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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…

New Elementary School – Bihar, India: Happy to report construction of new elementary school for Kishanjang, Bihar was initiated with foundation stone laid on December 01.  Kishanjang is a poor, backward community in Bihar where education opportunities are a challenge for the poor and destitute.  Here are few photos from the event. New Elementary School – Sar…

Of Orphan Care: It is Eid al Adha day today, Wednesday November 17, 2010.  I shower and go to Zaib Palace here in Andheri, Mumbai for Eid prayers; a miracle happens, namaaz starts and ends on time my fortunes have changed!  Perhaps.  It is already November but is still warm and humid outside where people…

Qurbaani for Eid el Hajj – Last Chance: CAI is happy to arrange for this year’s ritual again at following prices: Indian goat average 15lbs – $104 Afghanistan sheep have become prohibitively expensive due to shortages and the decrease in US$ so will not offer this year. Please book your animal NOW as the deadline…

Fundraising Event In Houston, TX: We had a fantastic fundraiser in Houston on October 3, raising over US$86,000 for Pakistan flood victims and water projects in Afghanistan; a massive jazaak’Allah to all the wonderful people who put amazing efforts to make this event happen.  This will enable CAI commit to rebuilding an additional 100 homes in…

Pakistan Disaster – 1000 Home Building Project: There are about 6 million destitute Pakistanis out on the streets, in very venerable and precarious conditions, among squalor and despair.  Here is a great opportunity for you to extend a helping hand of care and compassion.  CAI is targeting the rebuilding of 1,000 homes from existing ruins,…

Pakistan Drowns – A Personal Experience: I was very fortunate to be the first few individuals to visit remote Pakistan flood disaster areas between September 4 – 8; in some instances first outsiders the victims had encountered.  What I saw and experienced, I would wish on nobody.  May Allah (S) keep us all safe against…

Floods in Pakistan and Leh, India – A Catasrophe: Pakistan: I will, insha’Allah, be in Pakistan September 05, 2010 and submit a detailed report on the situation there and account for your contributions.  CAI has advanced USD50,000 to Hussein Foundation in Pakistan for relief work (mostly purchase of food grains and emergency shelter) for the…

Floods in Pakistan and Leh, India – A Catasrophe: In Pakistan, CAI is working with Husseini Foundation of Pakistan help with this terrible calamity and have advanced USD23,000 for purchase of food and other emergency supplies.  I am currently in Leh, Indian Kasmir and will report on aid efforts shortly.  Please lend a hand if…

Salaam Alaikum, CAI 16th Annual Ramadhan Iftaar Appeal: “Indeed those who recite the Book of Allah and maintain the prayer and spend out of what We have provided them, secretly and openly, expecting a commerce that will never go bankrupt”. Sadly, we have almost lost hope reaching our goal, seriously thinking of reducing the amount…

CAI 16th Annual Ramadhan Iftaar Appeal: “Indeed those who recite the Book of Allah and maintain the prayer and spend out of what We have provided them, secretly and openly, expecting a commerce that will never go bankrupt”. Please help if you can. Grand Fundraising Event – Houston, TX, October 03, 2010: A group of…

CAI 16th Annual Ramadhan Iftaar Appeal: Time running out for us to buy these grains at tomorrow’s prices; CAI is seriously well below target in this important program.  These grains will feed the most destitute during the holy month.  Please help! Grand Fundraising Event – Houston, TX, October 03, 2010: A group of dedicated professionals are sponsoring…

CAI 16th Annual Ramadhan Iftaar Appeal: Please help us move this fund forward as time is of essence to negotiate a fair price for the Iftaar packages.  Please consider sponsoring even one meal for it will only be a BIG concentrated push from ALL of us to reach this goal.  Jazaak’Allah.   Belkhaab Water Project…

CAI 16th Annual Ramadhan Iftaar Appeal: The holy month of mercy, blessings, forgiveness and sacrifice is almost upon us and CAI is gearing up for the annual ritual of helping the most needy and vulnerable with a little relief in the form of iftaar rations.  CAI will, insha’Allah, distribute iftaar food packages to about 4,600…