4th Annual Ramadan Food Drive September 1 to September 30,2008   Sufi Circle is hosting its annual Ramadan Food Drive to celebrate Ramadan, the month of charity and contributions. This successful event has been conducted with partnership with Long Island Cares, a leading anti-hunger organization and the only food bank on Long Island. Sufi Circle expresses its deepest appreciation for your generous donations. May Allah's presence illuminate your heart more and His peace abide with you now and forever. For more information, please contact 631-793-9928. Dates for collection: Sundays September 14 and October 12, 2008 Time: 4 to 6 PM Gathering address: St. Lawrence of Canterbury 655 Old Country Road (off Dear Park Ave.) Dix Hills, NY 11746 Tel: 631-793-9928 Click for direction.

Food Drive  

    As part of Community Service and celebration of upcoming Ramadan, Sufi Circle has teamed up with Long Island Cares to host its 4th annual Ramadan Food Drive from Sunday September 1 to September 30, 2008.
(Collection dates;  Sundays September 14 and October 12, 2008.) 

    "You cannot attain to righteousness unless you spend (in charity) out of what you love."  

      Quran 3:92

    Many thousands of children, women and men live in abject poverty on Long Island. Things that we take for granted - regular meals, housing, and education - are considered luxuries in some of the Long Island's poorest families. By working together we can help make a real difference and bring about positive change to many people's lives.

     Ramadan (beginning at September 24, 2006 for one month) for Muslims is the month of charity and contributions. Charity or Zakat represents the unbreakable bond between members of the community, whom Prophet Mohammad described to be "like the organs of the body, if one suffers then all others rally in response."

    Charity or Zakat in Islam means grow (in goodness) or 'increase', 'purifying' or 'making pure'. The Quran encourages the Muslims to donate their funds: 'the likeness of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah, is as the likeness of a grain that sprouts seven spikes. In every spike there are 100 grains, and Allah multiplies for whom He will' (Quaran 2:261). Giving charity is thereby is seen as a means to multiply one's fortune and income in terms of spiritual observance.

                                                                                                                                   

 How can you help us end hunger on Long Island?
    Your active participation in donating and collecting non-perishable foods helps us bring some necessary foods for many thousands children, women and men on Long Island. Go through the following list and bring as many as you could to our gatherings on September 14 and October 12.

    Please print the list and ask your employers, friends and neighbors to participate in this humanitarian project. We need your help. Ending hunger would be impossible without your help!

Most Needed Non-Perishable Food Drive Items
·      Canned Meats
·      Canned Tuna and Salmon
·      Peanut Butter
·      Canned or Dry Soups
·      Canned Stews and Chili
·      Canned Vegetables
·      Canned Fruits
·      Canned Pasta (Spaghetti "O's", etc.)
·      Hot and Cold Cereals
·      Rice
·      Cake Mixes
·      Pancake Mix
·      Powdered Milk
·      Canned Evaporated Milk
·      Packaged Pasta (Macaroni & Cheese, etc.)
·      Canned Juices
·      Canned Beans
·      Canned and Dry Baby Food (No Jars Please)
·      Toothpaste and Toothbrushes
·      Deodorant
·      Razors and Razor Blades
·      Facial and Toilet Tissue
·      Diapers
·      Feminine Hygiene Items
Please No Perishable Items

Please bring any non-perishable foods and can food to our next gatherings.
                                                                                                             

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