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Why the $1 Campaign?
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There are many Muslim Americans suffering from the recent economic situation, but at the same time, many of them want to support Islamic institutions by offering charity and donations. To combat these difficulties while still enabling charitable contributions, we believe everyone can contribute to charity and work on the development of Islamic institutions by campaigninOur belief in the words of the Prophet, peace be upon him, that “Charity does not in any way decrease the wealth and the servant who forgives, Allah adds to his respect; and the one who shows humility, Allah elevates him in the estimation (of theg a dollar a day!people).”
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| Why should I donate to the expansion of MAS Chicago? |
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The Muslim American Society (MAS) has envisioned a brighter future in North America since its establishment in 1993 as a non-profit organization. In order to realize this vision, MAS has developed unique programs and services that seek to better the individual and the greater society. These services include imparting Islamic knowledge, promoting community service, and engaging the community in political activism.
MAS has expanded nationwide. Our organization now has 50 chapters across the United States and has developed a unique structure of specialized departments to oversee its ever-growing activities. Such departments include the Tarbiya, Quran Institute, MAS Youth, and MAS Convention Departments.
All of the above activities are housed in our centers in Chicago, and one of the main centers is located in Bridgeview. Yet, our Bridgeview location is becoming overwhelmed with the increasing number of activities and the growing number of patrons that benefit from its services. The center is now in dire need of an expansion. After this much-needed expansion, the Bridgeview Center would feature the following:
- Two stories,
- A large lecture room,
- More than 10 classrooms and meeting rooms,
- A library of Islamic Literature and Multimedia,
- A professional Production and Media Room for use by both MAS and the larger Muslim community.
We want to assure you, our generous supporter, that when you donate to the Bridgeview Center Expansion Project, you are not just expanding a building. You are doing so much more! Every dollar you donate will enhance and expand the crucial programs that MAS provides to our community every day. Please look through this beautifully-designed brochure to see the programs that your generous donation will support. Every flap in this brochure is another reason to support the Bridgeview Center Expansion Project. Every flap is another reason to be a proud supporter of your very own MAS Bridgeview chapter.
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| Is a dollar enough? |
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| Definitely, that one dollar a day contributes significantly to the support of the MAS expansion project. For example, one dollar a day means you will contribute a monthly amount of $30. By the Will of Allah, if we reached 1000 contributors that would add up to $30,000 a month. Within a year the total would reach $360,000; that is half the cost of the entire project |
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| Did you know what this daily charity will do for you? |
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It will keep misery away from you and your family and prevent bad death.
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It will erase your sins and any bad doings, and purify you from all sins.
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It will actually increase your money, not decrease it and it will be blessed.
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You will receive the blessing of Allah SWT, and ward off His anger, this is the path to receive Allah’s mercy.
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It will demolish all the evil doings of Shaytan.
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Giving a donation is a symbol of your faith and your relationship with Allah SWT
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It will simplify you in your wealth and blessings of life.
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| How can I save a dollar a day? |
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May we suggest using a coin box (bank) and collect your spare change. Collect anything from a penny to a whole dollar bill and at the end of the month you will notice that you have collected the $30.00 from just spare change. To make it even easier, send us your name and address to waleed.youser@maschicago.org and we will send you a free coin box.
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قال تعالى : { مَثَلُ الَّذِينَ يُنْفِقُونَ أَمْوَالَهُمْ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ كَمَثَلِ حَبَّةٍ أَنْبَتَتْ سَبْعَ سَنَابِلَ فِي كُلِّ سُنْبُلَةٍ مِئَةُ حَبَّةٍ وَاللَّهُ يُضَاعِفُ لِمَنْ يَشَاءُ وَاللَّهُ وَاسِعٌ عَلِيمٌ . الَّذِينَ يُنْفِقُونَ أَمْوَالَهُمْ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ ثُمَّ لَا يُتْبِعُونَ مَا أَنْفَقُوا مَنًّا وَلا أَذًى لَهُمْ أَجْرُهُمْ عِنْدَ رَبِّهِمْ وَلا خَوْفٌ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلا هُمْ يَحْزَنُونَ } البقرة / 261 ، 262
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