Abdurhman Needs YOUR Help To Be Able To Move Again!

Abdurhman is a 16-year-old Palestinian boy who is paralyzed from the waist down. He was shot by Israeli bullets in March 2008.

He is now in Egypt receiving treatment. Doctors say he will never be able to walk again, but we can still help him regain his mobility Insha'Allah.

To Paradise International Relief is raising $ 4,000 so we can buy Abdurhman an electric wheelchair, a back support belt and to cover his food, drink and clothes.

Please watch Abdurhman's touching and sad story and make a donation today to help him. Your gift is tax-exempt.

Jazakum Allahu Khairan.

To Paradise International Relief Receives Tax-Exempt Status Alhamdullah!

Assalamu Allikum Warahmatu Allahi Wabarakatu,

I am very happy to announce that alhamdullah, To Paradise International Relief received its tax-exempt status.

Jazakum Allahu Khairan to all of you who trusted in us. Anyone who donated since the organization was established will receive tax-exemption Insha'Allah.

We will be sending out letters by email or mail in the next two weeks Insha'Allah. If you do not receive a letter in two weeks, please send us an email to toparadise@live.com and we will fix the problem right away Insha'Allah.

To Paradise International Relief is a U.S. 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization with Tax ID # 26-1800037.

Your continued support is very much appreciated.

Jazakum Allahu Khairan.

Ossama Elshamy
President
To Paradise International Relief
(801) 558-8625
toparadise@live.com

Muslims Helping Humanity: Feeding the Homeless in Washington D.C. / Camera Update

Assalamu Allikum Warahmatu Allahi Wabarakatu,

Br. Naeem accepted Islam in 2003 after a Muslim brother introduced him to a book about the seerah of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Although he is homeless and has a disability, he is thankful that Allah (swt) guided him to the straight path. Br. Naeem is only one of many Muslims and non-Muslims who live and sleep on the streets of Washington D.C.

It may seem ironic that just a mile from the White House, there are homeless people who call the local parks home and use their shoes as pillows ... but this is the reality!

Today, volunteers from To Paradise International Relief traveled to Washington D.C. to feed our homeless brothers and sisters in humanity. It was a heartbreaking scene to see so many people sitting on the benches with very little to eat and no where to sleep. Alhamdullah, we were able to distribute 125 meals that included a sandwich, an apple, orange juice and crackers.

This is Insha'Allah only the first project within the United States. Insha'Allah next month we plan to distribute more than 200 meals.
Meanwhile, alhamdullah we were able to buy a digital camera to take pictures at the different events (today was the first time we used it). Also, so far we have received 1,500 dollars in donations for the Canon XL2 video camera that we need before we travel to Egypt this summer insha'Allah. Alhamdullah, we only have 500 dollars to go. May Allah (swt) give the best of reward to everyone who donated so far and if you haven't donated, please donate online today or email us to give sadaqa in cash or check.

More than $2,400 Raised in Tampa, Florida Alhamdullah!

Assalamu Allikum Warahmatu Allahi Wabarakatu,

This weekend, I truly learned the name of Allah "Al-Fattah" (The Opener). I was invited for a conference in Tampa, FL to speak to the Muslim youth. We also had a very simple table for To Paradise International Relief, as you can see above.

I was expecting that we would raise $200 to $300. Alhamdullah, we were able to raise more than $2,400 in one night.

Our target by July was $3000 and alhamdullah we have now raised more than $4,000! This is the blessing of Allah. May Allah (swt) reward the community in Tampa, FL for their great efforts and reward all those who donated in the past.

BeithnAllah, you will see your gifts put into action this summer. Today, we have alhamdullah started preparing for the specific cases that we will help in Egypt this summer. More details will be posted in the next few weeks Insha'Allah.

The only thing that is left for us is to raise about $2,500 to buy a good video camera so we can videotape the events that we do. This will help us greatly in future publicity and fundraising efforts and will be a motivation beithnAllah for all of us to give for the sake of Allah. Please help us buy this camera below (XL2). It is a very good professional camera and at the same time, it is not too expensive. Remember that since the camera will be used for many years to come, it is a Sadaqah Jareeyah (Continuous Sadaqah). You can make a donation online by clicking on the "donate" button at the top of the page. If you would like to send us a check, please send an email to: toparadise@live.com for instructions on where to send the check.

May Allah (swt) give you the best of reward for your help and please stay tuned to the blog for updates Insha'Allah.

To Paradise International Relief Video

First Fundraising Event at Dar Al-Hijrah ... More than $350 Donated

Our first fundraising event took place yesterday alhamdullah. We decided to make food and sell toys at the Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center Festival in Falls Church, Virginia.

Alhamdullah we were able to raise more than $350 . While that may not seem much, if you realize that millions of people around the world live on less than a dollar a day, those $350 can beithnAllah feed more than 350 people! You as well -whatever you donate after reading this post- it will beithnAllah help many many people.

There were many amazing and touching moments yesterday. Many people paid more than the value of the food or the toys when they knew that we are working to help Muslim orphans. We made a sign that said "Buy a Toy Save a Muslim Orphan" and all of a sudden people started giving $10 for a slice of pizza :)

The most amazing incident was a little girl who would come every 10 minutes or so and look into all the toys. After doing that a few times, she came back and said "This is my donation." It was a $10 bill. One of the volunteers thanked her very much and asked her to take whatever toys she wants. "Even though I like many of toys very much, I won't take any because this money is a donation," the girl said.

I ask Allah (swt) to bless her and bless all of you for your continued support. You can now donate using Paypal using your debit or credit card. You don't need to have a Paypal account to donate. The link is at the top of this page.

Jazakum Allahu Khairan.

Articles of Incorporation Approved Alhamdullah!

Assalamu Allikum Warahmatu Allahi Wabarakatu,

I know that this post is late, but alhamdullah as of January 7, 2008 the organization is now official.

I think it's amazing that our first meeting to talk about To Paradise International Relief was on December 7, 2007 and we got the state approval on January 7, 2008.

This is one step along that way Insha'Allah.

Jazakum Allahu Khairan.