Comments on: Muslimat Al Nisaa: Shelter our Sisters! http://muslimmatters.org/2009/01/30/muslimat-al-nisaa-shelter-our-sisters/ Discourses in the Intellectual Traditions, Political Situation, and Social Ethics of Muslim Life Thu, 24 May 2012 01:29:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Redknight770 http://muslimmatters.org/2009/01/30/muslimat-al-nisaa-shelter-our-sisters/#comment-44757 Redknight770 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:22:20 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/?p=3124#comment-44757 JAK. You answered my question. Agreed that Muslims do take first party but we shouldn't limit efforts to ONLY helping Muslims but to all of humanity. JAK. You answered my question. Agreed that Muslims do take first party but we shouldn’t limit efforts to ONLY helping Muslims but to all of humanity.

]]> By: Abd- Allah http://muslimmatters.org/2009/01/30/muslimat-al-nisaa-shelter-our-sisters/#comment-44754 Abd- Allah Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:15:48 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/?p=3124#comment-44754 it is NOT limited to muslims only, however in my opinion, muslims do get priority over others, because that is simply how life is. Ask yourself, if 2 people needed help, and one of them was your brother/sister/mother/father.... or any close relative of yours, and the other person was a complete stranger. of course you would want to help them both out, but lets say you can only help one ofthem for now, then who would you help out first? your close relative or family member of course, it is only natural for a human being to do so. and this is exactly the same way here, becase most muslims consider themselves part of one big family. it is NOT limited to muslims only, however in my opinion, muslims do get priority over others, because that is simply how life is. Ask yourself, if 2 people needed help, and one of them was your brother/sister/mother/father…. or any close relative of yours, and the other person was a complete stranger. of course you would want to help them both out, but lets say you can only help one ofthem for now, then who would you help out first? your close relative or family member of course, it is only natural for a human being to do so. and this is exactly the same way here, becase most muslims consider themselves part of one big family.

]]> By: redknight770 http://muslimmatters.org/2009/01/30/muslimat-al-nisaa-shelter-our-sisters/#comment-44721 redknight770 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:51:46 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/?p=3124#comment-44721 Asalaamwa' alaikum Really nice article about the need for muslim based social services. The one question i have is that when we talk about these services, why do we only limit ourselves to helping muslims? Do the hadiths and quotes we use from the Qur'an only apply to helping the muslim poor, the muslim women, and the muslim orphans? There are so many organizations in the US today fighting issues of hunger, homelessness, domestic violence, etc. Is it agaisnt our religion to aid those organizations as well even though they may be Chrisitan/Jewish based?) I'm not saying we shouldn't be starting Muslim-based social service organizations, but where in our religion does it say we shouldn't <em><strong>partner</strong></em> with organizations in other faiths that are geared to addressing the same problems we are??? Asalaamwa’ alaikum

Really nice article about the need for muslim based social services. The one question i have is that when we talk about these services, why do we only limit ourselves to helping muslims? Do the hadiths and quotes we use from the Qur’an only apply to helping the muslim poor, the muslim women, and the muslim orphans? There are so many organizations in the US today fighting issues of hunger, homelessness, domestic violence, etc. Is it agaisnt our religion to aid those organizations as well even though they may be Chrisitan/Jewish based?) I’m not saying we shouldn’t be starting Muslim-based social service organizations, but where in our religion does it say we shouldn’t partner with organizations in other faiths that are geared to addressing the same problems we are???

]]> By: Nazia http://muslimmatters.org/2009/01/30/muslimat-al-nisaa-shelter-our-sisters/#comment-38286 Nazia Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:51:30 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/?p=3124#comment-38286 Asalaam alaikum SearchingPeace, Our duas are with you and your sister in this difficult time for you. InshAllah, I'm not sure how I can help, but there is a women's shelter in Passic County, which may be able to help? http://www.wafahouse.org/index.php. Try giving them a call. Maybe they could advise you and guide you to a solution for your situation. May Allah SWT grant you ease and resolution. Asalaam alaikum SearchingPeace,
Our duas are with you and your sister in this difficult time for you. InshAllah, I’m not sure how I can help, but there is a women’s shelter in Passic County, which may be able to help? http://www.wafahouse.org/index.php. Try giving them a call. Maybe they could advise you and guide you to a solution for your situation. May Allah SWT grant you ease and resolution.

]]> By: UmmeAmmaarah http://muslimmatters.org/2009/01/30/muslimat-al-nisaa-shelter-our-sisters/#comment-37757 UmmeAmmaarah Tue, 03 Feb 2009 06:33:25 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/?p=3124#comment-37757 Dear Searching Peace, i would have no idea of how to help, but InshaAllah, we will make du'a to Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'Ala, for your sister, and all our sisters in these kind of situations.and Allah puts not a burden on a soul greater than it can bear, and Indeed after Hardship comes ease. Do not lose hope, and try and keep counselling your sister. If she is disturbed due to financial or personal problems, keep reminding her that losing hope is as bad as 'kufr', and that no calamity befalls a believer than that Allah shall compensate him/her for it with something better. Try and convey to her that forrall the hardship she has borne, she has increased her chance of 'eternal happiness' manifold, and to not waste that chance by hurting herself, and thereby, comitting a grievous sin. May Allah give Hikmah to all men and women, increase our Iman, and not make any of us responsible for hurting any fellow creature. May Allah give us the 'Ilm, the resources, the will power and the know-how to abolish all our social problems. Aameen. Dear Searching Peace, i would have no idea of how to help, but InshaAllah, we will make du’a to Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta’Ala, for your sister, and all our sisters in these kind of situations.and Allah puts not a burden on a soul greater than it can bear, and Indeed after Hardship comes ease. Do not lose hope, and try and keep counselling your sister. If she is disturbed due to financial or personal problems, keep reminding her that losing hope is as bad as ‘kufr’, and that no calamity befalls a believer than that Allah shall compensate him/her for it with something better. Try and convey to her that forrall the hardship she has borne, she has increased her chance of ‘eternal happiness’ manifold, and to not waste that chance by hurting herself, and thereby, comitting a grievous sin. May Allah give Hikmah to all men and women, increase our Iman, and not make any of us responsible for hurting any fellow creature. May Allah give us the ‘Ilm, the resources, the will power and the know-how to abolish all our social problems. Aameen.

]]> By: Olivia http://muslimmatters.org/2009/01/30/muslimat-al-nisaa-shelter-our-sisters/#comment-37735 Olivia Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:03:08 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/?p=3124#comment-37735 masha'Allah, i see this group at every conference here in the USA in the bazaar trying to raise money, may Allah reward them. masha’Allah, i see this group at every conference here in the USA in the bazaar trying to raise money, may Allah reward them.

]]> By: SearchingPeace http://muslimmatters.org/2009/01/30/muslimat-al-nisaa-shelter-our-sisters/#comment-37730 SearchingPeace Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:09:19 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/?p=3124#comment-37730 My sister is in great need right now, and we are at lost. She is suffering mentally and making her children one 2 years old and one 3 1/2 years old suffer as well. I have a full time job and can't quit to be with her cuz i have to pay my rent and bills (student loans). Her husband has to work and he is constanly coming home early anyways, so now he hardly has enough money to survive. He works in Dunkin Donut, has no education.... About a month ago we took her to the hospital cuz she tried to cut herself but hospital was horrible...crazy men and women living together, no halal food... we took her back home, but her condition is getting worst. Just the other day she tried to put the house on fire! And the children are with her. Social worker may take these two beautiful Muslim children if they find out! I really feel helpless. I can't quit the work to be with her. Plus my husband will not let me cuz he doesn't like my sister's husband, simply dispises him. My sister lives in northern NJ. My plea here is: If any of you guys can give me ideas or know how to help her please e-mail me. We need to put her to psychiatric care and find a place for her children untill she recovers. At least for about two months untill our mother comes from our country. Any ideas Please!!! Also she has insurance and I think its Medicaid (Americhoice) and she is eligible for governtment aid i think, but we just don't know how to get that.... She can't drive and her husband has no clue.... With great hope.... Pray for our family Please. I believe Only Allah can help us to pass through these difficult time. I pray for all my Muslim brothers and sisters. I know that compare to the world problem our problems are nothing...but still its just killing us.... Praying for Peace of mind and soul....for all of us. Ma Salaama My sister is in great need right now, and we are at lost. She is suffering mentally and making her children one 2 years old and one 3 1/2 years old suffer as well. I have a full time job and can’t quit to be with her cuz i have to pay my rent and bills (student loans). Her husband has to work and he is constanly coming home early anyways, so now he hardly has enough money to survive. He works in Dunkin Donut, has no education….

About a month ago we took her to the hospital cuz she tried to cut herself but hospital was horrible…crazy men and women living together, no halal food… we took her back home, but her condition is getting worst. Just the other day she tried to put the house on fire! And the children are with her. Social worker may take these two beautiful Muslim children if they find out!

I really feel helpless. I can’t quit the work to be with her. Plus my husband will not let me cuz he doesn’t like my sister’s husband, simply dispises him. My sister lives in northern NJ. My plea here is: If any of you guys can give me ideas or know how to help her please e-mail me. We need to put her to psychiatric care and find a place for her children untill she recovers. At least for about two months untill our mother comes from our country. Any ideas Please!!! Also she has insurance and I think its Medicaid (Americhoice) and she is eligible for governtment aid i think, but we just don’t know how to get that…. She can’t drive and her husband has no clue….

With great hope…. Pray for our family Please. I believe Only Allah can help us to pass through these difficult time. I pray for all my Muslim brothers and sisters. I know that compare to the world problem our problems are nothing…but still its just killing us….

Praying for Peace of mind and soul….for all of us.

Ma Salaama

]]> By: bintashraf http://muslimmatters.org/2009/01/30/muslimat-al-nisaa-shelter-our-sisters/#comment-37718 bintashraf Mon, 02 Feb 2009 03:32:21 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/?p=3124#comment-37718 Mashallah this is an excellent step forward. Let's all spread the word and help and support the shelter as much as we can inshallah, to help alleviate the suffering and grief of our Muslim sisters and brothers here at home. Mashallah this is an excellent step forward. Let’s all spread the word and help and support the shelter as much as we can inshallah, to help alleviate the suffering and grief of our Muslim sisters and brothers here at home.

]]> By: mulsimah http://muslimmatters.org/2009/01/30/muslimat-al-nisaa-shelter-our-sisters/#comment-37696 mulsimah Sun, 01 Feb 2009 18:17:11 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/?p=3124#comment-37696 Asalamualaikum JazakAllahu kair for posting this...I had left my abusive husband very recently..and all I can tell you is that more of this is needed... and one thing I encourage is DONT go to Imam for help but stuff like this is what muslimahs need. Asalamualaikum

JazakAllahu kair for posting this…I had left my abusive husband very recently..and all I can tell you is that more of this is needed… and one thing I encourage is DONT go to Imam for help but stuff like this is what muslimahs need.

]]> By: Dawud Israel http://muslimmatters.org/2009/01/30/muslimat-al-nisaa-shelter-our-sisters/#comment-37684 Dawud Israel Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:03:52 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/?p=3124#comment-37684 :) Thanks for the clarification. :)

Thanks for the clarification.

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