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I sit in the shade, outside CAI built Al Zahra Boys Home in Sirsi, UP India. My face and every exposed body part feel the scorching heat and humidity out here. I earlier inspect new science laboratories and seven new classrooms at the school across the orphanage all morning so am taking a well-deserved break. […]
Sallam This, my 26th trip to Afghanistan was mighty tough, as you will learn from Shaida’s narration below but as usual, very gratifying; the primary aim was ensuring donor and huqooq funds are spent in responsible manner. I am humbled at the projects CAI donors have supported, bringing much relief and hope to the utmost […]
2013 Hajj Qurbaani As usual, CAI will facilitate animal qurbaani meat and skin distribution to the poor and destitute in Afghanistan, Africa (various countries) and India. Average prices are as follows: Afghanistan – US$120 – Very large animal. Africa – US$41 – Small animal. India – US$77 – Medium animal. Firm orders and payments must […]
CAI Donors Aid Syrian Refugees CAI donors have stepped up aid to refugees fleeing terrible violence in Syria. Six weeks worth of food aid for a family of six was distributed to about 3,000 families in July. Housing remains a very acute problem however. The ‘safe’ villages are bursting with refugees and women privacy and […]
CategoriesBlogsI write an impassioned letter to president Barak Hussein Obama regarding the oppressed Palestinians on March 24, 2013. Being a pragmatist, I am not expecting a response. To my pleasant surprise, the President does write back. It is somewhat of a standard, expected response really, but a comeback nevertheless, for which I give the man […]
Saving Lives This Winter CAI is gearing up for aiding poor families cope with coming winter insha’Allah. As you may already know, many lives are lost due to extreme cold in remote areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan. We can save these by providing a large heavy blanket that comfortably accommodate two adults for US$25. Additionally, […]
Mullah Mchungu, my elderly occasional comrade and frequent nemesis is visiting Sanford, Florida once more. I feel his arresting hand grip my shoulder after Thursday program at Sanford Husseini Islamic Center. Kisukaali, says his quivering voice, surely you can say sallam to an old man, where are your manners? Sallam Mullah! I exclaim happily, I […]
Zaakat Ul Fitr Zakaat ul Fitr for 2013 will insha’Allah be distributed to eligible poor and destitute on Eid day in rural Afghanistan and India. Those wishing to take advantage of this service must have their funds to CAI by Ramadhan 28 at the latest. Please remember to make the intention of your contribution as […]
Allah (S) is extra benevolent to us folks in Sanford, FL, especially this Ramadhan. Frankly I dread the oncoming month of mercy; long sizzling days of summer, endless lethargic afternoons where the stomach growls and grumbles endlessly, hallucinating thoughts of colluding, conspiring time pieces moving extra slow, being on a short fuse as the sun […]
Day One: Middle East Airlines takes off from chilly London on time, headed for Beirut, where I am headed to render aid to Syrian refugees on behalf of Comfort Aid International donors. Next to me sits a burly Lebanese man with a massive gut who fidgets impatiently for the seat belt sign to come off, […]
