Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakahatu brothers and sisters, I hope you all are well, and are having a blessed Ramadhan so far. 

OUR GOAL

Our goal is to raise enough funds for 50 wheelchairs, for children with disabilities. We have done research and found that the cost of shipping a wheelchair from UK to Zanzibar is £15. The cost of a single wheelchair for a child is between £120 to £150, depending on the severity of each child’s disability, and the features that comes with each wheelchair.

The children we have in mind are those who live in Tanzania, and cannot afford a wheelchair as a way of getting around and commuting to schools. These children are assessed by physiotherapists, who gave us [confidential] information regarding the children’s conditions and the types of wheelchairs they require in order to meet their needs.

ABOUT US

Subhana’Allah we have reached Laylat ul Qadr already, which has come fast amongst us but nevertheless I’m here to inform you that my sisters in Islam; Habiba Alli, Fatima Sayid, and I Suhaila Khamis have decided that we would like to raise money for wheelchairs for children with disabilities, in our beloved home country of Tanzania. 

We have been wanting to do this for a very long time, as being a wheelchair user myself & visiting back home, seeing the children who are less fortunate not be able to have an opportunity like me and struggle, was truly heartbreaking. 

We resonate deeply with children, particularly of those with disabilities, as they are indeed are the most vulnerable citizens in society. They are the most forgotten about, particularly in poorer countries. We hope our cause will benefit children with disabilities in many ways, in terms of improving overall quality of life and making the children feel genuinely cared for. 

Therefore, us three felt like we should try make a difference even with just one child, and Alhamdulilah we thought what better time to start this than in last 10 days of Ramadhan. Laylat ul Qadr is a special and powerful night that occurs once in one of the last ten days of Ramadhan. This night is described in the holy book of Quran “The Night of Power is better than a thousand months” [97:3] and so one of the many good deeds that can be done during these days is to give a generous amount of Saddaqah everyday during the last 10 days which is just as equal to giving Saddaqah Jariah within the last 83 years. Subhanallah!

CHARITY INFORMATION

We are pleased to announce that we have teamed up with a charity called ‘Bigger Hearts Zanzibar’, which is based in Wales, and works to enrich the lives of children, young people and vulnerable members of the community. Bigger Heart Zanzibar’s aims are to empower the lives of individuals, ensuring brighter futures for all, in spite of their backgrounds.

https://www.biggerheart.org.uk/zanzibar

Charity number: 1179065

SWANSEA | WALES | UK

[email protected]

07949 346297

GIVING

My sisters and I have decided that even if we don’t reach our goal, we will continue with our fundraising page after Ramadan ends. After all, us Muslims should continue to donate and help the less fortunate outside the holy months, as it is Sunnah and one of the five pillars in Islam.

The Prophet Muhammad (sallawatu allayhim wasalaam) said “The charity you give will be your shade on the Day of Judgement.” Subhana’Allah! 

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

We hope to raise up to £7,000 to achieve our goal of purchasing 50 (or more) wheelchairs for children with disabilities including transportation 

Any cost, small or big, from you will be greatly appreciated. After all, Prophet Muhammad (sallawatu allayhim wasalaam) said “Charity does not decrease wealth”. This means, any kind of amount you choose to donate may decrease your finances, but will enormously increase your good deeds which in turn leads to better quality of life and ease within self, In’Shaa’Allah (God Willing).

Anyone is free to donate, regardless of religion or race/ethnicity. Please keep these children with disabilities in your duas/prayers. 

May Allah reward you all for your sincere donations, and accept your duas and fasts. Ameen.

Jazakallah Khair.

Asalam aleikum,

Suhaila Khamis, Fatima Sayid, and Habiba Alli.