Thank yous
"May Allah reward you all, and your
families, with the highest level in Jannah for your generous
financial assistance to my family and me in our moment of need."
-- <name withheld>
"Thank you for
remembering me." -- <name withheld>
"I was able to get a job as [details omitted] so
things are going well. [M]y personal life isn't an
issue, but thanks to you ..., I have been able to work
some issues. with the help of a sister. I am
thankful to Allah for all your help." -- <name
withheld>"Jazak allah khair. I found work and my
1st day is Tuesday.... ALHAMDO LELLAH. Barak allah feekom
for all your dua and kind words. Also my landlady contacted
me and used my security deposit and paid my rent ma
sha'allah. You are all so kind. May Allah reward you the
best of rewards." -- <name withheld>
"Thank you for being nice. I needed to hear some nice words.
Thank you for your phone call.... Thank you for caring."
<name withheld>
"Thank you so much for your asssitance in my time of need.
It is very much appreciated ... and really helped my
family." -- <name withheld>
"May Allah (ta`ala) reward you all, your families, and
the jammat for the generous contribution towards my mortgage.
It was truly a big, big help!!! Shukran Again. -- <name
withheld>"I just wanted to thank the
[Islamic-American] Zakat Foundation for ... your assistance and
compassion and promptness in ... communication and being in
touch with me along the process of reviewing it.... I really
appreciated it because I know that, like myself, zakat
recipients are not thrilled that they are applying for zakat and
it makes the process so much more dignified.... May Allah
continue to bless the [Islamic-American] Zakat Foundation and
all the workers and donors. ... I appreciate the encouragement
in the letter that accompanied the check." -- <name
withheld>
"I personally just want to say thank you for you and this
organization helping me financially with rental assistance during
this challenging time in my life. Also, thank you for the words of
encouragement--never give up! And keep my faith in my God! Things are
changing for me! -- <name withheld>
"Shukran and may Allah reward all of you and
your families the best in this life and the next for the financial
assistance that was sent to assist my family.... It truly
helped!!!" -- <name withheld>
"I thank Allah for the aid I received from the
Islamic-American Zakat foundation.... I also appreciate the kind
inspirational ... letter. Inshallah I hope to make a donation to
the I.A.Z.F. when my economic status improves. May Allah reward
the Islamic-American Zakat Foundation and your contributors with
His best." -- <name withheld>"May Allah (swt) bless you for taking us under your wing.
I'm thankful for the brotherhood and care." -- <name
withheld>
"Thank you so much for advocating on my
behalf. Your support has made all the difference." -- <a victim
of domestic violence>
"Thank you for the letter and the inspiring
words.... I really appreciate the work of your organization and
the thousands of Muslims who do our duties daily in giving
sadaqa/zakat in the form of money, smile, or a piece of date. May
Allah, Ar-Rahman removed from you, your community, and the
contributors to the Islamic American Zakat Foundation all of their
hardships in this life and in the hereafter, ameen." -- <name
withheld>
"May Allah (swt) bless you with the highest
level of Paradise and nearness to Him, amin. We will make good use
of the bus passes, in sha Allah. I was so happy and relieved to
see them in the mail, alhamdulillah." -- <name withheld>
"I am writing to deeply thank [you] for
approving my request for help. Your gift allowed me to catch up
financially and keep my family in its home with the lights on! I
appreciate also the kindness and supportive consultation provided
by Yusef. Your charity had a very positive effect on the lives of
my husband, myself, and our family." -- <name withheld>
"Jezakallah khair for all your efforts. Mashallah. I did
receive a check. ... Inshallah it will benefit me in my search for
employment." -- <name withheld>
"I would like to thank the Review Committee dearly for your
generosity. It means so much to my family and me during this time
of need. ... I pray that Allah continues to allow your foundation
to prosper!" -- <name withheld>
"Al-hamdulillah for the checks yesterday. I
just want to say how really extremely grateful I am and how much
it has helped me. It doesn't matter how small the amount, the
impact is very large. In sha Allah ta`ala, I went to interviews
and in sha Allah, they told me [there is a nine in ten chance
that] I am going to get the job. In sha Allah you can be looking
for something from me to contribute to the [Islamic-American]
Zakat Foundation. May Allah (swt) continue to bless your
organization." -- <name withheld>
"I really want to thank you and the organization for helping me in
my time of need. Though financially I have yet to catch up on past
due bills, I am on my way. When finances permit I will send a love
offering to the Zakat with much gratitude and thoughtfulness." --
<name withheld>
"Shukrun and may Allah (ta`ala) reward all of you and
your families the best in this life and the next for the financial
assistance that was`sent to assist my family and me, It truly
helped!!!" -- <name withheld>
"Jakum Allah Kul Khair. Thank you for the $50
check for Zakat-al-Fitr. It ... came in a time of great need.
Shukran." <name withheld>
"Thanks for being polite, kind, and passionate." -- <name
withheld>"Your kindness will always
be remembered and appreciated." -- <name withheld>
"Thank you brother for your encouraging and
uplifting words. You have inspired me to do things I haven't
thought of in such a long time. Sort of a rekindling of the spirit
for that I'm grateful. I do agree to seek help in all the areas of
my life that have been suggested. And thanks for the concern for
my longterm well being. It's been a while since I've felt true
compassion from my fellow man. I thank you [and] my son thanks
you...." -- <name withheld>
"I would like to thank you for you advice and counseling. It was
most useful. Thank you for the check. may Allah bless your
organization to continue to give even more to assist Muslims." --
<name withheld>
"Your special ways and generous heart make a
beautiful difference. Thank you for being there in my critical
time of need. Your generous deed will not go unappreciated." --
<name withheld>
"Shukran for the help it is greatly needed and
appreciated. May Allah TA'ALA continue to bless this organization
with the good of this world and the in the hereafter. " --
<name withheld>
"Jazaak Allah Khair for helping me and my son
with our electricity bill. May Allah subhana wa ta`ala bless you
in this life and the hereafter, amen. Sometimes it is hard for me
to cope with all the worries on my shoulders, at those times it is
great to have the support of the ummah, Alhamdulillah. Allah be
praised in all situations. Please make du`a for us & I pray
that I will soon be in a position to give zakat as well, amen."
<name withheld>
"Thanks for everything. All your efforts are
greatly appreciated." -- <name withheld>
"I got the check ... [for] my landlord today.
May Allah reward you for your kindness; it was well needed and in sha Allah, I will be one
of those who give back." -- <name withheld>
"Thank you for your help. I will remember you.
You will be in my prayers." -- <name withheld>
"I want to extend to you my sincere gratitude
for your assistance ... with my medical expenses.... [My]
disability income due to cancer as well as diabetes ... is not
sufficient to pay all of my monthly expenses and bills.... I
greatly appreciate your assistance in this matter as it has been
most challenging for me on many levels, both physically as well as
mentally. My financial challenges are difficult, but it helps to
give me some comfort that an organziation such as yours is
available to help those in need." -- <name withheld>
"We were given a furnished house to live in
for the next 9 months, and ISA we will be able to get our lives
back on track. Thank you and IAZF for all of your
help! Without it, we would very likely not be here or be
safe today." -- <name withheld>
"Thank you for your help. May Allah continue
to give you strength and means to help others." -- <name
withheld>
"[O]ur house fire destroyed/damaged over 90% of our belongings....
I would like to thank ... the Islamic-American Zakat Foundation
[among others] ... for`all the prayers, kind words, volunteers,
donations ... [that] have been overwhelming but beautiful
blessings for my family. .... it was as if we had no fire. .... if
there is anyone anytime in need, please don't hesitate to contact
us." -- <name withheld>"Thank you for
helping me in my struggle. The test has been hard and still
testing me. I have a new job.... Thank you and may Allah help
you." -- <name withheld>
"Thank you ... for all of your attention and concerns in assisting
me with my expenses. If you should ever need to call on me, please
do not hesitate." -- <name wwithheld>
"[Our] family would like to extend our sincere
appreciation and gratitutde for remembering us through difficult
times. Alhamdulilla, [our son] celecrated his 1st post-transplant
anniversary this Eid.... May Allah continue to bless your
efforts." -- <name withheld>
"Allah (swt) bless you and keep you! I thank you for you answered
me; you have been my help during my current financial challenge."
-- (name withheld>
"I would like to take this time to just thank
you for assisting me with my electric bill.... Be blessed,"
-- <name withheld>
"Thank you for your help. May Allah reward you," -- <name
withheld>
"Thank you for the funds for my family. As you know my husband is
in prison.... The check came to my family at a time that we are in
hardship and it is greatly appreciated." -- <name withheld>
"Ramadan mubarak! [Here is] sadaqa for those
in need. You once aided me. Allahu akbar!
Al-hamdullillah! I was homeless in Virginia and my umi
sought your assistance for me. I am blessed to get my life back on
course." -- <name withheld>
"Thank you for helping me during my time of need. Please
accept this $200 for zakat to be used for helping other Muslims
who are in need." -- <name withheld>
"Thank you for assisting our family in our
time of need. May God continue to bless this beautiful
foundation." -- <name withheld>
"I love y'all fi sabil Allah.... May Allah reward all of you
with the highest reward. I appreciate all of the assistance...."
-- <name withheld>
"Thank you for getting my tooth extracted. I was in great pain and
without you I don't know what I would have done." -- <name
withheld>
"Thank you so very much for ... the check you
sent me to help pay my overdue rent. Thank you for talking to my
landlord, thus making him show more patience.... I have made
payment arrangements ... until everything is up-to-date. This
would not have been possible without your generous help.... May
Allah (swt) make you live long enough to enjoy on earth the good
you are doing, and get endless rewards and jannatul-firdous. Ameen." --
<name withheld>
"May Allah (ta`ala)
reward you and your families the best in the life of this world
and the next for the badly needed work you're doing and assisting
me with our mortgage payment!!!" -- <name withheld>
"A Note of Gratitude: May Allah keep us as One." -- <name
withheld>
"Your kindness was an answer to my prayers." -- <name
withheld>
"May the Blessings of Allah be multiplied a thousand times for
your kindness extended to me in my time of need. Shukran." --
<name withheld>
"I am very grateful to Allah for touching the hearts of His
servants during this very special month of mercy and
forgiveness.... I want the Islamic-American Zakat Foundation to
know that I sincerely appreciate the charitable donation that was
given to me. I pray that Allah will bless and reward all of the
people who give/have given sadaqa to the Islamic-American Zakat
Foundation to provide monetary assistance to me and other people
who have been faced with financial difficulties at some point in
their lives. I also pray that all of the Muslims who give sadaqa
donations to the Islamic-American Zakat Foundation will be blessed
by Allah to receive a reward in this life and an even greater
reward in the life to come, Insha'Allah." -- <name withheld>
"True social service is in giving. May Allah
reward you for this Zakat as a great reward has been promised.
From this widow a humble Thanks could not have been sufficient.
May Allah reward your good deeds." -- <name withheld>
"I pray that God would bless your organization
for the gift you gave me at this time." -- <name withheld>
"I must write to thank Allah ... and the
Islamic-American Zakat Foundation for your help and assistance.
... Also, may Allah accept your prayers for me to get back on my
feet fully...." <name withheld>
"I would like to thank you for helping me in
my rent last month. That was a huge favor, more than you can
imagine." -- <name withheld>
"Thank you so much for making my move to
[transition housing] from the shelter possible. May Allah reward
you in this life and the next for all that the foundation will do
and has been able to do for believers in need." -- <name
withheld>
"I have to congratulate you and your
organization for the wonderful and ... excellent job you are doing
with the community."-- <name withheld>
"I am taking this opportunity to thank
Almighty Allah [swt] ... and asking Him to reward all those
Muslims who have contributed to [the Islamic-American Zakat
Foundation]. May Allah [swt] strengthen them spiritually and
financially and make them among the "muttaqin." I am also taking
this opportunity to thank ... all your Zakat employees and
committee members.... I will always have your organization in
mind." <name withheld>.
"A heart-felt thanks. May Allah (awj) bless
your efforts and all the rest of the Muslims who take their din seriously. I want to
tespecially thank Sr. Sola for her efforts and advice." -- <name withheld>
"Thank you so much for helping me with my eye
glasses ... [which will] be in one day this week. How happy I will
be to be able to see normal.... When person is blind way I am its
living misery not being able to see correct way." -- <name
withheld>
"On behalf of myself and my family, I want to
thank the Foundation for fulfilling Allah's decree regarding
assiting those in need. ... At first I was apprehensive since I am
a stranger to your organization. Yet, through constant contact
with my case manager ... I did not feel like a stranger too long.
... it will be my pleasure as time progresses to be a future
contributor so that I can fulfill my obligation to 'give out of
what has been provided for me.'" -- <name withheld>
"Shukran for providing me the funds to catch up.... I didn't know
years ago that when I contributed funds to your organization for
people in need that one day I would be one of those people. It
gives me great pleasuere to know that your organization is real
and reliable. -- <name withheld>
"We would like to take this opportunity to
thank you ... for the kind generosity that have shown us in this
tim eof need. We truly thank God for placing it in your heart and
spiriut to assist usat such a critical time. ... May God continue
to bless you and your agency... " <name withheld>"And now, there
is light. ...the children were so happy ... [that] they sat down
and did their homework immediately without being told to do so.
One of the little girls did her homework for the entire week. ... I do not have the words in
my vocabulary to express how grateful I am for your help. I simply
did not have anyone or anywhere to turn or anyone to go to.
... please express my gratitude to the Brothers and Sisters and
the board and the Mu'mins who contrbuted to the Islamic-American
Zakat Foundation. I will never forget this ...." <name
withheld>
"Thanking first Allah for
giving the Islamic-American Zakat Foundation its existence, an
dpraying that youwill continue with your work, I thank you for the
immediate assisatnce granted me in November.... None of the favors
of my Lord do I deny...." <name withheld>
"May your blessings be in abundance and continuous. Shukran, shukran, shukran for
your help and support." <name withheld>
"I really want to say thank you for
the gift ... to help prevent my eviction. I really want to say
thank you again and I can't express how I am really thankful and
appreciate it. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You really blessed
me! Sincerely, <name withheld>
"Your assistance was greatly
appreciated, and came at a time in our lives when we were unable
to meet our basic needs to our fullest ability. I cannot thank you
all enough...." <name withheld>
"Thank you Bro. Ahmad and the
committee for promptly responding to my distressful call ...."
<name withhheld>
"As-salaamu alaikum. On behalf of
the Muslim inmates and myself, we wish to thank you for your
generous donations of the Qur'ans and da`wah literature, as well
as your speedy response to our request." --Muslim chaplain,
Maryland Correctional Training Center.
"I am to have big surgery
(operation) [on] my left leg ... because this gift, big help from
you and Islamic-American Zakat Foundation ... I will always
remember you, and always [pray to] Allah for my and your best of
health. Thank you brothers." <name withheld>
"I received your bounty and very
much appreciate this. ... I paid [the landlord] in full and use
dthe remainder to pay electric and a debt for groceries. Allah is
healing me and bestowed so much mercy upon me." <name
withheld>
"May Allah continue to guide you in
your endeavor to help those in need." <name withheld>
"Your gift came at a time when I
was very low. It has given me strength to clear my mind and work
towards brightening my future." <name withheld>
"Thank you on my recent request,
when you assisted me ... with the rental help and your spiritual
advice. I can't thank you enough. Bless your soul for everything
you've done. (As-salamu alaikum.)' <name withheld>
"I would like to thank you and the
Islamic-American Zakat Foundation, a true blessing from Allah. ...
I have moved into my own home, a blessing indeed. I pray that you
are doing well. If there is anything that I can do ... contact
me." <name withheld>
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