Al-Furqaan Foundation

4th Annual Fundraising Dinner 2012

2012-01-14T02:45:32Z

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Al-Furqaan Foundation hosts a CIOGC meeting

2011-08-03T17:39:17Z

“I wanna study the Qur’an and become Muslim”

2011-08-03T17:35:24Z

UPDATE: This brother has since then taken the Shadahah and become a Muslim, alhamdulillah.

How to deliver da’wah?

2011-06-21T18:01:29Z

The truth of the matter is da’wah can be delivered in a number of different ways. There is not 1 specific way to invite people to Islam.

When inviting people to Islam we must use wisdom, holy teachings, and conduct ourselves in a respectable manner. With that being said, every person and every community should look at their strengths and use them to their advantage. We should also be well informed about our audience, as different methods work with different peoples. Nevertheless, there are some proven methods which are all found in the Qur’an and the sunnah.

Invite people to the deen with the Book of Allah (The Qur’an)

The Qur’an is the only book on earth which is flawless. Therefore, anything you quote from it is the truth. Throughout history many people have been touched by the beauty of the Qur’an. This beauty which transcends space, time and culture has led many people to say “There is no deity besides Allah and Muhammad (S) is the Messenger of Allah

Tell people about the life of Muhammad (S)

Unfortunately many people in America know nothing about Prophet Muhammad (S) or they have misinformation. Certain communities still believe (in large numbers) that Prophet Muhammad (S) refers to Elijah Muhammad. Others get all there information from non-Islamic news outlets. This is a great injustice. Muhammad (S) who is ranked my numerous historians to be the most influential person to walk the earth is still not known in this country. If we tell people about his life, his kindness, his miracles, and the legacy which he left behind people will come to Islam in droves, inshaa Allah.

Debate with the people

This debate is not the one when both parties are yelling, everybody is angry, and no wisdom is being displayed. This debate is the one which was used by Ibrahim (S). Ibrahim (S) invited people by appealing to their intellects, gently showing them the mistaken ways in their thinking with signs from the universe.

Help the community and those who cannot help themselves

Feed the poor, clean the streets, cloth the less fortunate and provide medicine to the sick. Being involved with the everyday life of the people around you has a profound impact and is a practice of our pious predecessors. Allah (SWT) says: “It is not rightful conduct that you turn your faces towards the East or the West; But it is righteousness-To believe in Allah, and the Last Day, and the Angels, and the Book, and the messengers; To spend from your own wealth, in spite of your love for it, for your kin, orphans, for the needy, for the wayfarer, for those who ask, and for the ransom of slaves…” (2:177)

Live your life as a Muslim

“Indeed you have a beautiful pattern of conduct in the messenger of Allah” Acting in accord with the ideals found in the Qur’an and the sunnah such as forgiveness, justice, fair dealing, belief in the unseen, retribution from Allah, hospitality and so forth are sure to affect the greater society in a positive way.

Donating to efforts which support da’wah

As the old saying goes, “Show me the money and I’ll show you your priorities.” If da’wah is a priority, like it should be, a portion of our wealth would be going into da’wah projects especially if we are not among the individuals or groups who literally go out and do the da’wah.

Placing Qurans in the Hotels

2011-06-21T18:01:23Z

by Chris Brown

Al Furqaan Foundation has placed the English translation of the Quran in over 40 hotels across the nations.

While this is a major feat it is only a drop in the ocean. We will not be satisfied until all the hotels which carry bibles also carry Qurans. Unfortunately we are limited in regards to the hotels which we can cover in person.

However, you can help!

1) If you are a hotel owner we are asking you to allow us to place English translations of the Quran in all the rooms of your fine establishment as a free service. The Qur’an is a gift to humanity from Allah (SWT). Unfortunately, all of humanity is not even aware of the gift or believes the gift is for Muslims only. By giving thousands of people the opportunity read the words of Allah (SWT) you may be securing your spot in Jannah. Remember, we are not asking you to force others to read the Quran. We are merely requesting they be given a chance to read the most beautiful words ever composed.

2) If you know a hotel owner we are asking you to talk to him/her about having the Quran placed in his/her hotel as a free read for all guest. Let them know it will not cost them a dime and they are not forcing anybody to read the English translation of the Quran. Do your best to encourage them to make dawah an integral part of their personal and business life. Remember with Allah there is enough reward to go around. There will be hasanat for you, us, and them.

Brothers and sisters there is so much to be done. We have to work together to increase dawah efforts across the nation. By joining the Quran Project you are placing yourself in the front lines of dawah.

There is no telling how many people will read a single translation in one room. This project has the potential to touch thousands across the nation in such a subtle yet effect manner.

The power of the Quran cannot be imagined or contained. The person reading it is forced to think and contemplate about creation, stereotypes, his/her purpose, God and so much more.

The Quran Project is unique in nature and scope. It is the General of dawah in North America. No other project has shown the potential to touch so many people in the long and short term, especially non-Muslims.

The prophet (S) said: “The best of you are those who learn the Quran and teach it to others.”

Please continue to support the Quran Project by donating, informing others, purchasing from Furqaan Bookstore, and allow us to visit your local masjid.

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Click here to donate to Al-Furqaan’s dawah project.

Witnessing the fruits of dawah

2011-06-17T00:15:52Z

by Chris Brown

“And hold fast, all of you together by the Rope which Allah (stretches out to you), and do not be divided among yourselves (being Muslims); And remember with thanks Allah’s favor on you; For you were enemies and He joined your hearts together in love, so that by His Grace you became brethren; And you were once on the brink to the Pit of the Fire, and He saved you from it. Thus does Allah make His Signs clear to you: That you may be guided.” (3:103)

Da’awat-ul-Islam (Calling people to Islam) changes society one person at a time.

Many times we find ourselves frustrated at the “apparent” results of our personal dawah efforts, the dawah efforts of the masjid, and the dawah efforts of national organizations. However, we should not lose hope, fall into despair or stop our support of dawa efforts made around the country.

Dawah should be seen as a dual investment, long term and short term. Despite what we may see or believe thousands of people are accepting Islam every year. One by one people are coming to the truth because we are taking the time to give dawah.

A perfect example is the above picture. Each of them is Muslim because someone took the time to tell them about Islam with words and actions.

Before Islam these brothers were lost in the wilderness of dunya. Some of them maybe would be enemies to each other. Others of them would never hang together because they share so little in common.

Now they are united under the banner of “laa ilaha illallah. Muhammadar rasul Allah.” Not only are they Muslims but they are all active members of their different communities’, married to Muslimahs and productive citizens of society.

Kenyatta is a certified HVAC technician. Qasim is a Graphic Design major at Daley College and the manager of Furqaan Dawah Center located on 7950 S. Kingston Ave. in Chicago, IL. Dawud is a jack of all trades and working for a Fortune 500 company. Habibullah is a recent graduate of Devry University with a degree in Electrical Engineering and works for a small biomedical company. Abdullah works at a manufacturing plant and has plans to begin a major real estate endeavor. Abdulshakur has just graduated from Governors State University with his degree in Communications and is currently the Manager of Communications at Furqaan Academy. And Jibreel , while only entering the 8^th grade, has had the opportunity to study Arabic in Egypt and is thankful his parents accepted Islam so he doesn’t have to deal with smoking and drinking at home.

These brothers are not exceptions to the rule. On the contrary, they are the rule when Islam enters the heart of an individual.

Giving up on dawah is equal to giving up on people. Supporting dawah and giving dawah to others is following the path of the prophets (peace be upon all of them) and helping change society for the better.

All of us can take part in changing the lives others. It doesn’t matter if we know them or not. Nor does it matter if we are aware of the positive change taking place. Allah (SWT) is not unaware of who benefits from your dawah even though you may have no clue.

Remember the Prophet (S) said: “By Allah! If a single person embraces Islam at your hands (through you) that will be better for you then the red camels.”

Conveying the Qur’anic message in Chicago!

2011-06-21T18:01:37Z

by Chris Brown

The Quran project hits Chicago with full force.

This summer Al-Furqaan Foundation will be delivering free English translations of the Quran in the 60619 zip code. This is no insignificant task and small dawa project. On the contrary this is an enormous task which will take plenty of hard work, dedication, sacrifice and help from Allah (SWT).

As of date over 4,500 non-Muslims have already received the Quran in that zip code. However, this is only a dip in the ocean. Before the job is complete Al-Furqaan Foundation will have to distribute an additional 12,000 Qurans at bare minimum. There are over 20,000 houses and apartments in the 60619 zip code and our goal is to make sure each house receives nur (light) from the Nobel Word of Allah (SWT).

The response from the community has been positive over all. According to Bro. Qasim, who supervises the distribution, some people request extra copies for family members, others ask questions about the Quran, and a small minority inquire about visiting a masjid. One special lady has even called to give us a donation because she and her husband were exceptionally pleased with the Quran as a gift.

Out of the 4,500 people who have received the free Quran less than five people have completely rejected it or asked for it to be picked up from their house.

Inshaa Allah, Al-Furqaan Foundation will complete the entire 60619 zip code before Ramadan. Yet, the mission of the Quran Project will not be complete. Therefore, when one zip code ends another will begin.

Plans are already underway for the next zip code. Between now and the blessed month of Ramadan we plan to distribute about 17,000 Qurans door-to-door and place the Quran in at least 2 new hotels.

Support from you is needed to keep this unique and gigantic da’wa project alive. Do not miss out on the opportunity to guide people to Islam. With as little as $20 we can deliver 10 Qurans on your behalf. Image the possible results you may see in the grave.

May Allah give you and us success.

Support the Quran distribution project by donating here.

Quran Distribution Recipient Donates to Al-Furqaan

2011-05-09T23:28:47Z

Another testimonial we received separately:

“Thank you for leaving the Quran on the doorknob”

2011-04-27T18:49:25Z

"Thank you for leaving the Quran on the doorknob"

Job Opportunity: Regional Manager Position

2011-05-24T17:59:58Z

Al-Furqaan Foundation, a well-known non-profit Islamic organization in North America is looking for Regional Managers to be positioned in the following regions:

LOS ANGELES – CA // ATLANTA – GA // NEW YORK NY // HOUSTON TX

Basic Job Description:

Be a regular musalee in the masajid in the local area and develop long lasting relationship with the imams and management of the masajid, in line with the foundation’s objectives.
Secure at least six to eight Jumah khutba and fund raising bookings per month at the local and surrounding states masajid, at least one such event for the month of Ramadan and one during any other month of the year from every masjid in the region.
Deliver Jumah Khutbas at the masajid where he has secured booking earlier and conduct fundraising activities depending upon the Al-Furqaan requirements.
Choose Khateebs from the local contacts and make arrangements for their travel etc. to masajid in the region where the khateeb will deliver khutbas and conduct fundraising activities while the Regional Manager will be doing the same at another musjid on any given Friday.
Conscientiously and consistently, transfer the collected funds to the foundation bank account immediately after each event and keep the accounts department abreast with the expenses and revenue situations on weekly basis.
Coordinate with the Fund Raising Director on daily basis and keep his office abreast by weekly reports.
Be available for any important Islamic convention in the region and participate to secure the foundation objectives and meet the targets on regular basis.
Keep the foundation abreast with the fund raising activities of other organizations in the region and continue to protect the interest of Al-Furqaan Foundation in the community.

Those finally selected for the job will be given the required training at the foundation’s corporate office in Bolingbrook, IL and will be compensated with a salary package depending upon experience and career growth. The selected candidate will be required to have a car and driving license in good standing. He will be required to work from home, which is why in-house office will be necessary. A cell phone will be provided in the salary package.

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