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Hidaya Foundation P.O. BOX # 5481, Santa Clara, CA 95056 (866) 2.HIDAYA www.hidaya.

1 Hidaya Foundation P.O. BOX # 5481, Santa Clara, CA (866) 2.HIDAYA Qurbani Info Inside Programs Overview Lush Green Crops Growing as a Result of our Farmers Assistance Project

Qurbani/ Udhiya Qurbani Order Form Make sure your Qurbani order reaches us on time! Donate online by check or credit card at www.hidaya.org Donate over the phone by calling us at 408.244.3282 or 866.

2 Qurbani/ Udhiya Qurbani Order Form Make sure your Qurbani order reaches us on time! Donate online by check or credit card at Donate over the phone by calling us at or Qurbani/Udhiya International Goat/Sheep: $120 $ Ox/Buffalo: $60/share $ Qurbani/Udhiya USA Goat/Sheep: $240 $ Ox/Buffalo: $140/share $ Total $ International Prices: Goat/Sheep: $120 Ox/Buffalo: $60 per share USA Prices: Goat/Sheep: $240 Ox/Buffalo: $140 share (There are 7 shares per Ox/Buffalo) Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) taught Muslims the way of remembering the act of Ibrahim (pbuh). He stayed 10 years in Medina and performed sacrifice at Eid-ul-Adha. (Tirmidhi) Qurbani/Udhiya is performed by Hidaya on behalf of donors and is distributed among the Masakeen (persons of extreme poverty who possess no wealth whatsoever) and Fuqaraa (those who own property in excess of basic necessities but below the value of Nisab). Orders can be placed online by check or credit card at over the phone by calling or , or by filling out the back of this panel and mailing it to us with the attached self mailer. Hidaya Foundation Name Address City State Zip Home Phone Credit Card # Expiration / Signature Checks should be mailed to: Hidaya Foundation, P.O. Box 5481, Santa Clara, CA

Hidaya Foundation Programs Overview Hidaya s Mission Statement: To implement educational, environmental, social welfare, and health care programs in economically depressed areas of South Asia, West

org Education No Orphan without Education: For $30 - $50 a month, all basic needs are met for living and education of an orphan Sponsor a Student: Tuition, books, uniforms, exam fees and/or stipends

3 Hidaya Foundation Programs Overview Hidaya s Mission Statement: To implement educational, environmental, social welfare, and health care programs in economically depressed areas of South Asia, West Africa and North America, with focus on projects which promote selfemployment. Education No Orphan without Education: For $30 - $50 a month, all basic needs are met for living and education of an orphan Sponsor a Student: Tuition, books, uniforms, exam fees and/or stipends are given to underprivileged students Female Edu. Drop-Out Prevention: Support is provided to females so they may continue their education, instead of droppingout due to economic conditions Support a School: Closed schools in economically depressed areas are reopened and run or new schools are opened in areas where there are none One Million Books: Books are collected to start libraries in small towns and given to educational institutions in exchange for free tuition for poor students Information Technology Training: Deserving students are assisted to acquire computer literacy and software skills Vocational Training: Adults are supported or trained to learn such trades such as, carpentry, masonry, plumbing, crafting, sewing, driving, etc. Career Development: Underprivileged students are given training courses to prepare for today s job market Disaster Preparedness Team: Disaster preparedness training is offered to communities and individuals

Environment One Million Trees: The goal is to plant one million trees in ten years with the help of students and farming community to improve the environment Renewable Energy Project: Create

) Clean Drinking Water: Clean drinking water is provided to economically distressed communities. Hand pump up to 150 ft. depth costs $200. Deep wells over 150 ft. with purification plant costs approx.

4 Environment One Million Trees: The goal is to plant one million trees in ten years with the help of students and farming community to improve the environment Renewable Energy Project: Create awareness and offer education and hands on training to the masses to increase the use of alternate sources of power (such as solar, wind etc.) Clean Drinking Water: Clean drinking water is provided to economically distressed communities. Hand pump up to 150 ft. depth costs $200. Deep wells over 150 ft. with purification plant costs approx. $15,000 Health Care Medical Assistance: Underprivileged patients are supported for doctors visits, lab tests, surgeries, and medicines Hospital Assistance: Hospitals serving neglected patients are given medical equipment, supplies, medicine, financial support Medical Camps: In small towns and villages, camps are arranged and funded to benefit the poor Preventive Health Care Education: Brochures and seminars are given in under developed communities to teach poor and uneducated families about the causes, preventions and cures of common and contagious diseases How Does Hidaya Foundation Execute Its Projects? Hidaya Foundation executes its projects in a highly structured and controlled manner by following strict procedures. Each project is fully documented in the form of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to maintain project implementation quality, in turn minimizing overhead costs. These SOPs outline the full life cycle of every project that is undertaken by Hidaya. SOPs include the Scope of Work given to Field Operations, Project Proposals with Field Operation Details and Execution Milestones submitted by Field Operations before Project Execution, Management Approvals for Project Proposals, Monthly Project Reviews and Final Project Reports. Beneficiaries are required to complete standardized application forms which are investigated, reviewed and approved by management before assistance is provided. All operations are audited yearly by a third party auditor.

Zakat Distribution: Widows, orphans, elderly and the poorest of the poor benefit in the form of cash, dry ration, clothing, etc.

Million Meals: Food items are distributed to the world s poor and hungry. A meal costs only 50 cents.

$100 to $300 per marriage Widow/Orphan Support: Aid is given in the form of dry ration, clothing and cash to meet basic needs; costs only $30 for one

equipment, household items, clothing, and more are collected and utilized overseas for the needy Farmer Assistance: Farmers are provided seeds,

professions are encouraged to learn economically beneficial skills and are provided support to stand on their feet Sadaqah: Charity is given to poor

the time of Eid-ul-Adha and meat is distributed among the deserving Sadaqat-ul-Fitr/Zakat-ul-Fitr: Dry ration is given to the less fortunate so they

5 Zakat Distribution: Widows, orphans, elderly and the poorest of the poor benefit in the form of cash, dry ration, clothing, etc. Disaster Relief: Families in emergency or catastrophic situations, such as droughts, hurricanes, earthquakes and floods are given assistance One Million Meals: Food items are distributed to the world s poor and hungry. A meal costs only 50 cents. Marriage Support for Girls: Marriage expenses are paid for orphan and poor girls; costs approx. $100 to $300 per marriage Widow/Orphan Support: Aid is given in the form of dry ration, clothing and cash to meet basic needs; costs only $30 for one month to help each widow or an orphan (who has not attained school going age) Container Shipment Project: In USA, computers, books, toys, medical equipment, household items, clothing, and more are collected and utilized overseas for the needy Farmer Assistance: Farmers are provided seeds, fertilizer and pesticides to stand on Social Welfare their own feet and break out of an ongoing poverty cycle Self Employment: Youth without jobs and professions are encouraged to learn economically beneficial skills and are provided support to stand on their feet Sadaqah: Charity is given to poor in the form of cash and meat; it costs $100 for Goat/ Sheep and $350 for Ox/Buffalo Qurbani: Sacrifice is arranged in the US and internationally at the time of Eid-ul-Adha and meat is distributed among the deserving Sadaqat-ul-Fitr/Zakat-ul-Fitr: Dry ration is given to the less fortunate so they can enjoy Eid Fidya: Dry ration is given to the poor as compensation for missed fasts during the month of Ramadan Aqiqah: Sacrifice at the time of a child s birth is carried out and meat is distributed to the deserving Kaffara: Dry ration is arranged for the poor as an expiation for wrong actions

6 Putting Things Reason for Our Existence Blessed is He in Whose Hand is the dominion, and He is Able to do all things. Who has created death and life, that He may test you which of you is best in deed. And He is the All-Mighty, the Oft- Forgiving. [Al-Quran 67:1-2] And I (Allah) created not the jinns and humans except they should worship Me (Alone). [Al-Quran 51:56] Hardships Are a Trial And certainly, We shall test you with something of fear, hunger, loss of wealth, lives and fruits, but give glad tidings to As-Sabirin (the patient ones, etc.) [Al- Quran 2:155] And whatever of misfortune befalls you, it is because of what your hands have earned. And He pardons much. (See the Qur ân Verse 35:45). [Al-Quran 42:30] Narrated by Abdullah ibn Abbas: Once I was riding (on an animal) behind the Prophet (peace be upon him) when he said: Boy, I would like to teach you something. Be careful and follow Allah s commands perseveringly. Allah will protect you. You should safeguard His rights, and you will always find Him with you; if you need something, ask Allah, and when you need help, solicit Allah alone for the same. Bear it in mind that if all the people combined together to grant you some benefit, they would not be able to do so except that which Allah has determined for you and that if all of them were combined together to do you harm, they would not be able to do so except that which Allah has determined for you. The pens have been set aside and the writings of the book of fate have become dry. (Tirmidhi #62) Monetary Dealings Allah will destroy Riba (usury) and will give increase for Sadaqat (deeds of in Perspective During Times of Hardship charity, alms, etc.) And Allah likes not the disbelievers, sinners. [Al-Quran 2:276] Those who spend their wealth (in Allah s Cause) by night and day, in secret and in public, they shall have their reward with their Lord. On them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve. [Al-Quran 2:274] The likeness of those who spend their wealth in the Way of Allah, is as the likeness of a grain (of corn); it grows seven ears, and each ear has a hundred grains. Allah gives manifold increase to whom He pleases. And Allah is All- Sufficient for His creatures needs, All- Knower. [Al-Quran 2:261] Abu Bakr ibn Abi Maryam reported that he heard the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) say: A time is certainly coming over mankind in which there will be nothing (left) which will be of use (or benefit) save a Dinar and a Dirham. (Musnad, Ahmad) Charitable Actions The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, said Give the Sadaqah without delay, for it stands in the way of calamity. (Tirmidhi #1887) Supplication in Times of Trial Allah s Apostle used to say at the time of difficulty, None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, the Majestic, the Most Forbearing. None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, the Lord of the Tremendous Throne. None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, the Lord of the Heavens and the Lord of the Honourable Throne (Sahih Bukhari, Volume 9, Book 93, Number 526) Our Moral Responsibilities Verily! Man is in loss, Except those who believe and do righteous good deeds, and recommend one another to the truth, and recommend one another to patience. [Al-Quran 103:1-3] For more detailed information relating to this topic, visit

7 What are the Different Types of Sadaqah? & Hidaya s Corresponding Sadaqah Projects Sadaqah literally means charitable giving, or the money given in charity. There are many different types of Sadaqah in Islam. Please view the chart below, as well as the listing of Hidaya s projects which various sadaqah funds are used towards. Sadaqah (Charity) Non-Obligatory Obligatory* Sadaqah Aqiqah Zakat Qurbani Fidya Sadaqat-ul-fitr Kaffara * Due when a person has wealth equal or more than nisab Can only be given to those who can receive Zakat Zakat Funded Projects Sadaqah Funded Projects Other Funds Social Welfare Zakat Distribution Disaster Relief One Million Meals Marriage Support for Girls Widow/Orphan Support Farmer Assistance Self Employment Disaster Relief One Million Meals Marriage Support for Girls Widow/Orphan Support Container Shipment Farmer Assistance Self Employment Sadaqah Qurbani Sadaqat-ul-Fitr / Zakat-ul-Fitr Fidya Aqiqah Kaffara Healthcare Medical Assistance Hospital Assistance Medical Camps Medical Assistance Hospital Assistance Medical Camps Preventive Health Care Education Not Applicable Education No Orphan without Education Sponsor a Student Female Edu. Drop-Out Prevention Support a School Information Technology Training Vocational Training Career Development No Orphan without Education Sponsor a Student Female Edu. Drop-Out Prevention Support a School Information Technology Training Vocational Training Career Development One Million Books Disaster Preparedness Team Not Applicable Environment Clean Drinking Water Clean Drinking Water One Million Trees Renewable Energy Not Applicable Board of Directors Adeel Ahmed (Dallas, TX), Mohamed Shafik Shamsuddin (Santa Clara, CA), Irfan Baloch (Geneva, Switzerland), Mazhar Uddin (Dayton, NJ), Waseem Baloch (Santa Clara, CA) Contact Us Hidaya Foundation, 1765 Scott Blvd, Suite 115, Santa Clara, CA (866) or HIDAYA mail@hidaya.org

Every soul shall taste death. Then unto Us you shall be returned. [Al-Quran: 29:57]

www.hidaya.org Every soul shall taste death. Then unto Us you shall be returned. [Al-Quran: 29:57] Newsletter Ramadan 2011 In this Issue: Sadaqah Jariyah East Africa Drought Crisis Projects to Feed the