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2011 Eid Al Hajj Qurbbani: CAI is organizing Eid qurbaani rituals in Africa, Afghanistan and India again this year insha’Allah.  All meats and skins will go to the poor and destitute in these countries. Animal costs: Africa – US$32 per head. Afghanistan – US$113 per head (very large animals). India – US$68 per head. We are…

2011 Eid Al Hajj Qurbbani: CAI is organizing Eid qurbaani rituals in Africa, Afghanistan and India again this year insha’Allah.  All meats and skins will go to the poor and destitute in these countries. Animal costs: Africa – US$32 per head. Afghanistan – US$113 per head (very large animals). India – US$68 per head. We are…

Sindh, Pakistan Flood Disaster Appeal: Devastating floods are ravaging Pakistan Sindh province yet again, causing misery to hundreds of thousands poor families, again. This situation is dire; hunger and shelter are of primary, desperate and very urgent need. CAI appeals to all of you to please help as much or little you can, as we…

Sindh, Pakistan Flood Disaster Appeal: CAI has received urgent appeal to help thousands of people affected by unprecedented rains in Sindh Province of Pakistan. The resulting flooding in Districts Bad, Mirpurkhas, Nawabshah, Naushehro Feroze and Dadu has resulted in devastation for poor families, with loss of lives and property. Husseini Foundation and Asgharia Educational &…

Horn Of Africa – An Update: Alhamd’Allah, after aiding starving people of this region with 60 tons of food, CAI is embarking on a 500 wells fortification project to help those willing to help themselves in small plot farming project. Any family head willing to dig a shallow well and use the water for irrigating…

SOS Somalia – An Update: Alhamd’Allah, I have recently returned from delivering 50 tons of your donated food grains and high protein biscuits to the hapless, desperate people all along the Somali / Kenya border area. Please click here and here to read / view photos of complete report.   CAI will spend remaining donated food fund balance towards nutritious…

SOS Somalia: I am (as you read this), insha’Allah, on my way to Kenya / Somali border for food (adults) / nutrition biscuits (children) distribution worth US$75k to the starving populace there. Alhamd’Allah, our earlier appeal was well received, we raised close to US$75k; we have upped target to US$95k; additional US$20k (perhaps more?) to…

2011 Ramadhan Iftaar Fund – Final Appeal: Repeating our efforts of past 17 years, CAI is assisting in providing poor families with Iftaar support this coming blessed month of Ramadhan. Our reach will include feeding programs for the poor and destitute in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka.  We are US$32,000 short going into the…

2011 Ramadhan Iftaar Fund: Repeating our efforts of past 17 years, CAI will insha’Allah assist in providing poor families with Iftaar support this coming blessed month of Ramadhan. Our reach will include feeding programs for the poor and destitute in the following Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka:   We are US$40,000 short going into…

2011 Ramadhan Iftaar Fund: Repeating our efforts of past 17 years, CAI will insha’Allah assist in providing poor families with Iftaar support this coming blessed month of Ramadhan.  I will personally supervise part distributions in Afghanistan and India, insha’Allah.  Our reach will include feeding programs for the poor and destitute in the following countries:  Afghanistan –…

2011 Ramadhan Iftaar Fund: Repeating our efforts of past 17 years, CAI will insha’Allah assist in providing poor families with Iftaar support this coming blessed month of Ramadhan.  I will personally supervise part distributions in Afghanistan and India, insha’Allah.  Our reach will include feeding programs for the poor and destitute in the following countries:   –…

2011 Ramadhan Iftaar Fund: Repeating our efforts of past 17 years, CAI will insha’Allah assist in providing poor families with Iftaar support this coming blessed month of Ramadhan.  Our reach will include feeding programs for the poor and destitute in the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India and Srilanka   – 3,200 families @ US$28 per family…

2011 Ramadhan Iftaar Fund: Repeating our efforts of past 17 years, CAI will insha’Allah assist in providing poor families with Iftaar support this coming blessed month of Ramadhan.  Our reach will include feeding programs for the poor and destitute in the following countries:   – 3,200 families @ US$28 per family unit 25 kg wheat flour…

The Wretched Muslims Of Sarepole, Afghanistan: A community of about 5,000 very poor and destitute Muslims make up this society in Sarepole, Afghanistan.  These people escaped Taliban atrocities in early 2000’s by fleeing to Iran where they lived in poverty but in relative safety.  They have been now expelled back to Afghanistan for various reasons.  Unable to return…

CAI Aids Poor Students In Tanzania Get Vocational Training: CAI donors, through Nyota Foundation of Tanzania, recently helped 10 poor student girls with vocational education.  These poor girls (read about their background here) will be able to fast track to employment after completing these courses, insha’Allah. CAI Opens New Elementary School In Sarepol – Afghanistan:  There…

Sindh, Pakistan Food Crisis – An Urgent Appeal:   I recently returned from a tour of flood affected areas in Pakistan.  Although Punjab holds much promise with very good wheat and cotton harvests this year insha’Allah, Sindh Province is in acute food crises with many families going with one meal a day only, if that. CAI has…

Sindh, Pakistan Food Crisis – An Urgent Appeal:   I have just returned from a tour of flood affected areas in Pakistan.  Although Punjab holds much promise with very good wheat and cotton harvests this year insha’Allah, Sindh Province is in acute food crises with many families going with one meal a day only, if that. CAI…

Draught In Northern Kenya – An Appeal For Food:   CAI has received troubling reports of deaths from starvation of poor farmers in Northern Kenya. We will partner with Bilal Muslim Mission Kenya (BMMK) to distribute food grains to these hapless people and US$10,000 has been allocated to this noble cause. I will be in…

Draught In Northern Kenya – An Appeal For Food: CAI has received troubling reports of deaths from starvation of poor farmers in Northern Kenya. We will partner with Bilal Muslim Mission Kenya (BMMK) to distribute food grains to these hapless people and US$10,000 has been allocated to this noble cause. I will be in Kenya…

New Computer Lab At Sirsi School: Happy to share photos of CAI sponsored new computer lab at our Sirsi UP, India school. This modern facility with 25 latest computers provide our children with opportunities never before offered and a competitive edge for a brighter, profitable and productive educational future, insha”Allah. New Clinic – Sarepole, Afghanistan:…

2010 US Tax Receipts Mailed: All receipts of donations to CAI for year 2010 from USA based residents have now been mailed; these should already be in your possession.  If not, please contact our Austin address either by email to  or by calling Hasnain Yusufali on 512-775-2629. Sarsi School Extension Project Update: I am happy to…

Pakistan Blanket Distribution Update: I am happy to share photos of blanket distribution to victims of Pakistani floods.  CAI was able to source 3,200 thick blankets (razaaees) suitable for village use.  Jazaak’Allah – all of you that participated in this very critical project. Pakistan Disaster – 1,000 Home Building Project Update: Sarepole Elementary School Update: I am…