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Insha’Allah, we plan to continue providing fresh Islamic scholarship, innovative competitions and inspiring articles that have become the staple of MM. We look forward to new milestones, such as our recent listing on the Dallas Morning News’ religion blog, one of the more politically conservative newspapers in the southwest. We also plan to market MM through many channels (including at major conferences), bankroll scholarly research, and develop innovative ways to expand our reach and influence.
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Keep supporting MuslimMatters for the sake of Allah
Alhamdulillah, we're at over 850 supporters. Help us get to 900 supporters this month. All it takes is a small gift from a reader like you to keep us going, for just $2 / month.
the only deed i hear in every masjid is donation…the only thing they ask us to do is donation…charity is a great act and i know the reward for that but why not ask us to do other acts also ….everyone is after money…sorry to put it that way….”who will donate $5000 for Allah” “who is a great man among you” all kind of this crap ….have seen with my own eyes families dont have basic necessaties in houston…many..where does the money go which is collected hundred times by hundred organizations specially in masjid….You all have a habit of taking such post negatively and critisizing or fighting back…dont do it for this one….we need to work on making muslim community better by making sure the needy gets it…”who will donate for making swimming pool” …billahi just see what are we collecting money for in many masajids…
I am ready to support MM but I’d like to hear a more clear long term plan for the organization. I think the better that is designed and communicated, the more people would be willing to support MM financially, inshallah
Ma-sha-Allah, you seemed to care a lot for Allah’s deen, may Allah reward you for your intention.
Maybe you can rephrase your statement as a pleasant word, as The prophet (SAW) said, protect yourself from fire, even with half a date donation, and if you can’t then with a pleasant word.
When you follow our beloved prophet (SAW), you won’t worry about “You all have a habit of taking such post negatively and critisizing or fighting back.”
It’s really simple: half a date or a pleasant word.
I don’t mean to sound rude, but what are the expenses of the blog?
Web hosting costs around $6/month. The WordPress platform is free to use, but I think you guys purchased the theme and that’s a one-time cost. What other expenses are there?
Also let me also remind everyone that we are a non-profit organization, and all our staffers are volunteers. Obviously, we wouldn’t seek funds if we did not have a plan to use them :) Our Shayookh are on board with our plans, so hopefully that helps with credibility. Finally, I hope people trust us inshallah that we recognize the weight and trust associated with sadaqa, before seeking it.
JazakumAllahkhair to all those who have donated… For the rest, come on brothers & sisters, help us get over the top inshallah… no better time to help this Islamic cause than these last few days of Ramadan. If everyone pitches in a bit, we would have already been done. It’s your opportunity to be part of something special, as we take it up to the next level inshalah.
Abu Abdullah
September 24, 2008 at 8:23 PM
inshallah count me in for $500 and $20/month
May Allah accept our deeds
AbuSalahudeen
September 24, 2008 at 9:56 PM
Bismillah
I have signed for $20 per month. jazaakumllah khair
muslim
September 24, 2008 at 11:28 PM
salam bro,
the only deed i hear in every masjid is donation…the only thing they ask us to do is donation…charity is a great act and i know the reward for that but why not ask us to do other acts also ….everyone is after money…sorry to put it that way….”who will donate $5000 for Allah” “who is a great man among you” all kind of this crap ….have seen with my own eyes families dont have basic necessaties in houston…many..where does the money go which is collected hundred times by hundred organizations specially in masjid….You all have a habit of taking such post negatively and critisizing or fighting back…dont do it for this one….we need to work on making muslim community better by making sure the needy gets it…”who will donate for making swimming pool” …billahi just see what are we collecting money for in many masajids…
Arshada
September 25, 2008 at 12:24 AM
salaam alikuim
I am ready to support MM but I’d like to hear a more clear long term plan for the organization. I think the better that is designed and communicated, the more people would be willing to support MM financially, inshallah
Ahmed
HalfDate.com
September 25, 2008 at 3:55 AM
@muslim
Ma-sha-Allah, you seemed to care a lot for Allah’s deen, may Allah reward you for your intention.
Maybe you can rephrase your statement as a pleasant word, as The prophet (SAW) said, protect yourself from fire, even with half a date donation, and if you can’t then with a pleasant word.
When you follow our beloved prophet (SAW), you won’t worry about “You all have a habit of taking such post negatively and critisizing or fighting back.”
It’s really simple: half a date or a pleasant word.
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Amad
September 25, 2008 at 10:24 AM
salam Arshada,
Inshallah, please stay tuned for another post detailing some more information about utilization of funds and a strategy.
muslim
September 25, 2008 at 11:43 AM
halfdate,
salam alaikum ,
inshallah ….
Asim
September 25, 2008 at 12:58 PM
Salaams
None of your pledge buttons are working. Have tried in IE7, FF3 and Chrome. Kinda makes it hard to donate.
ibnabeeomar
September 25, 2008 at 2:11 PM
asim we’re working on the pledge buttons sorry for the inconvenience. the regular buttons should be working
Ahmad AlFarsi
September 25, 2008 at 2:18 PM
inshaAllah all buttons should be working properly now. JazakAllahu khayrn for your patience.
aarij
September 25, 2008 at 5:00 PM
I don’t mean to sound rude, but what are the expenses of the blog?
Web hosting costs around $6/month. The WordPress platform is free to use, but I think you guys purchased the theme and that’s a one-time cost. What other expenses are there?
Jazakum Allaho khairan
ibnabeeomar
September 25, 2008 at 5:14 PM
check out this post for info on MM projects and expenses:
http://muslimmatters.org/2008/09/25/fundraising-upcoming-muslimmatters-projects/
Amad
September 25, 2008 at 5:19 PM
jazakallahkhair omar…
Also let me also remind everyone that we are a non-profit organization, and all our staffers are volunteers. Obviously, we wouldn’t seek funds if we did not have a plan to use them :) Our Shayookh are on board with our plans, so hopefully that helps with credibility. Finally, I hope people trust us inshallah that we recognize the weight and trust associated with sadaqa, before seeking it.
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Amad
September 26, 2008 at 2:58 PM
JazakumAllahkhair to all those who have donated… For the rest, come on brothers & sisters, help us get over the top inshallah… no better time to help this Islamic cause than these last few days of Ramadan. If everyone pitches in a bit, we would have already been done. It’s your opportunity to be part of something special, as we take it up to the next level inshalah.
May Allah bless us all.