Newsletters

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…

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…

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…

Balkh Water Project – An Update: CAI is USD60,000 short for the completion of this critical, life sustaining project in a remote area of Afghanistan for some 30,000 Muslims who currently depend on contaminated water for drinking and daily usage.  CAI is in the process of mobilizing pumps, pipes and insulation for the delivery of…

Al Zahra Elementary School Nahoor, Ghazni – An Update: After over 2 years of frustrating delays and very slow progress to build a small school for the children of this extremely remote and lawless area in Ghazni, Afghanistan, the school is now finally complete alhamd’Allah.  Security issues, severe weather, accessibility and procurement logistics for this…

 Mosque in Zamboanga City, Philippines – An Update:   There has been good progress in the repair and reconstruction of this CAI sponsored mosque (first one in the country), alhamd’Allah.  This is an important fully funded (first phase) project for these new Muslims as they will now have a platform to consolidate and more forward…

Nagaram Housing Project – An Update: Alhamd’Allah, we have sponsors for 11 out of 16 impoverished and destitute families that urgently need housing assistance in Nagaram, AP. Please help the remaining 5 families get a roof over their head coming into the monsoon season in the near future which will make their current hovels a…

Afghanistan Trip, May 25 – June 04, 2010 There are some that have shown interest in joining me for the trip to Afghanistan interior this May / June; maximum chartered flight can accommodate is 5 including me.  Well, the plans are now firm and following schedule should prevail, insha’Allah: May 25 – Meet at Kabul…

Off to Afghanistan: I will, insha’Allah be in Afghanistan when you receive this email; please pay for my safe return.  I am there for one final inspection of Imam Hussein (A) School that insha’Allah opens in May this year.  As earlier advised, our team is in place for this great event and I request your duas for…

Imam Hussein (A) School Update: This school in Afghanistan is coming along great with the interiors being finalized; desks and other furniture should be in place by the end of March, insha’Allah. Our operating team is in place, coordinating syllabus, books, teachers, uniform and hundreds of little important details that makes a quality school function.  Remember, this will…

Urgent Appeal – Education Assistance for Destitute Children: CAI is trying hard to find sponsors for about 169 very poor and destitute children at Jafri English School in the slums of Govendhi who cannot meet the USD100 per year tuition fees.  Here is an excellent opportunity to invest in a child, 90% Sadaats, whose entire…

{m4v}MOV02504{/m4v} {m4v}MOV02664{/m4v} {m4v}MOV02665{/m4v}

14 Years Accomplishments by CAI: As CAI begins its 15th year of service to humanity, it is appropriate to reflect on its past accomplishments.  All these services would not be possible without blessings of Allah (S) and our Aaimas (A) and superb support of our BIG hearted donors.  Jazaak’Allah!!! India: A 50 girl’s orphanage constructed…

New Look Website: Thanks to Rumina Hassan of Orlando FL, CAI has a redesigned website.  Please visit www.comfortaid.org and browse through enhanced features, more photos and easier mapping on the new look site. Urgent Appeal – Water and Medicines – Haiti: CAI is spearheading relief to the earthquake  disaster victims in Haiti, insha’Allah.  There is…

Project Updates Afghanistan Blanket Drive Update: Jazaak’Allah!!! Imam Hussein (A) Elementary and High School Update: Sharing new photos on this very important, exciting project slated to open March 2010, insha’Allah. Please consider investing in this invaluable project that will produce the next generation of Afghans – capable leaders and professionals. Imam Sajjad (A) Clinic in…

Project Updates Afghanistan Blanket Drive Update: Alhamd’Allah, we are almost there! About 4,000 poor and destitute families will get relief from life threatening winter this year, thanks to all CAI generous donors who always, but always come through. A very special Jazaak’Allah to Rohit Lolitkar who worked real hard to solicit for donors and single…

Project Updates Afghanistan Blanket Drive Update: Eid Al-Adha Qurbaani: Please remember to make your niyyat on Eid day for the qurbani being performed in your name; all arrangements are in place, both in Afghanistan and India. Imam Hussein (A) Elementary and High School Update: Made a very quick trip into Kabul to meet with few…

Eid Al Adha Quarbaani / Water Well in Usa, Arusha / Afghan Blanket Drive Eid Al-Adha Qurbaani: Time is running out on booking your order of a goat / sheep for this year ‘s Eid ritual to be distributed to the poor and destitute in Afghanistan and India. A good size sheep is USD104 in…

Eid Al Adha Quarbaani / Ethiopian Starvation Crises Update / Afghan Blanket Drive Eid Al-Adha Qurbaani: CAI will again, insha’Allah, facilitate the slaughter ritual on Eid Ul Adha day this year, our 14th consecutive year of offering this service. The meat (and skin) from these animals will be distributed to the poor and destitute all…

Miracle of Giving / Floods in AP, India / Water Project / Survival Blankets The Miracle of Giving: Zahra, daughter of a poor herdsman in Sachak, Afghanistan was brought to me during my last visit there. She was born with a cleft lip and the father begged me for help. Sachak is a very remote…