2nd February 2012
Over £22,000 pledged at our Cardiff charity dinner
'Orphans & The Mercy of Allah'
The people of Cardiff once again stepped up and showed overwhelming generosity and support by pledging to raise over £22,000 for the desperate orphans of Bangladesh.
The dedicated individuals who came showed true commitment to the cause to pledge such an incredible amount of money.
The event was hosted by Save an Orphan's Fundraising Manager, Shahjahan Hussain who was able to give a first hand account of the situation in Bangladesh. The event
was started with a recitation from the blessed Qur'an by Isam Moghul followed by talks by distinguished orators: Dr. Abdalla Yassin and Ajmal Masroor.
Dr. Abdalla Yassin gave a heartfelt talk about how Allah will bestow His mercy upon those who help orphans and the needy, and how it is our collective duty as
Muslims to come together and fight poverty and abuse for the sake of the vulnerable orphans. The softly spoken scholar entranced the audience with his gentle yet powerful lecture and
gave an emotional plea for the poverty stricken orphans of Bangladesh which resulted in huge support from the hugely generous attendees.
Ajmal Masroor gave a similar talk about the importance of charity in Islam. Ajmal Masroor has a style of delivering lectures which really engages the audience and
captures their imagination. All in all it was a very successful afternoon! The afternoon ended with an auction conducted by Ajmal Masroor at which items donated by the generous attendees
were auctioned.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our speakers: Dr. Abdalla Yassin and Ajmal Masroor and all at ISSA Wales. A huge thank you must go to brothers
Saleem Kidwai and Abdul Azim from the Muslim Council of Wales for their support in making this event a reality. InshaAllah we will be back in Cardiff very soon!
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The distinguished orator Ajmal Masroor, gives a talk about the importance of charity
in Islam
Photo: David Griffin |
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Dr. Abdallah Yassin OBE giving a heartfelt talk on how Muslims have a duty to care
for orphans and the needy
Photo: David Griffin |
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The attendees at the event were treated to some fascinating talks and fundraising
events
Photo: David Griffin |
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Save An Orphan Fundraising Manager Shahjahan Hussain at the event
Photo: David Griffin |
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Save An Orphan Fundraising Manager Shahjahan Hussain gives a talk at the event
Photo: David Griffin |
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The fundraising events raised over £22,000 for orphans in Bangladesh
Photo: David Griffin |
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