Muslim community aids flood victims

Victor

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/1205/breaking19.htm

Muslim community aids flood victims

The Irish Muslim community has announced it is to conduct a nationwide collection at the State's mosques in aid of those affected by the recent floods.

According to Mohammed al Kabour, who is organising the campaign, the Irish Muslim flood relief committee met the Irish Red Cross last week, and it was agreed to run its fundraising in conjunction with the Irish Red Cross appeal, which is seeking to raise €1 million.

Collections at two mosques have already taken place over the past two Fridays, and the nationwide collection will take place this Friday. Mosques involved in the collection with include those in Clonskeagh, Co Dublin; Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo; and Cork and Galway.

Volunteers are also collecting in various points in Dublin today, including Temple Bar, Grafton Street, and Camden Street.

"The aim of the appeal is to give back to Irish society itself. The Red Cross has been very generous in helping after earthquakes in places such as Indonesia and Pakistan, and we feel it's time to give back," Mr al Kabour said.

"With the recession, attitudes have hardened toward immigrants, and its important to show the contribution they can make," Mr al Kabour added.

Last week, the Irish Red Cross estimated it has raised over €300,000 so far for its flood relief operations.

Donations can be made online at www.redcross.ie or by calling 1850 50 70 70.

Son Of A Vidic

That's a very nice gesture, fairplay to them. No doubt it won't be appearing in the main stream media because it potrays Ireland's Muslim community in a positive light.

BuffyBot

The Irish Times isn't mainstream media?

imported_guy

BuffyBot wrote: »

The Irish Times isn't mainstream media?

picking up the paper and seeing what page it was on will answer your question , if you want the cliffs here you go

- it didnt make the headlines.

Mark Hamill

imported_guy wrote: »

picking up the paper and seeing what page it was on will answer your question , if you want the cliffs here you go

- it didnt make the headlines.

So? Here's the front page. Is there something in any of the three major headlines, (the budget, climate change summit and the bishop involved the recent scandals) that you would deem as less important than a muslim group organising some charity collections? Is the idea of a muslim group collecting money to help people in need so outlandish that it should be front page news?

imported_guy

Mark Hamill wrote: »

So? Here's the front page. Is there something in any of the three major headlines, (the budget, climate change summit and the bishop involved the recent scandals) that you would deem as less important than a muslim group organising some charity collections? Is the idea of a muslim group collecting money to help people in need so outlandish that it should be front page news?

news to me that it isnt, usually we dont collect for local charaties atleast in cork

irishconvert

Nice to see something like this being publicised for a change. Also good for reminding Muslims that we should give charity to people of all religions, not just Muslims.

Son Of A Vidic

Am I correct in saying that it is incumbent on Muslims to give at least 2.5% of their yearly income to charitable causes? if they can afford to do so and this must be done anonymously. It certainly seems like an example we all should follow in these times.

irishconvert

medicman2009 wrote: »

Am I correct in saying that it is incumbent on Muslims to give at least 2.5% of their yearly income to charitable causes? if they can afford to do so and this must be done anonymously. It certainly seems like an example we all should follow in these times.

Almost correct, it is not based on income but on wealth after all your living expenses have been paid.

imported_guy

irishconvert wrote: »

Almost correct, it is not based on income but on wealth after all your living expenses have been paid.

+ debt has to be paid first