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2012 Annual Eid Qurbaani CAI will insha’Allah facilitate current years Eid ul Hajj qurbaani for those wanting the meat and skin distributed to the poor and destitute in India, Afghanistan and Tanzania. We must need solid payments or commitments no later than a week before Eid day; all requests after this period will be facilitated after Eid…

Blankets Save Lives! CAI has, over last five years, distributed life saving blankes to very poor families in very remote parts of Afghanistan. These very thick and heavy blankets are critical for these families stay alive during very brutal winter period between December and February when the cold is oppressive and take many lives of…

Blankets Save Lives! CAI has, over last five years, distributed life saving blankes to very poor families in very remote parts of Afghanistan. These very thick and heavy blankets are critical for these families stay alive during very brutal winter period between December and February when the cold is oppressive and take many lives of…

Zakaat ul Fitr 2012 As usual, CAI will insha’Allah facilitate the distribution of this religious obligation should you choose to have it gifted to the poor and destitute of Afghanistan and India. Also, I am on my way to Myanmar and will arrange distribution of some funds to refugees if feasible. Please ensure your funds reach…

Zakaat ul Fitr 2012 As usual, CAI will insha’Allah facilitate the distribution of this religious obligation should you choose to have it gifted to the poor and destitute of Afghanistan and India. Please ensure your funds reach us no later than Ramadhan 27 at the latest, making sure you mark it “for sadaat” if you…

2012 Ramadhan Fund – Mission Accomplished! Alhamd’Allah, your very generous support did the trick; CAI has now almost met her objective; all furthur monies for this fund, if received, will be used for Iftaar to the poor of Iraq, insha’Allah. May this super holy month bring you all ample blessings of Allah (S), may He…

2012 Ramadhan Iftaar Relief Fund We are almost there alhamd’Allah but need a final push to meet target.  For those that need investment in Allah’s pleasure, here is an excellent opportunity! Kabul Sakeena Girls Orphanage At Full Strength CAI girl’s orphanage in Kabul, Sakeena Girls Home now is at full capacity – 20.  It is painful…

  2012 Ramadhan Iftaar Relief Fund CAI has reached a roadblock of sorts in this year’s Ramadhan Iftaar collections, with collections / pledges difficult to come by.  We have therefore made changes whereby food grains for remote areas of Afghanistan will be given priority, followed by distributions in major cities of Afghanistan and India, depending on further fund collections.  I realize economic conditions…

2012 Ramadhan Iftaar Relief Fund CAI is fast approaching Shabaan 15, the lastest she can logistically arrange for Iftaar to very remote areas, especially Afghanistan and are way behind in collections for this very noble project.  I humbly request all of you to please support us by at least pledging now so we can fully mobilize, purchase…

2012 Ramadhan Iftaar Relief Fund CAI will insha’Allah, our 17th year, distribute monthly iftaar rations to the poor and destitute, enabling these families to eat a healthy meal this Ramadhan. We have an ambitious schedule, feeding 7,000 families (about 42,000 individuals) in Afghanistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Haiti with a budget of US$171,000; this averages out to…

2012 Ramadhan Iftaar Relief Fund CAI will insha’Allah, our 17th year, distribute monthly iftaar rations to the poor and destitute, enabling these families to eat a healthy meal this Ramadhan. We have an ambitious schedule, feeding 7,000 families (about 42,000 individuals) in Afghanistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Haiti with a budget of US$171,000; this averages out to…

CAI 11th Afghan Elementary School – An Update After agonizing delays due to severe winter in Afghanistan where even dirt was frozen solid, construction of CAI’s 11th elementary school (this one for girls only) is on tailwind, insha’Allah due for completion first week of June. About 400 girls will have a solid, secure and warm structure to…

CAI’s Commitment / Priority To Education A vast majority of CAI resources are directly or indirectly committed to worldwide education projects.  Why?  Here is one reason: Education teaches us haram / halal. We obtain paradise through education. Education is a friend in loneliness and mental peace in war. Allah has made some people ‘leaders of good deeds’ through…

Girls Orphanage In Afghanistan – An Appeal After much delay and logistical challenges, CAI is initiating a home to care for our young girl orphans in Afghanistan.  The need is pressing; thousands of orphaned girls languish in hopeless conditions unbecoming of Allah (S) commands on how to treat and care for orphans.  We will start…

Girls Orphanage In Afghanistan – An Appeal After much delay and logistical challenges, CAI is initiating a home to care for our young girl orphans in Afghanistan.  The need is pressing; thousands of orphaned girls languish in hopeless conditions unbecoming of Allah (S) commands on how to treat and care for orphans.  We will start…

CAI Third Medical Clinic Commences Operations In Afghanistan Following loss of lives due to lack of medical facility to 35,000 strong poor community at De Aroos Village, Khoshak, Ashterley District, Dykundi Province, Afghanistan, CAI donors funds enabled opening of third medical clinic in Afghanistan. We have a doctor, midwife, nurse and vaccinator already in place at…

2011 Tax Receipts For US Based Donors Your official 2011 tax deductible receipts (USA addresses and residents only) are in the mail and you should receive them by January 31, insha’Allah.  If not, please contact Hasnain Yusufali at yusufali@email.com immediately. Shoes For Shoeless Children – Africa      Urgent Medical Assistance Appeal Alhamd’Allah, CAI received very good…

Mosque Bombing Disaster, Afghanistan – An Update We share few photos of basic food aid distribution (to continue for 3 months) to poor families that lost (or are severely injured) earning members due to the suicide bombing on Aashoora day. Please click here to view these and other related pictures in larger format Shoes For…

Mosque Bombing Disaster, Afghanistan – An Update: Latest reports put the death toll from Aashoora bomb blast at Abul Fazl Mosque in Kabul at 84 with over 117 critical still in local hospitals.  CAI has already begun distributing food aid to those families with earning members who were martyred or are injured in hospitals; this…

The Ultimate Sajda ‘O Land Of Kerbala, My Son Is Innocent…’   This is the lament of Sayyeda Fatemah (A) today, as we commemorate the spilling of holy and innocent blood of her son, Hussein (A), his family, relatives and companions in Kerbala, Iraq, some 1,400 years ago.  Hundreds of millions worldwide will grieve, shed…

CAI Opens 9th School in Afghanistan, Mobilizes For 10th I am ecstatic to report CAI opened her 9th school in Belkhaab, Afghanistan this November 2, chilly rain and snowflakes for background.  I profoundly am grateful to Allah (S) for this opportunity and overwhelmed by the support of you, CAI donors for making this possible.  CAI…

CAI Gets Ijaaza From A. M. Shirazi: Alhamd’Allah, A. Makarem Shirazi has granted an Ijaaza to Comfort Aid International for huqooq obligations, similar to one granted by A. Seestani. CAI can now spend 50% of Sehme Imam (A) and 100% of Sehme Sadaat from muqalids of both A. Seestani and A. Shirazi for any projects…