Brothers and Sisters of Humanity, I greet you with the historic greetings of Peace Be Upon You (As Salaamu Alaikum). My name is Kadijah. I want to share my story briefly with you as to how I was blessed with the Religion of Islam, and since that time, how I have devoted my time to Dawah (the propagation of Islam). I was born into a Hindu family (Hinduism is the dominant religion practiced in India). For many years, I had a very successful career in the music industry, where I promoted many international artists.
In the year 2000 had a dream in which someone gave me a Holy Qur’an. This was a very defining moment in my life, because in real life I found that same Holy Qur’an. Soon thereafter, I took my Shahadah (bearing witness that there is no God but ALLAH).
Now, as a Muslim, I began to practice Islam (All praises due to ALLAH-Alhamdulillah). During my practice of Islam, I identified gross ignorance and misunderstandings as the root cause of Islamophobia. Rather than ignoring the state of affairs, I funded and started an initiative to distribute Islamic materials such as DVDs, CDs, and Holy Qur’ans (in many languages).These materials are free to any individual, institutions, organizations, and libraries who request them.My goal is not to convert anyone, for true Guidance only comes from ALLAH (the Most High). My goal is to help clear up as much misunderstandings as possible. I continuously receive requests for Islamic materials, and I am happy to say that there is an increase for these Dawah matierals from various Hindu individuals. With such constant demands, my resources are sometimes depleted and I am always seeking financial gifts and volunteers who can donate their time.
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We seek to please Allah, the Almighty, by serving those in need of clothing because of temporary hardships, homelessness, etc., and those who are faced with
Our shelter provides temporary shelter for Muslim women who, for many reasons, are homeless. It is a place where they can feel safe while getting back on their feet.
Our “home cooked meals” program will provide hot, nutritious and delicious meals to individuals and families in need. We will reach out to Masjids and community
The name of the religion is Islam, which comes from an Arabic root word meaning “peace” and “submission.” Islam teaches that one can only find peace in one’s life by submitting to Almighty God (Allah) in heart, soul and deed. The same Arabic root word gives us “Salaam alaykum,” (“Peace be with you”), the universal Muslim greeting.
A person who believes in and consciously follows Islam is called a Muslim, also from the same root word. So, the religion is called “Islam,” and a person who believes in and follows it is a “Muslim.”
Muslims believe that since Allah alone is the Creator, it is He alone that deserves our devout love and worship. Islam holds to a strict monotheism. Any worship and prayers directed at saints, prophets, other human beings or nature is considered idolatry. What do Muslims believe about God, prophets, the afterlife, etc.?: The basic beliefs of Muslims fall into six main categories, which are known as the “Articles of Faith” Read More
Our shelter provides temporary shelter for Muslim women who, for many reasons, are homeless. It is a place where they can feel safe while getting back on their feet. The women at our shelter will not be forced into the street during the day and will be welcome to stay at the shelter until they can get on their feet. So far, we have sheltered many women who have found themselves homeless. You can read about some of their stories under the “Testimonials” section of this website. Some women become homeless after accepting Islam and being rejected by their non-Muslim families. We feel it is our obligation to support these women and to help them realize the Mercy and the Blessings of Our Lord.
If you would like us in our efforts, you can donate through this website or contact us at (646) 236.7978. Sometimes a warm bed can make all the difference in someone’s life.
My name is Salmah. I am a new sister in Islam since reading an English translation of the Qur’an online about three and a half years ago and realizing the Divine origin of its message, all praise and thanks to the One God. Now my 8-year old daughter and I are in need of assistance.
My name is Jessica and I’m a twenty-nine year old woman from New Orleans, Louisiana. I was born into a strong Baptist family. But about a year ago my life changed for the better. Alhamdulillah, I change my life style by accepting Islam and becoming a Muslim.
My name is Goddah I am a 30 years old battered woman. I am married to a man from Yemen who abused me verbally, physically and controlled me everyday of my life. He was so dangerous, I was scared of him. He would beat me so bad, even beat me in my sleep.
I am Nafiah a 35 yrs old Muslim woman with three children. I came to New York in 2006. I met a charming guy and we fell in love. He was Hindu. He converted to Islam and we did the Nikha and got married. When I was pregnant my husband went and told his grandmother that I was pregnant.
My name is Teresa I am 60 years old from Newark NJ. My religion is Islam and I am very religious. My husband left me and took another woman because I was not willing to share him with her. I was devastated. I became legally blind after my eye surgery and was facing a series
My name is Mohammed, I am a fire victim from the major fire that occurred on 83 E. 18th Street in Prospect Park South, Brooklyn, New York on Thursday morning, June 6, 2013 where the 11 year old Brooklyn girl, who was stuck on a faulty fire escape trying to flee a burning building,
I converted 21 years ago to Al Islam Alhamdulilah. A sister gave me Kadija phone number. She told me there was a Muslim shelter in case anyone needed it. I kept it for a year never knowing that she would use it. Unknowing to her that her husband hadn’t paid the rent,
I am a new revert who found Islam during a very dark period in my life. I was at the lowest Point that I have ever been. I began to call out to Allah. I said to Allah “ I need your help,I need a new way of life.” I heard a voice instantly speak to me. It spoke to my heart and Said Islam is the way of life.
I am an American revert to Islam 16 years ago. I found Islam through perfume. I kept passing a oil perfume store that had was beautifully decorated. I was moved to stop and go to the perfume store. I had never seen a Muslim up close in my life. I had only seen them on the tv news.
My mother was reverted when I was a toddler of 4 years old and I was raised as a Muslima. I was working and pregnant. I had become a liability because, of my pregnancy. I could not work so I decided to travel to New York where my mother and sister had landed coming from Morocco.
My story I was born a Muslima. The reason I am homeless because, I have always had to depend on myself running everything. I had to grow up fast and learn things fast. As a young woman I should be independent with goals. However life has a way of throwing one obstacle after another.
