1431/2010

Ramadaan Bag

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Once again, the Islamic Women’s Welfare Association (IWWA) is running the “Ramadaan Bag” Project to provide groceries for fasting Muslims in Sydney as well as overseas during the month of Ramadaan.

The Prophet peace be upon him said: “Whoever gives Iftaar to one who is fasting will have a reward like his, without that detracting from the fasting person’s reward in the slightest”.

Each bag consists of enough groceries for Iftaar for one person for the month of Ramadaan and costs only $35 to sponsor a bag. Please deposit your donation directly into the “Ramadaan Bag” account number 7274 at MCCA  or at IWWA Centre.

Anyone who knows a sister or a brother who would like to receive a bag, please ask them to register their names as soon as possible at IWWA-4/180 Haldon Street, Lakemba

Phone: 9759 1675.


Jazakumullahu khairan

 

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Dear Brothers and Sisters,                                                                                                        

 

Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakaatuh

 

I hope you are in the best of health and high Emaan.


The Islamic Women's Welfare Association (IWWA) is a non-profit organization that was established

10 years ago to meet the Religious and Social needs of Muslim Women and Girls of all backgrounds in Sydney, Australia. Alhamdullillaah, in that time, with the Grace of Allah, then, with the help of the volunteer women at IWWA and the community at large, we have created positive impact onto the lives of many Muslims in Sydney.

We have looked after the Muslim Women and girls in the community, by providing them with Basic Islamic Knowledge in English, Arabic and Malay Languages, teaching Qor'aan Reading from the Alphabet to Tajweed, Arabic Language, English Language, Information Mornings, 2 weekend Arabic Schools, Play group, Preschoolers Program, Dinners, Picnics, Sports, Short Courses (Hajj, Funeral, Marriage, What leads to Hell, Islamic Wills, The Conditions of the Shahaadah), Camps for Teenage Girls, Mentoring programs for teenagers, Marriage Facilitation Project, Weekly Islamic lessons and discussions for Teenage Girls, Financial Support, Ramadan's Bag, Feed the poor Project and of course our continuous help line for sisters in any kind of difficulties.

We do not receive any financial help from the government; all our workers are volunteers, except for one or two part time office employees. Our overheads are met by donations collected from the sisters attending classes, each one according to her financial abilities, as we very much encourage our sisters to learn and not to worry about cost factor. We also organize Fundraising dinners, garage sales, day spa, and other activities throughout the year to raise funds to meet our expenses.

IWWA's premises (4/180 Haldon Street, Lakemba) from which we have been operating for the past 10 years is now too small for us. For the past 2 years, we have been looking for a larger and more convenient place to lease. We were unsuccessful, until we found a house for sale across the road from IWWA (181 Haldon street) . Out of desperation, we had to borrow $300,000 from MCCA to secure the deal.

We are a women only organization, the majority of sisters who attend IWWA do not work. It will take us 30 years to pay back this amount.

BROTHERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!       SISTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Allaah Subhaanahu Wa Ta3aala said in Suratul Baqarah 2:245

" Who is he that will loan Allaah a goodly loan so that He may multiply it for him many times over "

Is there in the community 300 Brothers or Sisters who want to loan Allaah $1,000 each and in return, Allaah will pay them back many times over?

PLEASE, extend your hands to help us so we can continue to help your wives, daughters, mothers, aunties and nieces. Take advantage of this door that has opened for you today and grab this chance to earn continuous rewards from  "Sadaqah Jaariyah"

May Allaah reward you in this Don'yaa and in Aakhirah.

Abla Tohamy Kadous

President

Bank details: Islamic Women’s Welfare Association, Commonwealth Bank

BSB: 062191     Account: 10309320    Swift Code :  CTBAAU2S

Please pledge to donate $1,000 or more on your own or divide the $1,000 among 2 or more friends or relatives, and pay to IWWA today or over several months.

Girls Day Outings during the 2009 summer holidays

IWWA brought 2009 to an unforgettable end with its exciting outings. Unless you were there, you missed out on the great value that the activities were offered at.

The first outing was the Taronga Zoo trip. A bus full of enthusiastic parents, kids and teens left IWWA on the 29th of December for the zoo. So many people showed interest in the zoo trip that some participants had to make their own way to the zoo as the bus filled in no time. The group arrived at the zoo in the morning after which everybody split and went their own way. There was much to see and do that the time just flew and before the participants knew it, it was time to hop on the bus and return back to IWWA. On the way back, the bus was alive with talks about the day. The excitement slowly died out as the kids fell asleep.

On Wednesday the 6th of January, a large group of young girls were dressed and ready to go horse riding at the Scenic Hills Horse Riding Range. The girls waited impatiently outside IWWA until the bus arrived. Once it arrived, everybody made their way in. For some of the girls, this was the first time they had actually seen/rode a horse, while for others, it was second nature. After a quick introduction and instruction, the girls were able to ride the horses. Soon it was time for lunch. Everybody took out their food and had a group picnic filled with much talk and laughter. Before the horse riding was over, the girls were already talking about the next activity, the indoor rock climbing!

On the 13th of January another bus full of girls made their way to the St Peters Indoor Rock climbing in Unwins Bridge Road. The girls had much fun climbing and falling of those massive rocks. The rock climbing was the last of the paid-activities for this term. The final activity is the low-key sausage sizzle and relays that was held on the 20th of January in Olympic Park, free of charge for all to attend. That too was a great success alhamdulilah.

IWWA looks forward to seeing you in our next line of holiday activities so bring a friend along and have some fun!

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