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Holiday Toys Collection for
Children
Sufi Circle launches its second annual holidays toys drive for
children.
Let's
celebrate the tradition of giving this holiday season by
buying a toy
for a child in need. You and the recipient will both
experience great pleasure from this generous gesture.
"My mercy
encompasses all things, but I will specify it for the
righteous who give charity (Zakat)"
Quran 7:156.
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.
According to Imam Ali: "
Do not feel
ashamed if the amount of charity is small because to refuse
the needy is an act of greater shame." Please be generous with
your gifts.
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Suggested
items to include: |
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Toys: balls, stuffed animals, plastic tumbler
cups, yo-yos, silly putty, books, games puzzles,
flashlights, plastic figurines, dolls and accessories,
toy cars, dress up accessories, plastic kazoos, etc.
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School Supplies: pencils, sharpeners, erasers,
crayons, markers, paper, glue sticks, coloring books,
writing tablets, etc. |
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Hygiene Items: shampoo, toothbrushes and paste,
soap, washcloths, combs, socks, etc. |
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Please DO
NOT include the following items |
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Used items
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Candy, gum
or food |
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War-related items (toy guns, knives, toy soldiers, etc.)
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Medicines
(cough drops, vitamins, etc.) |
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Breakable
items (mirrors, fragile toys, etc.) |
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rience
great pleasure from this generous gesture.
