely injured and traumatized, children have become orphans, and families have been displaced. Yet it isnt enough for the world to wake up and take action against this genocide. 

As international nations have failed to provide basic aid which every human has a right upon, it is our responsibility to help in every way we can. The people of Gaza are in desperate need of basic necessities such as access to clean drinking water, nutritioun and medical aid. Those who have been displaced and are seeking refuge in schools are also in need of matrasses, blankets and clothes for the winter. 

Palestinian orphan home is a local non-profit organization consisting of volunteers working on ground to help families and orphans in need. This includes providing packages containing food and clean drinking water, clothing, mattresses, blankets, sanitary products and medical aid. Please see the photo below for more information, and also visit: https://darelyateem.org and https://www.facebook.com/Darelyateem.org?mibextid=ZbWKwL

I have direct contact with a family member who is working closely with the organization by managing and organizing the distribution of aid packages. Donations of this fundraiser will be used to buy aid packages and distribute it in different areas of need in Gaza. After this fundraiser, the organization will provide a report with numbers, pictures and receipts to document the use and impact of your donations. 

What is happenig is heartbreaking, and many of us may feel helpless as the rest of the world continues to look beside this inhumane genocide. But Allah's wisdom surpasses our own as He is The wise and His mercy is greater than a mothers mercy towards her own child (Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2754). We will all be held accountable as witnesses of this injustice, and as muslims it is an obligation upon us to enjoin in good and forbid evil. We've now seen our Ummah come together in ways previously unimagined. Therefore, as our brothers and sisters in Palestine are in desperate need of our aid, I urge you to give in charity if you are able to, out of compassion and mercy for our ummah, and to keep them in your duaa (prayer) for it is our strongest weapon as believers of The Most Merciful. 

Nu’man ibn Bashir reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The parable of the believers in their affection, mercy, and compassion for each other is that of a body. When any limb aches, the whole body reacts with sleeplessness and fever.”

Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 6011, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2586

Allah ﷻ says in the Quran:

"And donate from what We have provided for you before death comes to one of you, and you cry, “My Lord! If only You delayed me for a short while, I would give in charity and be one of the righteous.” (63:10)

Those who spend their wealth in charity day and night, secretly and openly—their reward is with their Lord, and there will be no fear for them, nor will they grieve. (2:274)

Do not falter or grieve, for you will have the upper hand, if you are ˹true˺ believers. (3:139)

The Prophet ﷺ , said: “The believer’s shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his charity.” (Al-Tirmidhi)

“Allah, the Exalted, says, ‘Spend, O son of Adam, and I shall spend on you.’” – Prophet Muhammad, upon him be peace (Al-Bukhari and Muslim).

Abu Hurairah (RAA) narrated that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:

“If anyone relieves a Muslim believer from one of the hardships of this worldly life, Allah will relieve him of one of the hardships of the Day of Resurrection. If anyone makes it easy for the one who is indebted to him (while finding it difficult to repay), Allah will make it easy for him in this worldly life and in the Hereafter, and if anyone conceals the faults of a Muslim, Allah will conceal his faults in this world and in the Hereafter. Allah helps His slave as long as he helps his brother.” Related by Muslim.

May Allah swt reward you for contributing by donating and sharing this fundraiser with others. We appreciate every single donation, no matter the amount. 

Jazakom Allah kheir wa Taqabbal Allah.