Giving without losing

Assalaamu Alaykum,

May the blessings of this month of Ramadhan bring enlightenment, peace, tranquility, humility, and new depths and heights of Imaan. In each prostation, may Allah (swt) write a 1000 good deeds and build a house for you and your families in Paradise, Inshallah. May the gates of Heaven, Ridwan, remain open for us, Inshallah. Ameen.

One of the loved actions by Allah (swt) is that of charity. Therefore, I encourage all to view a YouTube video about Zindagi Trust. Zindagi Trust is an organization created by Shehzad Roy, a well-known singer in Pakistan. The organization is unique in that it pays students and their families Rs.20 (which is less than $1) for each session that the student attends. Many children are forced to work in order to support their families. However, this organization changed that. ZindagiTrust is working to eliminate child labor. Alhamdulillah the organization has created 46 "I'm paid to learn" schools with more than 2400 students enrolled!

Imagine what the world would be like if the future of tomorrow had never set foot in a school. Education not only opens up our perspective of the world but also gives you the ability to handle trials and tribulations of life. Education should be a right and not a privilege to a few.

In the coming posts, I look forward to sharing more about this worthy cause and it's positive impact in Pakistan. It is especially necessary as the country continues to suffer from the aftermath of the Earthquake in Oct 2005. Inshallah, lets keep our brothers and sisters in our du'as, as well as those in the world who are suffering. May Allah (swt) ease their hardships. Ameen.

Fe emanillah