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Riba Free Prescription: Fund my Interest Free Student Loan

$12,094

raised of $12,000 USD goal

218 supporters, Project Closed
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Impact: Houston, TX

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This campaign will collect all funds raised by July 26, 2015 at 4:45 AM EDT

Help me finish pharmacy school, riba free. Donate to my interest free student loan. Once I pay back the loan, your money will benefit other students.


Allah Increases Charity, Destroys Riba

Allah says in the Qur'an:

Allah destroys riba (interest) and gives increase for charities. And Allah does not like every sinning disbeliever. [2:276]

You can create for me a riba-free option. With your generosity, I can complete my school with an interest free student loan. How would it work? It's simple:

  • Donate using this LaunchGood page
  • The total amount raised will be my student loan through the non-profit, "A Continuous Charity"
  • Once I pay back "A Continuous Charity," they will use the money to help additional 

Create a Generation of Riba Free Professionals

Allah tells us in the Quran that He destroys riba and increases sadaqah. How blessed would sadaqah be that helps break a system of riba?

The total amount that is raised on this page will be the loan given to me, interest free. Once I pay back A Continuous Charity, they will use your money to give another student an interest free loan. This is awesome because:

  • Student loan debt, as of today, is over 1 trillion dollars! A large chunk of it is in interest. You are leading the way in creating a generation that will be free from this added burden of interest.
  • Your donation is sadaqah jariyah, continuous charity, which will continue to benefit you, long after you pass away, InshaAllah.
  • Your donation is tax deductible.

Why Me?

While all success comes from Allah, past performance predicts a higher likelihood of future success. I have displayed my merits in academics, leadership, and giving back to the community.

What this means is that, InshaAllah, I am more likely to find a good paying job upon graduation, and more likely to pay back this student loan. This means your money can help another student quicker. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: Sadaqah Jariyah (ceaseless charity); a knowledge which is beneficial, or a virtuous descendant who prays for him (for the deceased)." [Muslim]

Donate Now and Share

It's Ramadan, and our sadaqah and good deeds are multiplied by the Most Generous, immensely. Any amount helps, small or big. 

In part of a hadith, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: One who guides to something good has a reward similar to that of its doer. [Muslim]

If you believe in freeing a generation from the slavery of riba, share this page with your friends on Facebook and on other social media. InshaAllah, Allah will reward you for whatever they donate as well, as you'd be guiding them to something good.

F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q:What's going to motivate people to pay these loans back?

Ans: The student will have a legally binding contract, just like a regular student loan, with the "A Continuous Charity" non-profit organization. This means that I will have to sign paperwork with them, and they can hold me legally liable if I don't pay the money back. For more details, see their website: https://acontinuouscharity.org/



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Updates 5

Anne9 years ago

Thank you - First Day of School

Assalamu Alaikum,

Alhamdulillah, today was the first day of the school year. During the fundraising campaign, we were able to raise more than twelve thousand dollars towards my interest free loan. All the money went directly to "A Continuous Charity." My loan contract with them has been signed, and they have already made the payment to University of Houston for this semester's tuition for me.

I want to thank you again for enabling me to continue my Pharmacy degree. Your generosity is what made the fundraising campaign successful, and will InshaAllah, continue to benefit others after me. May Allah reward you immensely, and increase you in pure wealth.

Regards,

Aayna Shamsi and Osaid Shamsi (Aayna's Brother)

Anne9 years ago

One day and 4K away

Assalamu Alaikum,

I want to thank you [again!] for your generosity. We have reached almost 11 out of 15 thousand with your love, support, and prayers!

With the end of Ramadan only one day away, help us in reaching our goal of $15,000 by: 

  • Sharing (or re-sharing this link) on social media. You can put something like: "Last day of Ramadan: maximize the benefits of your charity with some sadaqah jariyah. Help Aayna by funding her student loan. She's only $4K away from $15000!"
  • Donating again (never too late to donate some more)

May Allah reward you and increase you in pure wealth. 

Regards,

Aayna Shamsi and Osaid Shamsi (Aayna's brother)


P.S. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to email us directly at oashamsi+aayna@gmail.com 

Anne9 years ago

Need a Favor - Vote for Our Project to Add Visibility

Assalamu Alaikum,

Can you help us gain more visibility through LaunchGood's Ramadan campaign? It's simple. All you have to do is vote for us at the link below. If our project gets the most votes, LaunchGood will highlight us in their Ramadan campaign.

Please vote for us at:
https://www.facebook.com/LaunchGood/app_343236642414878

Thank you, again, for your support.

Regards,

Aayna Shamsi and Osaid Shamsi (Aayna's brother)

Anne9 years ago

Over $8000 - Thank you for your love and support

Assalamu Alaikum,

With your love, support, and generosity, we've been able to raise over $8000 in less than a week. May Allah reward you, and increase you in your wealth.

With the last ten days of Ramadan right upon us, we're going to push to meet our ultimate goal of $15,000 - a full year's cost for Pharmacy school.

If you haven't yet shared this link with your contacts, please do so now. If you have already shared it, are there other people whom you haven't thought of? Remember, you are guiding them to a good deed. Not only will they benefit from donating, you will benefit as well.

Regards,

Aayna Shamsi and Osaid Shamsi (Aayna's brother)

Anne9 years ago

With your support, we've raised over $5000 in 24 hours!

Assalamu Alaikum Donors,

Alhamdulillah, with the Mercy of Allah, we've raised over $5000 in the first 24 hours of the campaign going live. We couldn't have done this without you!!

We are absolutely overwhelmed by the love and support our family, friends, and Muslim brothers and sisters have provided. May Allah reward each and every one of you for your generosity, and increase you in your wealth.

We aimed to raise $7500 which covers one semester of Pharmacy school. With the excellent start that you've created, we are now ready to step up the goal. We are increasing the goal to $10,000 to cover not just the Fall semester, but also part of the Spring semester as well.

JazakAllah Khair for your love and support,

Aayna Shamsi and Osaid Shamsi (Aayna's brother)

P.S. If you haven't already, please share this LaunchGood page with your family, friends, and coworkers through Facebook/email/text - whichever is most effective! In part of a hadith, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "One who guides to something good has a reward similar to that of its doer."

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