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Fataakro

Fataakro Our world of over 7 billion people is a series of stories that, like it or not, connects us. All of us have a tale to tell; me, you, the garbage man emptying my trash onto the waste-truck outside, the stern yelling maulana who I have just finished listening to on YouTube telling me […]

The Day I Questioned My Imaan

One of my favorite TV shows is wildlife documentaries, especially about the wilderness of Africa, the continent I was born in. The brutal nature of the survival of the fittest is fascinating. I always root for the younger vulnerable underdog deer, zebra or wildebeest pursued by a mightier hungry cheetah, lion or leopard. My heartbeats […]

CAI Newsletter – May 2020 – B

Zakat Fitra CAI will insha’Allah facilitate the distribution of Zakat Fitra to the poor and destitute in several countries on Eid-el-Fitr. The countries covered will be determined later, depending on how much is collected. At this time, it will be in Afghanistan, India, Iraq and Yemen. The rate depends on every individuals common meals; CAI […]

CAI Newsletter – May 2020 – A

Ramadhan 2020 and COVID-19 Aid Update: CAI is concluding the distribution of food in 24 countries to supplement iftaar for the poor, and those struggling with unemployment or an inability to work due to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. The combined iftaar / COVID-19 food aid programs totaled US$860,000 in supplementing food aid to over 32,000 […]

CAI Newsletter – April 2020 – B

Aiding Victims Of Coronavirus In Multiple Countries: CAI donors reached out to those who are directly affected by the disease and those who have had their income disrupted by the lockdown. The following areas of distress received food and/or medical aid: Areas in and around Mumbai, India – 5,000 families received food aid worth US$68,000. […]

A Dudu In My Dream

Since I do not have much to do during these trying days, I have the luxury of taking leisure naps. My favorite time is after zohr. I can be watching CNN berating our honorable President when deep slumber takes over. Yesterday, I had a fascinating dream. In this reverie, I meet Dudubhai (dudu means germ/insect […]

CAI Newsletter – April 2020 – A

Aiding Victims Of Coronavirus In Five Countries: CAI donors reached out to those who are directly affected by the disease and those who have had their income disrupted by the lockdown. The following areas of distress received food and/or medical aid: Areas in and around Mumbai, India – 5,000 families received food aid worth US$68,000. […]